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HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Nijō Castle

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Interior
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Laundry room
Lobby
In the heart of Kyoto, HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi offers a tranquil retreat. With in-room WiFi and laundry facilities at your fingertips, you can unwind after exploring nearby Nijō Castle.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 19 of 19 rooms

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Single Room, Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Fourth Room, Non Smoking

Fourth Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Fourth Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Single Room, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Luxury Twin Room, Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Twin Room, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking (Dog Friendly)

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking (Dog Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Luxury Twin Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Fourth Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Single[Luxury][Semi-Double Room][Non-Smoking]

  • Sleeps 1

Single[Luxury][Semi-Double Room][Smoking]

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room NonSmoking

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury Twin Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
20-7 Jurakumawari Higashimachi, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8404

What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shijo Street - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nijo Station - 6 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 15 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • 天下一品二条駅前店
  • ‪curry & bar 240 - ‬1 min walk
  • 森林食堂
  • ‪YAMAZAKI COFFEE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪さかき二条店 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi

Hotel near Nijō Castle
HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and an elevator
Room features
All 115 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests traveling with a pet must present their pet's current vaccination record at check-in.
Guests must be at least age 20 to stay in a smoking room.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of JPY 2000 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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 200-10,000 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

  • Pet fee: JPY 2000 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional 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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Livemax Kyoto Nijojo Nishi
HOTEL LiVEMAX KYOTONIJOUJOU NISHI
HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi Hotel
HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi Kyoto
HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of JPY 2000 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are also within 2 mi (3 km). Nijojo-mae Station is 15 minutes by foot and Emmachi Station is 16 minutes.

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HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 138 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly convenient, spotless rooms and extremely helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty average hotel, clean, convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faezeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
so good area, good service, good quality, good price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A veru good hotel, the rooms could be a little small, but aré good, and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had no problems staying there. The staff was very helpful and steadily did what we asked them to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

manijeh

Disliked: Staff & service
The Hotel room was clean, good and comfortable but the carpet on the coridors were very dirty and stainy. The problem for me was the Japanese receptionists were not speaking English and not helpful at all. There was also not even one English channel on TV. So I just had to watch something on my mobile phone which is not comfortable and healthy for your eyes. The Area of the Hotel was good and near everything you needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was there for just a little less than a week but out of the 3 hotels i stayed in while in japan this was my personal favorite that fit my needs the most. The room was spacious, (travelled alone) and my favorite parts was propably The fact that i had a bathtub and microwave in the hotel room so i could relax properly and heat up food without having to leave my room in the early morning. The personell was also excellent, some of them were even proficient in english. The location was also great for my activities while in kyoto, as i could visit i.e. arashiyama and nishiki easily through train and bus. Would definetly revisit if i went back to kyoto
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUKI

Liked: Amenities
good！
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are couple bus lines in front of the hotel, close to Kyoto castle
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

Recommend

Nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, when I checked in there was even some food scraps in the table.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sebastian

The lady at the front desk was very kindly. She didn’t offer to keep our luggage. She only Saied that check in was 3pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for the price; luxury room is spacious with kitchenette and washing machine with dryer features. Easy access for transportation and stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aryanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel, it was cheap and very clean. The staff were patient and considerate. The fact that there was even an option for single person rooms was awesome. Good option for those of us who don't exactly make a lot. Sometimes, I walk past the building because the buildings are so packed together, it's noticeable enough to identify it though. It has the lettering right above the building.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room smelled like cigarette smoke.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Mitch

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff were unhelpful and didn’t care that we had been rained on and soaking wet to let us check in early so we sat for 2hrs in wet clothes while they held our luggage. The power points were all over the room except for next to the beds where you would expect. Also the entire hotel smelt of cigarettes with no amenities. Would not stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived early at hotel but did not allow us to leave luggage. The carpet is dirty. The bed covers have stain.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

alicia

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very expensive hotel! This cost 2 to 5 times more than my other Japan stays (I've booked 6 hotels), which makes the following issues even worse: There's a TV in my room, but it's useless because you have to pay to watch anything The advert says taxes included, but I still had to pay on arrival There's a kettle in my room, but no coffee, water or tea. When I mentioned this to the receptionist she said I could drink the tap water from the bathroom, which is incredibly unhygienic and unhealthy When I arrived I waited 10 minutes in an empty reception for staff As I had arrived early, I asked to store my luggage there, but was told I could just leave it in the unmanned lobby. In other words, "we don't care" No one on desk when arrived. Waited 10 mins Considering the cost, it amazes me that there is no breakfast options There is no recycling bin in the room Finally, the location on the Expedia map is wrong. It is a 30 minute walk to the Imperial palace, not 10 like the advert states. It is 1.5km from the location provided by Expedia Overall, very unimpressed

6/10 Okay

??

４人部屋でしたが、カードキーが２枚あったのでよかった。 フロントへウォーターサーバーがあり良かったが、スティックコーヒーがあるとなお良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

FUMIHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
静かでとても良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

HIROKAZU

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ロビーのカーペットの汚れがひどく、フロントの人の愛想があまり良くない。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

いくこ

Liked: Amenities
バスタオル使用しようとしたら長ーい髪の毛絡まってました。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

manijeh

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

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