Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Concierge service
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central Gion location — quiet yet close to attractions
Helpful and polite staff (multilingual desk mentioned)
Pleasant historic building and small private garden
Comfortable for short stays; generally clean and relaxing
Cons:
Breakfast limited (mostly bread/pastries and beverages); lacks protein
Rooms very small and bathrooms tiny; some outdated aspects
No regular room cleaning for shorter stays — some guests reported odors
Isolated reports of unfriendly front-desk staff and poor lobby toilets

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Mixed feedback: many guests described the property as extremely clean and comfortable, but several noted lack of room cleaning on multi-night stays (resulting in odors), poor bathroom drainage, and very poor public toilets reported by one guest.
Service
1
Generally helpful and polite staff; multiple guests praised assistance (including help with laundry and multilingual desk staff). Isolated reports of an unfriendly front-desk employee and limited English from some reception staff.
Location
1
Consistently praised: central, ideal Gion location — very close to attractions, yet the hotel itself is quiet and convenient for taxis and sightseeing.
Room Quality
1
Rooms are generally small and compact (typical for the area), sometimes a bit outdated; bathrooms are very small and there are tight spots due to the historic layout.
Amenities
1
Some nice touches (small private garden, free extras in the lobby) and basic conveniences; overall limited beyond essentials and no regular housekeeping unless long stays.
Value for Money
1
Mixed perceptions: good value for central, quiet location for many guests, but some felt the small room size and lack of cleaning reduced perceived value.
Food and Beverage
1
Frequently criticized: breakfast often described as very limited (mainly bread/pastries and beverages), lacking protein options; a few guests found the selection acceptable but most wanted more variety.
Overall Experience
1
Neutral overall: many guests enjoyed a pleasant, quiet stay in a beautiful historic building with friendly staff and prime location, balanced by complaints about small rooms, limited breakfast, and inconsistent cleaning/service experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-14 00:26

Property Description

Experience the charm of Kyoto at Kyoto Inn Gion, perfectly nestled in the historic Gion district.

Elegant Accommodations
Our stylish rooms feature modern comforts, including free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and mini-fridges, ensuring a cozy retreat after exploring the city's wonders. Each room boasts a private bathroom equipped with high-tech toilets and complimentary toiletries for your convenience.

Unparalleled Location
Just a mere 5-minute stroll from the famed Hanamikoji Dori and within walking distance to iconic attractions like Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, our hotel places the best of Kyoto at your doorstep.

Exceptional Amenities
Relax in our welcoming shared lounge, take advantage of our complimentary luggage storage, and feel secure with our safety deposit boxes available at the lobby—designed for your peace of mind during your stay.

Book your unforgettable Kyoto experience today at Kyoto Inn Gion!

Important information:

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Nuno • couple • pt
7
Tranquilo
Pros:

O staff é óptimo e a localização é boa

Cons:

Camas e tamanho do quarto

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Keesha • family_with_children • us
7
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Larry • couple • us
7
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Lyndsey • couple • gb
7
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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tomasz • couple • pl
9
Gorąco polecam ten hotel
Pros:

Świetna lokalizacja, w bezpośrednim sąsiedztwie najważniejszych zabytków jak i świetnych restauracji, w których serwują naprawde świetne dania.

Cons:

Jakbym musiał się do czegoś przyczepić to Śniadania bez szału.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Nikhil • extended_group • us
2
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Marina • couple • jp
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • se
8
One day trip and temple tour
Pros:

Beautiful hotel and location

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • family_with_children • fr
6
Confortable agréable bien situé et propre mais petit déjeuner à revoir
Pros:

Emplacement propreté de chambres confort des lits amabilité du personnel

Cons:

Petit déjeuner inadmissible : pas de café (juste un sachet en poudre à diluer) qq pâtisseries qu’on aurait pu acheter au 7/11. Pas de Yaourth…service vraiment minimum

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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GROSMAN • couple • fr
6
Pros:

Emplacement

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner indigne , même pas de café

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Lindsay • couple • ca
10
Comfortable, friendly, charming
Pros:

Warm and comforting experience with lovely staff. Very comfortable beds - a treat after rock-hard beds in other hotels on this trip. Plenty of free self-serve amenities, including free water. Good location for exploring Gion.

Cons:

For exploring the rest of the city, it was a little out of the way - 20min up to Higashiyama train station for most of the farther trips.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Luke • couple • au
7
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Ali • couple • au
8
Happy with my stay
Pros:

Very nice reception, the boy at reception helped me to make call to Tokyo and fix a case for me which was quite nice

Cons:

Location is perfect

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • ch
7
A convenient well located hotel with no charm. Overpriced .
Pros:

Great location in the Gion area, however it should be noted that this area is much more lively by day. At night a lot goes on behind closed doors. We liked the fact you could open the windows as rooms are small.

Cons:

Rooms are small. Bathroom is tiny. You have pay extra if you want your room cleaned. Breakfast was pretty bad. A selection of pre-packaged sweet breads and a coffee machine. No cosy entrance or common area. This was the poorest place we stayed in our three weeks in Japan and we vastly overpaid at Yen40,000 a night. But we noted accommodation is expensive in Kyoto as there is so much demand. Hotel was apparently recently renovated. It’s a shame they didn’t spend more on making it attractive.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • couple • it
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Marcos • couple • pt
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Deanne • couple • au
4
Disappointed
Pros:

This property is NOT four star (which is the current advertised rating). The aesthetics and furnishings are at a three star level at absolute most. If I had wanted a three star experience or less I would have been happy as the rooms are large and the location is good. However, when on a week holiday, I like to stay somewhere that is more than very basic (if travelling for a while, basic is fine and I choose accordingly). The windows are heavily wire frosted so you can’t see out, there is no bedside tables, there is no cleaning (fresh towels are provided) and the included breakfast is white sweet buns in plastic with instant coffee sachets and a juice box (fine at a hostel but not a four star breakfast expectation).

Cons:

As above. Apart from the location and large room (which were both good), this hotel was well below four star expectations (compared to every other four star hotel we have stayed in Japan). It is three star at absolute most (I feel 2 star apart from the room size). We were disappointed as we felt it was false advertising and would not have chosen to stay here.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Tra • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Clean, easy access to attractions, hosts are friendly and helpful.

Cons:

N/a

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Lamar • couple • nl
6
Oke verblijf, niet wauw. Weinig faciliteiten en je betaald puur voor de ligging die wel goed is.
Pros:

De locatie van het hotel midden in Gion + ruime kamer.

Cons:

Je betaald puur voor de locatie van dit hotel. We betaalden €190/nacht. Hotel met weinig faciliteiten, kamer schoon laten maken kost ook nog eens ¥2000 per keer. Kleine badkamer ten opzichte van de kamer. Eerder een 2- of 3 sterren hotel dan een 4 sterren hotel.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee