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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the best-rated area in Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.8

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
4 twin beds
4 twin beds
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
2 king beds
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Asma
    United States 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 United States
    Good size room, comfortable beds, great guest amenities
  • George
    Canada 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 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 United States
    ALL was good , I liked location and of course convince having a Starbucks in the Hotel.
  • Andrew
    United States United States
    Clean, comfortable rooms. Great location. Friendly staff. Would stay here again.
  • Keyah
    United States 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 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 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.
  • Jorge
    United States United States
    Staff were extremely helpful in holding my bag for a few days when I re-checked. Location was also amazing, very close to Tokyo Station (15min walk).

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • モーニングファーム
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • European

Amenities of APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Suit press
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa

  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Japanese

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
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

The property will be going through renovation works from 2025-01-14 until 2025-06-30. During this period, guests may experience some noise disturbances, and some hotel facilities and services may not be available. You will not be able to see the view from inside your room during the period when the exterior wall is under construction. Please keep your windows and curtains closed.

Information of the plumbing work in the hotel

The following date and time will be used for the renewal of some plumbing work in the hotel.

Due to the construction work, hot water will not be available in the guest rooms.

Please note that there is a possibility that brown water will be used. Please use the water after it is switched to clear water.

Monday, July 14, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (scheduled)

The property will be going through renovation works

January 8, 2025 (Wed) - July 31, 2025 (Thu) 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (scheduled)

During this period, renovation work will be conducted inside and outside the building. Loud noises and vibrations will be generated.

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.

Friday, August 1, 2025 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025 20:00 - 10:00 (scheduled)

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.

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