BnA Alter Museum

4.0 star property

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
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Front of property
Reception
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Delux Suite - EYE - 1003

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • River view

Room of Poetic Moonlight "A Model of Our Blue Heterotopia" by Yusuke Nakano / Paramodel

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

An immersive, experimental gallery for future collectors

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • City view

Stillness with Japanese Modern Ceramic "2019/3019" by SHOWKO

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Seabed Canopy "Venus' Flower Basket" by Lulu Kouno

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

360° Immersive Mural & Light "NEXTEFX" by Mon Koutaro Ooyama (#BCTION, DOPPEL)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Quirky Retro Future Room "Galápagos Danchi" by Mizuguchi Guchi

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room built of fortune coins "goen no ma" by Ryuichi Ohira

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Sculpture to Dream to "Double Dreams" by Sato Sugamoto

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Tetsuya Umeda - Queen with Bath)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Retro Room of Love "1993" by Aiko Yuno

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Minimalist Zen Art Room "From one stroke" by Mina Katsuki

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Hypnotic Kinetic Vortex Room "MY ROOM" by Akiyoshi Mishima

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Digital Portals to the Unseen "continuum" by Daito Manabe (Rhizomatiks)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Audiophile's Listening Room "TRAVELLING ROOM" by Takamasa Aoki

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Art of Shadows "ASITA_ROOM REM sleep garden of Mr. X" by Sai

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Tunnel of dreams "Dream of a trip, journey of a dream" by Lulu Kouno

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Special Offer - Run of House, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

360° Immersive Mural & Light "NEXTEFX" by Mon Koutaro Ooyama (#BCTION, DOPPEL)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nishiki Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gion Corner - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

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
  • ‪kamee coffee kyoto 高辻店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ラ・カリー - ‬2 min walk

About this property

BnA Alter Museum

Hotel with a bar, steps from Kawaramachi Street
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 transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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
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. 181 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 253 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Cosmin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rommel

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shajidul

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Staff was incredibly helpful & went out of their way to assist us. Beautiful room! Ended our evening at the hotel bar and started our day in the hotel cafe. Accessible to lots of shopping and dining. Lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing - and unique
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Arounna

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025