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Kyoto Granbell Hotel

4.0 star property
Visitors can relax in the indoor public bath at Kyoto Granbell Hotel before exploring nearby attractions like Hokanji Temple and Nishiki Market.

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Located near Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto Granbell Hotel offers an upscale retreat in the city center. Enjoy a soothing soak in the indoor public bath or a peaceful garden walk. The hotel serves a buffet breakfast and offers coffee and tea in the lobby.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is RM414
RM455 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Moderate Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Universal Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Moderate Double Room (Basement)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premiere King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese Style Room (Moderate Double)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Japanese Style Room (Premiere Twin)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with blinds.

Japanese Style Premier Twin Room Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Japanese Style Moderate Double Room Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bathroom with a shower, a large sink, and a bed with a view of the outdoors.

Premier King Bedroom Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Gion, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Kyoto Granbell Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Yasaka Shrine and Kodai-ji Temple are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Nishiki Market. Hokanji Temple and Kiyomizu Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0802

What's nearby

  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom against a backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture.
    Shijo Street
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A pedestrian street lined with traditional buildings, a no parking sign, and people walking.
    Gion Corner
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A traditional Japanese temple with red and white structures, surrounded by lush greenery and a crowd of visitors.
    Yasaka Shrine
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.
    Nishiki Market
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station
    3 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station
    10 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • 天壇祇園本店
    3 min walk
  • ぎをん豆乳らーめん うのゆきこ
    1 min walk
  • Mouriya Gion
    1 min walk
  • Izakaya Rutubo
    1 min walk
  • ZEN CAFE
    1 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near Yasaka Shrine
  • Located close to Hokanji Temple and Nishiki Market, Kyoto Granbell Hotel provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
  • Other perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and a lift
    • Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
    • Coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and walkable location
  • Room features
  • All 105 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and baths or showers
    • Fridges, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,750 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 2750 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Granbell Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Granbell Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Granbell Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Kyoto Granbell Hotel located?

Located in Gion, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine, Nishiki Market and Kodai-ji Temple. Hokanji Temple and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gion-shijo Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sanjo Keihan Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kyoto Granbell Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 730 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1011 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and experience! The rooms were clean and the onsen was such a nice experience. Close to all the shopping and restaurants. Truly a gem! We booked the traditional Japanese style room and had no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hitesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came here to start our honeymoon. They decorated our room and have us two drink tickets for the bar. Everyone was so nice and the breakfast was perfect! We loved where this hotel was situated that it was close by everything but not right off the main road.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paxton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with spacious rooms. Check in was quick and easy with a pamphlet of all hotel information given at arrival. Amazing location, centre near Gion and main Kyoto central street with quick walking distance to temples and the food market street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a good location and in generally good condition. Check-in process needs improvement. Twin rooms are very small for two people. The onsen was nice to have.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worth a stay! Great location-close to many restaurants and shopping, and close subway access to all the key sites (as well as from/to Kyoto).
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful onsen to relax in with beautiful products to use afterwards. Face masks, moisturisers and lotions available in the foyer for free. Snacks and drinks provided in the foyer for free when relaxing and planning activities. Easy to walk to restaurants, shops, train stations and many shrines. Our room was beautiful, spacious and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing stay in the heart of Gion with an easy walk to everything. Lots of eateries close by and a 2 minute walk to the station and Main Street of Gion. The service is excellent and we loved the amenity bar stocked with toiletries. The room is comfortable and quiet you just need to use your ninja skills to get in and out of the bed we booked the king room so there is no space to walk around the bed. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Weston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff, and cleanliness!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The onsen (baths) was awesome, rooms with king size bed were comfortable, extra amenities were nice, staff were extremely friendly and professional.
King size bed was comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely room. Booked early and got it at a great rate including breakfast! Recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Very helpful staff. Plenty of good quality amenities. A very comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the 2nd time I’ve been to this property. This time we went we with our teenage girls. And booked two separate rooms. Pro: Location is awesome. You walk 5 minutes & you are right on main street where you can see Geishas. There’s restaurants everywhere. Tight next door is a yakitori and high end wagyu restaurant. Walking distance to trains as well. Room is basic, better than some others. In Kyoto, it’s either high end, $800+ per night or really yucky hotels. Granbell is affordable but still decent. Con: Rooms are small. They don’t offer room service every day. Breakfast is okay. This property does not have adjoining rooms but we were able to get rooms on same floor. Net net, I would return for the location alone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities themselves, but in the most highly foot trafficked part of Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, walking distance to the Yasaka Shrine, amazing service by the staff member. Big public bath was nice and clean, made you feel so relaxed. If I'm coming back to Kyoto, I would select this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the onsen is really nice- rooms are a little on the smaller side and can be hot, but the garden view we had was great. Kyoto is not a place to spend too much time in the room anyways so definitely recommend for the prime location in Gion!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was an excellent choice for our first visit to Kyoto! Great location, good amenities, comfy rooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DeAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in an excellent centralized location near everything! The staff were extremely helpful, especially when it came time to ship our luggage. They handled everything for us. We didn’t eat the buffet at hotel but there are plenty of restaurants just a few steps away which were excellent. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is in an ideal location for walking around Gion and Pontocho and the Nishiki areas. The hotel has a yummy breakfast and the staff is very helpful. Bonus we got essential laundry done in their machines ( easy to use) . The rooms are small but functional. The hotel is on a peaceful street and minutes from anything you would need. 10/10 my family will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice boutique hotel with great service and nice facilities, but the best thing about it is the location in Gion district. You are just steps away from the busy streets and alleys full of shops and restaurants, but the hotel is very quiet. Staff is friendly and attentive. Walk to temples or to shops with ease. Breakfast is an awesome buffet of western and Japanese cuisine. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, spoke really good english. Rooms were nice and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location and cozy, priceworthy hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Close to many things. Nice breakfast. Calming public bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was the perfect location for our time in Kyoto! We loved the hotel and it was very comfortable for the 4 nights we were there!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room & amenities were amazing. Perfect for a one nights stay to explore Kyoto.
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026