Giappo Franca Kyoto

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Giappo Franca Kyoto in Kyoto offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a bath, bidet, hairdryer, free toiletries, shower, slippers, and TV. Convenient Facilities: Guests benefit from private check-in and check-out, a elevator, full-day security, and luggage storage. The hotel provides free toiletries, shower, slippers, TV, and air-conditioning. Prime Location: Located 29 mi from Itami Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Samurai Kembu Kyoto (3-minute walk), Shoren-in Temple (less than 0.6 mi), and Heian Shrine (14-minute walk). Guests appreciate the property staff and service support, convenient location, and room comfort.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • Heating

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

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4 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Peter
United States United States
“An imaginative and beautiful small hotel convenient to Kyoto University. The manga collection and an exhibition of Hiroshige were impressive.”
Kristina
Canada Canada
“Silvia was so friendly at check-in. We felt welcomed right away. The area was very quiet (great for sleeping at night) but only two streets away from restaurants and stores and a ten minute walk from Gion and Pontocho Alley. There are so many...”
Françoise
Canada Canada
“Excellent location within a peaceful neighborhood Short walking distance from the subway, bus stop and central neighborhoods of Gion / Downtown / Kiyomizu Very friendly staff, speaks English very well Very nice Japanese-modern design, free...”
Carlos
United States United States
“This hotel invested a lot in its vibe and ambiance. The hotel is manga-themed, with a library and retro video games in the lobby. They also have a zen garden and art gallery. While working remotely, I enjoyed having a working space and hot tea...”
Sunny
United States United States
“Like other reviews have shared, the staff were amazing. They were all really friendly and helpful. Sound proofing in the rooms were great. We had the largest room with a loft area for the kids which can fit up to three people! It was nice to have...”
Ann
United States United States
“Picked this because of the good reviews and the great price. Also the location, which was about six minutes from Sanjo (?) train station. In a neighborhood. Was fairly convenient to get to the train. Lobby area has lots of comic books and retro...”
Mateus
United States United States
“The staff are amazing, incredibly helpful and kind beyond belief. The location is great and the room has anything you would need for a short stay.”
Shahar
Israel Israel
“the staff was amazing Yasmina and also all the others were a pleasure to talk to. they had a lot of recommendations for our trip both in Tokyo and beyond. and manga and restaurant recommendation as well.the lounge was so nice with a small garden...”
Amanda
United States United States
“Loved the traditional room, made the trip to Japan that more special. 10-15 minute walk from the busy area so it’s a great place to relax. Also really liked the free umbrellas, tea, and laundry.”
Anastasia
United States United States
“We loved it. We prefer quiet neighborhoods & love long walks. We live in a city, we’re used to traveling light. The rooms are tiny & comfortable.”

Hotel area info

House rules

Giappo Franca Kyoto takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Giappo Franca Kyoto of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.