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BnA Alter Museum

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Kawaramachi Street

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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267-1 Tenmacho Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8024
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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  • 1 bedroom
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
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About the area

Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Shimogyo Ward hotel, you'll find Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Also, Nishiki Market is within half a mile (1 km) and Yasaka Shrine is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nishiki Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gion Corner - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 5 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 13 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Base BnA - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪麺屋優光 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪アジェ 松原本店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ラ・カリー - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KAO - ‬2 min walk

About this property

BnA Alter Museum

4-star hotel near Kawaramachi Street
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at BnA Alter Museum.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kyoto hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
BnA Alter Museum offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with tablet computers and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,000 for adults and JPY 1,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Tablet computer

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Additional fees apply to children 0-3 years old for breakfast when sharing existing bedding.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 2000 for adults and JPY 1000 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 京都府指令保医セ第87

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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BnA Alter Museum Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 263 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sallyanne

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique experience to be able to stay "in" an artwork! We were in the Mon Koutaro Ooyama room (#601) and it was terrific! The colours, artwork and integrated lighting programme all combined perfectly to create a really immersive experience as part of the art. We enjoyed staring at the intricacies of the paintwork and exploring the detail throughout our stay. In addition to this - the beds were super comfortable, bathroom well equipped, staff very hospitable, breakfast tasty, and the location is excellent - easy to access via a short bus ride from Kyoto station and simple to then get to the main attractions (Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkakuji temple etc). Staff have great recommendations for local places to eat and explore too. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay in a great location of Kyoto. Very clean and very fun concept. I’d return no doubt.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever stayed in. Each room is unique and is put together with so much thought. The hotel itself is spotless and offers plenty of amenities. There's even a cafe on the top floor with great quality coffee. The staff was helpful with every request we had, and helped facilitate our luggage forwarding. The location can't be beat. I would recommend to anyone staying in Kyoto!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kamisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Themed rooms were amazing. Will stay again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maximo, Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice concept
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very interesting hotel. Staff were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. the location was outstanding--I'd had some concerns not staying at a "Kyoto Station" hotel, but not only was transit very convenient here, you're steps away from the Pontocho Alley and about a 10" walk to the Gion district. I will say the wi-fi was not the most reliable and you are not able to get fresh air in the room at night (staff say there are safety concerns with opening the windows at night). The cafe and breakfast were also excellent with super friendly staff and breakfast at the right portions.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anupama

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All required amenities were provided, they also had a water filter that you can use anytime. Staff were also very friendly. She also checked if the room was ready earlier for check-in. The art work was beautiful: overall an excellent experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I am very happy about the stay. I can see the owner tries the best for this hotel. All staffs are friendly and lovely. The room i stayed is big and beautiful. I will want to stay here again if i visit Kyoto. Just a couples of suggestion: 1. Remove mouldy smell in the bathroom. 2. The windows in the bathroom makes customer feel insecure. 3. The room is too dry. 4. I dont like windows blinds in the room as it cannot block all sunlight and forces me to wake up in the morning. Thanks again for the excellent experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and easy walk to shops and Nishiki market. The room definitely was style above function as to we had to remove a couple of the art pieces to be able to access areas of the room ( these were of course replaced on vacating). Staff were definitely less friendly than other hotels we had stayed in but they were helpful when needed. The bathroom and showers facilities were excellent. Would I stay here again- I’m afraid not.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most unique hotel I’ve stayed at, all rooms are different and it is super modern. Bed could be more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great concept. Its right near one of the major train stations ans shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassan, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really interesting room designs by Japanese artists.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This museum hotel was beautiful and central for a reasonable price. The staff was kind and went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. The art in the room was beautiful, as was the view from our window.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zongli

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the worst experience when I stayed in Japan. The room is very small, and there is no furniture, no phone. The service was terrible and significantly reduced in the name of environment protection. This hotel is marked as 4 stars in Expedia, but it is only two stars actually. I don't recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett, Kirkland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in an art room was an amazing unique experience. We also enjoyed the breakfast at the cafe, the art room tour, and the cocktail bar. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

RAPHAEL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li Yu

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Everything is good, cleanliness, food, coffee, design for each room, easy walkable to most the place, and most importantly is nice and easy communication with the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025