Air conditioning is not controlled by the guests or even by the hotel. It was so cold in the room that we could only turn it off and hope to be warmer. As a solution, hotel asked if we wanted more blankets... After turning it off it was ok, but it never felt as comfortable as other hotels were we control the A/C. Breakfast seems expensive at the hotel so we did not try it, but there are a lot of places to have breakfast a few meters from the hotel.

Perfect place to stay in the heart of Kyoto - Gion. For me the location was everything since it allowed me to explore things at night while there are less tourists. Kōdai-ji temple looks amazing at night, and even just strolling through Gion is amazing. It is in a main street with bus station nearby. There is also a metro station maybe 500 meters away. It was easy to move around. The hotel room was nice, since they are never too big, they had elevated beds were we could store our luggage, this is a plus. Hotel had all the amenities. Staff was nice and really helpful when we decided to use the services that ship our bags to the next hotel. Helped us with the paperwork and even confirmed with the next hotel that everything was ok to receive our bags there.

Stayed in April 2024

I liked everything

Great location. Rooms were clean and spacious

Stayed in April 2024

Great location, small room with comfy beds. Helpful staff.

Stayed in April 2024

Smoking floor was VERY smoky smelling

Superb location

Stayed in April 2024

Comparing to other hotels, sound isolation in this one was quite poor. I heard almost everything from the rooms around and outside too even tho I stayed on 6th floor. So if you tend to be rather noisy for some particular reasons ;) keep on mind, you'll be heard.

Relatively big for Japanese standards. Good location. Very quick check in. Clean. Not my first stay in Apa hotels, usually they leave me happy.

Stayed in April 2024

Now that I'm familiar with the area, I might choose something a little quieter. The restaurant is a little difficult to find on the first day as the signs are unclear.

The hotel is on the main street in Kyoto, so very handy to all the touristy activities. The room was sufficient and a standard size in Japan. They offered breakfast and had a good range on the buffet.

Stayed in April 2024

Tiny room difficult to manoeuvre with 2 people.

Good location near Gion and restaurants

Stayed in April 2024

The room space. Lack of proper air conditioning.

The convenient location of the hotel. The easy baggage storage facilities. The cafes downstairs.

Stayed in April 2024

The heat in the hallway was blasting, but in the room it was comfortable and I could open the window slightly for fresh air.

Location is perfect for getting around Kyoto, bus stop out front and subway 3 blocks away. Starbucks directly below was convenient.

Stayed in March 2024

Great location. Close to public transport. Easy wall to a number of attractions.

Stayed in March 2024

Room is smelly, small and bed is too soft

Only good point is the location

Stayed in April 2024

The air conditioning is not well functioning

Location is very convenient and easy to get public transport around

Stayed in April 2024

Reception was through a lobby upstairs - very small APA hotel compared to others we’ve been to in Japan

Hotel is right in the heart of Kyoto- close to all temples , attractions and shops !!

Stayed in April 2024

Staff not that friendly and not helpful when asking for directions or information about restaurants. Most of them do not understand English.

Location strategic to all places of interest... Bus stop A, B, C just walking distance away.

Stayed in April 2024

No laundry facilities or service available.

Location was fantastic.

Stayed in April 2024

The hall bathroom wasn’t cleaned

Breakfast was good. Plenty of variety

Stayed in April 2024

Excellent location

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was good

Location very good

Stayed in March 2024

Room was small, which I knew beforehand. But maybe a little more hooks for clothes and bags would help. Vending machine at the 4th floor didn't work.

Great location near beautiful streets of Gion and Yasaka Jinja/Maruyama Park. Bus stops very near. Great cleaning and nice variety of complimentary toiletries. Breakfast served also some western foods like croissants and cereal. Staff was super nice.

Stayed in March 2024

Even though breakfast was cheap, you will probably be better off with a few pastries from Family Mart or 7-11. Food quality and variety was very poor.

Great location, just next to the old town quarter of Gion and several temples are nearby. City center also just a few minutes by foot away. Very good value for money.

Stayed in March 2024

Loved the location and the proximity to the various tourist attractions in the area.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing really, pretty great experience, rooms are small, as most are I believe in Japan, but not really note worthy to be a negative comment.

Loved the location, fairly close to station stops, convenient stores and Kiyomizu deru temple, lots of convenient stores and kimono rental and most of them don't need reservations I noticed, so walk in was okay. Bed was comfortable with amenities provided, they do have scheduled room service but they do call before hand if you're okay or not, building has its own Starbucks too. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed in March 2024

Shower water pressure is weak, room is quite small.

Excellent location, close to Yasaka Shrine, Gion street and short walk to Hokanji Temple, Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka. Plenty of konbinis around. Hotel staff were very nice and friendly.

Stayed in March 2024

For this type of hotel (inexpensive) everything was very good.

Perfect location (probably no better possible), modest facilities but very convenient. I appreciated the possibility to leave my luggage for several hours after check-out.

Stayed in February 2024