Name: The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa by Hulic
Address: Nakagyo-ku Bizenjimacho 310-2, Downtown Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Price range: $224–$410 per night
Rating: 9.25

What guests think

Travellers consistently praise The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa by Hulic for its central, walkable location near Gion, Pontocho and Nishiki Market, spacious modern rooms with comfortable beds and views, and friendly staff, plus a popular lounge and rooftop bar.

Several reviews note the lively area can cause late-night noise, and that facilities are limited: no pool or spa and a basic gym; some also found breakfast variety repetitive or the bar prices high. A few guests mentioned minor housekeeping or service lapses and occasional language barriers, while most feedback remains positive. Expect a stylish, well-located base for exploring Kyoto.

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Facilities

Guests highlight a welcoming third-floor lounge with complimentary drinks and an eighth-floor bar with city views. Downsides mentioned are a basic gym with limited weights, no pool or spa, and some bar prices perceived as high.

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Mariano

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great rooms. Excelent Service. Gym is too basic.

10

Navdeep

Jan 28, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Great central location. Walkable to pontocho alley, Gion district, shoji Gion station (5 stops to fushimi inari shrine), Nishiki market, ninja museum etc etc. it’s a beautiful hotel with top floor bar and 3rd floor lounge with free coffee, wine and snacks in afternoons.

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farzad

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Average hotel. No spa, pool services. Check in desk at 8th floor. Excellent location though. Specially if you going for cherry blossoms

10

Kahli

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful facilities

10

Carol

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had 6 adults in 3 rooms. Everyone loved this hotel for these reasons: (1) the perfect location - easy walk to everything including Nishiki Market, Samurai, all the sites on the walking tour, restaurants, shops! 10 min bus from Kyoto Station (no transfers). (2) room comfort & view - Large room, comfortable bed, huge bathroom with 2 sinks, 2 large closets, bathroom, separate shower/tub, great shower pressure, lots of amenities, view of the mountains; (3) 3rd floor lounge - Open at all hours, with all sorts of beverages incl variety of coffee drinks, flat & still water, juices, wine. Also, candy and snacks In evening, they provide bamboo skewers of marshmallows; (4) 8th floor bar and restaurant have a great view; (5) unparallelled staff - so hiepful and nice!

10

Charles

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Centrally located property. Clearly as tourist location. Lounge and library for hotel guests. Only issue is the fitness facility didn't have weights - only aerobic equipment

10

Duane

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Stayed five nights, centrally located and impeccably clean. Nice sized rooms and a decent breakfast. I really enjoyed the happy hour 2pm-10pm with free soft drinks and wine and a nice atmosphere. My only negative comment was the bar service in the lounge and rooftop bar was obscenely overpriced. Not a big deal as right outside the door are endless options with an active nightlife and shopping in the heart of Kyoto. Would definitely stay again if we return to Kyoto.

10

Natalie

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel was amazing, the rooms were so large and spacious. They even offer daily free snacks and beverages by the firepit which was a nice way to unwind after a long day. Highly recommmend this hotel to anyone. There is also great coffee downstairs at Blue Bottle!

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Lisa

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything about this hotel is exceptional. Free drinks pre and post dinner. Open fireplace on deck even had marshmallows to toast. Staff extremely courteous and polite at all times. One of the best hotels ive stayed in. Was booked in initially through Intrepid tour and i had a further 4 nights post tour in a cheaper room. Let me stay on with no further cost

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SEICHEOL

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

3층 무료바는 최고휴게시설입니다 8층 전망대에서의 교토풍경은 고즈넉한 도시 자체였어요 무언가 고급스러움을 표방하는듯한 친절한 직원들의 자세에 감사드려요

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Cleanliness

Reviews largely describe rooms and public areas as very clean with efficient housekeeping. A few guests reported issues like stained bedding, dust in corners, or minor wear, which were generally resolved when raised.

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Dominic

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room however repairs needed in room to marked walls, worn kick boards and torn curtains

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LEO

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Very busy area, common areas not the cleanest.

10

Clarence

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great house keeping service…staff is professional, polite, attentive to our requests and needs.

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Atsuko

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

トイレのボールの中を綺麗にしていない様です。クリーニングに来てくれた後も同じでした。部屋の角や廊下などの角にも結構埃などがたまっていて、値段を考えるとその辺が気になりました。後夜時々酔った人達がうるさい事もありましたが、その他は大体良かったです。

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Jack-Douglas

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and in such a great location, very much enjoyed our stay here.

10

Barry

Jan 21, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Super good breakfast with floor to ceiling windows on the top floor; comfortable room and clean bathroom with creams, combs, etc., provided.

10

Tessa

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, friendly staff, spotlessly clean rooms, excellent food.

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Abigail

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I loved this hotel for MOST things. The only thing I wasn't happy with is the cleanliness. I am very picky when it comes to clean rooms. When we arrived there was a stain on the comforter and then when they took that off the mattress pad was stained and dirty. They replaced all of it right away and were very apologetic and gave us a couple of free drinks at the bar. Other than that, everything was great. I loved the layout of the room as it was nice for multiple people. Ie: one could shower while the other used the toilet / got ready. The top floor had the bar and the patio with lovely views, as well as the breakfast which was great! It's located in a cute part of the city with so many stores and restaurants nearby. However, it still felt like a cozy and quaint part of the city. It's about a 7ish min walk from the train. We loved our stay.

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dirk

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel with great views from the restaurant, rooms comfortable and clean. Good choice for staying in the center of the beautiful city. In front of hotel people are getting together on the lawn but not disturbing at all, nice to watch.

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Dragos

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location, clean hotel

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Rooms

Many describe rooms as spacious for Japan, comfortable and well designed, with mountain or city views; some categories are more basic, and a few noted smaller twin rooms. While most found interiors quiet, a handful mentioned street noise at night.

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Dana

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel es perfect location. The room was twin bed room which was very small. No space at all. If you travel with a lot of languages you will have problem. The breakfast eras was very nice. The breakfast for $25 not worthy. They have Japanese breakfast with for perfect. But the buffet was very few varieties.

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Ryan

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was really nice, super generous space for downtown Kyoto

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Linda

Feb 6, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice large room. Great central location.

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Rachael M

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel. Fantastic location. Awesome main floor / breakfast. Rooms are kept super basic (so not as luxury as rest of hotel) but clean. Would recommend!

10

Carlos

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property, size of rooms

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Radoslav

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Large room, comfortable beds, rain shower, cold a/c, close to Gion & Pontocho Alley, subway/train station, buses. Nice green area in front of the property.

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Jolene

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was very spacious, bed and pillows were comfortable, and the location could not have been more central. The hotel had hundreds of restaurants and bars within walking distance and is close to a major rail station. However, even though in the middle of the hustle and bustle the building was very quiet and we were able to get excellent rest. Would absolutely stay here again if I come back to Kyoto.

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Matthew

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Gorgeous hotel in an ideal location in central Kyoto. Walkable to train stations, shopping, bars and restaurants. We stayed in a corner room and it was spacious and quiet.

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Rebecca

Mar 8, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Really nice big room. Great bathroom. Lovely views from the floor to ceiling windows. Only downside was no laundry machines in the hotel but I was helpfully directed by staff to a laundry 5 mins away which did the job. Would definitely stay again.

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Darren

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice room and hotel. In a pretty lively area of town, some late night noise.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, efficient and accommodating, assisting with requests and reservations. Some guests experienced inconsistent service or limited English support, and a few felt the front desk or concierge could be more helpful.

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Alfred

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff helped find last minute reservations

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Philippa

Jun 16, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel was lovely - clean and well-equipped. Even has a library for working during the day. Very near transportation and fairly easy to get a taxi. The staff, however, varied greatly and most were somewhat useless. None spoke any English and they used Google translator to mixed effect. One told us that a site we wanted to see was a 40-minute taxi ride. In fact, it's a 20 minute $1.50 train ride. Most of the time they had no idea about tourist sites or conveniences.

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J. Mike

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We really enjoyed our five night stay at The Gate Hotel Kyoto. The check in staff were very efficient and friendly, especially given there was a large group checking in at the same time. At first, I thought our room was a bit basic, but it was actually very nice. We were on the seventh floor with a beautiful view of the mountains. It was so nice to wake up to this each morning. And the bed and pyjamas provided were very comfortable. We would highly recommend those rooms. Breakfast was good, and for our five night day it was sufficient. (The only recommendation I would have, is more hooks or luggage racks in the room. We did request one which was promptly brought to us) The best thing about the Gate Hotel Kyoto, is the fantastic location. You walk out of this quiet hotel, and you’re in the streets with tons of restaurants and shopping and an incredibly lively atmosphere. We are a retired couple and definitely enjoyed the neighborhood. If you are staying in Kyoto for more than a couple nights, I would highly recommend this area as it just offers so much. It is also convenient to get to Kyoto station by train, bus or taxi.

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Clarence

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great house keeping service…staff is professional, polite, attentive to our requests and needs.

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Elena

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location! Great staff!!

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Marcelo

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good experience, but there is a few things clients should know. Like the reception is on the 8th floor. There is no bell boy, you don't get help with luggage. If you get there after hours there is really a problem.

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CAI BAO

Feb 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

服務越來越差… 這是第二次來住，進門後發現冷氣晚上沒反應，call櫃檯請人來處理，過了約5分鐘後…來女服務員來到房間，竟然不脫鞋子直接踩來房間地毯區，服務員用英語說話語氣很快、大聲，態度又不佳，竟然態度不佳的質問我們何時打開冷氣…😱最後等到約20分鐘後冷氣才正常 …另早餐的西餐（吐司）實在難下嚥（像泡到油的吐司）….

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Daniel

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall it was a sub average stay at the Gate. Not sure where all the positive reviews came from. First of all, the room (essential twin) wasn’t great when we arrived. Although it was clean the materials were cheap and some strange decisions have been made ie towel hanger over the toilet? We ended up asking for an upgrade as we really weren’t happy which they accommodated and we moved to the 7th floor with a much better view and a materially better room. Although same themes underlined. I found the staff at the front desk rather hostile, perhaps down to the language barrier but even still it didn’t scream luxury one bit. The layout of the hotel also left a lot to be desired. 8th floor was nice enough but we didn’t really end up spending much time up there so it sort of felt like you were in some kind of housing complex with very little character. Food was also very mediocre (priced reasonably though). Went for the Chefs lunch at Anchor which set me back ~£18 for 4-5 courses. Each course was incredibly small and was a little shocked at the Pumpkin Soup which had a depth of what must have been 3cm at best. Main meal was nice along with desert but again really not living up to the reviews. The good - location location. Was in the Giotto area, with incredibly close proximity to Pontocho Park and all the restaurants there. Shopping nearby as well and very well located for transport. Overall is was a sub average experience and ended up leaving the hotel 1 day early.

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Howard

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful hotel in a great location. Very near subway entrance with restaurants and bars nearby. Staff customer service was 5 star. Will return again.

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Yuwen

Jul 4, 2023

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Nice location and facility. But concierge staff wasn’t very helpful. It was slightly raining and they weren’t even willing to call a taxi for us.

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Location

Widely regarded as excellent: central, walkable to Gion, Pontocho and Nishiki Market, and close to multiple train and subway lines. A number of reviewers cautioned that the surrounding nightlife can feel busy and occasionally noisy.

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J. Mike

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We really enjoyed our five night stay at The Gate Hotel Kyoto. The check in staff were very efficient and friendly, especially given there was a large group checking in at the same time. At first, I thought our room was a bit basic, but it was actually very nice. We were on the seventh floor with a beautiful view of the mountains. It was so nice to wake up to this each morning. And the bed and pyjamas provided were very comfortable. We would highly recommend those rooms. Breakfast was good, and for our five night day it was sufficient. (The only recommendation I would have, is more hooks or luggage racks in the room. We did request one which was promptly brought to us) The best thing about the Gate Hotel Kyoto, is the fantastic location. You walk out of this quiet hotel, and you’re in the streets with tons of restaurants and shopping and an incredibly lively atmosphere. We are a retired couple and definitely enjoyed the neighborhood. If you are staying in Kyoto for more than a couple nights, I would highly recommend this area as it just offers so much. It is also convenient to get to Kyoto station by train, bus or taxi.

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Daniel

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Not sure the price justifies the hotel. Just so everyone is aware the hotel is literally in the busiest part of Kyoto in the middle of all the nightlife. If you are out all day and want to relax, this is not the hotel for you. Had to ask hotel for ear plugs each night because the streets were filled with people yelling till about 4 am. I stayed Friday, Saturday, Sunday, so that had something to do with it but still would have avoided had I known. The room was okay, average for a 4 star hotel. The bottom of the hotel is also a regularly visited area by many people who are not staying in the hotel, so it’s pretty much loud and busy all day. Overall I’d give about 3.5 out of 5, and wouldn’t recommend this to friends and family.

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Fernando

Dec 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We chose The Gate Hotel Kyoto as our "headquarter" for its extremely convenient location for our Japan travel itinerary. And I cannot emphasize how convenient it is. It is about a 5 minute walk from the metro station that connects you to Arashiyama, Fushima Inari, and even Osaka. The first night we arrived and walked 10 mins to Nishiki Market, and then we discovered we were right next to downtown Kyoto. 20 min walk and you reach Ninenzaka and Kyomizudera. Everything is walking distance to this hotel. The rooms are quite spacious and have a great view of Kyoto, and everything feels like brand new. The staff is amazing. They have a traditional Japanese breakfast, but it runs fast. They start serving at 630 am, we arrived at 7am and they were sold out already. Next morning we went at 630 and there were already guests in the restaurant ordering the Japanese breakfast, so if you want the traditional, be there right at opening time or risk it getting sold out. Definitely I would recommend this hotel if this is your first time in Kyoto. Also, Kichi Kichi omurice is lke 2 minutes away on foot if you like viral tiktok trending stuff

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Navdeep

Jan 28, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Great central location. Walkable to pontocho alley, Gion district, shoji Gion station (5 stops to fushimi inari shrine), Nishiki market, ninja museum etc etc. it’s a beautiful hotel with top floor bar and 3rd floor lounge with free coffee, wine and snacks in afternoons.

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Tianfang

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is perfect.

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Radoslav

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Large room, comfortable beds, rain shower, cold a/c, close to Gion & Pontocho Alley, subway/train station, buses. Nice green area in front of the property.

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Aleister

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very beautiful, modern hotel centralized in Kyoto. Kind and very helpful staff. Walkable to shopping and dining. Offers free wine from 3-10 (could be wrong on the start time). It is a little bit far from the Kyoto station so you will have to take a cab or Uber or go to get to the train station.

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Gek Hong

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel nearby a lot of shopping area, room are clean and comfortable, near train station but no direct train from Kyoto station.

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JIVTESH

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Walking distance to stores, restaurant

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Jolene

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was very spacious, bed and pillows were comfortable, and the location could not have been more central. The hotel had hundreds of restaurants and bars within walking distance and is close to a major rail station. However, even though in the middle of the hustle and bustle the building was very quiet and we were able to get excellent rest. Would absolutely stay here again if I come back to Kyoto.

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised, with Japanese and Western options and great views from the restaurant; the lounge offers complimentary drinks and snacks. Several reviews note limited or repetitive breakfast variety, occasional sell-outs of the Japanese set, and pricey bar items.

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Krista

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely incredible hotel. The breakfasts were amazing - definitely try the Japanese option, 27 small fancy dishes - incredible. Drinks in the evening and performances!!!! I\'ve never stayed at a hotel that included first rate performances (ie. Geishas, and unfortunately we missed it but drummers too)! Also, it\'s in a fantastic area to stay, - shopping promenades across the street "Nishiki Market - ie. Kyoto\'s kitchen", tons of restaurants, walkable to shrines and the Gion district. Very clean - first rate. I\'d definitely recommend.

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KRISTIN M

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Breakfast options are limited but everything else about the hotel and service were fantastic!

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Jack-Douglas

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and in such a great location, very much enjoyed our stay here.

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Tatsuya

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

京都四条通り〜河原町辺りで、晩の飲食を楽しむには最高のロケーションで、実際、最高に楽しめました。京都の露店食文化を楽しめる錦市場にも、徒歩5分程度で行けます。また、和朝食のおばんざい料理が圧倒的です！強くお勧めします。

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Sherri

Dec 27, 2023

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Good location. Restaurant has nice view. Breakfast limited choices. Very clean nice rooms and helpful staff

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Barry

Jan 21, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Super good breakfast with floor to ceiling windows on the top floor; comfortable room and clean bathroom with creams, combs, etc., provided.

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Anoop

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the comfort in this hotel, beds and pillows were amazing. They provided pajama set which was so comfortable that we ended up buying it. Breakfast (western) was very nice with plenty of non-meat options. Japanese breakfast was sold out on both mornings we had breakfast there. Neat and clean room/bathroom, nice modern hotel (cinema room was very spacious). Would love to stay there again.

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Duane

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Stayed five nights, centrally located and impeccably clean. Nice sized rooms and a decent breakfast. I really enjoyed the happy hour 2pm-10pm with free soft drinks and wine and a nice atmosphere. My only negative comment was the bar service in the lounge and rooftop bar was obscenely overpriced. Not a big deal as right outside the door are endless options with an active nightlife and shopping in the heart of Kyoto. Would definitely stay again if we return to Kyoto.

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Jorge

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It was great clean and quiet property. Only area of opportunity is to make breakfast more diverse. The breakfast had limited options.

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Rachel

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the Gate Hotel Kyoto immensely. We stayed in a Triple Room which was a good size room. The breakfast was excellent. They serve traditional western breakfasts but they also serve Japanese style breakfast as well (up to 30 per day) which was excellent. The hotel is centrally located near shopping and the Gion District. We also enjoyed the Shimabura Tayu show which showcases one of 5 Tayu (similar to Geisha or Oiran) that exist in all of Japan! What a treat that was to see and it was completely free for hotel guests. Will definitely come back!

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Month	Average price
January	$135
February	$167
March	$210
April	$299
May	$255
June	$171
July	$176
August	$186
September	$203
October	$360
November	$283
December	$194

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $296	2 $269	3 $394
4 $323	5 $333	6 $305	7 $370	8 $297	9 $333	10 $372
11 $372	12 $332	13 $305	14 $370	15 $305	16 $394	17 $397
18 $410	19 $336	20 $361	21 $378	22 $306	23 $336	24 $394
25 $335	26 $335	27 $338	28 $336	29 $335	30 $336	31 $376

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22 $252	23 $224	24 $224	25 $238	26 $250
27 $236	28 $236	29 $239	30 $239

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Standard Triple Room (Essential), Electronic Cigarettes Only Smoking

[Schoolhouse]Grace Hollywood Twin Room

[Schoolhouse]Grace Double Room

the Gate King Room (Corner Suite)

King Room (Cinema), Electronic Cigarettes Only Smoking

Run of House Electronic Cigarettes Only Smoking(1 Double Bed Or 2 Single Beds Or 1 King Bed)

Corner King Room (Scenic)

Run of House (1 Double Bed Or 2 Single Beds Or 1 King Bed)

[Schoolhouse]Grace Corner Wide Twin Room

Deluxe King Room (Classy)

Corner King Room (Scenic), Electronic Cigarettes Only Smoking

Standard Single Room (Modest), Shower Only

Deluxe Twin Room (Classy)

Standard Hollywood Twin Room (Essential)

Standard Hollywood Twin Room (Essential), Electronic Cigarettes Only Smoking

Standard Double Room (Essential)

the Gate Twin Room (Corner Suite)

[Schoolhouse]Grace King Room

Deluxe Twin Room (Classy), Electronic Cigarettes Only Smoking

[Schoolhouse]Suite Twin Room

[Schoolhouse]Grace Wide Twin Room

Standard Double Room (Essential), Electronic Cigarettes Only Smoking

King Room (Cinema)

Standard Triple Room (Essential) (No View)

[Schoolhouse]Study Semi Double Room

[Schoolhouse]Grace Twin Room

Deluxe King Room (Classy), Electronic Cigarettes Only Smoking

[Schoolhouse]Suite King Room

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