Gion Shijo Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9 (16 reviews)
176 Tokiwacho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0079 , Kyoto , JP

Facilities

24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Housekeeping on request
Change of towels (on request)
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Well-lit path to entrance

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Convenient location
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
9.21
The room was clean, indicating a high standard of cleanliness.
Service
9.18
The staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.22
Perfect location in Gion, very convenient for exploring.
Room Quality
9.17
Rooms are spacious and well-maintained.
Amenities
8.7
Standard amenities for a hotel of this rating.
Value for Money
8.66
Reasonably priced for the quality and location.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall experience was excellent with very positive sentiments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 22:24

Property Description

Prime Location:
Located in the heart of Kyoto, close to Gion Shirakawa Area and Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre. Explore nearby attractions like Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley on foot.

Comfortable Accommodation:
Each of our 14 guestrooms is equipped with modern amenities including microwaves, complimentary internet access, and stylish bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers.

Convenient Facilities:
Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, elevator access, safes, and housekeeping services upon request. Make the most of your stay in Kyoto at Gion Shijo Hotel.

Important information:

  • 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 16 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 9.17
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 9.18
A
Alexander family
10
Pros:

Clean room, very convenient to see Gion in Kyoto.

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
S
Stian
10
Top notch hotel midt i Gion
Pros:

Stort og pent rom, meget komfortabelt, og ikke minst veldig sentralt midt i Gion.
Anbefales, rimelig pris også!

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
J
Jonatan partner
10
Pros:

The rooms are amazing and big. Very friendly staff and in a great location. Will definitely stay here again.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
C
Chris partner
10
Pros:

Wow! What a deal for the location. We were right in the heart of Gion. This place was a perfect location for us and we were able to stop back if needed something or a rest while exploring Gion. You are right by the bus stations and off of the main bridge and intersection. This place had a spacious shower/bath and a good sized room for Japan. The staff at the front was super nice. It was everything we needed and more. Again, the location really cannot be beat.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
Y
youran partner
10
Pros:

Super spacious rooms and bathroom and great staff! Highly recommend

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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10
Pros:

部屋も風呂も広々していて、快適でした。

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
N
Nikolas partner
10
Pros:

Perfect location in Gion near all of the attractions. It’s so close to the train, practically next door to the entrance. Large room, large updated private bathroom with soaker tub. Very large comfortable bed. Large windows with screens as well as room darkening doors for blocking out sun and heat during the day. Quiet hotel. Friendly and accommodating staff who are eager to assist and make sure you have everything you need.

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
Y
Yuji
10
Pros:

快適でした!

2025-06-15 via Nuitee
K
Karla
10
Pros:

Such a hidden gem in Kyoto near the Gion district. Close to shopping and also to the Gion area.

2025-05-08 via Nuitee
C
Colette partner
10
Pros:

A spotlessly clean hotel with good sized rooms, comfy beds and a great bathroom with shower and jacuzzi massage bath. Staff extremely helpful. Fab location by Kawaramachi and Shijō stations. Riverside area outside for picnics. Note that the bedroom has no windows and there is no communal lobby/bar to relax in. Location and value are great. Recommend if you want to be in middle of it all in Gion area!

2025-04-23 via Nuitee
H
Hannah partner
6
Pros:

The hotel staff were very nice and the room (with no windows) was clean. The surrounding area has everything you could possibly want or need and it’s all within a walkable distance. The only thing that wasn’t great was the rock hard bed and pillows and the paper-thin walls through which we could hear EVERYTHING people in other rooms were doing as well as traffic noise. If you’re staying a couple nights in Kyoto and want a place that’s right in the thick of it, this is your place, but would not recommend staying here for anything longer than a couple days.

2025-04-11 via Nuitee
R
Robert family
10
Pros:

Steps away from the Gion section of Kyoto

2025-04-02 via Nuitee
M
minh family
8
Pros:

Luxurious, however no English on all equipment so use them is a little bit challenging.

2025-03-30 via Nuitee
D
Darren
10
Pros:

Great location

2025-01-04 via Nuitee
B
Brittany
10
Pros:

Loved my stay here so much I ended up extending my stay. The rooms are very spacious and have a good sized bathroom. I loved they had a “wet room” equipped w a shower and bath tub. The bath tub also had jets so it was perfect to lie down in after a long day of walking the city. The pressure on the shower was excellent as well. It had a large tv with plenty of movies to watch too. Loved my stay here and would definitely return. The staff was helpful, friendly and overall had a great experience.

2024-11-20 via Nuitee
K
KAZU
6
Pros:

祇園四条駅からすぐのホテルだから、八坂神社、祇園なとは歩いて回れるのでとても便利です。
また鴨川沿いなので四条大橋を渡って先斗町もすぐだから飲み歩きも出来ます。

2024-11-19 via Nuitee