Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

4.5 star property

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Restaurant
1 bedroom, free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi
Public bath
Garden
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
572 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0933
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Executive , 2 beds, Non Smoking

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Junior Suite , 2 beds , "Celestine Yasaka", Non Smoking

  • 657 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior , 2 beds, Non Smoking

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe , 2 beds, Non Smoking

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Junior Suite , 2 beds , "Celestine Higashiyama", Non Smoking

  • 687 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard , 1 bed Queen, Non Smoking

  • 277 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior , 1 bed Queen, Non Smoking

  • 304 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Twin (Day Bed)

  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Accessible , 2 beds, Non Smoking

  • 328 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Beds, Celestine Yasaka

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive , 2 Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Moderate Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite , 2 Beds, Celestine Higashiyama

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard , 1 Bed Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior , 1 Bed Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Accessible , 2 Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior , 2 Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin(+Daybed)

  • Sleeps 3

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About this property

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

4.5-star hotel in Gion
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and self parking are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free train station pick-up are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion offers 157 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and espresso makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers, safes, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are complimentary for guests. This luxury hotel also offers a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion has designated areas for smoking.

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (JPY 2,000 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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

  • Self parking fee: JPY 2000.00 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the onsite public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

HOTEL CELESTINE KYOTO GION
HOTEL CELESTINE GION
CELESTINE KYOTO GION
CELESTINE GION
The Celestine Kyoto Gion Kyoto
HOTEL THE CELESTINE KYOTO GION Hotel
HOTEL THE CELESTINE KYOTO GION Kyoto
HOTEL THE CELESTINE KYOTO GION Hotel Kyoto

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 715 out of 939 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 939 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 939 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 939 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 939 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, beautiful clean property. Buffet breakfast was wonderful. Very enjoyable, pleasant, peaceful stay with wonderful staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mauricio

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has an amazing location close to everything. Rooms are comfortable. The spa was clean and a nice option after days of walking. The common areas (bar, restaurant) are crowded because they are small relative to the number of guests. The lobby area is nice but during check in times it is extremely busy as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel with friendly staff that could not do enough for you. Nice spa and large comfortable room. The location in Gion was more residential and quiet but just a couple of blocks from the action.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was absolutely beautiful.but the staff made the difference, they were not only attentive and respectful but truly care. Thank you for making our stay unforgettable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, new hotel! Staff was wonderful friendly and helpful. Location is great, right in Gion center plus walking distance to a night life district. One comment, expand your breakfast menu a bit with more European breakfast options.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place in a great location. Staff is super friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, excellent location

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff, one of the best locations in Kyoto. All around great stay.!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

June, Weehawken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie, Phoenix

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore, newtown

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the kind of facility to stay in Kyoto. It’s traditional and super comfortable with a very luxurious feel. Staff always there for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Fabulous hotel ticks all the boxes, room, restaurant, service and location all top notch
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property; walkable to many restaurants and attractions; attentive staff. Shuttle was super convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Apparently there was a light at the door of our room that needed to be illuminated to get room cleaning. It was not mentioned to us and we had not room cleaning, water etc. for our entire stay. Also the hotel had a shuttle to the train station which was not mentioned to us. The property was lovely but communication needs to be much, much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Breakfast outstanding, Clean room, Helpful staff

Back felt mattress by second day. As solo traveler I would have preferred desk or table and appropriate chair instead of low, far back leaning chairs with coffee table. Though I saw luggage stands throughout the hotel, there was none in my room. Staff was helpful and friendly. Breakfast buffet was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

AHMET

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located in the old town, 2 minutes walk to the main temples.. yet a quiet area at the same time. Lovely staff, great breakfast and the public bath is a plus! Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, convenient location, lovely people.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is wonderful! We picked it based on location, price, and reviews. The staff is fabulous. On arrival, for check in, we were offered comfortable chairs, hot tea, and a warm washcloth. Madoka, the staff person who welcomed us, was so amazing. She showed us to our room, explained how everything worked, got me a large size kata to wear to the public bath, and was just so sweet and nice. The location is great, in the Gion neighborhood of eastern Kyoto, close to many highlights and historic places. For example, Kennin-ji, the first and oldest Zen temple in Japan, is one block away. There are also lots of great restaurants nearby to choose from. The hotel has a lovely spa / public bath, open from 3 pm to 10 am. I went every morning on our 3-night stay, and had it to myself 2 of 3 days. Another highlight of this hotel is the free neighborhood walking tour. It leaves at 10 am & takes about 90 minutes. Kenta, our tour guide, was great and full of local knowledge. You learn so much more on a guided tour than you can by just walking and looking on your own. History of major sights, and also explanations of little hidden things right in front of you. Breakfast buffet was excellent, a variety of Japanese and western items. Even a tempura chef! Our room was spacious and clean, modern with a nice aesthetic. And, the price was quite reasonable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025