Hotels in Gion
We rank the 78 hotels within about 800 m of the centre of Gion by guest rating. They average 9.1 out of 10, against 8.8 across Kyoto, and 72% score 9 or higher.
- hotels
- 78
- average rating
- 9.1
- rated 9 or higher
- 72%
- to the city centre
- 1.8 km
Best-rated hotels in Gion
Ranked by StayVersus score: guest rating adjusted for the number of reviews.
Gion compared with other areas of Kyoto
Hotels with enough reviews to rank. Distance to the centre is the median for the area.
| Area | Hotels | Avg. rating | Rated 9+ | To centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion | 78 | 9.1 | 72% | 1.8 km |
| Arashiyama | 13 | 9.1 | 69% | 7.7 km |
| Kawaramachi | 117 | 8.9 | 58% | 1.1 km |
| Kyoto Station | 148 | 8.7 | 41% | 1.4 km |
Compare Gion with
Hotel match-ups in Gion
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APA Hotel Kyoto-Gion Excellent vs Kyoto Gion Hotel. Kyoto, 8.3 / 8.7 -
Gion Elite Terrace vs Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion Kyoto, 9.2 / 9.2 -
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion vs Kyomachiya-Suite Rikyu Kyoto, 9.2 / 9.8 -
APA Hotel Kyoto-Gion Excellent vs Gion Kyoka Kyoto, 8.3 / 9.7 -
APA Hotel Kyoto-Gion Excellent vs yoin hotel kyoto gion Kyoto, 8.3 / 9.1 -
APA Hotel Kyoto-Gion Excellent vs Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel Kyoto, 8.3 / 8.7 -
APA Hotel Kyoto-Gion Excellent vs OMO5 Kyoto Gion by Hoshino Resorts Kyoto, 8.3 / 7.3 -
Gion Ryokan Q-beh vs Sauna & Capsule Hotel Rumor Plaza (Male Only) - Sky Open-air bath Kyoto, 9.1 / 9.1
Areas of Kyoto
FAQ: Gion
Which is the best-rated hotel in Gion?
Gion Kyoka has the highest StayVersus score in Gion: 9.7 out of 10 from 241 guest reviews.
Is it worth staying in Gion?
Going by guest ratings, yes: the 78 hotels in Gion average 9.1 out of 10, above the Kyoto average of 8.8, and 72% score 9 or higher.
How many 5-star hotels are there in Gion?
Of the 78 hotels we rank in Gion, 8 are 5-star and 17 are 4-star; 20 have 3 stars or fewer.
How far from the centre of Kyoto are the hotels in Gion?
The typical hotel in Gion is 1.8 km from the centre of Kyoto.
Which area of Kyoto has the best-rated hotels?
Gion has the highest average guest rating (9.1 out of 10) of the 4 areas of Kyoto we compare.


