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Hotel Gion Misen

3.5 star property

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Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking
Bar (on property)
Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Nishino-cho 219-2, Higashiyama-ku, Gion, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0088
  • Gion Shirakawa Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hanamikoji Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Shijo Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Hollywood Twin Room, Non Smoking

Superior Hollywood Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking | City view

Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking

Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking

Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Queen Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Queen Room, Non Smoking

  • 22.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 31.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Queen Room, Non Smoking

Superior Queen Room, Non Smoking

  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at Hotel Gion Misen, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, just a 4-minute walk from Shijo Street and 12 minutes by foot from Nishiki Market. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Yasaka Shrine and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pontocho Alley.

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 8 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley - 9 min walk
  • Gion Corner - 9 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station - 4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪京の焼肉処弘 祗園山名庵 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jazzy Sport Kyoto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El tesoro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪UDON MAIN - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪喫酒幾星 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Gion Misen

Family-friendly hotel in Kyoto
Hotel Gion Misen offers 18 accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Japanese breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: JPY 2000 per person
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking spaces

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 3000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 2000.0 per day

Payment types

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 200-1,000 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 Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2000 per person
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 2000.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 3000.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Ethnography Shinmonzen
Ethnography Gion Shinmonzen
Ethnography Shinmonzen
Hotel Gion Misen Hotel
Hotel Gion Misen Kyoto
Hotel Gion Misen Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Ethnography Gion Shinmonzen

Hotel Gion Misen Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 386 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon arriving to this property is a beautiful walk right next to the river that flows through the area. It was a little hard to find at first but just follow the maps and look closely for there hotel name. It was a nice traditional feel in the room and it was very clean and friendly staffed. Walkable distance to a lot of stations and there is so much to do in the area for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kazue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit small but beds were super comfortable and the shower/bath was excellent. The in room coffee (Hario coffee mill and pour over setup) was the best I've had in a long time. Tried both breakfast offerings here and at the sister property around the corner, both good. Super convenient location yet on a quiet street.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lauren, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best features of this hotel are the location and the staff. It's situated in the heart of Gion and is possibly one of the most desirable parts of the city to stay because of the historic ambience and the many interesting antique shops and galleries nearby. The rooms are overpriced and poorly laid out. Most face a parking lot, the street or a wall.. The decor is Faux Scandinavian meets Japanese. The Sliding Paper Screens which covered the blinds did not keep out the light from the parking lot. My room was on the backside and apparently the situation is worse in the street facing rooms. Those don't have blinds and the light shines right through the paper screens. There is no closet or space to store things. Instead 5 hangers rest on a pole in a recess of the wall. The bathroom has no place to hang towels. And the small toilet closet and separate shower and bath room are weird. The sink area outside provides little space to arrange toiletries. The ceiling in the room was low creating a box like feel. And there was no where to sit other than the desk chair. I had a double room which supposedly was bigger than most but I still felt claustrophobic. The staff were very sweet and helpful. I think it is outrageous how much the owner is charging purely based on location. I know that there are much nicer places to stay in Kyoto for the same price that might be located a bit farther away from the center.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was wonderful. The room was a little small but had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Gion Misen it was the perfect type and location of property to capture the feel of being in Kyoto. It was easy to get to from the train station and we were able to walk to major areas of interest. Beverages were provided 24 hours and there were laundry services one block from property. Staff was attentive and made some great food recommendations. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, elegant rooms, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Van

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Euan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, lovely hotel and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian, Summit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and great location. My room size is larger than expected. Definitely will stay here again next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carlye, Eagle Mountain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was very nice. The room had a great layout and easily fit myself, my husband and our teenager. The beds were the most comfy of anywhere we stayed in Japan. Only negative was the room does not have blinds, only opaque sliding traditional screens that do not block light. Unfortunately our room was right over a bright parking sign so the entire room remained VERY bright all night long. We slept with small bath towels over our eyes. Recommend bringing an eye mask for sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney, Lockleys

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the older area of Kyoto close to temples and shrines. Walkable distance to the main shopping area. Many local restaurants, close to convenience stores and laundromat. A great experience with friendly staff, and large, clean rooms
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
This hotel is a gem. This was our second stay here and we would go back again in a heartbeat. Beautiful interior with many small crafted architectural details, hand made pottery, etc. Excellent and helpful service, great Japanese style breakfast, comfortable rooms, and the Gion neighborhood is just magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Gion Misen had all the charm and beauty that you hope for in a Kyoto holiday. We were able to travel easily for our tour itinerary and really enjoyed the peaceful ambiance of the property. I hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sahab

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, services and cleanliness. Pillows could use improvement, otherwise great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very cool and unique hotel in gion
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel, friendly efficient staff in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious it’s a ten minute walk to the famous Gion geisha district the staff were friendly and helpful the bed was comfortable the shower is insane and the room was clean no complaints!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen itzel guerrero

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible hotel. Jacopo was especially helpful and found us dinner reservations for one of the best meals I’ve ever had nearby. Walkable to many transit stations and access to great finding and shopping close by!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goin Misen was a bit of Old Kyoto. Our room had a Japanese garden outside main window. The entire staff was excellent in their desire to assist us. Very quiet surroundings. I will recommend this hotel to family and friends traveling to Kyoto. We will definitely stay here again!! Our appreciation to all the staff!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024