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Hotel Gimmond Kyoto

3.5 star property
Travelers step into the vibrant heart of ancient Japan at this welcoming hotel, surrounded by rich cultural heritage and historic landmarks.

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Hotel Gimmond Kyoto, near historic Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle, offers a charming city retreat. Enjoy the cozy bar and restaurant, convenient laundry services, and lobby newspapers. Multilingual staff ensure a comfortable stay, with luggage storage available.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ฿1,314
฿1,446 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul

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Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room, Non smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room with Extra bed, Non smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Downtown Kyoto, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Hotel Gimmond Kyoto is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kyoto Tower are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Map
595 Kikkoya-cho, Nakagyo, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8105

What's nearby

  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.
    Pontocho Alley
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nijō Castle
    Nijō Castle
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Inside the Imperial Palace courtyard in Kyoto, Japan
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Karasuma Oike Station
    3 min walk
  • Karasuma Station
    13 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • sentido
    2 min walk
  • 汁なし担担麺＆麻婆豆腐ラアノウミ烏丸御池店
    1 min walk
  • 進々堂 御池店
    3 min walk
  • Creme De La Creme 京都本店
    3 min walk
  • みまでり 間之町
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Gimmond Kyoto

Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Located close to Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle, Hotel Gimmond Kyoto provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A front desk safe, a vending machine and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 139 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • ダニエルズ アルバ　Daniel's ALBA
  • 丁子屋　Tyoujiya

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

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, mobile payments and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests must indicate the correct number of guests, including children and infants, at the time of booking. Fees may be incurred if the number of guests checking in varies from the number established at booking.

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Gimmond Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Gimmond Kyoto?

As of 6 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Gimmond Kyoto on 1 Jul 2026 start from ฿1,314, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Gimmond Kyoto?

Hotel Gimmond Kyoto doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Gimmond Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Gimmond Kyoto?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Gimmond Kyoto located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Karasuma Oike Station is only a 3-minute walk and Shiyakusho-mae Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Gimmond Kyoto Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 246 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and service. Connected restaurant for included breakfast (if added on) was good, friendly, and reliable. Room was clean and location was excellent for walking to many districts or an even shorter taxi ride.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Payten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff, room was clean and spacious. Subway station within 2 min walk and tons of shopping within a half hour walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay, friendly people, beautiful views, calm and quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location that is very easy to reach from Kyoto Station.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasuyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for three nights in a foliage season in Kyoto. Room is clean with good amenities, and staff are friendly and professional. It is walkable to the downtown Sanjo where are many fancy restaurants and bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Curt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is an older hotel and the rooms are small, but the location is quite convenient to transportation, restaurants and shopping, and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Minh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, best location, and excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located within walking distance to train stations and majority of sightseeing areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to train station, about 20-30min walk to tourist places. Room clean, was 2 single beds, bed comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel close to the touristy part of Kyoto. We enjoyed the short walk to the shopping center and dining area with lots of options. Also close to Gion, the old town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient Hotel

The place is very convenient. Service was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

MEXES

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff is very friendly and great location. Room needs to be renovated because old furniture and bed. Bed was really bad and stiff so difficult to get a good night sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for a stay in Kyoto. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Rooms are well appointed and clean. Easy to walk to local attractions of jump on the subway to get to where you want to go.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

josephina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is 2 minutes walk to subway, and one stop to Shijo street. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Will come back when i revisit Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing except by the bed, mattress was very thin and very hard. Staff was amazing, polite and respectful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time staying at Hotel Gimmond in Kyoto. It is a great hotel with clean, comfortable but small rooms. The hotel is close to the subway station and to restaurants and shops. And is a 15 min walk away from the Imperial Palace.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ravish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty great place. I wasn’t at the hotel much but they have a couple of attached restaurants. Both Nishiki market and Gion are walking distance, so that was a big plus for me. The closest station is also like a 3-5 min walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms are old so it’s a little inconvenient. You have to turn in the key before leaving. Staff is great apart from one old guy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was extremely hot, no control over temperature in the rooms. Signs not to open the windows. If you do open the window to cool off you will be listening to traffic all night. Beds and pillows were terrible comparing prices to similar hotels within the area. Staff was very nice. Everything was clean. Room cleaner made the floor smell like BO
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel in a fantastic location! The rooms were very clean and had accurate room descriptions. The local restaurants were incredible too!
The hotel is right next to the Nishiki market! Huge plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent place staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

di

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In addition to collecting the amount of hotel reservation, the hotel charges an additional 4,000 yen at the counter.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024