Kyoto Granbell Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Yasaka Shrine

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Exterior
Reception
Porch
Premiere King Room
Business centre

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0802
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Moderate Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Universal Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Moderate Double Room (Basement)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premiere King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Japanese Style Room (Moderate Double)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Japanese Style Room (Premiere Twin)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Gion hotel, you'll find Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market. Also, Kodai-ji Temple is within half a mile (1 km) and Hokanji Temple is within 2 miles (3 km).

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
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

4-star hotel near Yasaka Shrine
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Kyoto Granbell Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kyoto hotel.

  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kyoto Granbell Hotel offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). This service features separate men and women areas.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1980 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

Kyoto Granbell Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 690 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

AmEx

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

shivraj

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a very beautiful hotel with an amazing location. The onsen is wonderful. The rooms are very small and too tight for two people, and the air conditioning is poor which is brutal in summer. Also, the breakfast isn’t very good, I wish I hadn’t pre-purchased it. Overall this is a nice hotel but over priced for what you get.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Meng Jiunn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is amazing, however is abit small. Do take note if you are bringing big luggages
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheng, Saratoga

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are the quietest and darkest. Great for sleeping and immaculately clean. Lobby is cool with a fun bartender who plays US oldie music. Onsen was beautiful. Very well located near 2 train stops. My daughter left her passport in room at checkout, which they promptly returned to us. Very highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jody

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

Randy

Stayed 1 night in May 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

6/10 Okay

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stylish design doesn’t compensate for very small, cramped bedrooms and lack of personal service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location close to downtown area and close to transportation. Quiet with very nice common areas, amenities and friendly staff. The AC in the room could not keep the room cool and the room was very cozy, so that was a surprise.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an awesome hotel. The Japanese style room was very nice. Do not hesitate to book this hotel for your trip to Kyoto. It’s close to Gion and many tourist sites. In general it was a convenient location for getting around Kyoto. The onsen was also very good at the end of a long day of walking everywhere. I’m glad I didn’t stay near Kyoto Station, which had less character and is very busy. I highly recommend using the luggage shipping service as well. It’s unnecessary to burden yourself with carrying luggage across Japan!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gustavo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was very clean and centrally located. The staff was helpful and pleasant. Snacks and water available in the lobby 27/7. I would have given it 4 stars but the rooms were small and what I disliked the most was the breakfast. It was the same thing being served each morning. There was no coffee machine for anything but but dripped coffee.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ulysses, Omaha

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel's thermal bath. The staff was friendly and available to assist. Don't hesitate to stay in the basement rooms; they are great and close to the thermal bath. The hotel is close to the trains, principal areas, restaurants, malls, and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Travelled with partner
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

Hanh

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
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

Stephen, Vancouver

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Awesome onsen
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruna M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025