KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection vs Matsumoto Ryokan

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 3.3km

Overview

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KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection

★★★★ 4-Star
9.1 1,868
Kyoto
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Matsumoto Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
8.7 250
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site KAYA Kyoto Nijo... Matsumoto Ryokan
Agoda
9.1 (1,898)
8.7 (256)
Booking.com
9.0 (1,599)
8.2 (612)
Expedia
9.4 (317)
8.8 (83)
라쿠텐트래블
9.0
7.9 (5)
Trip.com
9.3 (133)
9.5 (80)
Overall Average
9.1 (3,947)
8.7 (1,036)

Strengths & Weaknesses

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection Matsumoto Ryokan
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms are spacious, clean with nice Japanese decor and amenities, frequently mentioned + Reviews frequently note convenience for bus and train travel right by Kyoto Station
+ Staff is friendly and service-oriented, repeated praise + Repeated praise for experiencing Japanese tradition with tatami rooms and futons
+ Free lounge with coffee, snacks, and drinks boosts satisfaction + Common mentions of clean basement public bath/onsen great for relieving fatigue
+ Near Nijo Castle for easy sightseeing, plenty of nearby eateries + Many reviews praise staff kindness and free lobby coffee service
+ Satisfaction with breakfast taste and presentation across platforms
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- 10-minute walk to subway, inconvenient with luggage per some reviews - Multiple reviews complain about 12am curfew preventing late outings
- Breakfast has few varieties and menu lacks per comments - Some reviews note noise or dated feel in certain rooms
- Mentions of difficulties with booking system or communication for foreigners

Recommended For

Families Couples Kyoto Sightseers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Families Business travelers

Guest Reviews

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Sparkling clean facilities, friendly staff, rain shower and big tub great

Agoda 9.2 Group

Daily water and juice, well-cleaned, full amenities

라쿠텐트래블 5.0

Clean and quiet, friendly staff, breakfast satisfying

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Spacious for family, many nearby eateries

Booking.com 4.0

Clean, helpful staff, spacious room

Matsumoto Ryokan

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Solo

Convenient Kyoto Station location, kind welcome, quiet tatami room, tasty breakfast.

Trip.com 10.0 Solo traveler

Right by station, traditional tatami experience, public bath advantage.

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Clean rooms, relaxing onsen bath, traditional ryokan rules.

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Great service, traditional vibe, cleanliness.

Booking.com 8.8 Solo

Across from Kyoto Station, onsen, yukata provided.

Dated building

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.3km

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