The Best Hotels Closest to Nijō Castle in Kyoto for 2026

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a view through large windows.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with tea set, a futon bed, and shoji screens.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a window with a grid pattern.

The exterior of Mimaru Suites in Kyoto Central, featuring a stone facade, signage, and a well-lit entrance with surrounding greenery.

1. MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central

Karasuma, 0.9 km from Nijō Castle

Jose

NT$15,848

NT$17,433 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern outdoor bathroom with a stone hot tub, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

A wooden deck with a large bathtub, a wicker chair, and a woven stool.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, a stone basin, and a view of a garden through large sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese building with sliding doors and a lantern.

2. Kyoto Machiya Fukune

Karasuma, 1 km from Nijō Castle

Helene

NT$18,038

NT$19,841 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, an air conditioning unit, and a sliding door.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a bookshelf.

A modern interior with a dark sofa, a small round table, and a traditional tatami mat room.

3. YADORU KYOTO HANARE Mizunoe No Yado

Nakagyo Ward, 1 km from Nijō Castle

"We stayed at Yadotu Kyoto Hanare for 6 days and it was amazung!! This place is truly extraordinary - you get lots of space, full comfort and luxury in real, authentic Japanese way. It was a real pleasure to come back to this wonderful home after a long day filled with fantastic experiences. We are very thankful for having the opportunity to stay here. It made our adventure in Japan even more unforgettable. I would highly recommend this amazing place."

Irina

NT$8,436

NT$9,279 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A dog jumping over a yellow and red obstacle in a room with a wall sign that reads "WAN TIME WAN MEETING".

A person sitting on a bench with a dog beside them, a table with food and drinks, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a map mural on the facade.

4. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo

Downtown Kyoto, 0.3 km from Nijō Castle

Agni

NT$2,784

NT$3,063 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel lobby with a checkered wall pattern, wooden reception desk, comfortable seating area, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, and a patterned carpet.

A room with wicker furniture, a wooden table, and a mural of a jungle scene.

A double bed with a headboard, bedside tables, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

5. Homm Stay Nagi Sanjo Kyoto By Banyan Group

Karasuma, 0.8 km from Nijō Castle

Martha

NT$4,094

NT$4,503 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A room with tatami mats, a low ceiling, and a view of a tree-lined path leading to a water body.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining area, and a kitchenette.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, wooden tables, and striped chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, seating area with a bench, and large windows providing natural light.

6. HANARE by Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo

Karasuma, 1 km from Nijō Castle

Angela

NT$6,351

NT$6,986 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A sign with the text "PLAY!! RESI STAY" in a well-lit indoor setting.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window, and a desk area.

A children's play area with a green carpet, wall murals of animals, and a wooden door.

7. PLAY!! RESI STAY

Downtown Kyoto, 0.7 km from Nijō Castle

Jeannette

NT$2,549

NT$4,486 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel entrance with a traditional design, featuring a stone facade, large glass doors, and a well-lit interior with modern furnishings.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A seating area with sofas and chairs, a tiled floor, and a stone wall.

A modern hotel room with a large wall-mounted artwork, a bedside lamp, and a neatly made bed with pillows.

8. Kyoto Shinmachi Rokkaku Hotel grandereverie

Karasuma, 1 km from Nijō Castle

charles

NT$8,848

NT$9,733 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A wooden spa area with a pool, a wooden bench, and a small wooden stool.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a small table with a lamp, and a TV on a stand.

A minimalist room with a bed, a small table with a vase, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spa area with a wooden bath, a stone bench, and a small wooden structure.

9. ROJIYU KYOTO

Downtown Kyoto, 0.9 km from Nijō Castle

Zenoh

NT$15,833

NT$17,416 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a cobblestone pathway.

A modern building with a large entrance, a stone lantern, and a well-lit interior visible through the doors.

A modern interior with a seating area, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A view through a window of a snow-covered outdoor area with a pond, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

10. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

Downtown Kyoto, 0.4 km from Nijō Castle

Stephen or Michele

NT$40,515

NT$51,312 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a patterned wall.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a bed with a view, and a small kitchenette.

A serene outdoor dining area with wooden tables and benches, set up along a stream with a waterfall.

11. MIMARU Kyoto Shinmachi Sanjo

Karasuma, 0.9 km from Nijō Castle

Jodie

NT$8,546

NT$9,400 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel entrance with large potted plants, a seating area, and a sign for Villa Sanjo Muramachi in Kyoto.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with blinds.

A modern building with a ground-floor entrance, large windows, and outdoor seating area with potted plants.

A well-organized display of books and decorative items in a wooden shelving unit, with soft lighting highlighting the contents.

12. Villa Sanjo Muromachi Kyoto

Karasuma, 1 km from Nijō Castle

Samantha

NT$8,719

NT$9,591 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bathroom with wooden vanity, large mirror, and a freestanding bathtub.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a small table with a lamp.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a woven chair, and a view of a garden through a shoji screen.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a view of the city through large windows.

13. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

Downtown Kyoto, 0.8 km from Nijō Castle

Anna

NT$33,377

NT$36,714 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A small, cozy room with a single bed, a wooden ceiling, a window with bars, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a TV, a table, and a staircase.

A traditional Japanese interior with a wooden floor, sliding doors, and a stone lantern.

A traditional Japanese building at night with illuminated windows and a wooden door.

14. GUESTHOUSE KYOTO MICaSA

Karasuma, 0.8 km from Nijō Castle

Dennis

NT$18,874

NT$20,761 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A room with two beds, a large window with a view of bamboo outside, and a hanging lamp.

A building with vertical wooden slats, a small bonsai tree, and a sign reading "Guest House Oumi".

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a sliding door with a view of bamboo, and a hanging scroll.

A tatami mat room with a low table and two cushions.

15. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Nakagyo Ward, 0.9 km from Nijō Castle

José

NT$1,202

NT$1,617 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern interior with a dining area, bar, and seating.

A woman handing a bottle to a server at a restaurant.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.

A modern building with a sign reading "insomnia Kyoto Oike".

16. insomnia KYOTO OIKE

Karasuma, 0.9 km from Nijō Castle

Logan

NT$3,997

NT$4,397 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern hallway with wooden flooring, a glass door on the left, and a dark wall on the right.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a small table with toiletries.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a small table with a decorative item, and a view of neighboring buildings.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large window with blinds.

17. Guesthouse Goettingen

Nishijin, 0.7 km from Nijō Castle

Alex

NT$3,212

NT$3,533 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern room with a sofa, a table, and a large window.

The entrance to Koko Hotel Residence with a modern facade, clear signage, and a well-lit pathway leading to the entrance.

A narrow, dimly lit corridor with a stone pathway, wooden panel walls, and a metal door on the right.

18. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Nakagyo Ward, < 0.1 km from Nijō Castle

Shikha

NT$4,328

NT$4,761 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A cozy room with a wooden table, a flat-screen TV, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with chairs, a large window, and a traditional-style wall design.

A traditional Japanese hotel with a wooden facade, sliding doors, and a sign indicating it is located in Kyoto.

A transparent geodesic dome structure with a wooden deck in front.

19. Hotel Shikisai Kyoto

Karasuma, 0.9 km from Nijō Castle

Luke

NT$5,801

NT$6,381 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors leading to a kitchen area.

20. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Nishijin, 0.9 km from Nijō Castle

Anit

NT$5,625

NT$6,807 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Nijō Castle

Property	Property class	Guest rating
MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central	10.0 Exceptional 96 reviews	View
Kyoto Machiya Fukune	10.0 Exceptional 75 reviews	View
YADORU KYOTO HANARE Mizunoe No Yado	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo	9.8 Exceptional 51 reviews	View
Homm Stay Nagi Sanjo Kyoto By Banyan Group	9.8 Exceptional 125 reviews	View

Top Nijō Castle Hotel Reviews

ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious room, good western breakfast"

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room and friendly staff who are there 24/7. Coffee machine, ice and tea available downstairs. Cleaning is only after 3rd day of stay. Tourist stay fee charged at the end. No laundry in the hotel. Very close to subway and bus."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

8/10 Good

"Solid place to stay in Kyoto with lots of free amenities. The onsen is very nice and well maintained. Would love to stay again!"

Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was so nice thank you!"

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and Staff very nice . Next to the hotel it’s IMAYA restaurant which is very nice , lovely people and good food."

Ace Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"v comfortable stay. Modern and sleek. Large rooms for Japan. not a traditional Japanese experience, but perfect for us after a week of travel home in Japan."

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location!"

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Modern, clean, spacious rooms, amazing shower, great location."

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean hotel. Very good are close to lots of shopping and food and easy access to temples and museums."

Other attractions near Nijō Castle

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden facade and a signboard.

Sanjo Street

9.2/10 (181 reviews)

During your visit to Kyoto, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Sanjo Street. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront, or seek out the local tours.

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A yellow character reading a book in a public square with buildings in the background.

Kyoto International Manga Museum

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

This institution is the home of manga in Kyoto. It holds exhibitions, workshops and events devoted to the promotion of Japanese literary art.

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Shinsenen

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Shinsenen, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Nijo Jinya

Find out about the history of Kyoto when you take a trip to Nijo Jinya. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Kyoto Shibori Museum

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Shibori Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Mikane Shrine

Mikane Shrine is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Takenomu Inari Shrine

8.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Takenomu Inari Shrine during your stay in Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Seiwemon Onishi Museum

You can study the exhibits at Seiwemon Onishi Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Nijō Castle?

Nijō Castle is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its array of dining options and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 516 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Nijō Castle?

Adjacent to Nijō Castle, KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include Agora Place Kyoto Nijo and The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo.

How many hotels are there near Nijō Castle?

Expedia has 516 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Nijō Castle.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Nijō Castle, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Nijō Castle.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Nijō Castle?

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What can I see and do near Nijō Castle?

Study the collections at Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto, or Samurai and Ninja Museum. Sights like Nishiki Market, Kyoto Imperial Palace, and Teramachi Street are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, Minamiza Theater, and Gion Corner.

How can I get to Nijō Castle?

With so many ways to get around, exploring the area around Nijō Castle is simple. Nearby metro stations include Imadegawa Station, Kuramaguchi Station, and Nijojo-mae Station. If you're taking a train to the area, Nijo Station is the closest stop to Central Kyoto.

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Our top choices for Nijō Castle hotels

1. MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central

2. Kyoto Machiya Fukune

3. YADORU KYOTO HANARE Mizunoe No Yado

4. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo

5. Homm Stay Nagi Sanjo Kyoto By Banyan Group

6. HANARE by Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo

7. PLAY!! RESI STAY

8. Kyoto Shinmachi Rokkaku Hotel grandereverie

9. ROJIYU KYOTO

10. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

11. MIMARU Kyoto Shinmachi Sanjo

12. Villa Sanjo Muromachi Kyoto

13. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

14. GUESTHOUSE KYOTO MICaSA

15. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

16. insomnia KYOTO OIKE

17. Guesthouse Goettingen

18. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

19. Hotel Shikisai Kyoto

20. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Compare popular hotels close to Nijō Castle

Top Nijō Castle Hotel Reviews

ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto by IHG

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Ace Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Other attractions near Nijō Castle

Sanjo Street

Kyoto International Manga Museum

Shinsenen

Nijo Jinya

Kyoto Shibori Museum

Mikane Shrine

Takenomu Inari Shrine

Seiwemon Onishi Museum

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