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.
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
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 vending machine and a front desk safe
A lift, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
A 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
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
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
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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
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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
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 27 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Granbell Hotel on 28 Apr, 2026 start from S$187, 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.
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
9.2
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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!
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!
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.
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
The staff were excellent, location is excellent near restaurants and shopping but not on a loud street, lots of free amenities. The only reason I didn't rate this stay as a 5/5 is that I would have appreciated the opportunity to experience the public bath while wearing a cover/swimsuit, but they require full nudity.
Kimberly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lauren
19 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was an excellent choice for our first visit to Kyoto! Great location, good amenities, comfy rooms!
This hotel was modern and very central and easily accessible to other areas of Kyoto. Hotel was beautiful; however, our room was very small. We did not have much room as the king size bed took up most of the room. We did not have the option of the deluxe traditional corner suite which are adult kids had. That would have been a better option. Breakfast was excellent, staff wonderful.
Clean room. Convenient location especially if you want to explore Gion. Friendly staff. 2 dryers and 2 washers in the basement (don't overload dryer or it will take a while). Beautiful aesthetics. Largest King size bed Ive seen in a Japanese hotel.
Lovely hotel. Great location. Staff very friendly.
Room was compact .. as described by the hotel .. the bed is huge and really comfy and as the photos show on the website it literally fits wall to wall. This means you literally have to climb in and out from the bottom. Minimal hanging room for essentials and just enough room to have our suitcases on the floor. Room is modern and has amenities such as kettle / hairdryer. Small sofa to sit on.
Would definitely recommend
Fantastic hotel. Staying at the Granbell Kyoto makes me only want to book at Granbell in the future. Can’t wait to check out other hotels from this chain. I genuinely felt at home. Staff was helpful and friendly and the place was beautiful.
Very clean and large room, modern, amenities were very useful and practical. One of our favourite parts of the hotel was the beautiful public bath, very clean and serene. Overall beautiful hotel!
Great location for walking and transit. Room and bathroom worked very well for us. The public bath is amazing.
Isaac
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Renee
21 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location! The staff were very helpful, the room was clean and quite spacious for a Japanese hotel. I would definitely stay here again on another trip.