Connect Inn Gionshijo puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Nijō Castle are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Sanjo Keihan Station is only 12 minutes on foot.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
4 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 2020
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Slippers
Laundry detergent
Sleep well
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top mattress
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini fridge
Kitchenette
Stovetop
Cookware, dishes and utensils
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.
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 does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
CONNECT INN GIONSHIJO Kyoto
CONNECT INN GIONSHIJO Guesthouse
CONNECT INN GIONSHIJO Guesthouse Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Connect Inn Gionshijo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Connect Inn Gionshijo 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Connect Inn Gionshijo?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Connect Inn Gionshijo?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Connect Inn Gionshijo.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Connect Inn Gionshijo?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Connect Inn Gionshijo and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Kawaramachi Street (5-min walk) and Yasaka Shrine (9-min walk), along with Nishiki Market (10-min walk) and Kodai-ji Temple (12-min walk).
Does Connect Inn Gionshijo have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop and cookware.
What's the area around Connect Inn Gionshijo like?
Connect Inn Gionshijo is a short 4-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station and 5 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.
Connect Inn Gionshijo Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
22 Sep 2024
Room was very spacious and had a huge seating area. The property had a washer and dryer which is a big plus. It was a very convenient area that had many good dining options nearby.
Ellen
Ellen, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Very nice property. Great location. Check in a little confusing but staff responded quickly to emails!! Wouod be useful if there were some hooks in bathroom to hang towels etc. Apart from that wonderful stay.
Jeremiah
Jeremiah, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jun 2024
It wasn't clear at first when we booked as to how access would be to the property.
Received several messages via the Expedia App which were useless for us since they were in Japanese.
After several back and forth , the day before arrival we finally called the vendor number listed.
It is then that we found out that we would need to go to the reservation office first to fill out papers and get access code .
The office was not close to the Inn so we needed to take a taxi which was 10-15 minute ride.
All this was not made clear when we initially booked this room.
The location is great as it is close to great dining options as well as the famous Nishiki market.
The room was a bit small but manageable.
It was strange to find an empty unfurnished elevated area in the room which didn't seem to serve a purpose except maybe if one were to stretch our practice yoga?
In any case highly recommend the location of the room but info needs to be clearer regarding the check in process.
varujan
varujan, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2024
Great location that was a short walk to the station, convenience store, and local good options. The bed and tatmami mat were both very comfortable and the place was clean. Gave great amenities. Staff were also really friendly and helpful. The vibe of the place was also nice and the location was quiet and seemed like a neoghborhood so it was very enjoyable.
Jackie
Jackie, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Apr 2024
minori
minori, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
26 Mar 2024
The hotel is in a great location, however we would never stay again. First, the check in office is not located at the hotel, and there are no staff present where you stay. We received a message 2 hours before our in that we needed to go straight to the hotel and not the check in spot. I I have data, we would not have known. Check in was not smooth and was done completely by ourselves. We messaged the staff two days in a row about heat becuase it was freezing, and received zero response back. Basically, be prepared to have 0 assistance from staff if there are ever any issues. Bathroom was dirty when we arrived and the toilet has a perpetual sewage smell coming from it. We are two unpicky girls in our 20s…. This was our worst stay in Japan by far! We did however enjoy the use of the laundry machine.
riley
riley, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Oct 2023
Property was in a great location. Apartment was clean. Check in process required going to a different place which was not nearby, this was a bit of a hassle.
Camille
Camille, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
11 Jun 2023
The facility was great in all regards, but the room wasn't ready even 30 minutes after checking so I had to wait another 30 mins for them to come clean it and then I spent the entire week trying to access the WiFi and the staff kept giving me the wrong, and different each time, passwords. So that was frustrating. Since there is no staff around, any issues have to be dealt with by email or phone.a couple of phone calls helped to resolve that the room hadn't been cleaned yet, but then the phone wasn't answered when I couldn't access WiFi, so I had to rely on email. That took time and then the two different passwords I was given over the course of 4 days trying to get on, were just wrong (as I was leaving I found the tiny little placard that had the correct password on it!)
JENNIFER
JENNIFER, 4-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
2/10 Poor
22 May 2023
Derek
Derek, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
8 May 2023
This hotel was clean and had a good location. However, the service was basically nonexistent. There is no staff at the hotel and you communicate with them online (sometimes they only write in Japanese so it was stressful for foreigners). They also have additional charges that other hotels don't necessarily charge extra for such as extra towels or late check-out. And the staff is adamant about these extra charges. There is no daily housekeeping and no elevator so if you have a lot of luggage it can be a hassle.
This hotel is good if you don't mind not receiving any hotel services and just want a clean place to stay.
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Apr 2023
HIU WAI
HIU WAI, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Apr 2023
Place to collect room card is a different location from the Inn, hence a bit inconvenient and time wasted. However, the room was huge and clean and I wouldn't mind staying there again if I were to visit Kyoto in the near future.
Belle
Belle, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Apr 2023
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr 2023
It was nice being so close to all the temples and shrine, but also walking distance from the great nightlife!
Braden
Braden, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Apr 2023
Great location near the famous Gion (geisha district). Walking to all dinings, shopping and attractions.
Hotel has no front desk and no cleaning crew for the stay. And must wait for the check in time to enter. Or you can drop luggage at a different location. Small room but new and clean. We have four people. All four beds occupy the room. No place for big luggage’s and no elevator. Stairs are pretty narrow so if you have big luggage’s it might be a big difficult.
Has a washing machine but in Japanese. So we didn’t use it.
Overall we had a pleasant stay and I will probably stay again