Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

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Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Public bath
Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Luxury
4.5 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Zen retreat in Gion

Serene temple gardens welcome guests to this peaceful Kyoto sanctuary in historic Gion. Unwind in the spotless public bath after exploring nearby Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The concierge offers free 90-minute walking tours, revealing hidden gems throughout the culturally rich surroundings.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $318
$289 nightly
$318 total
May 12 - May 13

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572 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0933
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

Superior , 2 beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe , 2 beds, Non Smoking

  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive , 2 beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite , 2 beds , "Celestine Yasaka", Non Smoking

  • 657 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite , 2 beds , "Celestine Higashiyama", Non Smoking

  • 687 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard , 1 bed Queen, Non Smoking

  • 277 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior , 1 bed Queen, Non Smoking

  • 304 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Accessible , 2 beds, Non Smoking

  • 328 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin (Day Bed)

  • 365 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior, 1 bed WideKing, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard , 1 Bed Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Superior , 1 Bed Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Superior , 2 Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Accessible , 2 Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Superior, 1 Bed WideKing

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite , 2 Beds, Celestine Higashiyama

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 2 Beds, Celestine Yasaka

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Executive , 2 Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Moderate Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Kyoto (Gion), Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion is within a 10-minute walk of Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

What's nearby

  • Gion Corner - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shijo Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 17 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪油そば ねこまた - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪祇園ほそみ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Japanese Ramen YUKOU - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ナマステ ダウラギリ 東山安井店 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion offers 157 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and espresso makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers, safes, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).
Make yourself at home in one of the 157 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars (stocked with some free items). Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 40-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (JPY 2,000 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: JPY 2000.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the onsite public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

HOTEL CELESTINE KYOTO GION
HOTEL CELESTINE GION
CELESTINE KYOTO GION
CELESTINE GION
The Celestine Kyoto Gion Kyoto
HOTEL THE CELESTINE KYOTO GION Hotel
HOTEL THE CELESTINE KYOTO GION Kyoto
HOTEL THE CELESTINE KYOTO GION Hotel Kyoto

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 788 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Columbia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

IKUYO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good service all together. Good location for site seeing. Hotel’s shuttle service to and from Kyoto station was very helpful. We enjoyed our breakfast, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Coles

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dashiel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious rooms. Helpful staff. Lovely onsite onsen
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service! The staff was very courteous and efficient from check-in to check-out. The hotel was very clean and in an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Los Angeles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to temple and great location to restaurants, shops
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, charm, staff and convenience! Also enjoyed the Spa hot tub! Cheers!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional! Staff were super friendly and helpful. The hotel offered everything you could need for a city break from bar to baths! Our room was really lovely and overall the hotel had such a relaxing energy. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel with a wonderful onsen and the best part is the extremely helpful concierge staff! I had questions before we arrived and they emailed with me many times back and forth to give me a lot of helpful information- it really took the stress out of some of our planning before arrival, especially since we were there over the New Year holiday (so many places were closed ). They made some wonderful restaurant recommendations and set up the reservations for us. We also really enjoyed the restaurant in the hotel. Great location, too. Our room had many amenities and a drawer full of items in case you forgot anything. I felt the room was quite spacious for Japanese standards. I would highly recommend this hotel when visiting Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd time staying at the Celestine Kyoto Gion. I really enjoyed the breakfast (though it can get busy, there is a lot of variety and the food was delicious). Service was friendly. Clean comfortable atmosphere. Enjoyed the holiday entertainment. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mengyang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahil

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room/hotel and staff were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavnesh

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shekofe, Yorba Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junjie

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay at the Celestine and was just as amazing as our first stay in 2023. They staff was amazing in setting up dining reservations in some of our favorite spots in Kyoto. The breakfast team deserves a raise for all the hard work they put into an awesome, and tranquil dining experience. The onsite spa is the perfect way to rest and relax after walking through multiple cities or towns. They truly understand their guests and what it takes for them to have a magical and tranquil experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Luis Salvador

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
A very disappointing hotel. Not the luxury and modern hotel they describe in Expedia. Misleading information.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Our fave hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Meredith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious by Japanese standards. I would also highly recommend the location - we LOVED the street we were on, in that it was near the hustle and bustle but also very quiet and picturesque. My only critiques would be 1) the concierges were not very knowledgeable and we were left to do a lot of our own research; 2) in my opinion, a hotel of this rating/size should have even a modest fitness center.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025