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Hotel Gion Misen

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Kyoto
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Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking | City view
Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, friendly staff, spacious rooms

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

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Superior Hollywood Twin Room, Non Smoking

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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Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking | 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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Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking

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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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Queen Room, Non Smoking

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

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Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

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

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Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

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

Superior Queen Room, Non Smoking

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

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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

  • Sanjo Station - 4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 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 near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Pontocho Alley and Gion Corner, Hotel Gion Misen has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and coworking spaces
  • A front desk safe, multilingual staff and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free stocked minibars and free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and cots/infant beds
  • Bidets, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and electric kettles

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 transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,000 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Highchair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe

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.
Cots (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: from 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 any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Gion Misen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Gion Misen?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Gion Misen?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hotel Gion Misen?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Gion Misen located?

This family-friendly Kyoto hotel is located in the historical district, just steps away from Gion Shirakawa Area and Pontocho Alley. Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine are also within 10 minutes. Sanjo Keihan Station and Sanjo Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Hotel Gion Misen Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 349 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 349 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 349 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 349 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 349 reviews" "

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 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

Michael

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid hotel for the price and in a really quiet and nice area. The noodle place next door was good too, even if a little overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are not friendly and need to be trained!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property from start to finish was perfection. The location is amazing. The rooms are very large as well. Staff is so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.5
Address
Nishino-cho 219-2, Higashiyama-ku, Gion, Kyoto