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KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

4.0 star property
Travelers find modern comfort and expert concierge service just steps from Kyoto's historic landmarks including Nijō Castle and the Imperial Palace

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KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western, is within walking distance of Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast before exploring Kawaramachi Street, then relax at the hotel bar. Free public WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is Rp1.503.063
Rp1.653.369 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Deluxe King

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a small table, and a sliding shoji screen.

Deluxe Twin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, and a large window.

Executive Twin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

KAYA Signature Deluxe Twin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard with a wave pattern, a desk with a remote control, and a window with a view of the outside.

KAYA Signature Executive Twin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a wooden floor, a large window, and a wall with a yellow pattern.

Premier Twin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard King

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a large window with a view, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Standard Twin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

Superior King

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and large windows.

Superior Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a traditional Japanese-style wall.

Superior Twin Universal Design

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a pool table, comfortable seating, a large window with a view of trees, and a wooden ceiling.

Theater Signature Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted TV, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a large window, and a flat-screen TV.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Central Kyoto, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Funaoka Thermal Bath and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Map
50 Daimonji-cho Marutamachi-sagaru, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 604-0071

What's nearby

  • A traditional Japanese building with a stone wall and a canal reflecting the structure.
    Nijō Castle
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A yellow character reading a book in a public square with buildings in the background.
    Kyoto International Manga Museum
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A traditional Japanese temple with red pillars and a tiled roof.
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.
    Nishiki Market
    7 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Marutamachi Station
    8 min walk
  • Nijo Station
    19 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • モスバーガー
    3 min walk
  • 餃子の王将
    1 min walk
  • CoCo壱番屋 堀川丸太町店
    3 min walk
  • Knuckles
    4 min walk
  • 元祖からあげ本舗 ほりまる
    2 min walk

About this property

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

  • Upscale hotel remodelled in 2023 and located near Kyoto Imperial Palace
  • Close to Nijō Castle, KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle provides amenities, such as a 24-hour gym and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff and luggage storage
    • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and concierge services
    • A front desk safe and smoke-free property
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 57 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Designer toiletries, toilets with electronic bidets and hairdryers
    • LCD TVs with digital channels
    • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,300 for adults and JPY 3,300 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Renovated entire property - May 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 3300 for adults and from JPY 3300 for children
  • Late check-in fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Frequently asked questions

Is KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle?

As of 17 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle on 29 Jul 2026 start from Rp1.503.063, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours, for a fee.

What time is check-out at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nijō Castle, Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 3 miles (5 km). Marutamachi Station is 8 minutes by foot and Nijojo-mae Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 362 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, beautiful cleans the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, tucked away near Nijo Castle and a short direct walk to the subway. We had a great experience with local restaurants. Beautiful inside and out, with great amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very comfortable and clean and a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful traditional style rooms, and really lovely staff. The only niggle is that the restaurant is tiny and wildly overpriced at over 3500 yen for breakfast— you can do much better (half price) if you go down the road to a cafe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, buffet breakfast was fantastic and reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the hotel room, staff, and food choices were excellent. Had great experience. Only thing you need to know is that Japan is prompt. There is no early check in and late check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spacious room and the breakfast buffet was Delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice hotel, they have a laundry near
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, clean, and friendly staff. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, specious room. Very helpful staff. Close the Tokyo Castle, but you need to take the bus to other attractions, which was fine as buses are frequent and easy to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, staff friendly, very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful spacious room and staff was extremely attentive and friendly. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and well equipped with towels and amenities. The hotel was easily accessible to Kyoto sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were super friendly and helpful. They have a hand held translator to help communicate when necessary. The rooms were clean and they provided plenty of amenities. It was perfectly located for my needs, and pretty close to some touristy areas as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels ive stayed at. Super clean, modern, and quiet. Would definitely stay here again (2 adults, 2 kids)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at. The room we stayed at was spacious. Staff was was always friendly and they have complimentary juice, coffee, and alcohol at a specific time. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely, clean, and comfortable hotel. The staff were great and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and clean room with good amenities, very nice hotel with a traditional vibe while still being very modern and well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful hotel in a quiet neighborhood of Kyoto near Niko Castle. The staff are courteous and professional. The room was spacious, comfortable, clean and so beautiful. I’d love to come back here on my next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SATORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in Kyoto

We liked the beds very comfy, quiet and nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YAT WAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and spacious room
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Danya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room but limited hanging space. Good size bathroom and toilet
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cool hotel with nice rooms, decent location. Would return
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Golnaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great local restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARGGIE M

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome hotel

Hotel was awesome, staff excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024