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#9 of 9 hotels in Gion by Axel's take. Gion is #2 of 7 places to stay in Kyoto. The best hotels in Gion, ranked · Where to stay in Kyoto

Axel's take: 8.0/10

A strong Gion base, provided you choose your room carefully. a practical 3-star business hotel in central Gion, scored for what it is.

This practical 3-star business hotel is a strong pick for sightseeing rather than spending afternoons indoors. Yasaka Shrine and Gion’s lanes are close by, with buses outside and Gion-Shijo station roughly seven minutes away. APA confirms a March 23, 2026 reopening after renovations and conversion to non-smoking rooms. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness and helpful staff, while Booking.com’s ratings also favor location, cleanliness and service. Connecting rooms make it worth considering for families, too.

The catch is room choice: smaller categories leave little luggage space, some windows do not open, and some rooms lack an outside view. Tripadvisor guests also flag compact bathrooms, while breakfast gets mixed reactions across sites. Stayover cleaning must be requested by 9 a.m., and checkout is at 10 a.m. We’d choose it for a convenient, straightforward Gion stay, but skip it for spacious rooms or traditional Kyoto atmosphere.

  • Best for: sightseers exploring Gion on foot; families booking connecting rooms; travelers wanting a straightforward base

  • Watch out for: compact rooms and bathrooms; some fixed windows or no outside view; 10 a.m. checkout

  • Location: Central Gion near Yasaka Shrine; buses outside and roughly seven minutes’ walk to Gion-Shijo.

  • Rooms: Renovated in March 2026; check the category carefully for floor space and window restrictions.

  • Cleanliness: Recent feedback is predominantly positive; stayover cleaning is on request, with full cleaning every three nights.

  • Service: Helpful, efficient staff are a recurring positive in recent guest reviews.

  • Amenities: Breakfast buffet, Starbucks, coin laundry and in-room coffee machines add practical convenience.

  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast and parking cost extra; request stayover cleaning by 9 a.m.; checkout is at 10 a.m.

Axel's opinion of Apa Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Apa Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent

  • 3-star hotel
  • Apa Hotels
  • 555, Gionmachi-minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
  • Amenities: Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Smoking areas, Smoke-free property, Heating, Security guard, Express check-in/check-out, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Non-smoking rooms, Fridge, TV
  • City page: Hotels in Kyoto

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Apa Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent

3-star hotel · Apa Hotels · 555, Gionmachi-minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Express check-in/check-out · Upper floors accessible by elevator · Non-smoking rooms · Fridge · TV

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a practical 3-star business hotel in central Gion

8.0/10

A strong Gion base, provided you choose your room carefully.

This practical 3-star business hotel is a strong pick for sightseeing rather than spending afternoons indoors. Yasaka Shrine and Gion’s lanes are close by, with buses outside and Gion-Shijo station roughly seven minutes away. APA confirms a March 23, 2026 reopening after renovations and conversion to non-smoking rooms. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness and helpful staff, while Booking.com’s ratings also favor location, cleanliness and service. Connecting rooms make it worth considering for families, too.

The catch is room choice: smaller categories leave little luggage space, some windows do not open, and some rooms lack an outside view. Tripadvisor guests also flag compact bathrooms, while breakfast gets mixed reactions across sites. Stayover cleaning must be requested by 9 a.m., and checkout is at 10 a.m. We’d choose it for a convenient, straightforward Gion stay, but skip it for spacious rooms or traditional Kyoto atmosphere.

Best for

  • sightseers exploring Gion on foot
  • families booking connecting rooms
  • travelers wanting a straightforward base

Watch out for

  • compact rooms and bathrooms
  • some fixed windows or no outside view
  • 10 a.m. checkout
Location
Central Gion near Yasaka Shrine; buses outside and roughly seven minutes’ walk to Gion-Shijo.
Rooms
Renovated in March 2026; check the category carefully for floor space and window restrictions.
Cleanliness
Recent feedback is predominantly positive; stayover cleaning is on request, with full cleaning every three nights.
Service
Helpful, efficient staff are a recurring positive in recent guest reviews.
Amenities
Breakfast buffet, Starbucks, coin laundry and in-room coffee machines add practical convenience.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast and parking cost extra; request stayover cleaning by 9 a.m.; checkout is at 10 a.m.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

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