Hotel the Celestine Kyoto Gion

This was our first time staying in the Gion area, and Hotel the Celestine truly elevated the experience. The atmosphere is calm, elegant and very Kyoto. From check in to departure, everything felt smooth and professionally handled. The cleanliness was impeccable. The room was thoughtfully arranged with a perfect balance of modern comfort and traditional Japanese touches. Beds were extremely comfortable and the space felt well planned, not cramped like many city hotels. What makes this hotel special is the location. Stepping outside places you immediately in the charm of old Kyoto. Walking through Gion in the early morning before the crowds arrive was unforgettable. Service deserves special mention. The team was polite, warm and always ready to assist with genuine hospitality. A beautiful property for anyone who appreciates quiet luxury in a prime cultural setting. We would gladly stay again.

Great hotel, comfortable and the location is the best in the whole of Kyoto. Perfectly located for access to shops, temples, restaurants and even bars all within a short walk

Excellent service. Great hotel staff! Room is spacious with all amenities. Parking requires early reservation, 2000JPY/night. They provide walking tours (free) and shuttle service.

Good location with the nice breakfast. Walking distance to kiyomizu temple.

very good

Highly Recommended Stay in Kyoto I would like to strongly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Kyoto. The staff demonstrate exceptional professionalism and hospitality. In particular, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Miss Yuki, who assisted us with our check-in and kindly introduced many wonderful sightseeing spots and activities in Kyoto, as well as to Miss Tsai, a ********* staff member who supported us during check-out with great warmth and care. Their thoughtful service truly reflects the welcoming spirit of Kyoto and the hotel’s commitment to excellence. I am genuinely impressed by the quality of the team members who bring guests happiness and satisfaction through their dedication. They truly deserve recognition and applause for their outstanding service. Our two-night stay was far too short, and we are already looking forward to returning in the near future.

Amazing service, super friendly and always smiling. Hotel is very clean, zen feeling. Enjoyed the onsen bath at night. Would 100% recommend to family and friends!

This hotel was exactly what we were hoping for: traditional Japanese style hospitality, wet bathroom and western bed. Location was quiet neighborhood withing easy walking distance to the Kiyomizu temple and the Gion/geisha district and shuttle to/from Kyoto station. Service was consistently friendly and excellent. Yumi checked us in and set us up in our room, staff was attentive during our stay and then Yumi checked us out. Everyone was great and Yumi was delightful, making us feel special like we were her only guests! The breakfast buffet was well appointed, flavorful and the chefs and servers attentive and friendly. The public bath was a great experience.

Excellent hotel , wonderful location in GION. Shower facility in bathroom was terrible. Everything else was perfect.