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8.7

2,469 reviews

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Higashiyama-Ku Yamatocho 27, Kyoto, 605-0802, Japan

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Welcome to the Kyoto Granbell Hotel, where comfort meets a dash of modern flair in the heart of Kyoto! Just 1.7mi from the vibrant city center, our stylish 4-star hotel is the perfect base for your Japanese adventure. Starting at just $175 a night, you can enjoy a delightful stay filled with top-notch amenities and stunning local attractions. Indulge in a leisurely morning with our delicious breakfast options, or take a quick stroll to discover the rich culture and history that Kyoto has to offer.

Step inside and you'll find a warm, inviting atmosphere waiting to wrap you in comfort. Our soundproof rooms ensure a peaceful retreat after a day of exploring. With free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and luxurious free toiletries, you'll feel right at home. Whether you're traveling with family and looking for our kid-friendly buffet or enjoying a nightcap at the bar, we've got all your needs covered. Need assistance? Our friendly 24-hour front desk is always ready to help you make the most of your Kyoto experience!

But don’t just take our word for it! With nearly 2,500 glowing reviews praising our dedication to guest satisfaction, it's clear that travelers continue to love their stay at Kyoto Granbell Hotel. Whether it's the delicious food or the accessibility features that make it easy for everyone to enjoy, our guests rave about various aspects of their stay. Book your visit today and unlock a delightful Kyoto experience that you won't soon forget!

At the Kyoto Granbell Hotel, we believe in making every meal a family affair! Start your day in the delightful "Takedokoro" breakfast restaurant, where the ambiance perfectly mingles tradition with modernity. Whether you fancy a classic Japanese breakfast or wish to treat yourself to a European flair, our delectable options will tantalize your taste buds and fuel your adventures. It's the ideal spot to gather with family, share stories from your day, or plan new escapades over a perfect cup of coffee.

When you’re ready to dive into the magic of Kyoto, step outside to explore and soak in the atmosphere. Not far from our doorstep, breathtaking temples, vibrant markets, and peaceful gardens await your discovery. After a day filled with sightseeing, relax and unwind at our vibrant bar where you can enjoy a well-crafted cocktail or a refreshing local brew. The perfect end to a day filled with exploration and wonder is just a drink away!

We pride ourselves on creating a memorable experience, not just for an evening but for the duration of your stay. With our extensive range of accommodations, including spacious family suites that comfortably host up to 10 people, we’ve got you covered, whether it’s a romantic getaway or a fun family vacation. Don’t miss your chance to create cherished memories in Kyoto! Book your stay with us today and let the adventures begin!

Closest airports

Osaka International Airport

24.2mi

Kobe Airport

40mi

Kansai International Airport

49.9mi

Chūbu Centrair International Airport

59.4mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Bathtub

Rooms

Twin Room - Annex (14min away on foot) for 3 adults  in Kyoto Granbell Hotel

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Annex, 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

1 Sofa Bed

335 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Wifi

Flat-screen TV

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Discover our spacious Twin Room in the Annex, perfect for 3 adults and 2 children. Enjoy amenities like free WiFi, air conditioning, and soundproofing, just a 14-minute walk from the main building.

Annex, 2 Twin, Terrace

2 Twin Beds

420 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Annex, 3 Twin

3 Twin Beds

335 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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The spacious twin room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The twin room provides an electric kettle, a sofa, a carpeted floor, pajamas and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 3 beds.

Twin Room with Terrace - Annex (14min away on foot) for 4 adults  in Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Annex, 2 Double, Terrace

2 Double Beds

420 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Relax in our spacious 420 sqft Twin Room with Terrace, perfect for 4 adults, 2 children. Enjoy a soundproof environment, air conditioning, and a luxurious bathtub in the private bathroom.

Standard Double Room in Kyoto Granbell Hotel

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Flat-screen TV

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Premier Double - Non-Smoking

Twin Room - Annex (14min away on foot) for 4 adults in Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Annex, 2 Double

2 Double Beds

365 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Experience a spacious 366 sqft Twin Room for 4 adults, featuring 2 double beds, air conditioning, and a soundproof environment. Just a 14-minute walk from the main property, this room ensures comfort and convenience.

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Twin Room, Accessible

1 Twin Bed

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Wheelchair accessible

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Standard Twin Room in Kyoto Granbell Hotel

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Superior King Room in Kyoto Granbell Hotel

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Superior, King

1 King Size Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Superior Twin Room with Tatami Floor in Kyoto Granbell Hotel

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Superior, 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Premier

1 Twin Bed

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Run of House

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Room Run Of House

Guest reviews

8.7

2,469 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Mary

9.1

October 2023

The location is fantastic and within walking distance to many sites like Gion, Pontocho Street and Higashiyama neighborhood. Easy to catch a cab just outside of hotel. Very clean and friendly staff. Breakfast is very good.

Rooms are very small but we made it work!

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Martin

9.1

August 2023

Comfortable and large bed, perfect for two adults and a young child to share. The in-house Onsen was amazing to relax. Couldn’t imagine a better location than this quiet street, not far from everything we wanted to see as well as a station that has direct trains going all the way to Osaka and Nara.

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Sarah

9.1

October 2023

The location is great - right in the Gion and surrounded by little restaurants, winding narrow lanes of traditional houses, and close to many good temples. Some of the best restaurants are nearby - must book months ahead, however. Hotel was very cool and contemporary, and a great value. Room was very small, so if you have tons of luggage, maybe not for you. The public bath was a beautiful, and well-designed smaller version, with very modern surfaces and lighting. Well worth visiting.

Staff were lovely but spotty on English ability. One or two staff had GREAT English and were very helpful.

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Sabrina

9.1

November 2023

The property is tucked away in an alley right next to the Hanamikoji Street and the Kamo River. It was lovely to wake in the mornings to quietly walk the Kamo River and then walk into the bustling Hanamikoji Street. Despite being near this street, the hotel still manages to be very quiet and there isn’t any sound pollution in the hotel. The facilities were amazing, the public bath is beautiful and clean. The room itself was very comfortable and clean as well with a tv that you can use Apple TV, YouTube, etc. Lastly, the staff were all really amazing, there are lots of food options in Kyoto and it can be overwhelming but the staff talked to me for a while and helped me find places to eat and helped me try to make reservations. Overall, an amazing stay, I just wish that I could’ve stayed longer!

This doesn’t have much to do with the property and I don’t know how much it would help, but there were a couple of times when I used the public bath and people were talking very loudly. Maybe some signs in the bath that said to be a little quiet would be helpful? But I really enjoyed my stay so this is me nitpicking a bit.

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Jan

9.1

February 2024

This impressive hotel is situated in the centre of Gion, just around the corner from the busy Shijo shopping street. Yet when you check in, the atmosphere is mellow, controlled and elegant. The staff are superb, greeting all the guests without fail, and alway ready with a suggestion or advice about your itinerary. The public bath is fantastic - clean, really well stocked with everything you may need - and we spent many happy hours there. It's the first time that I stayed in a hotel room where the - very large - King-sized bed took up the full one side of the room, from wall to wall. Against expectations, it was really comfortable, with more than enough space for books, water, electronics etc. The nearest station is less than two minutes from the hotel and from there you can reach any of Kyoto's spectacular attractions. When traveling, the question remains: if I visit Kyoto again, will I re-book this hotel? The answer here is a definite, YES. We appreciate their friendliness, efficiency and the many highballs we had at the bar.

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Gabrielle

8.2

June 2023

The location was excellent & the hotel was very clean. The buffet breakfast couldn't have been better.

Staff lacked charisma.

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Wendi

9.1

December 2023

Location: Was pretty close walking distance to a local station (please keep in mind it is not a JR station). It was also on a quiet street so it was not nosy at all. Staff: Staff was very friendly and helpful. The staff has varying levels of English knowledge but they still try their best to assist with whatever you need. They also were very helpful with booking a dinner reservation for me. Room: This was our favorite room we booked on our trip. The amenities made this hotel a new favorite. The tv has an English Netflx account which was amazing and was a huge plus for me. The layout made the most of the small space and our bed had an outlet on the frame. Bathroom was modern and had a nice shower and counter. We also really liked the skincare bar in the lobby where we could pick up any toiletries we needed.

The big thing I did not like was the laundry facility. The dryer took a very long time to dry our clothes and it ended up being a bit stressful because I had to set a timer and continuously check on the clothes. After the clothes had been drying for over an hour and half I asked the staff but they just said it usually took a long time. (Note: I had already made sure to wash a smaller load since the machine was small. I would say the machine was half full each load) My advice is if you use the machine to try and make smaller loads in the dryer. Smaller than you think. Because it's the only way it will dry at a more reasonable time.

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Stephanie

9.1

March 2024

The room is very big for japanese standard and bed is super comfy, aircon is also good! There’s no cleaning service for stay less than 4nights, but they’ll provide fresh towels etc so that wasn’t an issue for me. The hot spring was a nice touch, not too busy so you get some quiet time to relax, very clean and well appointed space.

Nothing really, if I have to find something perhaps wouldn’t mind getting the room cleaned every other day, just to clear out bin and vacuum a bit.

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Erick

10

February 2024

The great staff, we had a small problem with our original room, the staff quickly switched us to a different room. We really appreciated that. The location is awesome. 5 minute walk to the Gion-Shijo station or the bus stop. 5 minute walk across the street to one of the most beautiful streets in the Gion district. About 15 minute walk to Nishiki market. The public bath was very clean and it was a good place to unwind. Get breakfast too. This was one of the best breakfasts I’ve had in Japan.

Our first room was just to claustrophobic, but they fixed that right away. If you’re ok with a cruise cabin like room (super nice though). Then you’re all good. If not get the rooms on the higher floors. Both rooms were really nice, but we liked being on the 4th floor tatami mat room.

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Bianca

10

March 2024

There's nothing to fault at this hotel. It's my second time staying here, and 5 years after my first visit, this hotel exceeded my expectations once again. It's in the most incredible location, right in the heart of the Gion (old town) district but only a few minutes walk to two train stations and a ten minute walk to the market. The rooms are tiny (comparative to what I'm used to in western hotels) but the bed is comfortable and everything is maintain well and very clean. The best part of this hotel has to be the public baths. It's the best hotel spa/bath experience I've ever had. It's open till 1am so I went late and had the whole place to myself. Loved it!

Points of Interest Around Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Attractions

Kamogawa River (Kamo River)

0.3mi

Shoren-in Temple

0.7mi

Kyoto Handicraft Center

1.1mi

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple

1.4mi

The Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)

1.8mi

Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

5.1mi

Togetsu-kyo Bridge

5.4mi

Sagano

5.8mi

Byodo-in Temple

8.1mi

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

25.1mi

Utsubo Park

27mi

National Bunraku Theater

27.6mi

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

28mi

Minami

28.1mi

Tempozan Ferris Wheel

30.8mi

Restaurants

Breakfast Restaurant "Takedokoro"

Cuisines

  • Japanese
  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern

Amenities of Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Bathtub

Stay rules - Kyoto Granbell Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Kyoto Granbell Hotel

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Kyoto Granbell Hotel?

The designated check-in period at Kyoto Granbell Hotel begins at 03:00 PM. As for check-out, it's before 12:00 PM.

What's the nightly rate at Kyoto Granbell Hotel?

The base rate at Kyoto Granbell Hotel is approximately $175. Be informed that this can vary depending on your room choice and booking dates. Enter dates for a tailored price.

What types of rooms does Kyoto Granbell Hotel offer?

The hotel offers rooms that include Standard Double Rooms with Tatami Floor, Superior King Rooms, and Standard Twin Rooms. These rooms have a maximum occupancy of 2 adults and 1 child, do not allow smoking, and have bed sizes that range from double to king size. The room size for all three room types is 194 sqft.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Kyoto Granbell Hotel?

Guests at Kyoto Granbell Hotel can spend their time by enjoying the various leisure amenities provided by the hotel. They can attend live music performances and enjoy a drink at the bar.

For those looking to explore the city, the hotel offers bicycle rentals, providing guests with the opportunity to discover Kyoto at their own pace.

Additionally, guests can indulge in board games and puzzles provided by the hotel, offering a fun and relaxing way to spend their time.

When it comes to dining, guests have the option to enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel's breakfast restaurant "Takedokoro". The restaurant offers a family-friendly ambiance with both traditional and modern influences, and serves a mix of Japanese and European cuisines.

Overall, guests can make the most of their stay at Kyoto Granbell Hotel by partaking in the various leisure amenities and dining options offered by the hotel.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Kyoto Granbell Hotel?

Yes, Kyoto Granbell Hotel has a restaurant on site called Breakfast Restaurant "Takedokoro". The restaurant offers a mix of Japanese and European cuisines and has a family-friendly ambiance with a blend of traditional and modern elements.

Which payment methods are supported by Kyoto Granbell Hotel?

The Kyoto Granbell Hotel supports the following payment methods: Visa, Diners Club, American Express, Mastercard, JCB, NICOS, UC, and UnionPay. Additionally, cash payments are also accepted.