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Hotel Gion Misen

Property class: 3.5
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A reception desk with a wooden finish, a small tray, and a wall with a textured pattern.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Nishino-cho 219-2, Higashiyama-ku, Gion, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0088
  • Place, Gion Shirakawa Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪7 min walk‬
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Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, wooden desk, framed pictures, and a window with bars.

Superior Queen Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a window with a view, a wall with artwork, and a desk with a chair.

Deluxe Queen Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, a wall-mounted fan, and a ceiling fan.

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Hollywood Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Gion Misen

This smoke-free hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and multilingual staff assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Gion Misen offers 18 accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Hotel Gion Misen's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Shijo Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Japanese breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Shijo Street and 8 minutes by foot from Yasaka Shrine
Hotel Gion Misen offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. The family-friendly Hotel Gion Misen also features concierge services and a front-desk safe.

This 3.5-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy Japanese breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

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)
  • High chair
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 3000.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 2000.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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 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'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 Japanese breakfast: 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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays 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.
  • 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

Hotel Gion Misen Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 548 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 548 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 548 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 548 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 548 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, very green, wonderful location on quiet street in Gion. Amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgiy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. Location was absolutely perfect, staff accommodating and spoke English well, the best shower I have ever taken. Just adored the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in a fantastic location, close to the shops, restaurants and wards. The bed was extremely comfortable and the shower was great to come back to after a long day of walking. The staff was friendly and housekeeping was diligent in making sure one had fresh towels everyday. We would definitely stay here if in the area again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, great staff, fantastic location for experiencing the best of Kyoto
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room right in Gion. Tons of food options within 10-15 minutes. Had their breakfast and was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the customer service! Had everything we need. Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walkable to where we wanted to go and then also able to take buses if necessary. Very friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were amazing! The property was spotless, the room was well equipped with coffee and toiletries, and it was extremely comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would 100% make this my first choice if I return to Kyoto.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so inviting and helpful (especially Yumi at the front desk). The hotel room was spacious, had a beautiful bathroom, and was very clean. This hotel is definitely a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Based on a really picturesque street, over the road from the river. Staff were really helpful and friendly. A great place to stay to explore Gion and the surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Man Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very close to the sightseeing spots. Friendly staff with well spoken English. Japanese aesthetic interior design.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great location and beautiful place! The only thing worth mentioning is the under whelming breakfast with cold tempura, especially for the price. I would skip the breakfast option and go with something else. Everything else was great!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cuong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Very friendly staff. Awesome room. The neighborhood is hotspot for wedding photoshoots :-). Three photoshoots converged at same spot at same time. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, really nice traditional looking room in a great area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay. Staff was amazing and the location is wonderful. We enjoyed our two day visit very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean, comfortable beds and good sized rooms. Above all, great staff, really helpful and warm. If I had to go back to Kyoto I would stay there again without a doubt.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location near cafes and restaurants in the Gion District. Close to the river, so easy to walk into the city, and very close to public transport. We really enjoyed our stay and excellent western breakfast at their sister hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful hotel, nice staff . Quiet room and clean . We really appreciate making our on coffee in the morning. Tea / coffee/ water available all day in the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel located across the river from Pontocho and well situated for moving around the city. A quiet neighborhood. Breakfast was not easily available at the restaurant - we didn’t manage to arrange it in our three night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yanit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn’t be happier with my stay. It’s in a beautiful location in Gion, walking distance to downtown. The hotel smells nice, has a beautiful ambiance, the staff are welcoming and friendly, and my room was lovely and serene.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel in a great location. The staff was really wonderful and extremely helpful. Recommended a great teppanyaki place, and were able to get us a reservation even though that restaurant is very busy and popular, helped us with luggage forwarding and were willing to go out of the way to help with anything that was needed. Even though the rooms were a bit small, they were absolutely spotlessly clean with comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little hotel in wonderful location. Room wasn’t too small, bathrooms were great and staff was incredible
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, clean, beautiful decor, mesmerizing mix of traditional and modern and very friendly staff. The location is great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025