Name: APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent
Address: 605-0074 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Gion Minamigawa 555, Japan, Higashiyama-ku Gion Minamigawa 555, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
Rating: 7.7

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent

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Property highlights

Breakfast

Good breakfast

Wellness

Massage

Free Wifi

Internet

Kitchen Facilities

Kitchenette, Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator

About this property

Located just a minute's walk away from the famous Yasaka Shrine and 1.2 mi from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and the Heian Shrine, アパホテル京都祇園 Excellent is nestled in Gion, renowned for Japanese geisha performers. JR Kyoto Station is a 20-minute bus ride away, while Gion-Shijo Station is a 4-minute stroll from the property and Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station is a 7-minute walk away. Guestrooms at アパホテル京都祇園 Excellent come equipped with an original mattress optimizing weight distribution. An LCD TV with BBC News channels, and free video-on-demand programs. A desk, a refrigerator, air conditioning, an electric kettle and yukata robes are featured. Free toiletries are provided. Guests can unwind and relax at Bear Hug, a massage parlor on the ground floor. Buffet style breakfast is offered at an extra charge at the property restaurant Morning Farm. Guests can also enjoy drinks at Bar Gion, or start their day with Starbucks Coffee on the ground floor.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Single Room - Smoking 1 twin bed
Single Room - Non-Smoking 1 twin bed
Twin Room - Smoking 2 twin beds
Twin Room - Non-Smoking 2 twin beds
Double Room - Non-Smoking 1 full bed
Double Room - Smoking 1 full bed
Triple Room - Non-Smoking 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed
Triple Room - Smoking 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed
Connecting twin room - Nonsmoking (4 beds) 4 twin beds
Connecting Twin Room - Non-Smoking - Breakfast Included 4 twin beds
King Room - Non-Smoking 1 king bed
Deluxe Twin Room 2 twin beds
Single Room B - Non-Smoking 1 twin bed
King Room - Non-Smoking with Massage Chair 1 king bed
King Room - Non-Smoking with Kitchen 1 king bed
Compact King Room - Non-Smoking 1 king bed
Cozy Room - Non-Smoking 1 twin bed
Connecting King Room Non-Smoking (2 beds) 2 king beds
Single Room B - Smoking 1 twin bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Shawn

United States

“No climate control in the room is a bummer for the price. Otherwise, excellent”

Asma

United States

“I absolutely loved the location! It’s right in the heart of the busiest street, just steps from Geisha Street. I could even see a shrine from my window. Souvenir shops, restaurants, bars, and kimono stores were all just feet away. If I get the...”

Amy

United States

“Good size room, comfortable beds, great guest amenities”

George

Canada

“Room, staff, everything was great. The location is perfect, at walking distance from restaurants, shops, bars and from the Gion's most busy area. Having a Starbucks on the ground floor helps with quick grab-n-go breakfasts.”

Aguilar

Poland

“The location was great, next to the Yasaka Shrine, couple of minutes walking distance. Also, walking distance to Gion Japanese traditional streets. Really confortable room, it was spacious and bed were so soft. Staff was friendly and provide us...”

Maja

United States

“ALL was good , I liked location and of course convince having a Starbucks in the Hotel.”

Andrew

United States

“Clean, comfortable rooms. Great location. Friendly staff. Would stay here again.”

Keyah

United States

“Location was great. Room was small but not unbearable for two adults with 1 large luggage and one carry on. Never felt on top of each other. Downside was the site was under construction so we had no visibility to the outside which we would have...”

Hellens

United States

“Staff was exceptionally accommodating and helpful with our stay and with our luggage transfers. Look forward to returning to this hotel location . Thank you!”

Minggang

United States

“The location of the hotel is very close to Yasaka Shrine. The staff are also very kind. Beautiful breakfast. The bed is very comfortable.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

モーニングファーム

Cuisine
Japanese • European

House rules

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking for 15 guests or more, different policies and additional fees may apply.

The Starbucks store on the 1st floor of the building will be undergoing nighttime construction.

The Starbucks store will be undergoing nighttime construction for store interior renovation on the following dates and times.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - Wednesday, September 17, 2025 20:00 - 10:00 (tentative)

Noise will be generated due to the construction.

Although construction work is underway, the hotel and the Starbucks will be open for use as usual.