Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of JPY 3000 per night.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately JPY 2100 for adults and JPY 1100 for children.

Does the property allow pets?

No pets are allowed at the property, including service animals.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Kyoto's Gion district, just a 5-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and 6 minutes from Shijo Street. It is also close to Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street, both within 0.5 miles.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. There is no charge for children staying in existing bedding, but cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of JPY 2000 per night.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not offer rollaway or extra beds, but cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of JPY 2000 per night. Advance request is recommended.

Gion Elite Terrace Hotel in Kyoto

Average nightly price at Gion Elite Terrace by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$129
February	US$149
March	US$227
April	US$296
May	US$227
June	US$183
July	US$164
August	US$127
September	US$184
October	US$288
November	US$248
December	US$207

What guests think

Across reviews, Gion Elite Terrace stands out for its central Gion location, spacious modern rooms—many with saunas and deep tubs—and consistently friendly, English-capable staff, making it popular with couples and families seeking comfort and easy access to Kyoto’s sights.

Rooms and common areas are frequently described as spotless and well designed, and the street is relatively quiet at night. Common downsides include a basic breakfast, limited and slow on-site laundry, occasional pests or minor wear, and some accessibility quirks like a 12–15 minute walk to stations, crowds nearby, or taxis needing extra directions. A comfortable, modern boutique stay suited to exploring Kyoto’s historic district.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the lobby coffee/amenities and on-site laundry, though machines are few and dryers slow, causing waits; some rooms include kitchenettes with loaner cookware. A few note limited amenities overall and scarce, costly parking.

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Man Yee

22 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

房間大, 但泊車位較少, 停車費也比較貴. 職員態度很好

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Siya

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very good amenities in reception area

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Jenny

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location. Property was clean and staff were very friendly. It was nice to have a small kitchenette. You can borrow pots, pants and utensils from the front desk for free if you stay 3 nights and longer.

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Maria Cristina

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff service, hotel design, awesome coffee machine at the foyer. It was the best coffee I had during my entire trip. Free laundry. Staff delivered our luggage to our rooms.

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Daria

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property is in great location in Gion which is walkable to a lot of tourist attractions. It’s not too far (15-20 min walk) from the Nishiki market. There is a bus stop around the corner from the hotel and the closest train station is about a 12 minute walk. The hotel itself was clean and having a sauna in the room was very nice. There is free laundry machines by the lobby, however plan accordingly because the dryer takes 3-4 hours to dry a load. Overall, we had a great stay and I would stay here again.

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sepehr

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

New and clean hotel. Great breakfast. Really appreciated the laundry being available in the hotel lobby. Only complaint is regarding the fee/penalty they charge for not returning the room card keys. I am sure it is in the contracts but they definitely don't mention it verbally to you when checking in.

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Dorota

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great stay. Comfortable beds, clean space, and the kitchenette is a nice touch. Taxi drivers do struggle to find the small street, though, so be prepared to show them a map of the navigation, if you’re not using an app taxi service. Nice Sri Lankan food in the cafe, too.

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Jhoana

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was pretty new so advice to bring hotel information for taxi drivers. It’s so beautiful and they have free amenities and coffee and water in the lobby. We didn’t try the restaurant but it looked delicious.

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Nicholas

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Had a wonderful stay at the Gion Elite Terrace! Lots of great amenities (the washing machines and dryer were lifesavers) and the super friendly staff went out of their way to make our stay comfortable, offering recommendations, arranging for taxis, etc. Would definitely stay here again.

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Ricky

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

For the price, I’d rather pay less and stay further away. It was way too crowded at the hotel and surrounding areas. There is also zero amenities besides the laundry room which was a nightmare of its own. For a hotel of this size, there were two washers and one dryer. Guests were pulling other guests clothes out….

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Cleanliness

Reviews overwhelmingly call the hotel and rooms spotless and well maintained. There are a few reports of a cockroach and minor scuffs or missed spots.

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Samantha

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful hotel in a nice area. Very walkable. There were some areas that were not perfectly clean like the floor surrounding the bed and nightstands. A pleasant stay and would recommend.

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Jenita

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was 10/10. The room was super clean. Staff were friendly and was able to communicate well in english.

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David

17 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This was the perfect spot for a week of exploring Kyoto. Large comfortable & clean rooms, with a balcony, wonderful staff all around, & convenient to the best parts of Kyoto. I highly recommend staying in the Gion area & Gion Elite Terrace is the perfect spot.

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Curtis

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The location of the hotel was perfect for our stay in Kyoto this fall. Walking distance to so many temples, gardens, steps from the Geisha district, shopping & restaurants. The pictures I saw on google maps of the street and immediate surroundings looked a little iffy, but it was just fine, and very quiet. The hotel was absolutely spotless and very comfortable; the staff fabulous, and the small restaurant well run with a very decent breakfast at a reasonable price. It is also only a short block from a 7/11 C-store and a tad further to a small Fresco market, which was handy. Don't laugh (like I did initially) 7/11's in Japan are really good at what they do.

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Yam Kin Christopher

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

pros: free laundry, spacious room and friendly staff. cons: cockroach in the washroom and there were many scratch marks on the wall.

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KAZUO

8 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

館内の清潔さ、部屋の設備の良さ、大変満足で思い出に残る旅になりました。

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koji

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

洗面所ゴキブリがでた。夜間のフロントにつながらず、緊急連絡先がフロントに書いてあったため、電話するもつながらず。全体的に綺麗で良いものの、出るものは、仕方ないが対応されなかったため不満。

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Rachel Goldstein

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Quiet and clean. Staff helpful and attentive. A great stay.

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Helena

12 Dec 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Clean roomy and great service. Centrally located location in Gion!

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Janet

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

Great place to stay. Friendly staff. Exceptionally clean

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, modern, and thoughtfully designed, with many featuring in-room saunas, deep soaking tubs, and occasional balconies; beds are comfortable and layouts suit longer stays and families. A handful mention small issues like pillow quality or bed anchoring.

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Alyssa

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing property with a super spacious room! The staff were so kind and accommodated our late check-in. The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable. We loved our bathroom that included a sauna and an oxidized bathtub. Super close to all the main sites and metros, we walked more than anything else. 10/10 would stay here again!

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Philip

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Lovely room with modern facilities and very spacious. Staff were always friendly and helpful. Would stay again 100%

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Peter

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Spacious well appointed rooms and a great level of service from attentive front office staff. Property very well located in the Gion area within walking distance of some major sights. Balcony a major plus

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Berangely

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed only 1 day here from a cruise. It was lovely. Spacious and clean room. Walking distance to everything. This was indeed a diamond in the rough. We were a family of 3. My husband and I and our teen daughter. Beds were comfortable.

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Rob

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice, spacious modern room with luxurious bathroom. Stayed 3 nights. Nicest place we’ve stayed at during our travels so far.

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Andrea

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location. Room was spacious. Staff very helpful. Lovely all around. I can’t imagine a better place to stay in Kyoto. And a balcony!

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Shanti

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We stayed six nights, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The room was so thoughtfully designed and appointed, it made it spacious and easy even for a long stay. The Gion Elite Terrace is also located ideally - very near everything but no heavy tourist traffic. Lovely!

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April

27 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We loved staying at this hotel. It is immaculate, beautifully designed, the staff are so helpful, and you are close to so many great sightseeing and shopping areas. The rooms are so comfortable and modern. Our room had a private sauna and oxygen bath, it was like having your own little private spa. It was quiet at night and we slept well. Can’t recommend it enough.

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Tony

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Easily one of the best hotels I’ve stayed in, we didn’t want to leave. Spacious, beautiful appointed, sauna, oxygen spa bath. Spotlessly clean with helpful fabulous staff. Convenient laundry facilities. Small traditional restaurants in the streets and alleyways made for some great cultural / gastronomical experiences. Great work Gion Elite Terrace

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Felipe

11 Mar 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great small hotel in the historic area of Gion. My room had a balcony and it was very spacious. The bathroom was great as well with a bathtub. Service was very good too.

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly, proactive, and English-capable, offering local tips, arranging taxis, handling luggage, and smooth check-in. One review reports difficulty reaching staff late at night.

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Shaheda

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Superb stay. Loved the location. The room was very comfortable. The complimentary drinks and laundry facilities were an absolute bonus.the reception staff spoke English, which was a great advantage

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Victor

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great in every way. Beautiful modern room, caring staff

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Samer

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic modern boutique hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. They often recommended places to eat and things to do. The only downside is that breakfast is very basic. The location is fantastic and walking distance from most attractions in Gion. I would definitely recommend this place.

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Maria Cristina

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff service, hotel design, awesome coffee machine at the foyer. It was the best coffee I had during my entire trip. Free laundry. Staff delivered our luggage to our rooms.

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Li

25 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We love this hotel for multiple reasons. To begin with, it is the most English language friendly place we stayed in our recent trip to Japan as they have English speaking staff onsite every day. Located in the middle of Gion area, it is within a few minutes of walking distance to the popular sightseeing spots such as Kiyomizu-dera, Yasaka Pagoda and Yasaka Shrine, which gave us the advantage of leisurely visiting these places in the early mornings before the crowds arrived. The hotel room was surprisingly large in addition to being well maintained and tastefully decorated. This hotel will be on top of our list of choices when we visit Kyoto again.

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Deborah

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The Gion Elite Terrace was a delight. Very comfortable, central, quiet. Very lovely staff. Free washer and dryer. Everything we needed to explore Kyoto.

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Po Yan

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

very nice hotel and the staff can speak very fluent english.

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koji

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

洗面所ゴキブリがでた。夜間のフロントにつながらず、緊急連絡先がフロントに書いてあったため、電話するもつながらず。全体的に綺麗で良いものの、出るものは、仕方ないが対応されなかったため不満。

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Nicholas

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Had a wonderful stay at the Gion Elite Terrace! Lots of great amenities (the washing machines and dryer were lifesavers) and the super friendly staff went out of their way to make our stay comfortable, offering recommendations, arranging for taxis, etc. Would definitely stay here again.

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Salvador

31 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very helpful, perfect location for places we wanted to visit

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Location

Excellent Gion location that is walkable to major sights and close to bus links, on a relatively quiet street. Some mention the nearest stations are a 12–15 minute walk, occasional crowds, hills when hauling luggage, or taxis needing directions.

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Nikki

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

Excellent stay. Right in the heart of gion and close to all the main attractions

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Curtis

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The location of the hotel was perfect for our stay in Kyoto this fall. Walking distance to so many temples, gardens, steps from the Geisha district, shopping & restaurants. The pictures I saw on google maps of the street and immediate surroundings looked a little iffy, but it was just fine, and very quiet. The hotel was absolutely spotless and very comfortable; the staff fabulous, and the small restaurant well run with a very decent breakfast at a reasonable price. It is also only a short block from a 7/11 C-store and a tad further to a small Fresco market, which was handy. Don't laugh (like I did initially) 7/11's in Japan are really good at what they do.

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Daria

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property is in great location in Gion which is walkable to a lot of tourist attractions. It’s not too far (15-20 min walk) from the Nishiki market. There is a bus stop around the corner from the hotel and the closest train station is about a 12 minute walk. The hotel itself was clean and having a sauna in the room was very nice. There is free laundry machines by the lobby, however plan accordingly because the dryer takes 3-4 hours to dry a load. Overall, we had a great stay and I would stay here again.

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Shanti

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We stayed six nights, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The room was so thoughtfully designed and appointed, it made it spacious and easy even for a long stay. The Gion Elite Terrace is also located ideally - very near everything but no heavy tourist traffic. Lovely!

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seitaro

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

場所が中心で便利いいです

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Dorota

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great stay. Comfortable beds, clean space, and the kitchenette is a nice touch. Taxi drivers do struggle to find the small street, though, so be prepared to show them a map of the navigation, if you’re not using an app taxi service. Nice Sri Lankan food in the cafe, too.

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Kayla

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay at Gion Terrace Elite. Great location, walkable to different areas and train stations. Front desk was friendly and accommodating. Would recommend and stay again.

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Matthew

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good size room, ours came with a sauna. Property was clean. Staff spoke fluent English. Station is pretty far about a 14 min walk. Bus stop is a 1 min walk. Highly recommend as it's close to the old gion district.

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Helena

12 Dec 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Clean roomy and great service. Centrally located location in Gion!

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Ricky

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

For the price, I’d rather pay less and stay further away. It was way too crowded at the hotel and surrounding areas. There is also zero amenities besides the laundry room which was a nightmare of its own. For a hotel of this size, there were two washers and one dryer. Guests were pulling other guests clothes out….

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Dining

On-site breakfast and a cafe/restaurant are available; breakfast is generally acceptable but often described as basic or limited, with value seen as reasonable by some and expensive by others. Several guests enjoyed the cafe offerings.

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Michael

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great boutique hotel in the heart of the historic district. Great customer service, beautiful rooms, coffee and tea provided all day, nice breakfast for a fee, safe and lovely. Book it!

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christine

13 Apr 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel is absolutely amazing. We learned it opened about a month ago. The staff were always friendly and helpful. The room was spacious for our family of 4 and was so very clean and the decor was inviting. The bathroom is just as amazing. It was large with a sauna and a separate glassed room with a shower and tub. The hotel offers free coffee, lattes etc at all times with a state of the art machine in the lobby. Breakfast is offered for free every morning. The hotel is in an amazing location in Gion and within walking distance of all the culture, food and shopping Gion has to offer. If you come to Gion Kyoto the Gion Elite Terrace is a must stay.

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Ava

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was clean and in a good location. The breakfast was so limited and not much variety.

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Erica

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was one of our favorite hotels while staying in Japan. Staff was great. Breakfast was high quality for the price. Room was clean, modern and spacious. The large tub and sauna made it a peaceful sanctuary to return to after running around Kyoto. Wished we’d stayed longer.

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Brendan

11 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very good and convenient location. Staff were very polite and helpful. Houskeeping was good. Breakfast was expensive.

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Samer

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic modern boutique hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. They often recommended places to eat and things to do. The only downside is that breakfast is very basic. The location is fantastic and walking distance from most attractions in Gion. I would definitely recommend this place.

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Curtis

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The location of the hotel was perfect for our stay in Kyoto this fall. Walking distance to so many temples, gardens, steps from the Geisha district, shopping & restaurants. The pictures I saw on google maps of the street and immediate surroundings looked a little iffy, but it was just fine, and very quiet. The hotel was absolutely spotless and very comfortable; the staff fabulous, and the small restaurant well run with a very decent breakfast at a reasonable price. It is also only a short block from a 7/11 C-store and a tad further to a small Fresco market, which was handy. Don't laugh (like I did initially) 7/11's in Japan are really good at what they do.

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sepehr

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

New and clean hotel. Great breakfast. Really appreciated the laundry being available in the hotel lobby. Only complaint is regarding the fee/penalty they charge for not returning the room card keys. I am sure it is in the contracts but they definitely don't mention it verbally to you when checking in.

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Dorota

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great stay. Comfortable beds, clean space, and the kitchenette is a nice touch. Taxi drivers do struggle to find the small street, though, so be prepared to show them a map of the navigation, if you’re not using an app taxi service. Nice Sri Lankan food in the cafe, too.

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Jenny

22 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent hotel for our family of three. Modern facilities, very clean, and helpful staff. Good location, close to heritage areas (though no views from the suite). Ask staff to help you make dinner reservations, as walk-in space was hard to come by in the better restaurants. Only quibble was the 6/10 breakfast buffet, which was probably just our tastes. Otherwise would definitely recommend, and would stay there again.

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1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10 $291	11	12 $409	13 $376	14
15 $360	16 $421	17 $392	18 $425	19 $392	20 $398	21
22	23 $402	24 $400	25 $393	26 $399	27 $392	28 $422
29 $343	30 $380

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		1 $392	2 $375	3 $373	4 $377	5 $280
6 $280	7 $133	8 $207	9 $174	10 $178	11 $158	12 $206
13 $192	14 $133	15 $131	16 $235	17 $238	18 $285	19 $262
20 $183	21 $195	22 $250	23 $265	24 $188	25 $265	26 $360
27 $328	28 $403	29 $342	30 $327	31

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