APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT reopened on Monday, March 23, 2026, following a comprehensive renovation of both the hotel's interior and exterior. The property has also converted to a fully non-smoking hotel as part of the renewal.
Located a 4-minute walk from Exit 6 of Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line, and a 7-minute walk from Exit 1B of Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line, the hotel sits in the heart of the Gion district. Yasaka Shrine, known for the Gion Matsuri festival, is nearby, and the Shijo Kawaramachi shopping and dining area is also within walking distance — making it a convenient base for both business and leisure travelers.
Renovation Highlights
The renovation covered guest room interiors and common area corridors throughout the hotel. New room types introduced as part of the renewal include:
- King Bedroom with Mini Kitchen — designed for extended stays
- Connect Rooms — adjacent bedrooms that can be joined to accommodate up to 4 guests
- Cozy Rooms — featuring a sofa for a more relaxed stay
A new coin laundry has been added for guests on longer stays, and a dedicated smoking booth has been installed on the 2nd floor following the full non-smoking conversion. The hotel's exterior has also been updated from a white facade to a grey tone.
The hotel continues to host Starbucks Coffee (Kyoto Gion Hotel branch), a patisserie (GION GOZU Shijo branch), a bar/café (Bar Gion・Kezurihiya Kyoto Gion), a restaurant (Morning Farm), and a relaxation salon (Bear Hug APA Hotel Kyoto Gion) within the building.
Guest Room Types and Rates
The hotel has 161 rooms in total, all non-smoking. Room types and standard rates are as follows:
| Room Type | Standard Rate | Bed Width | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Room (28 rooms) | from ¥15,000 | 1,200 mm or 1,400 mm | 1 |
| Cozy Room (9 rooms) | from ¥17,000 | 1,400 mm | 1 |
| King Bedroom (29 rooms) | from ¥24,500 | 1,800 mm | 1 |
| King Bedroom with Massage Chair (6 rooms) | from ¥25,500 | 1,800 mm | 1 |
| King Bedroom with Mini Kitchen (6 rooms) | from ¥26,000 | 1,800 mm | 1 |
| Twin Room (21 rooms) | from ¥30,000 | 1,200 mm or 1,400 mm | 2 |
| Superior Twin Room (1 room) | from ¥33,000 | 1,200 mm | 2 |
| Premier Twin Room (1 room) | from ¥40,000 | 1,200 mm | 2 |
| [King x King] Connect Room (11 units/22 rooms) | from ¥50,000 | 1,800 mm | 2 |
| [King x Twin] Connect Room (16 units/32 rooms) | from ¥55,000 | 1,800 mm + 1,200 mm | 3 |
| [Twin x Twin] Connect Room (3 units/6 rooms) | from ¥60,000 | 1,200 mm | 4 |
Room Standard Amenities
Guest rooms come equipped with:
- 50-inch or larger LCD TV
- APA Digital Information (ADI) system with cast function
- Free BBC NEWS
- Free Wi-Fi 6 connection
- Bedside integrated controller (select rooms)
- Dimmable ceiling lighting
- APA original pillows "PRIDE FIT" and "ADJUST FIT"
- APA original bed "Cloud Fit Grand"
- Panasonic air conditioner with high-concentration nanoe X (select rooms)
- Original unit bath (select rooms)
- Ultra-fine bubble showerhead "Bollina Wide Plus"
- Eco-friendly room amenities
- Universal outlets (select rooms)
Facilities and Dining
| Floor | Facility |
|---|---|
| B1F | Bar/Café "Bar Gion・Kezurihiya Kyoto Gion", Restaurant "Morning Farm" |
| 1F | Starbucks Coffee "Kyoto Gion Hotel Branch", Relaxation Salon "Bear Hug APA Hotel Kyoto Gion", Patisserie "GION GOZU Shijo Branch" |
| 2F | Coin laundry, vending corner (vending machines, ice machine, microwave), smoking booth, currency exchange machine |
| Rooftop | Beer garden (summer season only) |
| Parking | 1F: 19 spaces, B2: 2 spaces — 21 total (first-come basis, no reservations, not affiliated) |
Breakfast (Morning Farm, 1F)
- Menu: Japanese and Western buffet with approximately 30 items
- Price: ¥2,200 (advance) / ¥2,400 (same day)
- Hours: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM (last order 9:30 AM)
Streamlined Check-In and Check-Out
The hotel has introduced a 1-second check-in machine. Guests who use the APA app for check-in, or enable the "Same-Day Auto Check-In" option when booking, can significantly reduce time at the front desk. An express check-out post (patented) is also available, allowing real-time check-out processing when guests drop off their room key card.
Hotel Overview
- Hotel Name: APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT (Hotel No. 118)
- Address: 555 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto 605-0074
- Phone: 0570-072-911
- Access: 4-min walk from Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Main Line, Exit 6) / 7-min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu Kyoto Line, Exit 1B) / Kyoto City Bus from Kyoto Station D2 stop (Routes 86 and 206), alight at "Gion"
- Structure: SRC construction / B2 to 7F above ground / Site area: 1,089.66 m² / Total floor area: 6,792.14 m²
- Rooms: 161 rooms (all non-smoking)
- Official Website: https://www.apahotel.com/hotel/kansai/kyoto/kyotogion/
