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Kaya Kyoto Nijo Castle BW Signature Collection

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

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Kyoto International Manga Museum
    Kyoto International Manga Museum
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Inside the Imperial Palace courtyard in Kyoto, Japan
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nijō Castle
    Nijō Castle
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    7 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • モスバーガー
    3 min walk
  • CoCo壱番屋 堀川丸太町店
    3 min walk
  • 餃子の王将
    1 min walk
  • チャーミングチャーハン 丸太町本店
    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

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 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 front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, an elevator, and a gift shop
  • 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; wired internet (surcharge)

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 3,300 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • 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.
  • 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 3300 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaya Kyoto Nijo Castle BW Signature Collection 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?

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kaya Kyoto Nijo Castle BW Signature Collection 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 Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 337 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, buffet breakfast was fantastic and reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

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

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

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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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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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

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

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

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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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

YAT WAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and spacious room
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cool hotel with nice rooms, decent location. Would return
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

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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

Emma

Lovely room and bathroom. More space than we expected. Coffee machine and kettle in room. Downstairs lunge open during the day with free wine, sake, tea, coffee and snacks. Lovely extra we didn't expect. Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Golnaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great local restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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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
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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