Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan
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Is Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.9/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: castle-adjacent calm; invisible-style service; excellent food. Main complaint: road noise.
Staylist AI overview · based on 7 public guest reviews
“Kyoto boutique charmer, roadside reality”
Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto is a beautiful, low-key 2020 boutique near the castle — clean spacious rooms (castle views available), food called excellent, and amazing staff whose attentiveness stays invisible. Two reviews cool it: one called it a photo illusion — the real spot sits on a big road, balconies open only a crack, noise intrudes and a red TV shell felt eerie enough to cut the stay short; another judged it dear for the location and counted only three breakfast options, though a convenience store and eateries sit within a walk.
- Rooms
- Clean spacious design rooms; one felt eerie.
- Service
- Amazing, attentive yet unobtrusive staff throughout the stay.
- Location
- Steps to Nijo castle but roadside-bound.
- Food
- Excellent breakfast; only three choices once.
- Value
- A couple found it dear for the spot.
- Noise
- Road noise bothers some; balconies barely open.
- Castle-adjacent calm
- Invisible-style service
- Excellent food
- Beautiful design
- Parking
- Road noise
- Limited breakfast choices
- Dear for some
Best forCouplesDesign loversQuiet stays
How it compares
Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto ranks #37 of 312 hotels Staylist lists in Kyoto and #10 of 40 5-star hotels there. At about $1,144 a night it is 142% above the median for 5-star hotels in Kyoto ($472). The closest listed alternative is M's Hotel Nijojo Oike, 200 m away (score 9.0).
About the hotel
- Address
- 180-1 Ichinocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 604-8305, Japan
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 2020
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 1.3 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Itami Airport (48.22 km) · Train Station: Nijo Station (0.75 km) · Metro: Nijōjō-mae (0.22 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- M's Hotel Nijojo Oike200 m · 9.0 · $45
- Hoshiya Ryokan Rikyunoyado200 m · 9.6 · $248
- Rakuten Stay Urban Nijo-jo300 m · 8.9 · $34
- The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo Comic&Books300 m · 9.0 · $32
- Kyoyado Usagi400 m · 9.8 · $277
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Taxi booking service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Parking
- Singular
- Concierge service
- VIP check-in service
- Safe at front desk
- Bellhop
- Wake-up call
- Translation tools available
- Room service
- Water purifier
- Elevator
- Ventilation system
- Humidifier
- Non-smoking floor
- Laundry service (on-site)
- Children's slippers
- Children's toothbrushes
- First aid room
- First aid kit
- Fire alarm
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Is there parking at Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto?
- Yes: parking.
- How far is Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Itami Airport, about 48.22 km away.
- How far is Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto from the centre of Kyoto?
- About 1.3 km.
- Is Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.