Moxy Kyoto, KyotoMoxy Kyoto in Kyoto, Japan has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 54 of 105 hotels we score in Kyoto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3. Rooms from about $110 a night (cached, not a live quote).Moxy Kyoto Nijo is a four-star hotel situated in the historic downtown district near Nijo Castle and Nijo Station. It serves leisure and business travellers looking for a central base in Kyoto. The property features 158 rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and USB ports. Guests have access to a fitness centre, a restaurant, and a terrace, alongside a lively lobby bar. The hotel operates under specific eco-rules, including mandatory sustainability protocols and optional cleaning services. While the location offers easy access to local transport, the guest rooms are compact in size.What stands out

Near Nijo Station and metro

On-site restaurant and bar

Fitness centre available

Helpful staff

Watch out for

Small room sizes

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