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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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  • 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

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at BnA Alter Museum, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, steps from Kawaramachi Street and within a 10-minute walk of Pontocho Alley. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Yasaka Shrine and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Nishiki Market.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shijo Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪麺屋優光 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Base BnA - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪アジェ 松原本店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪丹波くり・和栗専門 紗織 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ラ・カリー - ‬2 min walk

About this property

BnA Alter Museum

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 31 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and tablet computers. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • Tablet computer

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

BnA Alter Museum Kyoto
BnA Alter Museum Hotel
BnA Alter Museum Kyoto
BnA Alter Museum Hotel Kyoto
BnA Alter Museum Hotel Kyoto
BnA Alter Museum Hotel

BnA Alter Museum Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 267 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Weston

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The heater worked very well and the shower water was very warm and had good pressure. The art in the room was very cool. We enjoyed the decor very much. It seemed like most of the staff understood English
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, 6 minute walk from the main shopping district. We made a last minute decision to stay in Kyoto for the night. They had all the amenities that we needed to make the stay comfortable for our whole family (2 adults, 2 kids 9 yo and 12 yo).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ila, Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing art rooms, helpful and kind staff, plenty of amenities and easily accessible to all local attractions!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique hotel. Was great to stay in an artist's masterpiece. Was great to have breakfast on site too. Walking distance to most places.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Justine

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique stay with the family. 10-15min walk to restaurants and main subway lines. Staff was
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sallyanne

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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