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Connect Inn Gionshijo

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, 5-minute walk to Kawaramachi Street

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Connect Inn Gionshijo in central Kyoto offers travelers a quiet haven after sightseeing. The guesthouse provides practical amenities like laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. The helpful multilingual staff ensures visitors have everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 250
AED 278 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Triple Room 202

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Double Room 201

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double room (201)

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Triple Room 302

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Double Room 301

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Basic Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Triple Room (302)

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

101 Room

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Triple Room (202)

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Double Room-Room 301

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Map
100-1 Hakata-cho, Higashi Yama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0805

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nishiki Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 12 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪天壇祇園本店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪curry & tempura koisus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪無双心祇園店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪京都 夷川餃子 なかじま 団栗店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ぎをん豆乳らーめん うのゆきこ - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Connect Inn Gionshijo

Guesthouse near Kawaramachi Street
Located close to Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market, Connect Inn Gionshijo provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free premises and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Connect Inn Gionshijo feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Kitchenettes, mini fridges, and stovetops

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 100–10,000 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.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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

Property is also known as

CONNECT INN GIONSHIJO Kyoto
CONNECT INN GIONSHIJO Guesthouse
CONNECT INN GIONSHIJO Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Connect Inn Gionshijo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Connect Inn Gionshijo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Connect Inn Gionshijo?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Connect Inn Gionshijo located?

Located in Gion, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Yasaka Shrine. Nishiki Market and Kodai-ji Temple are also within 15 minutes. Gion-shijo Station is only a 4-minute walk and Sanjo Keihan Station is 12 minutes.

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Connect Inn Gionshijo Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Koray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a very smooth self check-in and checkout procedure. Stayed with my family for a couple nights and will definitely come back for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although we did not have face-to-face interaction with anyone at the property, they were very responsive messaging through Expedia app. The property was lovely and just as the picture displayed. We were able to check in at 1pm instead of 3pm because the housekeeping was done, which was greatly appreciated because we were hot and tired after our trip! The location is wonderful! Walkable to Pontocho alley, Nishiki Market and all the shrines on the East side of Gion. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Braden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice being so close to all the temples and shrine, but also walking distance from the great nightlife!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sung-yuan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great location, close to the tourism spots and dining options. No elevator for this building. If you have heavy luggages , it will be hassle.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

austin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, newly renovated and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great response and quick
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Divesh

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

8/10 Good

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Herman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it is perfect for introverts as there is no need to speak to staff really everything is done independently. I did not like that there is absolutely no way of reaching higher floors without having to carry your luggage & of course I got the top floor & had oversized luggage. I think maybe assigning rooms based on luggage would help. However, I assume this may not be possible due to specific room types on specific floors (ie; two beds rooms on floor 2 & single beds in room 3) but other than that it was great especially for a solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in Gion district. Easy access to subway, buses, and the 7-11. Don't miss the incredible Kenninji Temple just blocks away, among so many others. Surprise find was a Little Free Library across the street with books in English and Japanese. The vending machine on this block is also the cheapest around! The check-in location is a few blocks south of Kyoto Station, which is important to know, but was wasn't a problem for us as we arrived at the station anyways (the office will store your luggage for free there, or use lockers at the station). Although all their emails were in Japanese, the check-in staff spoke English and was very responsive to questions. Free wifi. Would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pascale

Liked: Amenities
It is the only hotel that sent me far too many emails to inform me, confirm and reconfirm with me. It was annoying. It’s a contactless hotel but it was tedious to just get the code for the room and the main door… They asked me days before my arrival if I could confirm I was coming, then they wanted to know the time of my arrival then they would ask me to let them know when I was 30 minutes from the hotel then I had to inform them when I was in front of the hotel to just give me the code to enter the hotel. Then they would let me know while I am at the hotel door that the check-in is actually at 3 pm knowing I was arriving in the city at 1:30 pm. They let me in but it was tedious and totally unnecessary. I think I got about 20 messages starting days before arriving to the hotel. I was so relieved that no other hotels in Japan sent me so many emails.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Trisha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location and our room size was great. Went to the office near Kyoto station, as instructed. No one there. Got an email which said to proceed to the hotel. We were sent foyer entry codes, fill check in docs, then waited approx. half hour to receive room code. We received an email asking for a day to refresh linen, as we could get one change as we were staying more than a three days. No one showed with fresh linen. The day before we left we reported the fridge not working. Said they would be there by 5 pm to rectify. No one showed and never heard from them. Could really only recommend it for the location, not the management.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

varujan

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

riley

Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in erfolgt vorab über Mail Verkehr. Wenn man das nicht macht steht man vor verschlossener Tür(wie wir). Allerdings ging bis zur Antwort sehr schnell. Kleiner Makel, aber ansonsten ein schönes sauberes Zimmer. Bis ins Zentrum hat man ca. 4-5min zu Fuß.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
とてもコンビニエントでした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
全般的に問題ないですが、テーブルも風呂にも椅子がなく不便でした。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025