KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

4.0 star property

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A building entrance with a sign reading 'KAYA KYOTO NISHI CASTLE'.
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A corridor with wooden slats, a view of greenery, and a seating area with a lamp.
A building with a sign reading 'KAYA KYOTO NINJO CASTLE'.
A modern building entrance with glass doors, a tiled floor, and a small tree outside.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is AU$131
29 July - 30 July

Explore the area

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50 Daimonji-cho Marutamachi-sagaru, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 604-0071
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe King

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

Deluxe Twin

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

Executive Twin

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

KAYA Signature Deluxe Twin

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

KAYA Signature Executive Twin

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

Premier Twin

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

Standard King

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

Standard Twin

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

Superior King

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

Superior Twin

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

Superior Twin Universal Design

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

Theater Signature Suite

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

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Kyoto

At KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Nijō Castle and within 20 minutes of Kawaramachi Street. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour fitness centre, and has concierge services. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Central Kyoto hotel, attractions include Kyoto Imperial Palace and Shijo Street.

What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kyoto International Manga Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • 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

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle. A complete renovation of KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle was completed in May 2023.

This 4-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Dining venue
KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Frequently asked questions

What makes KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle a romantic place to stay?

Late-night room service, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle.

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

As of 26 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle on 29 July 2026 start from AU$131, including 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.

Does KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle?

No, KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle?

Yep, you can grab a meal at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle?

No, pets are not allowed.

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 366 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 366 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 366 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 366 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 366 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Doris

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Great room, buffet breakfast was fantastic and reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Véronique

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Good stay in a great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nur Aysha Anggraini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and property. Convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Francia A

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Great and nice hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this great hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spacious room and the breakfast buffet was Delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

MARK

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Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

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Everything was great! The location is a bit further than we expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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Beautiful spacious room and staff was extremely attentive and friendly. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ana Sophia Hernandez

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice aroma, the room was perfect with japanese decor. Very nice staff, helped me plan a surprise for my husband’s birthday and provided decorations and a cake.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room but on the small side with no view. Not much for amenities but walking distance to Nijo Castle
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in Kyoto
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just 10 minutes from downtown Kyoto, a modern hotel offering great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is amazing. Architecture is 🔥
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025