BnA Alter Museum

Kyoto's stylish hotel puts travelers steps from Nishiki Market with staff who know exactly which local gems to recommend for authentic experiences

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February 2026

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe - BnA Alter Museum (Kyoto)

Front of property - BnA Alter Museum (Kyoto)

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.

Wonderful

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Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Bar
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Delux Suite - EYE - 1003

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Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Separate bedroom

River view
646 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

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Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

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Down duvet

Pillow-top bed

237 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

An immersive, experimental gallery for future collectors

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Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

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Down duvet

Separate bedroom

City view
237 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

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Individually furnished

Individually decorated

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Down duvet

Separate bedroom

237 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Seabed Canopy "Venus' Flower Basket" by Lulu Kouno

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Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

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Fridge

Down duvet

Separate bedroom

237 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

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Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

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Down duvet

Pillow-top bed

323 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Quirky Retro Future Room "Galápagos Danchi" by Mizuguchi Guchi

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Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

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Down duvet

Pillow-top bed

323 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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

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Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

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Down duvet

Pillow-top bed

323 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Sculpture to Dream to "Double Dreams" by Sato Sugamoto

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Down duvet

Pillow-top bed

323 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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

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Individually furnished

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Air conditioning

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Down duvet

Pillow-top bed

323 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Retro Room of Love "1993" by Aiko Yuno

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Down duvet

Pillow-top bed

323 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

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Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Pillow-top bed

323 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Hypnotic Kinetic Vortex Room "MY ROOM" by Akiyoshi Mishima

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Air conditioning

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Down duvet

Pillow-top bed

323 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

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Individually furnished

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Air conditioning

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Down duvet

Separate bedroom

323 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

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Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Fridge

Down duvet

323 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

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Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Pillow-top bed

323 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

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Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Down duvet

323 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Special Offer - Run of House, Non Smoking

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Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Pillow-top bed

237 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Pillow-top bed

323 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

About the area

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

267-1 Tenmacho Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8024

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
Osaka (ITM-Itami)
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

Upscale hotel near Kawaramachi Street

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), multilingual staff and luggage storage
Tour/ticket information, a water dispenser 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

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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 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

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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BnA Alter Museum Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Ila

17 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing art rooms, helpful and kind staff, plenty of amenities and easily accessible to all local attractions!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rebecca

14 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Such a unique hotel. Was great to stay in an artist's masterpiece. Was great to have breakfast on site too. Walking distance to most places.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

17 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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).

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kamisha

4 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Themed rooms were amazing. Will stay again!!!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

29 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Unique stay with the family. 10-15min walk to restaurants and main subway lines. Staff was

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

15 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sallyanne

28 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

20 Oct 2025

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

Anupama

10 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

22 Sept 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

16 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

11 Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ellandra

15 May 2025

Liked: Amenities

So cute! Staff was super friendly

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

8 Oct 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location and staff. Hotel was clean and in a great location for shopping and Gion district.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

18 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel and location. The staff is very nice and helpful. Good breakfast. Close to public transport and possible to walk everywhere. Recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

25 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fun, creative, clean, pleasant staff, great area! Loved it and would stay again. Spacious rooms and inspiring surrounding.staff was delightful.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chang

27 Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

21 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was amazing! We loved our room as well, super unique, very clean, view was also great!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zac

5 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

17 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel all round . Rooms are spacious - bathrooms perfect and amazing location highly recommend

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larhonde

18 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

20 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New concept in old city - great stay

What fun concept of staying in a museum. We loved the design of our room. Because of its minimal nature it was little less comfortable, but the atmosphere was amazing. The greater hotel was fun, a good location and great stay in Kyoto

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

24 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Lovely hotel in a great location. Breakfast was excellent.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

14 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Unique property well-located for visiting main areas of Kyoto. Our room was spacious, though the toilet was very close to the wall in front. Limited breakfast options, but all very tasty. Great cocktails and vibe in the bar.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025