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Hotel Gion Misen

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel, steps from Pontocho Alley

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
Hallway
Bar (on property)
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Babysitting
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Fridge
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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

Superior Hollywood Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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City view

Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Queen Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 22.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

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

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 31.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

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

Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Queen Room, Non Smoking

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

Superior Queen Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

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

Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Nishino-cho 219-2, Higashiyama-ku, Gion, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0088

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gion Corner - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 56 min drive
  • Kobe (UKB) - 91 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 93 min drive
  • Sanjo Station - 4 min walk
  • Gion-shijo Station - 5 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 7 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 11 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 11 min walk

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

Hotel Gion Misen puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, Pontocho Alley and Gion Corner are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Sanjo Keihan Station is 5 minutes and Shiyakusho-mae Station is 11 minutes.

Languages

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

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 18 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Co-working spaces

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2017
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water
  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.

Optional extras

  • Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2000 per person
  • Late check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cots/infant beds are available for JPY 2000.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for JPY 3000.0 per night

Policies

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 does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Gion Misen offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Gion Misen does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Gion Misen?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Gion Misen?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hotel Gion Misen.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Gion Misen?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel Gion Misen and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking.
What's the area around Hotel Gion Misen like?
Hotel Gion Misen is in Gion, a short 5-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station and 10 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

Hotel Gion Misen Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was wonderful. The room was a little small but had everything we needed.
Thomas, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Patricia, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
CATHERINE, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Lauren, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brendan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wow - what a great hotel! Beautiful rooms, lots of attention to detail. Everything was perfect and what a location- right in the heart of gion and a street away from the river. The bath tub / bathroom were my favourite in Japan
James, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Staff are not friendly and need to be trained!
Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This property from start to finish was perfection. The location is amazing. The rooms are very large as well. Staff is so nice!
Terri, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jessica, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service, highly recommend the traditional Japanese breakfast
Eva, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location. Beautiful property and room. Wonderful staff! Loving our time here!
Ronald, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lisa, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Safe, beautiful location on a quiet street but close to everything. Clean, comfortable, and quiet room with good amenities. Coffee, tea, ginger ale, and fridge provided. A 7-11 just around the corner, which we used for breakfast and many other items (including Pokémon cards for my son!). Couldn’t have chosen a better place to stay in Kyoto.
Michelle, 5-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location fantastic staff, clean and hygenic. We weren't keen on the breakfast. It is a short walk to Starbucks for veggie wraps.
Paul, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Emily, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the stay
Lovely clean quiet gem of a place. Very intimate away of the crowds. Room and bathroom well designed to maximise the space. So glad we chose to stay. Staff were wonderful too.
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

This property is on the smaller size. The room has a nice design, but lacking counter space (think of no room for laptop). It is on the outskirt of gion so it is about a 10-15 mins to center to gion tourist area.
Thuy Tien, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Boutique hotel with good service and newer facilities
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, cosy, comfortable, convenient and unique. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We were lucky enough to be there for one of the hotel’s Maiko evenings and it was a highlight of our stay in Kyoto.
Tanya, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved every detail and the location was perfect! The Japanese breakfasts were lovely.
kevin, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Katie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super nice!
KYOKO, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Clean, quiet, helpful English speaking staff. Comfortable beds, air conditioning. Room had pot for hot water, tea and coffee. Small fridge with ginger ale. Terrible WiFi. Couldn’t make WiFi calls at all. Room was small. Towels were thin. Bathroom sink area was terribly dark. I used a flashlight to try and style my hair. Sink area is tiny. No room for 2 people’s toiletries in the sink area, . We wanted a western style breakfast, which required a 3 minute walk to the sister hotel. It consisted of a green salad with tomatoes, cereal, plain yogurt, white bread, jam, butter, little packets of cheese, hard boiled eggs, pineapple, orange slices and bananas. This hotel is in a good location for walking to shopping, restaurants and local sights. The breakfast was our least favorite of the 5 hotels we stayed in during our Japan vacation. I’m guessing the price reflected the location, more than the amenities. If that’s the case, I would choose to pay more and have better amenities. But the hotel certainly had everything necessary, just not what I expected.
Ellen, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The perfect place to stay to explore Kyoto!!
Kriantha, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review