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KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western

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 WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar

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Signature Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub (Suite) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Signature Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub (Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
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(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

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(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (Accessible Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premier Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

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(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (KAYA) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (KAYA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub (KAYA) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub (KAYA)

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

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Executive Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub (KAYA) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Executive Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub (KAYA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Premier Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Superior Twin Universal Design

  • Sleeps 2

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Signature Theater Twin Room

  • Sleeps 5

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Superior Room, Safe, Wi-Fi, Coffee Maker, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

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KAYA Signature Deluxe Twin

  • Sleeps 3

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KAYA Signature Executive Twin

  • Sleeps 4

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Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Located in Central Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western is near a metro station. Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Funaoka Thermal Bath are also worth visiting.
Map
50 Daimonji-cho Marutamachi-Sagaru, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 604-0071

What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle
    Nijō Castle
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kyoto International Manga Museum
    Kyoto International Manga Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Inside the Imperial Palace courtyard in Kyoto, Japan
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の�景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Marutamachi Station
    8 min walk
  • Nijo Station
    19 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • モスバーガー
    3 min walk
  • チャーミングチャーハン 丸太町本店
    2 min walk
  • 餃子の王将
    2 min walk
  • 桔梗寿司
    1 min walk
  • 元祖からあげ本舗 ほりまる
    2 min walk

About this property

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace, KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a gym. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 57 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like late night room service and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries, bidets, and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,750 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 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)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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: approximately JPY 2750 per person

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

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

Property is also known as

Kaya Kyoto Nijo Castle Bw Signature Collection

Frequently asked questions

Is KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Nijō Castle. Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Marutamachi Station is 8 minutes by foot and Nijojo-mae Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 321 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was peaceful with every amenity available. Excellent strong pressure shower. The receptionists were welcoming and kind.
Stayed 1 night 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

Huong

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

Kyoto- hope to come back some day

Love the hotel. Love the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had such a great stay at Kaya Hotel in Kyoto! The rooms were clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed. The location made it super easy to get around—close to transport and plenty of great food spots nearby. The staff were lovely and really helpful with recommendations, which made exploring Kyoto even better. It felt like a mix of modern comfort with a bit of that local charm. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trupti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and very nice hotel. Spacious and clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg Masato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although a bit hard for our taxi driver to find (the entryway is a small alley), the location was SUPER convenient. Walking distance to several restaurants and we started our Japan journey with an easy 2 minute walk to Nijo Castle. The most important factor of this hotel is being centrally located within Kyoto. We were an easy bus ride to all the main sightseeing hotspots (Bamboo forest, 10,000 gates, Golden Temple, Kiyomizudera, Gion), shopping, restaurants and Kyoto Station. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The building and rooms were beautiful with a location that was within walking distance of so many amazing sites. It’s closely located to both the train and bus line.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, great room. Pretty good lication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Amenities
Nicely appointed hotel with welcoming staff and clean, comfortable, fairly spacious room. It’s possible to walk to attractions such as the old Imperial Palace, but these places are not close by, and a taxi is a more realistic option. Breakfast was nicely varied with Japanese and western items, and elegantly served.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely, nice amenities, and the staff very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel. The rooms were clean and breakfast was delicious! Every staff at the hotel were kind and extremely helpful. The hotel is located very close to the Nijo castle and you can get around town using the nearby subway train or Uber/Taxi. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ling huei

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

Comfy space and beds deserve our revisits

Little hospitality offers , nor appealing views, yet the comfortable washroom space and 2 full beds in room deserves our revisit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025