Gionkoh is situated in Kyoto, 800 metres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 1.1 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. There is a shared kitchen and courtyard at the property. Heian Shrine is 1.8 km from Gionkoh, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.1 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 39 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.9
High score for Kyoto
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hiro was super friendly and so kind. He was speaking to all guests in their native languages and we were so impressed. The location is absolutely sensational and the koi pond was very relaxing. The room size was excellent and the beds were super...
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely tranquil environment, great courtyard, facilities (including private bathroom) were excellent. Hiro was a hero (apologies…) and was extremely helpful, thoughtful and made us feel welcome. Great little experience!
  • Charles
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What an experience. Words won't quite convey how cool this place was. First off, the location. You're in the heart of the Gion district, in a beautiful Japanese style home with a central koi pond. You walk right and you're at Yasaka Shrine, left...
  • Sonya
    Australia Australia
    Loved the traditional house with the tatami mats and futons, which were so comfortable. Hiro was fantastic and so helpful and kind with our questions and requests. Loved the serenity and calmness of the room and the sounds and view of the koi...
  • Larocque
    Canada Canada
    The location is great and it fells very authentique. The owner is a great host.
  • Davide
    Netherlands Netherlands
    In one word: everything. The host was super friendly, available, and helpful (we thought we left the passport in our previous hotel, and he promptly offered us help and called the other hotel). The inner pond is very relaxing at night. The...
  • Ross
    Norway Norway
    This place is authentic and stunningly beutiful. It is an old house remodeled with moden toilets and showers. The host is attentive and charming. If you are looking for the real Kyoto old town experience, this is the place. We were very happy to...
  • Eileen
    Singapore Singapore
    Is clean, feels very historic when i enter the waiting room. It was air conditioned as soon as you step in. Host was very hospitable, I didnt have much chance to speak with him as i only stay for a night. But i read many positive reviews about...
  • Miikka
    Australia Australia
    Homey, clean and comfortable. Hiro was a great host and we enjoyed being in the more traditional area of Kyoto, filled with little eateries and new places to discover within the alleys and lanes
  • Georgia
    Australia Australia
    Amazing atmosphere, great location and perfect stay. Very warm and kind, responsive and thoughtful host! Everything little detail is very thought out.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gionkoh
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Garden
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Gionkoh takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, guests between 7 and 18 years old staying without a parent or official guardian must present a letter of consent signed by a parent or official guardian.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 京都市指令保医セ第335号

FAQs about Gionkoh

  • Room options at Gionkoh include:

    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Family
    • Quadruple

  • Gionkoh offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Gionkoh is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Gionkoh is 1.6 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Gionkoh may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.