APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Hotel with restaurant, near Yasaka Shrine

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Dates

December 2025

13

January 2026

Exterior - APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT (Kyoto)

Reception - APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT (Kyoto)

Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT (Kyoto)

In the heart of Kyoto, APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT offers a blend of modern comfort and traditional charm. Guests can enjoy breakfast at Saisyun restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Helpful staff and a convenient location have left previous guests feeling welcome.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Parking available
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Front desk safe
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

Fridge
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Lift

HK$455 total

8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 13 - Dec 14

Tomorrow

Dec 14 - Dec 15

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Down duvet

Toilet with electronic bidet

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Smoking

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Down duvet

Toilet with electronic bidet

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

18 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Down duvet

Toilet with electronic bidet

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Down duvet

Toilet with electronic bidet

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

18 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

Single Room B, Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Down duvet

Toilet with electronic bidet

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Down duvet

Hairdryer

2 bathrooms

Deep-soaking bath

36 sq m
Sleeps 8
4 Twin Beds

King Room (with Massage chair), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Down duvet

Toilet with electronic bidet

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Down duvet

Toilet with electronic bidet

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Single Room B, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Down duvet

Toilet with electronic bidet

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Cozy Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Down duvet

Toilet with electronic bidet

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Connecting King Room (2 beds), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Down duvet

Hairdryer

2 bathrooms

Deep-soaking bath

36 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 King Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Down duvet

Toilet with electronic bidet

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk

HK$432 total

24 Dec - 25 Dec

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About the area

555, Minamigawa, Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074

What's nearby

Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Yasaka Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Gion Corner - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Gion Shirakawa Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Kiyomizu Temple - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 56 min drive
Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 93 min drive
Gion-shijo Station - 5 min walk
Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 8 min walk
Sanjo Station - 11 min walk
Sanjo Keihan Station - 10 min walk
Higashiyama Station - 11 min walk
Shiyakusho-mae Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
‪京煎堂祇園本店 - ‬1 min walk
‪ぎおん石喫茶室 - ‬1 min walk
‪茶房こいし - ‬1 min walk
‪アパホテル<京都祇園>EXCELLEN 屋上ビアガーデン - ‬1 min walk

About this property

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Saisyun, which serves breakfast. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: Sanjo Keihan Station is 10 minutes away and Higashiyama Station is 11 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 161 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
- During the listed renovation dates, guests may hear construction-related noise, smell construction-related odours, and guestroom views may be partially obstructed.

Required at check-in

- Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

- No cots (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

- On-site parking is limited

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Facilities

Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 79
Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

40-inch LCD TV
Digital TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers

Sleep well

Down duvet
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

In-room massage

Freshen up

Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Desk chair

Food and drink

Fridge

More

Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Saisyun – This restaurant only serves breakfast.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 1300 for children

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 5 January 2026 to 31 March 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

Exterior
Selected guestrooms

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Policies

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.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

Also known as

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Apa Kyoto Gion Excellent Kyoto

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Frequently asked questions

Does APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Yasaka Shrine (2-min walk) and Gion Corner (5-min walk), along with Kiyomizu Temple (0.9 mi) and Heian Shrine (1 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Saisyun.

Does APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

What's the area around APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT like?

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT is in Gion, a short 5-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station and 7 minutes' walk from Pontocho Alley. The local area is considered walkable, as well as being good for public transport.