The Best Hotels Closest to Nijō Castle in Kyoto for 2026

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

A traditional Japanese building with sliding doors and a lantern.

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.

1. Kyoto Machiya Fukune

Karasuma, 1 km from Nijō Castle

Helene

AED 2,205

AED 2,432 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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.

2. MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central

Karasuma, 0.9 km from Nijō Castle

Dale

AED 1,820

AED 2,002 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a large wall-mounted artwork.

A modern bar area with a DJ booth, seating, and a staircase leading to a bar counter.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large potted plants, and hanging light fixtures.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large windows and a wooden ceiling structure.

3. Ace Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 1.1 km from Nijō Castle

Carlos

AED 1,476

AED 1,631 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern outdoor area with a wooden fence, a stone basin, and a pathway.

A modern room with a sofa set, a wooden table, and a view through a large window.

A wooden shelving unit with various decorative items and books.

A modern two-story building with a sign for Tamoya Residence Hotel.

4. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

Downtown Kyoto, 1.2 km from Nijō Castle

Patrick

AED 1,129

AED 1,242 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A hotel entrance with a traditional Japanese design, featuring a sliding door with Japanese characters, a sign reading 'HANARE TOKYU STAY', and a modern, illuminated facade.

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

5. HANARE by Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo

Karasuma, 1 km from Nijō Castle

Angela

AED 749

AED 831 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A hotel entrance with a glass door, framed by stone pillars, and a sign above the door.

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

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

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

Downtown Kyoto, 0.4 km from Nijō Castle

Erica

AED 4,885

AED 6,186 total

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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 modern hotel corridor with a curved wall on the left and a wooden panel wall on the right.

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

7. Homm Stay Nagi Sanjo Kyoto By Banyan Group

Karasuma, 0.8 km from Nijō Castle

Martha

AED 651

AED 716 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A person meditating in a modern room with large windows overlooking a garden.

A person meditating in a serene outdoor setting with a view of a garden and a building.

A modern interior with a large reflective water feature, a seating area with cushions, and a view of a lush garden through large windows.

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

8. Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 0.3 km from Nijō Castle

Osama

AED 2,268

AED 2,869 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 bathroom with dark tiles, a glass shower enclosure, and a wooden bench.

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

9. Villa Sanjo Muromachi Kyoto

Karasuma, 1 km from Nijō Castle

Samantha

AED 1,564

AED 1,720 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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.

10. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

Downtown Kyoto, 0.8 km from Nijō Castle

Anna

AED 3,497

AED 3,869 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

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

11. Kyoto Shinmachi Rokkaku Hotel grandereverie

Karasuma, 1 km from Nijō Castle

charles

AED 985

AED 1,083 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a remote control, and a window with a view.

A corridor with a bamboo screen, wooden tables, and chairs, leading to a seating area.

A building entrance with a white banner reading "THE GENERAL KYOTO" and a sign indicating "THE GENERAL KYOTO" on the wall.

A modern cafe interior with wooden tables and chairs, a decorative wooden partition, and a view of the outside through large windows.

12. THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi

Karasuma, 1.2 km from Nijō Castle

Kathleen

AED 545

AED 600 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a city view.

A modern lounge area with seating, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a fire feature, and large windows offering city views.

13. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

Karasuma, 1.2 km from Nijō Castle

Jonathan

AED 1,050

AED 1,163 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 room with tatami flooring, a low table with stools, a vase with branches, and sliding shoji doors.

14. GUESTHOUSE KYOTO MICaSA

Karasuma, 0.8 km from Nijō Castle

Dennis

AED 1,909

AED 2,126 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern interior with a bamboo plant, a seating area, and a large window.

A bar area with a glass of amber-colored beverage on a coaster, a decorative golden plant, and a dimly lit background with a person in the distance.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a small seating area, and a view of greenery through a window.

A modern bathroom with a steam shower, a window, and a towel rack.

15. Mogana

Karasuma, 0.6 km from Nijō Castle

Baruch

AED 966

AED 1,063 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a large vase with branches, and a pair of shoes on a low bench.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a cushioned bench, and a television mounted on the wall.

A narrow alleyway with wooden buildings, a stone pathway, and a potted plant.

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

16. Rinn Shiki Juraku

Nishijin, 0.8 km from Nijō Castle

"We stayed in Room number one. It was incredible. It was such a wonderful experience to stay in a historic building that had modern amenities and a lot of space. The room decorations and sliding doors were beautiful. The living room overlooks the garden. Everything was clean. It was nice to have the communal food area to grab coffee in the morning and a light meal. Be aware that the room entrance for the room is right next to the lobby. There are stairs to climb to get up to the room. We will...

Katherine

AED 936

AED 1,031 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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.

17. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Nakagyo Ward, < 0.1 km from Nijō Castle

Shikha

AED 592

AED 654 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hallway with wooden paneling and traditional-style windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a clock, and a view of the outside through a large window.

A traditional Japanese-style entrance with a wooden gate, a small garden area with plants, and a sign indicating the name of the establishment.

A breakfast setup with a tray of food including eggs, meat, and vegetables, accompanied by cups of coffee and orange juice.

18. Homm Stay Nagi Shijo Kyoto By Banyan Group

Karasuma, 1.2 km from Nijō Castle

Miguel

AED 874

AED 1,019 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered entrance, a sign reading "Mayu Grace Hotel," and a small garden area with plants.

A modern interior with two wooden tables and chairs, decorative wall art, and a patterned floor.

A modern living room with a black sofa, wooden shelves, and a glass coffee table.

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

19. RESI STAY Mayu Grace Hotel

Karasuma, 0.6 km from Nijō Castle

Sajjad

AED 447

AED 666 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A traditional Japanese garden with a rock arrangement, a stone lantern, and bamboo plants.

A modern interior with a seating area, a stone pathway, and a view of the outside.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa set, and a wooden table.

A modern interior with a seating area, a wooden floor, and a view through large windows.

20. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei

Karasuma, 1.1 km from Nijō Castle

Christian

AED 634

AED 698 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Nijō Castle

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kyoto Machiya Fukune	10.0 Exceptional 75 reviews	View
MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central	10.0 Exceptional 97 reviews	View
Ace Hotel Kyoto	9.8 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura	9.8 Exceptional 35 reviews	View
HANARE by Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo	9.8 Exceptional 170 reviews	View

Top Nijō Castle Hotel Reviews

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

8/10 Good

"Great location in a peaceful upscale neighborhood and within walking distance to many attractions and shopping district. Breakfast was varied, quality was okay."

Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel Intergate is 100% where I will stay next time I’m in Kyoto. The location is convenient for transit and shopping, the rooms are immaculately clean, and the additional amenities (lounge, laundry, etc.) were perfect."

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel in an interesting and fun area in Kyoto!"

Hotel Monterey Kyoto

8/10 Good

"The property is in a great location, close to train station, great shopping, food etc. Room was very comfortable. It is a bummer that people with tattoos are not permitted to use the spa, I would have liked to experience this."

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service."

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Great location, a bit tough to get to, you need to walk, and some of the rooms aren’t upgraded like the pictures but otherwise really comfortable!"

Ace Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Nice rooms, friendly staff, great location. Laundry service was reliable and prompt. Breakfast is so-so for the price but many other options nearby."

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Un hotel boutique bien ubicado y en excelente condiciones"

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

10/10 Excellent

"The room was super spacious and comfortable for our family of 4 for 6 nights. Although it is not right in the centre of the action, it is in a great location with good food and konbini near by. About 20 minutes to the downtown area and less than 10 minutes to the subway station."

Other attractions near Nijō Castle

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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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Kyoto International Manga Museum

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto International Manga Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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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?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Nijō Castle, head over to our customer service page.

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. Kyoto Machiya Fukune

2. MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central

3. Ace Hotel Kyoto

4. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

5. HANARE by Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo

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

7. Homm Stay Nagi Sanjo Kyoto By Banyan Group

8. Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto

9. Villa Sanjo Muromachi Kyoto

10. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

11. Kyoto Shinmachi Rokkaku Hotel grandereverie

12. THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi

13. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

14. GUESTHOUSE KYOTO MICaSA

15. Mogana

16. Rinn Shiki Juraku

17. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

18. Homm Stay Nagi Shijo Kyoto By Banyan Group

19. RESI STAY Mayu Grace Hotel

20. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei

Compare popular hotels close to Nijō Castle

Top Nijō Castle Hotel Reviews

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Hotel Monterey Kyoto

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Ace Hotel Kyoto

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

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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