Giappo Franca Kyoto

Japan , Kyoto
Kyoto, Fukumoto Cho 425 Sakyo-ku Giappo Franca Kyoto
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49 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Jason

Great Hotel and friendly Staff

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Nicolas

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Ana

The staff is amazing, friendly and helpful……. Our Japanese room was nice and comfortable, a different experience. Fully Recommended !!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Mariana

Wonderful place to stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Kenji

Warm and helpful staff, room was traditional with tatami mats and futons cozy and full of natural light, hotel was set in a nice quiet street not far from the center of Gion.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Fowzia

The staff were extremely helpful and kind. They had great amenities and the rooms were very clean and big. 100% will recommend!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Lisa

We stayed in room 303 which is very small for two but excellent for price, location and staff. It is an easy walk to Gion, and to the busy markets, but in a quiet residential neighborhood. there are some nice restaurants nearby and a lovely temple .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

briana

I would definitely recommend this hotel. The staff speaks great English, and is very polite and helpful. I wish I stayed longer to enjoy more of the amenities as they have so many great features. Including comfortable beds! And rooms that are decent sized for 2 people. Overall I truly enjoyed my stay and will try to stay here again the next time I visit Kyoto.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

HAN TIAN

Good

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Hanh

The hotel is exactly as described. The staff is super helpful. Thanks

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Mark-Anthony

Very quiet neighborhood close 5-10 min walk to the main line metro. Lounge room is unique and peaceful. I recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Andrew

Property is pretty new and is a peaceful location,
Only 10 min walk from busy areas and 5 min from Sanjo station.

Rooms are pretty small but clean and in good condition.

Common areas are well maintained

Staff are very polite, many of which are not Japanese. Everyone is eager to please.

Many many Manga Books available to borrow!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Nicolas

Le personnel est super accueillant, l’hôtel est parfait pour les familles, enfant ou ados. La localisation est bonne, proche du métro et du quartier Gion.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

sylvain

Clean room!’the slide is a must!
Friendly staff

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Joanne

Loved our room. And staff super friendly. Loved the art gallery and the opportunity to play a traditional cultural instrument by the lobby. Lots of seating area and places to rest outside the room. Loved their tea selection. They also surprised us with a anniversary treat.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Veronica

Room was lovely. Away from the hustle and bustle but still conveniently located with easy access to the Nishiki Market.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Khadija

Very nice hotel, staff friendly and room was great. It was a good stay.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

Helen

Staff were helpful and friendly. Rooms are clean. Lots of clean towels and other amenities available. Suggestion: clean the dryer lint please. Otherwise, laundry was available and easy to use.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Grace

Clean room and brand new

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Joan

Staff are super helpful and friendly. Helped us in many ways eg. Directions, shipping of luggage, book taxi and etc.

Rooms are very clean.
Everything is sufficient except there’s no telephone in the bedrooms.

Location: Quiet neighbourhood, no traffic noise. We love it.

Thank you to: Anne, Sylvia, young girl (Sri Lankan) and a Japanese young man.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

kim

Room was spotless, though small but that was as advertised. Staff were super courteous and helpful and had excellent english

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Nov 2025

Andrea

This property was close to the train stations which was nice. However, if you are like my husband and I and run hot, this is not the place. The whole air conditioning unit was connected, so we were not able to adjust the temperature. The heater was on and we are from Wisconsin, so did not need the heater. Thank goodness we came in November, and it was colder at night so we kept the window open which helped.

We were also told by staff that we could set up luggage transport at the hotel as long as it was after 8am. We did laundry and brought our luggage to the front desk later in the afternoon. Staff had changed and they told us they actually don’t do luggage transport, that we had to take it to a near by convenience store which was 5 mins walking away. We took it and the lady working there was not accepting luggage’s for transfer. We had to walk back to the hotel, where they mentioned this had never happened before and told us to take it to another convenience store 7 minutes away walking. Thankfully they did accept it, but they had already completed the pick up for the day. So instead of receiving our luggage the next day at our next hotel, we will get it in two days.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Oct 2025

Samuel

The hotel is in a great location in Kyoto. The staff were great - friendly and very helpful. The rooms and whole hotel were very clean and had plenty of amenities in good working order - laundry, umbrellas, drinks station (tea is free but a shame you have to pay for coffee), microwave + toaster. The hotel currently lacks a luggage forwarding service which would have been handy, and doesn't serve breakfast.

The downside was that the room was a lot smaller than it appeared on the pictures. I am 6"2 and there were parts of the room I couldn't stand up in due to the sloping roof. I had to hunch forward to brush my teeth due to the location and it meant none of the mirrors were any use for getting ready. Both me and my wife (who is not as tall) hit our heads at some point.

Despite this, overall we enjoyed our stay and despite lacking a few things, the staff are great and the hotel seemed well-run.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

sampson

We really enjoyed our stay here. The hotel is modern, clean, and has some unique touches that make it stand out. One of the highlights is the downstairs area with manga books and retro gaming consoles. It’s a fun space to relax, whether you’re starting your day with a coffee and a quick game or winding down before bed. It gives the whole place a relaxed, nostalgic feel.

The room was basic but comfortable and had everything we needed. Like most hotels in Japan, the space is compact, so staying organized helps. Everything was clean and functional.

The location is excellent, especially if you want to explore Gion and nearby areas. It’s only a short walk to the traditional streets, as well as cafes with great coffee and pastries. For dinner, there are a few local spots nearby, but for more variety, it’s about a 10–15 minute walk to Pontocho Alley. That’s ideal since you can enjoy the lively restaurant area and then return to the quiet neighborhood. The hotel is also close to the river, perfect for an evening stroll or a drink after dinner.

The staff were friendly and welcoming, always ready to offer tips and advice. There are also washing and drying facilities, which were very useful during our longer trip. Overall, a fun, comfortable stay in a great location. Highly recommended!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Maryam

Clean rooms, bigger space compared to other japan hotels. Quite area, close to the old kyoto neighborhoud. Staff were very nice and helpful. Landry machine was quite confusing. And the hotel still didn't have luggage transfer system at the time, so if thats an issue, check with them before.But overall had a great stay.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2025

Lori

Room could have been cleaner because I found a few Long black hairs which are not mine. Staff is lovely and attentive. Washer / dryer works great and is very easy. Property is close to lots of busses and trains. Close to walking to Kyoto downtown too.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2025

Susan

Recommended but some rooms are tiny

The welcome we had at this manga-themed hotel could not have been warmer and the staff throughout were friendly and helpful. The real draw is the shared lounge/cafe area where there are games consoles and thousands of manga volumes - you could stay for months and not see them all.
Also well-located just minutes from the rail/underground stations and bus routes.
There is also a tiny garden leading to a tea house with an exhibition of Utagawa Hiroshige prints.
Be aware though that the twin-bedded room is TINY, even by Japanese standards. In one way it’s a masterful piece of design that they’ve fitted so much into such a small space. But by our third night we were quite tired of stepping over luggage and bumping into things.
Don’t let me out you off - other rooms might have more space and there’s a lot that is really good about this boutique hotel. It’s just that, if I stayed again, I’d try a different room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Anna May Asuncion

close to stations

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Ahad

Great experience :)

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Todd

Fun artsy hotel in a quiet neighborhood. ❤️

This is a super fun, artsy and unique hotel in a quiet residential neighborhood in Kyoto. We stayed in the “game otaku” room with a cozy swing chair. The room was quite large by Japanese standards (queen size bed & a loft with room for 3 futons). It was very comfortable for our family of 3 (parents & teenager). We enjoyed interacting with the friendly & helpful international staff. The lobby has a huge Manga library (including some in English), and some fun retro game systems. The location is just a few blocks from the subway & several bus lines, which made it easy to go anywhere in Kyoto. Overall, this hotel was a fantastic home base for our visit to Kyoto. We would definitely stay here again if the opportunity ever arose.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2025

Natalia

I had such a great time in the hotel. I would stay here again. The staff were very friendly. The area is conveniently located near a lot of shopping and restaurants.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

Faith

Great location, great amenities. Room was clean and the staff were so helpful and lovely

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Mickael

Logement très agréable et propre,
Personnel très sympa
Le seul point négatif était l’absence de toilettes en bas (en panne) pendant la totalité de notre séjour

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Erik

Super friendly staff! Located in a pretty convenient location. Room was clean and as much as you hope for. Recommended!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

YOUKO

和室を利用させていただきました。
テラスもあって、出てみましたが、隣とは仕切りがなく、そこがちょっと怖かったです。
朝方、眩しかったのでアイマスクがある意味がわかりました。
お部屋、お風呂もキレイでとても快適に過ごさせていただきました！
ありがとうございました。

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Carline

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour ! Le persknnel était dorable, la chambre avec le tobogan a émerveillé nos enfants, tout comme les petits jeux retro dans la salle du bas. Nous avons pu y manger et réchauffer des plats, c'était très pratique. Lem

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

タロウ

親切な対応で、お部屋もお風呂も綺麗でした！
また泊まりに行きたいです！

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Rudy

Hôtel récent extrêmement propre , chambre impeccable et traditionnelle. Chambre avec tv petit frigo bouilloire. En bas machines à laver sèche linge micro onde etc . Le personnel est d'une gentillesse incroyable et très attentif à notre confort . Le placement de cet hôtel est idéal à même pas 7 min à pieds des principaux quartier à voir . Je recommande vivement.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Ayca

Personal top!!! Wir hatten Schwierigkeiten mit unserem Rückflug, die Mädels an der Rezeption haben versucht zu helfen, haben recherchiert, telefoniert. Wirklich 1A!!!! Saubere Zimmer, Bad, was will man noch mehr?

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

YoungKi

친절한 직원

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2026

Yoko

スタッフもしゅく

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Jörgen

Good location near Kyoto's old town. The staff was very nice and helpful, and we enjoyed the cozy lobby with a manga library and an 8-bit retro Nintendo console. We stayed in japanese styled rooms with tatami floors, which was nice but I'll admit I would have preferred a somewhat thicker matress :D. We made use of the coin operated washing machines, which was great for us, and super easy to operate. Just be aware that the hotel doesn't offer any breakfast. There are several options close by though, which the staff can help you out finding.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2026

ANA PAY

清掃は行き届いており、快適でした。デスクが無かったのが不便でした。

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Chieko

ホテルは大満足です！
滑り台もある部屋で、子どもたちもとても喜んでくれて、満喫できました。
気になったのは、
・脱衣かご等があれば良いなと思った
・ロフト的な寝る所は広いが、下のスペースが狭いので、大きな荷物とかがあると、居場所が難しい
・小さい子連れだったので、近くのコインパーキングから、荷物を運ぶのが大変だった

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2026

ohte

静かでゆっくり休めました。
お部屋もきれいでした

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

FUMIE

綺麗で、店員さんが親切。