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KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

Property class: 4

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A building with a sign reading 'KAYA KYOTO NINJO CASTLE'.
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A breakfast table with various dishes, including eggs, bread, and a fruit bowl.
A hotel room with a traditional Japanese-style bed, a wooden desk, and a large window offering a view of a historical building.
A building entrance with a sign reading 'KAYA KYOTO NISHI CASTLE'.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is AU$259
4 Nov - 5 Nov

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
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive King non-smoking

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

Executive King non-smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Deluxe non-smoking

A hotel room with two single beds, a sofa, and a small table.

Executive Deluxe non-smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Signature Premier

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

Signature Premier

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Signature High Ceiling

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

Signature High Ceiling

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Signature Premier High Ceiling

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

Signature Premier High Ceiling

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Signature Deluxe

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a decorative wall.

Signature Deluxe

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic King Shower Room non-smoking

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

Classic King Shower Room non-smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin non-smoking

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

Classic Twin non-smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Classic King non-smoking

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

Classic King non-smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Select Twin non-smoking

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

Executive Select Twin non-smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Universal non-smoking

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

Executive Universal non-smoking

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

View all photos for Signature Grand Theater

A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a large window with a view of traditional architecture, and a kitchenette.

Signature Grand Theater

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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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 Kyoto Imperial Palace. 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 Shijo Street and Kawaramachi 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 - 4 min drive - 2.3 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
  • ‪Knuckles - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪元祖からあげ本舗 ほりまる - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪チャーミングチャーハン 丸太町本店 - ‬1 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle on 4 Nov 2026 start from AU$259, 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. 337 out of 434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 434 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

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We loved our stay here! Amazing hotel and wonderful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place. Great location super nice very very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing room, the location is a little bit of a longer walk to the busier tourist areas of Kyoto but this makes the atmosphere more quiet and relaxing! Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place, beautiful cleans the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing amenities and people
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was fantastic rooms were superb lots of space bathroom was extremely nice.Great location for sightseeing would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, very comfortable and clean and a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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My family and I stayed here for 4 nights and we all loved it. The rooms were immaculate, comfortable and spacious. It was in an excellent location, minutes away from the station, bus, grocery store, restaurants and to the Nijo Castle, which I highly recommend you visit. I definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Kyoto!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best hotel I have ever stayed at. The staff were accommodating and friendly, the hotel itself was gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was a wonderful and relaxing experience. The staff were characteristic of authentic Japanese service and hospitality while being warm and inviting. Our room was quiet and comfortable with plenty of amenities and services. We will always choose KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle while staying in Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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Great and nice hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice spacious room and the breakfast buffet was Delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this great hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful rooms and property. Convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, clean, and friendly staff. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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Clean room, nice hotel, they have a laundry near
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Super clean, staff friendly, very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I absolutely love this place! The staff members are always incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming. I stayed in the Deluxe King room, which was exceptionally clean, spacious, and featured a wonderfully soothing aesthetic. The amenities were a highlight as well—the complimentary snack, coffee, tea, and wine were fantastic. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super nice, rooms are so big! Very clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was very quiet. A little far from all the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026