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Where to Stay in Gion, Kyoto

Kyoto’s historic geisha district, along the Kamo River east of the city centre. Famous for its preserved wooden machiya houses and teahouses.

✦ The vibe

Traditional, atmospheric, and slightly touristy but genuinely charming in the evening.

👤 Best for

Couples, culture enthusiasts, photographers, and anyone wanting a classic Kyoto feel.

🏨 Where to stay

Luxury ryokan and boutique hotels; generally expensive.

🚇 Getting around

Walkable along the river and to nearby temples; subway and bus from nearby stops. Train to Kyoto Station in 10 minutes by taxi or 20 by bus.

📍 Nearby

Yasaka Shrine, Hanami-koji Street.

Best hotels in Gion

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Gion

★★★ 📍 277 m

TSUKIMI

277 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 289 m

Hostel Inn Kyoto Gion

289 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 374 m

Kyoto Inn Gion The Second

374 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 378 m

Shiraume

378 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 394 m

Laonn Inn

394 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 436 m

Amber House Gion

436 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 452 m

Jam Hostel

452 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 475 m

Gion Misen

475 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 552 m

519 Kitakinomotochō

552 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 599 m

White Crane Townhouse

599 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 630 m

Kyoto Yoshimizu Inn

630 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 654 m

Gozan hotel

654 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 664 m

The Celestine Hotel Gion

664 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 671 m

HIGASHIYAMA 恵庵

671 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 685 m

RC HOTEL 京都八坂

685 m from Gion

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★★★★ 📍 703 m

ザ・ゲートホテル京都高瀬川 by HULIC

703 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 707 m

Tassel Hotel Sanjo Shirakawa

707 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 774 m

Stay Sakura Kyoto Gion North

774 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 787 m

Gion united hotel

787 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 791 m

Yoko ST

791 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 800 m

GOOD NATURE STATION

800 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 812 m

Sanjo Kyonoya

812 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 816 m

R&B Hotel Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

816 m from Gion

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★★★ 📍 825 m

Stay Sakura Kyoto Kiyomizu Gojo

825 m from Gion

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Other areas in Kyoto

Kyoto Station AreaHigashiyamaCentral Kyoto (Shijo-Kawaramachi & Karasuma)ArashiyamaNakagyo Ward (Nijo Castle Area)Fushimi Inari Area

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