KAYO NIJO Hotel

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京都府京都市中京区西ノ京船塚町 16-4 , Kyoto , jp

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Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very clean rooms
Comfortable beds / cozy rooms
Excellent location near Nijo Station
Helpful and polite staff; easy check-in
Good value for money
Complimentary tea/coffee
Minimalist, welcoming design
Rooms spacious for the price (in many reviews)
Cons:
Small bathrooms
No laundry facility on-site
Limited luggage/storage space
Futon / tatami unfamiliar for some guests; one comment about strong futon smell
Hallway noise heard by some guests
Curtains may not block light fully
Shower water could take time to warm up
Occasional Wi‑Fi issues reported

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Consistently praised across reviews as very clean and well maintained (rooms described as 'very clean', 'struttura pulita', 'とても綺麗').
Service
1
Staff frequently described as polite, helpful and efficient; check-in noted as easy and sometimes self check-in was supplemented with thoughtful notes/treats.
Location
1
Multiple mentions of excellent location near Nijo Station with nearby conveniences (convenience stores, cafés, good transport links).
Room Quality
1
Rooms often described as comfortable, cozy and reasonably spacious for the price, with comfortable beds; downsides noted include small bathrooms, limited storage/luggage space, occasional hallway noise and some guests not used to futon/tatami.
Amenities
1
Limited on-site amenities: complimentary tea/coffee available, but guests note lack of a laundry facility, small bathrooms and constrained storage, which detracts from the amenity offering.
Value for Money
1
Frequently praised for strong price-to-quality ratio ('コスパ最高', 'rapport qualité prix'), recommended as good value for the location and condition.
Food and Beverage
1
Very minimal F&B offering — complimentary tea/coffee mentioned positively, but no on-site dining and little else available, leading to a weak score in this category.
Overall Experience
1
Mixed but generally balanced: many guests report an enjoyable, comfortable stay with friendly staff and good location, while recurring practical issues (small bathrooms, limited storage, no laundry, occasional noise) temper the overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-24 12:03

Property Description

Experience a seamless blend of comfort and convenience at KAYO NIJO Hotel, your ideal retreat in vibrant Kyoto.

Prime Location: Situated just 1.4 miles from the Kyoto International Manga Museum and a short stroll to the historic Nijo Castle, you’ll find yourself perfectly positioned to explore the city’s attractions.

Modern Amenities: Enjoy the warmth of modern hospitality with air-conditioned rooms featuring all the essentials—from a refrigerator and microwave to a coffee machine. Each room is equipped with cozy slippers and a well-appointed private bathroom for your comfort.

Exceptional Connectivity: With easy access to public transportation, including Gion Shijo Station, and only a 29-mile drive from Itami Airport, your journey to and from the hotel is as effortless as your stay.

Don’t miss the chance to experience KAYO NIJO Hotel; book your stay today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
祉嫺 • couple • tw
8
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Ione • extended_group • br
10
No geral, gostei muito da acomodação, super contente. Ficaria mais dias.
Pros:

Localização boa, quarto confortável e tudo limpinho. Cozinha completa, apesar de não precisar utilizar.

Cons:

As escadas de acesso para o andar de cima eram um pouco estreitas.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Haochen • couple • jp
8
Pros:

simple but cozy, it has everything.

Cons:

i wish it had 1 more pillow per person.
i wish it had a outlet near a mirror. they provided a hair dryer but you can’t use it near a mirror since there’s no outlet.
there was a light by the bed but we couldn’t find the switch for it.
wifi was kind bad on the 3f.
wasn’t super soundproof. can hear the people next room.
water pressure was too strong. usually that’s a good thing but this one was tricky. it was so strong that it was pushing the shower head off the socket.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Hajra • extended_group • gb
7
Pros:

The hotel was very close to the station in a lovely area, there was a shared kitchenette.you could connect your Netflix to the TV.

Cons:

The bathroom was the tiniest I've ever used, the kitchenette didn't have any cutlery or plates to warm your food in the microwave, you had to warm it in the plastic containers it came in. The pillows need replacing, too flat.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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KASHIMA • couple • jp
8
駅、スーパー近く、コンパクトに動けるホテル
Pros:

近くに二条駅、コープ二条スーパーマーケット、朝ご飯ワンコインのお店寿司チェーン店があり、便利でした。

Cons:

アプリで通信して、部屋の番号を教えてもらうのですが、操作が上手くできなかった。スマホの操作が上手い人は問題ないと思います。

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Chiemi • couple • jp
5
清潔で、ロケーションが良かった。ただし、セキュリティが不安。
Pros:

無人のため、戸惑ったが、早めにチェックインできたり、チェックアウトもスムーズにはできた。

Cons:

2泊したが、タオルの供給が2泊目にはなく、残念だった。

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Benoit Guénette • couple • ca
6
Pros:

L'emplacement. De plus c'était près d'un supermarché et près du métro. Nous retournerions sans problème dans le quartier Nijo mais nous irons dans un vrai hôtel car ici nous qualifions l'hébergement plus comme une maison d'hôtes.

Cons:

Il n'y a presque jamais personne à la réception. En 7 jours nous avons vu quelqu'un à 2 reprises seulement mais qui étaient très gentils. Il s'agit d'un "self check in" donc si vous n'êtes pas confortable avec ce genre d'approche, passez votre tour. En 7 jours la chambre n'a pas été nettoyée une seule fois et veuillez noter que vous dormez par terre sur des futons. Ce qui n'est pas pour tout le monde. Dernier point, la salle de bain est très petite et ressemble à celles d'un VR.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Przemysław • solo_traveller • pl
9
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Misa • couple • jp
7
コスパがいい
Pros:

スタッフの感じがとても良かった

Cons:

ベッド以外に部屋のコンセントがなく困った

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Noé Julien • couple • es
8
Design and welcoming little hotel
Pros:

Very clean, cool design, minimalistic

Cons:

I’m not used to futon and it’s a bit too strong

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • ch
7
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Okuyama • solo_traveller • jp
9
Ótimo hotel pertinho da Estação Nijo.
Pros:

O hotel está próximo da Estação Nijo e em seu entorno próximo tem loja de conveniência, supermercado e cafés. O check inn foi feito de maneira fácil, com as informações muito bem detalhadas. O hotel e o quarto são muito limpos, e na recepção tem café e chá de graça. A cama é muito confortável e o aquecimento do quarto é ótimo.

Cons:

Uma única coisa me incomodou: a água do chuveiro demorava para esquentar e ficava apenas morna.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • de
9
Brilliant hotel in nice location
Pros:

Spacious, clean and very cozy room!!

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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thomas • couple • it
10
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Katia • couple • it
8
Pros:

Struttura pulita e accogliente

Cons:

Non hanno rifatto la camera.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Masaru • solo_traveller • jp
10
コスパ最高
Pros:

静かで綺麗

Cons:

ありません

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Zúñiga Ramírez • couple • mx
10
Pros:

Increíble lugar, cómodo, amables, super cerca de la estación, nos encantó 🥰

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • fr
9
Pros:

L'emplacement, le style de la chambre et la gentillesse du personnel

Cons:

Manque une laverie dans l'établissement

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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YANAI • solo_traveller • jp
9
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Robert • extended_group • de
10
Sehr komfortable, saubere Unterkunft mit super Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis
Pros:

Die Unterkunft ist sehr komfortabel und sauber. Gut geeignet für 2 bis 4 Personen. Die Mitarbeiter sind sehr höflich und hilfsbereit, haben Anfragen schnell beantwortet. Ich kann die Unterkunft sehr empfehlen!

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee