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Kyoto Granbell Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Yasaka Shrine

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Exterior
Business centre
Premiere King Room
Reception
Porch
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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$250
22 Sept - 23 Sept

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Moderate Double Room (Basement)

Moderate Double Room (Basement)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premiere King Room

Premiere King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Moderate Twin Room

Moderate Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Universal Twin Room

Universal Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese Style Room (Premiere Twin)

Japanese Style Room (Premiere Twin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese Style Room (Moderate Double)

Japanese Style Room (Moderate Double)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0802

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nishiki Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪松本酒場 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ZEN CAFE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BLUE FIR TREE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪バーフクロウ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪とらや 京都四條南座店 - ‬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 vending machine
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information and a lift
  • 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

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 1,980 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

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

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 200-10,000 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 1980 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

Property is also known as

Kyoto Granbell
Kyoto Granbell Hotel Hotel
Kyoto Granbell Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto Granbell Hotel Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Granbell Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Granbell Hotel?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Granbell Hotel on 22 Sept 2025 start from NZ$249.54, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

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Kyoto Granbell Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1006 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ugyen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great one night stay with easy access to everything in Kyoto.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel. Comfy beds, nice toiletries, free coffee, tea, and snacks. Plenty of restaurants nearby, buses and trains short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and a well run hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sajjad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute loved this hotel. So convenient. Very pretty. The public bath was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholaus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a nice hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jutta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!!! Stylish at an affordable price, and located close to attractions and plenty of dining options. Loved having an Onsen on-site. Definitely recommend this hotel!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cool Hotel and amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Cen
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chengsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, amenity free to take, plus coffee machine free to use, nice onsen facility
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has an old-world feel to it, but with modern amenities. The Onsen baths were an amazing addition for us. The buffet breakfast is a MUST !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel tucked away from the nose but minutes from main shopping area and subway. Great service and amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shivraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel right in the middle of the city
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! I stayed for 3 night during my solo trip and I found the location perfect! Easy access to the subway and temples. Very clean as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kijl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms. Laundry facilities. Snacks and water available in the lobby. Excellent breakfast. Close to train station but not a very walkable area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLGA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to all the tourist spots, walking distance to Nishiki Market and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Granbell is an excellent hotel. Helpful staff, great location, excellent breakfast. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arryl Concessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I had a wonderful stay at your hotel. Would definitely stay here again when we come back to Kyoto. Wonderful everything! The room, the food, the staffs are professional and very convenient transpo, train station just few mins walk from the hotel and near shopping areas. Loved this hotel so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kunwar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, everyone is very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel right in the middle of Kyoto. The hot public bath downstairs was a great reprieve after walking all day throughout the city.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lucien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with everything you'll need. Location is perfect. Onsen was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025