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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 lift, full-day security, and luggage storage. The hotel provides free toiletries, shower, slippers, TV, and air-conditioning. Prime Location: Located 47 km from Itami Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Samurai Kembu Kyoto (3-minute walk), Shoren-in Temple (less than 1 km), and Heian Shrine (14-minute walk). Guests appreciate the property staff and service support, convenient location, and room comfort.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Laundry
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lucas
Brazil
“Second time staying at Giappo Franca Kyoto. Just as great as last time. Good rooms, great staff, very convenient location. After staying in both, a standard room and the Game Room, I gotta say Game Room was my favourite.” - Johann
Austria
“We had a room with a terrace which was great as I could air my climbing shoes 😀. The Manga collection is great, there is also a laundromat and dryer . The whole entrance area is very relaxed and they even had a little exhibition.” - Lucas
Brazil
“Staff is super kind; Rooms are small (normal in Japan), but functional and well equipped; Ambience is great; Great location - pretty, close to shrines and easy to get to the Sanjo / Sanjo Keihan station (which connects to and from Osaka, for...” - Filipa
United Kingdom
“We had a lovely stay at this modern hotel, which offers both Western and traditional Japanese-style rooms. We chose one of the Japanese rooms and found it very comfortable and well-appointed. The staff were especially helpful and kind — they went...” - Dolinde
Netherlands
“Its a mix between a hostel and a hotel so it has to be your thing, we had the traditional room which was very comfortable, the downstairs area is nice to relax in (they have good tea!) and the exhibition they had was beautiful. But the staff was...” - Zeynep
Turkey
“The staff was just AMAZING! Super helpful, super welcoming. Location was perfect. So close to public transportation and many must see places.” - Brenda
Malaysia
“The property is wonderful! We had a great time reading comics, playing retro nintendo games using the coffee machine (they have good coffee, chocolate & matcha). They also have water downstairs which was great for us! The location is pretty good,...” - Vivian
Australia
“Friendly and helpful English speaking staff. Our Mezzanine room with swing appeared new, clean and relatively spacious. Beds and futons were comfortable. Furnishings and interior decorating were lovely. Two air cons in the room were helpful even...” - Stephen
Norway
“amazingly modern hotel in beautiful old street of Kyoto. fantastic staff. really cool manga collection, art museum and video games. thank you so much.” - Laura
Italy
“Staff super friendly, very useful suggestions. A deep dive in the japanese culture, with manga and games”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
Please inform Giappo Franca Kyoto in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.