Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. You can be pampered with massages, then unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Imperial Palace are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sanjo Keihan Station is 7 minutes and Higashiyama Station is 11 minutes.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
12 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 20
Children
Up to 2 children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–8:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1600 for adults and JPY 1600 for children
Policies
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 accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
U-BELL HOTEL
U-BELL Hotel
Kyoto Gion U-BELL
Hotel Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel Hotel
Hotel Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel
Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel Kyoto
KYOTOGION U BELL HOTEL
U-BELL
Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel Hotel
Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel Hotel Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel like?
Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station and 9 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Jan 2, 2025
Good hotel to rest
Great place to stay for NYE. Near temples and a short 15 mins walk to the main strip in Kyoto. There are a few love hotels around so maybe not a family area. Also a good 10-15 mins walk to the popular Gion Edo strip that leads to the most photographed temples
Rozalie
Rozalie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2024
Kimball
Kimball, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 24, 2024
khoblack
khoblack, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Great stay, no issue, walkable to lots of restaurants, would stay again.
ALVIN
ALVIN, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 4, 2024
Gion U-Bell hotel Kyoto
Good location,with easy access to main street shopping and public transport. Next to an important temple. Lovely stay.
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 3, 2024
The property was in the old charming part of the Gion area which I loved. But the room was musty & dusty. I had to continually use allergy meds and asthma inhaler. They also did not offer luggage shipping options. Which really helps out solo travelers with luggage.
vanessa
vanessa, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 30, 2024
This is a great, small hotel in an excellent location. Rooms are large (for Japanese standards), have good amenities, and are clean. The bed was quite hard and it hurt my back a bit, and this is coming from someone who likes firm mattresses. There are no other hotel facilities to speak of, but if you want a clean, comfortable and stylish room in the centre of Gion, I recommend this hotel.
Dean
Dean, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
The staff are lovely and very helpful. The room was clean and spacious. Very quiet room with only 3 rooms per floor. The location is perfect and most attractions are walkable. We would stay here again without hesitation.
Terri
Terri, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 17, 2024
Anna
Anna, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 8, 2024
Wendell
Wendell, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
I stayed in this hotel for about two weeks, which is probably far longer than the typical business hotel guest. Despite this, the staff kept the room clean and well stocked with towels, and were very friendly. The location was perfect and had easy access to all 3 major convenience stores and was just minutes away from the historical parts of Gion.
William
William, 20-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
Love the area !!
Simple and easy stay. Front desk people were super sweet and helpful. They don’t have laundry facilities. The area is nice close to a cute street.
Karina
Karina, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2024
MARTA
MARTA, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2024
Olena
Olena, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2024
Staff is exception. Went the extra mile to help with anything we needed.
Traci
Traci, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2024
ruth
ruth, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2024
Very quiet and oversized rooms w desk and small love seat. Nice tub towels and firm bed.
JANE
JANE, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 7, 2024
james
james, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2024
Great location
Maria
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2024
The staff were so accommodating, helpful and friendly. The room was very spacious! Probably the biggest room we had during our whole trip. Great location.
Leah
Leah, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2024
Very close to great restaurants, tea ceremonies, shrines, and the subway. The hotel staff were very helpful and the space was beautiful. Thank you!
Rebekka
Rebekka, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
May 25, 2023
Typical small Japanese room. Staff does not speak English. Insufficient lighting in room. Not flexible enough for early check in.
Keat Hon
Keat Hon, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 6, 2022
Don’t bother with this place
No one spoke English
We ordered 3 beds only got 2
No Restaraunt on site or nearby for breakfast (08:00 am)
Check out at 10am
Gary
Gary, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2021
Great Hotel!
We picked the Gion U-Bell somewhat blindly, but we were very happy with the attentiveness of the staff, the cleanliness and space is the hotel room for the three of us. It was great to come and rest after a full day of visiting the sights in Kyoto to refresh before going out for dinner.
Jun-Suck
Jun-Suck, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2019
The hotel is compact but clean, efficient and has good amenities. It’s in great location, although it was a little difficult to find at first because the signage is small and Google Maps sends me to the wrong location. Important to pay attention to the photo; otherwise, you may walk by a couple of times. Tip: look for that Tully Coffee shop on the corner and the hotel is across from a Lawson.