BnA Alter Museum
Hotel · Kyoto-shi ·

BnA Alter Museum

Hotel · Kyoto-shi ·

Art hotel with individually designed rooms, cafe, and live music

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267-1 Tenmacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8024, Japan Get directions

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267-1 Tenmacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8024, Japan Get directions

+81 75 748 1278
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BnA Alter Museum | Best places to stay in Kyoto

"If you’ve ever had an urge to spend the night in a gallery, this ultra-hip boutique hotel several blocks south of busy Shijo-dori can scratch that itch. A self-proclaimed ‘art hotel’, created by Tokyo-based contemporary art collective BnA, the 31 rooms here are all different – some pop-arty, others abstract, many hard to pin down with a single label. The vibe continues beyond the rooms, with communal areas in the 10-story building functioning as a vertical gallery. Not surprisingly, the laidback bar here has become something of an artist’s hangout – a good place to plug into Kyoto’s creative scene. And as well as immersing yourself in art by staying here, you’d be supporting the arts too – the artists receive a slice of the revenue from every stay in the rooms they created. BnA in Kyoto is about a five-minute walk to Gion and just south of Kawaramachi, which is good for bars and restaurants. Kanra is about 7-8 mins north of Kyoto Station, which gives fairly decent train/bus access to all sorts of places, though the immediate surrounding area itself isn’t the most exciting. " - Rob Goss

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Jessica B.

Google
Our stay at BnA Alter Museum was absolutely wonderful! The art rooms are such a great concept and are a chance to really immerse yourself in one of the concepts. The service is fantastic from the bartenders to the cafe and front desk staff, and they have an excellent list of local recommendations to curate your time in Kyoto. Little details like homemade bath salts to take to your room and excellent coffee helped make our time at BnA extra-special. The hotel is not too far of a walk from several bars, restaurants, and attractions like the eastern temples and Nishiki Market. A portion of your room charge also goes directly to the artist who created your room. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quiet yet stylish hotel stay in Kyoto!

Danny K.

Google
Review of BnA Alter Museum – Kyoto ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My stay at the BnA Alter Museum in Kyoto was absolutely wonderful! From the moment I arrived, the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. They went above and beyond to make sure I felt comfortable and even took the time to explain the story behind the artist who designed my room. It was fascinating to hear about the creative process and the meaning behind the artwork — it made the stay feel like being part of a living art project! The room itself was stunning, full of unique details and colors that made it feel more like staying in a gallery than a hotel. Every corner felt thoughtfully designed and truly inspiring. The café downstairs was another highlight. It had a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after exploring Kyoto. I tried the charcoal latte, and it was surprisingly delicious — smooth, slightly smoky, and beautifully presented. Overall, the BnA Alter Museum is such a special place to stay — creative, comfortable, and full of character. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable and art-filled experience in Kyoto!

Einat E.

Google
This was the perfect choice for Kyoto. Starting off with the best location - close to Gion, Nishki market and the river makes it so easy to tour the city. What makes it extra special is the boutique and personal atmosphere- the staff remember the guests and their personal requests and go out of their way to help. From explaining directions, to arranging luggage services and more - they are the best. The rooms are spacious and the bathroom is great. This is an art hotel so art comes before comfort sometimes which makes sense. Mostly no real storage space in the rooms, we didn’t have any full body mirror and such. Things that are normal on boutique hotels. But overall the room is great. Would definitely stay again. The hotel has a coffee shop that opens at 08:00 serving coffee, matcha and also breakfast. Coffee is great but note this is slow service so don’t find you are in a rush. Will definitely return on my next visit to Kyoto.

Kristen L.

Google
Cool art hotel located in a great location in Kyoto. Vibes are awesome and the hotel bar actually has great cocktail and drink options made very well by the staff which is a rarity. We stayed in The Traveller’s Room which has cozy vibes and was great to experience all the sounds and atmosphere. It was very relaxing and fell asleep to a different area of Japan each evening of our stay. Highly recommend the room and would definitely come back again.

Ana V.

Google
Great experience! The rooms are beautiful!!! They are real art experiences! The hotel is very well located! And we loved that they gave us a map and a qr with recommendations of restaurants around which all were amazing!! They also give you a free drink and it was really nice!!! They have free goods such as lotion, toothbrush, skincare etc! It was such a nice experience overall. The rooms depending on which you choose can be small - or big enough- it will depend on the art you wish. It’s not a typical hotel and that is what makes it amazing!

Andrew W.

Google
I stayed at BnA Alter Museum for three nights and absolutely loved it. The location is fantastic - just steps from the river and close to everything, but still quiet and relaxing. Each room is designed by a different artist, so staying here feels like being inside a living art gallery. My room was comfortable, stylish, and full of creative details. The staff were warm, helpful, and went out of their way to make my stay special. A perfect mix of art, comfort, and great service. I left feeling inspired and can’t wait to come back to try another room.

Andrea M.

Google
I absolutely loved staying at BnA Alter Museum! We had one of the art rooms, which was a whole mural, light, and sound experience. Each of the art rooms comes with information about the artist, which was great to know. The staff was very friendly and helpful and never left us wanting for anything. We stayed a total of 3 nights and added on breakfast. We had a choice of a few different breakfast options which were all filling and delicious. We even upgraded our drinks one morning to the black latte, which had a sweet jelly in it - so good! The location is close to several bus stops and restaurants and just a short distance from downtown, so it was very convenient to get around. I would 100% recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a fun and unique experience.

Mathew P.

Google
What a unique hotel experience! Perfect location in Kyoto near pontocho alley, the river and so many other areas. We had a chance to spend some time Sumiko and her staff at the end of the night and we can't speak highly enough about them. Truly wonderful people. Thanks for the amazing stay!