Reviews of HIZ HOTEL Kyoto-Nijo Castle 3 stars
604-0026 Kyoto, Kyoto, 243 Daionjicho Nakagyo Ward, Japan
#464 of 691 hotels in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 284 hotel reviews
8.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.6
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Comfort
8.5
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Location
8.3
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Facilities
8.6
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Staff
8.2
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Value for money
8.9
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Free WiFi
9.1
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Reviewed: 26 May 2023
Iolanda
United Kingdom8 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location was ok but still had to walk several blocks to a subway station
Everything was great. Japanese decor very appropriate. Comfy bed. Nice bathroom (tv in the bath). Sofa and table. Spacious for Japanese standards.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Felice
France10 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean rooms with good facilities for a family trip
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Nadege
France8 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The location was good: near to Nijo Castle and 20min walk from the center and at the same time in a quiet neighbor. The size of the room was very good for the three of us. There was even a couch with a table. Having the washing machine in the room was very appreciated.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 6 May 2023
Robert
Czech Republic61 reviews11 helpful votes9.0“Great "aparthotel"”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Street can be noisy at times
Apartment like hotel. Great base to visit Kyoto!
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 3 May 2023
Николай
United States9 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The water is too cold, vut that's not that big of an issue.
Big space, has kitchen, big bathroom, several beds, has washer, everything is comfortable.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 28 April 2023
Jenny
United States5 reviews7.0“It was a nice quiet hotel. The room was quite roomy for three people. It has a washer and dryer.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Wish the staff speak some English. There was no convenient store near by.
It's in a nice quiet neighbor. The property was clean and quiet.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Veronikasup
Czech Republic35 reviews18 helpful votes9.0“I would definitely come back next time I visit Kyoto”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- I can't think of anything
- i love this property - location is perfect - we were accommodated a little earlier than check-in time without any problems - the room was very spacious - TV in the bathtub is funny, i never seen it :D
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Michelle
Belgium40 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Good hotel in a quiet area”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The cleanliness was ok but could have been better. Please be aware that it’s a self check in hotel with no common areas.
The location was good even though it was not close to the main tourist area of Gion. The size was very good for the three of us. There was even a couch with a table. Having the washing machine in the room was very handy.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Mihaela
Canada14 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good value for money for Kyoto during Sakura season”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
the booklet translation in English was limited and sometimes it more like trial and error to understand how they work a bit noisy from the above floor I had a quadruple room that could fit 3 people, four would be too tight.
Conveniently located in quite chic neighborhood, close to buses, metro, Imperial garden and Nijo castle, many restaurants nearby. The room had plenty of amenities and a booklet was provided to use several appliances available. Checkin and out in a blink
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 1 April 2023
Ching
Australia41 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“good value”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
limited kitchen equipment
closed to subway
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 30 March 2023
Eva-maria
Austria34 reviews7 helpful votes9.0“Central clean hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We were required to carry down the trash.
The late night check-in was uncomplicated. The bed was very comfortable. There was a small TV in the bathroom. It was very clean and the location is central.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Mia
Japan1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It's hard to find taxi from the hotel
Clean
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 25 March 2023
Aytuna
Turkey3 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Comfortable rooms, close to city, would recommend!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
Very nice hotel, the rooms are comfortable to stay in, and the room is reasonably large enough. It's also not far from the city center, it's around a 20 minute walk. There are also convenience stores and supermarkets within a 3-5 min walking distance, so it's very convenient.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 13 March 2023
Ilman
Japan13 reviews9.0“please provide a place for smoking”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
no place to smoke
clean & good facility
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 11 March 2023
Matej
Czech Republic11 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
They didn't have a copy machine and we had to photocopy our passports on our own, which was inconvenient.
Great location near Nijo castle and the Imperial Palace. Helpful staff. Clean and comfortable room. Free umbrellas to borrow.
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 20 November 2022
Erik
Japan8 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Perfect location. Quiet and clean.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 20 November 2022
Thi
Germany10 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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We loved this hotel! The room was spacious, super clean and cosy! The beds were so comfortable. We also loved the little kitchen, washing machine and microwave! The staff was super friendly and very responsive!! Bus and subway stations are in walking distance. We really recommend this hotel!! Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 11 February 2025
Maggie
Spain16 reviews1 helpful vote10“I would definitely go back!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing, it was great
It was really confortable and home wellcoming
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 23 December 2024
Akiko
Australia1 review10“Great location and very reasonable”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing bad, but it could be nice if some tea or coffee sachets were there to relax.
Nice and clean. Reasonable and very convenient with washing machine and cooking facility
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 14 December 2024
Christine
Malaysia1 review10“Hope to visit again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
None
Overall is great! Self-check in and check out were convenient as well :)
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 10 December 2024
Venkateswarlu
Japan8 reviews5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Congested room ..no space to move
Near to Nijo castle .Friendly staff
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 8 December 2024
Annette
Australia6 reviews1 helpful vote4.0“Good location but should not use word Hotel as it was not.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not really suitable for a family as when you fold out the couch for the extra bed it was then dangerous to walk past as I felt I would possibly knock the tv off the wall. The bath mat was yellow and dirty The shampoo, conditioner and body wash was so watered down it was almost unusable
Handy having a kitchenette and washing machine but no where to hang up wet clothes
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 1 December 2024
Jie
Malaysia2 reviews10“A fairly priced accommodation that is clean and has all the facilities included.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The room for three people was a bit small, but to be expected for a major city like Kyoto. However, overall there really isn't much to criticise.
The location was good, with Nijo Castle being a short walk away, but the closest station was a metro (Karasuma Oike) that was a fair distance away. Neighbourhood was quiet and safe, with access to eateries and convenience stores also near the metro station. There was access to a washing machine with clear instructions on how to operate it, and also the ventilation system in the bathroom was perfect for drying our clothes.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 29 November 2024
駱
Taiwan17 reviews10“The best place”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 25 November 2024
Nisha
India4 reviews1 helpful vote10“Same as above”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
NA
Spacious rooms and bathrooms
Stayed in November 2024
