Found Gion Koh to be an ideal spot to stay. It's very close to shijo Dori in Gion, but set back enough that you can escape the hustle and bustle of the district. It's a charming spot, however many of the rooms have a shared bathroom - which were clean and well maintained, but that isn't for everyone.
We found our room to be quite large and comfortable, it was warm and cosy and had everything we could have needed (especially liked the tea available).