Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

In Nakagyo Ward, central Kyoto — minutes from Nijo Castle. A quick JR rapid express gets you to Kyoto Station in about 5 minutes and Nijo subway station is a short walk. Close to Kitano Tenmangū, Kinkaku-ji, Heian Shrine and the long Sanjo-kai shopping street.

Designed as “Modern Kyoto” with interiors made in Kyoto, the hotel houses 169 rooms. Rooms include refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, coffee/tea makers, blackout drapes and rainfall showers; some feature partially open bathrooms. There’s a public spa, sauna and massage room on-site. The property is non-smoking inside and provides parking and designated outdoor smoking zones.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet and a 24-hour front desk. Rent bicycles to explore the city, unwind in the spa tub or sauna, and grab snacks from vending machines. On-site café and coffee bar keep mornings simple.

Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet, dry cleaning and laundry services, lobby newspapers and elevator access for guests with mobility needs.

On-site restaurant and café-restaurant serve a buffet breakfast daily (6:30–10:00) for a fee. There’s also a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop for fresh brews, and vending machines for late-night bites.