BnA Alter Museum welcomes travelers with a coffee shop and bar minutes from Kyoto's famous food market. Guests enjoy free WiFi and cooked-to-order breakfasts. The staff helps with luggage storage, tour bookings, and insider tips via their concierge service.
Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, BnA Alter Museum is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Located close to Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley, BnA Alter Museum provides a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a water dispenser and multilingual staff
Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
Concierge services and a front desk safe
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
Bidets, baths or showers and free toiletries
Fridges, tablet computers and free tea bags/instant coffee
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 at the property
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: from approximately JPY 2000 for adults and from 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 any lifts
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 Hotel
BnA Alter Museum Kyoto
BnA Alter Museum Hotel Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Is BnA Alter Museum pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at BnA Alter Museum?
BnA Alter Museum doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at BnA Alter Museum?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at BnA Alter Museum?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is BnA Alter Museum located?
Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street, Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market. Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is 13 minutes by foot and Shiyakusho-mae Station is 16 minutes.
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Reviews
BnA Alter Museum Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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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).
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Karen
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Lucy
22 Oct 2025
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.
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!
The best place I’ve stayed in Japan! The bathrooms were fantastic—clean, well-designed, and so relaxing. They truly elevated the entire experience and made the stay even more enjoyable!
What a unique hotel. I LOVED my room and its view (904). The staff is so friendly and helpful. The location is great for getting around by subway or bus. Lots of interesting stores and restaurants within walking distance.