Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto

Hotels
Dhawa
9.8 (80 reviews)
180-1 Ichinocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8305 , Kyoto , JP

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Smoke-free property
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great location

Categories

Cleanliness
9.51
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.98
Impeccable service throughout the stay.
Location
10
The location was great.
Room Quality
9.97
The best place we stayed during the trip.
Amenities
9.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.46
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
10
Their traditional Japanese breakfast was DELICIOUS!!!
Overall Experience
10
Highly recommend for an exceptional stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 11:02

Property Description

Experience a harmonious blend of luxury and comfort at Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto, where enchanting views and modern amenities await.

Stylish Accommodations
Choose from one of our 25 elegantly designed guestrooms featuring minibars, private bathrooms with premium toiletries, and complimentary wireless internet to ensure you stay connected during your visit.

Gourmet Dining Options
Indulge in culinary delights at our on-site restaurant, Singular, or savor the convenience of 24-hour room service. Start your day right with an English breakfast, available daily for a nominal fee.

Unmatched Location
Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, we are just steps away from the iconic Nijō Castle and a short drive to Kawaramachi Street, ensuring you’re never far from the city’s vibrant attractions.

Book your unforgettable stay at Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto today!

Important information:

  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: KIX

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 80 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.51
Service: 9.98
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.97
Amenities: 9.5
Value for Money: 9.46
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
D
David
10
One of the best parts of our whole trip to Japan
Pros:

While "amazing" is an overused term these days, we were truly amazed at how nice this hotel is. We arrived on a very hot and muggy day in September after a long trip to Kyoto, and were blown away by the reception from the staff, the luxury of the lobby, the spaciousness of our room, and just the overall ambiance of this property. The included breakfast was delicious and a nice way to start each day. We visited other parts of Japan and stayed at other nice hotels on our trip, but the Garrya was the highlight for sure.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
M
Mike partner
10
Pros:

A great hotel. It is modern, comfortable, clean, quiet, and in a great location. The service is among the best we have had anywhere, better than hotels that cost twice as much. Every member of the staff that we encountered was amazing. The restaurant and restaurant staff is also terrific.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
J
John
10
The perfect relaxing hotel
Pros:

The welcome was very warm and efficient.
The staff could not do more, so very helpful.
The room was spacious and spotlessly clean.

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
K
KUBOTA
6
Pros:

小学生の子連れには向かないかな。朝食とか。

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
K
Karla
10
Pros:

Best

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
M
Michel
10
Great location, excellent service
Pros:

The location was great, the service impeccable, and the room was by far the best place we stayed the entire trip to Japan. I would definitely recommend this place and their traditional Japanese breakfast was DELICIOUS!!!

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
K
KAWAJI
10
Pros:

とても親切で良かった

2025-06-07 via Nuitee
J
Jordan partner
10
Pros:

This was the nicest hotel I have ever stayed at. I almost did not want to leave for the days I stayed here. I did spend one long night here just to enjoy it and recover from all the walking around Kyoto I was doing. The breakfast that was included was some of the best I have ever had. I highly recommend!

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
P
patrick partner
8
Pros:

An amazing hotel with a fantastic restaurant. The staff was also fantastic. However, it would have been nice to have some more basic dining choices as every meal looked like a photo from a magazine. The food was great but sometimes a guy just wants a simple omelet for breakfast without the other 8 options that come with it. Maybe that's just me. Yes I'd recommend this place. However the location is a bit out of the way.

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
C
Christian family
10
Pros:

Tolles Hotel. Sehr Zen!

2025-05-16 via Nuitee
M
Melori
10
Perfect stay!
Pros:

Beautiful, spacious, elegant, all around amazing hotel. Breakfast was absolutely delicious and the concierge service is brilliant.
Highly recommended.

2025-05-14 via Nuitee
R
Rachel
10
Pros:

Amazing everything was perfect

2025-05-12 via Nuitee
I
Ian
10
True luxury boutique Hotel.
Pros:

Excellent boutique hotel, hotel staff are all outstanding. Breakfast was included and very well done every day. Front desk were always prepared to assist with any request. Would definitely stay there again when back in Kyoto.

2025-05-01 via Nuitee
D
David partner
10
Pros:

Staff was wonderful and restaurant was outstanding.

2025-04-30 via Nuitee
M
Matthew partner
10
Pros:

This hotel was an absolute treat. The staff were as friendly and accommodating as you will find anywhere in the world and the on site restaurant was world class. The garden view and central location were also major drawcards.

2025-04-27 via Nuitee
S
samcW5516WO Family
10
Love the hotel
Pros:

Quaint hotel, exception service. Outstanding rooms. Great breakfast. A gem in a busy city. 28 rooms, but worth the price, great experience, wasn't there much but loved coming back to the hotel. Very representative of the Japanese culture.

2025-04-22 via Tripadvisor
L
L1270ZLannaw Couples au
10
All round stunning hotel
Pros:

Amazing hotel - a tranquil oasis in busy Kyoto. Location is brilliant, one minute walk to subway which gets you everywhere you need to go. Right across from the road from Nijo Castle where the Shogun era began and eventually ended, incredible history and stunning gardens. The decor of the hotel is immaculate, the staff are outstanding and nothing was too much trouble - highly recommend.

2025-04-12 via Tripadvisor
K
Krista family
10
Pros:

Such a charming, peaceful and beauitful boutique hotel with exceptional customer service. The breakfast each morning was delicious and the rooms were very comfortable. We will hopefully stay here again if we are lucky enough to return to Kyoto!

2025-04-04 via Nuitee
L
Lorenc family_with_children
10
Pros:

Great place

2025-04-02 via Nuitee
R
Robert partner
10
Pros:

The Garrya Nijo Castle is an impeccable hotel with a top-notch staff. The hotel is hidden away in a quiet neighborhood, just a short taxi or subway ride from the highly-trafficked tourist areas. In fact, you wouldn't know it was there if you weren't looking for it. With just 24 rooms, each guest is treated with the utmost attention and care. The check-in process was perhaps the most thorough and welcoming I have ever experienced at a hotel. The rooms are generous in size—even by Western standards, spotlessly clean, and full of quality amenities. Unlike Tokyo's convoluted subway system, Kyoto's is easy to navigate and a stop is conveniently located just a few strides from the hotel. All in all, I highly recommend this property and couldn't be more pleased with the experience.

2025-03-24 via Nuitee