No breakfast available

Great location!

Stayed in May 2024

The hotel was recently renovated and very clean. Great location , easy to visit Gion, close to 3 shops where you could buy Japanese food, many local restaurant and just 1.4km to the downtown.

Stayed in May 2024

Very friendly and helpful staff, went the extra mile to help me with taxi service and other arrangements. Unusual location off the main road but very close to local attractions and transportation. I would stay at Rinn Gion Yasaka again in a heartbeat!

Stayed in May 2024

It’s not as centrally located as some other properties, and there aren’t a ton of nearby restaurants open past 8. I would recommend taking a taxi from and to the train station (less than 2,000 yen each way); riding a crowded bus with luggage is not fun.

This property offers a serene, Japanese-style oasis after a busy day of sightseeing. Beds are very comfortable, and the room was spotless and spacious. The property is exceptionally calm and quiet. Friendly staff speak English. The rooms have Nespresso machines and coffee pods (ask for more at the front desk) with ceramic cups. The property is beautifully scented throughout. The vanity, toilet and shower are all in separate spaces, making it easy for two or more people to get ready. It’s also decorated in a lovely muted, minimalist style. It’s a short walk from wonderful Nitta Bakery (open Fri-Sun). It’s also a short walk to bus stops and convenience stores, and not too far from the subway. We were able to store our luggage before check-in, and they put our bags in our room for us. On our last day, a staff member called a taxi for us and guided us out. This was my second time staying here, and I would stay again.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing

The traditional style, the location, cleanliness and the helpful staff.

Stayed in May 2024

The staff were extremely helpful, arranging our luggage transport and taxi. The rooms were clean and comfortable, with plenty of space. The location was also easy for us to explore Kyoto.

Stayed in May 2024

Great location, friendly staff and good value for money. Would stay again.

Stayed in May 2024

Very helpful staff.

Stayed in April 2024

Lovely staff. Rooms were very nice. A great spot.

Stayed in May 2024

The property was beautiful. I used the tub daily while staying

Stayed in April 2024

The room was extremely spacious and well located in Gion. Staff were excellent and the room was spotless. Beds were especially comfortable. It was nice to stay in a hotel that was spacious and comfortable but also authentic in style. 10/10 recommend.

Stayed in May 2024

The people working the desk knew absolutely nothing about the city of Kyoto. They couldn't answer the simplest of questions. A Japanese colleague drove us to Kyoto and when he called the hotel to ask for landmarks, as it's hard to find, they didn't know and couldn't give him directions. It's a nice hotel but they run it really cheaply. They give you one towel, one coffee pod and one creamer.

Location was good. The room was the biggest I've had in Japan and really are nice. The bed was decently comfortable - I like soft beds. The rooms immaculate and we'll set up

Stayed in May 2024

The only thing we could have wanted was just a little more space for our luggage since we were a party of three. However, it was not a big deal.

We were able to get an amazing deal so I wasn't sure what to expect but this hotel certainly exceeded our expectations! The room was clean with comfy beds and the location was perfect! It is close enough to walk to the liveliest parts of town but then be able to escape the hustle and bustle and come back to a nice quiet area away from the crowds to relax. There is a 7-11 and grocery store right around the corner as well as a bus stop if you'd prefer to ride instead of walk. The staff were absolutely wonderful! They were so friendly and helpful. The service we received actually rivaled (and in some ways exceeded) the 5 star hotel we stayed at in Tokyo. We would absolutely recommend this hotel and would stay here anytime we are in Kyoto.

Stayed in March 2024

This was a great hotel as our home base in Kyoto for four nights. Being inside Gion itself made it easy to do various adventures out to temples and shrines. Finding restaurants that weren't booked up can be a little challenging in Gion in peak season but we adapted and had some great adventures and walks.

Stayed in April 2024

All good

Location and best part was staff

Stayed in April 2024

Loved it all.

The location was amazing - so convenient to beautiful temples and shrines. The room was also extremely comfortable, the staff helpful, and the extra facilities (microwave, ice) were great.

Stayed in April 2024

No negatives

Lovel location and very comfortable

Stayed in April 2024

Bed was firm (but comfortable enough). Would have been good if there were more places to store things.

Good room, nice staff and good location. We were able to borrow a firestick so we could stream Netflix and prime. Was good.

Stayed in April 2024

A quite and cosy hotel in a great location. Staff were very friendly and the facilities were outstanding

Stayed in March 2024

No breakfast option

Room was gorgeous and location great

Stayed in March 2024

The location is not so great if you want good restaurants at reasonable prices and shopping nearby, as it’s a tourist trap, which means inflated prices, souvenir shops instead of normal shopping, kimono rental shops and too much deep-fried and sugary foods. But that’s just me. Judging from the crowds, I’m a minority!

Our room was so large that there was a separate tatami mat area big enough for two futons where my kids could sleep. Plus a four-seater couch area! I had to double-check that this was the Deluxe Twin Room. I thought I had accidentally booked a suite! There is a Nespresso machine in the room and they re-stock the capsules every time they clean the room, which is every few days for guests staying a minimum of 4 nights. The room is spotlessly clean and the bathroom is beautiful. The water pressure in the shower and bathroom are great. In fact, we accidentally splashed the area around the sink by turning the tap on too much! We are supplied with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, as well as disposable hairbrush, toothbrush-toothpaste set, cotton pad and buds, razors and body towels (are they gym towels? These are separate to the regular towels, face towels, hand towels and bath mat). There are two washer-dryer combos on the 2nd floor and these are coin-operated. It only accepts 100 yen coins, but the front desk will give you change. I thought there would be fierce competition to use these machines, but I found it was fine. Most of the time, I got to use both machines at once, so I could have the darks and lights in separate loads. The hotel staff are wonderful - helpful, polite, kind and everyone of them I have met speak good English. They organised the forwarding of my luggage for me to my next accommodation, which was fantastic. The location is great if you want to beat the crowds to the Sannenzaka path and Kiyomizu-dera in the morning. It is only a 13-minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera. I got there at 6:20am and there were only a few people around. 20 minutes later it was already a lot more crowded. It is a 5-minute walk to the bus stop. It is tucked away on a quiet street, so we still get a respite from the crowds. And there is a konbini nearby for us to buy meals, etc.

Stayed in April 2024

Expensive compared to other parts of Japan for comparable properties.

Great location but a little hard to find on a narrow back street.

Stayed in April 2024

Liked everything.

Spacious room with Japanese and western style sitting areas, 2 large beds, spacious bathroom with separated toilet and bathtub areas. Frig and Nespresso machine. Friendly staff who helped us with reservations, directions and utensils. They gave a microwave and laundry machines on each floor. Guidebooks, umbrellas available for guest use. Huge manga library!

Stayed in March 2024

Excellent place to stay at Kyoto, recommended

Stayed in February 2024