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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Nijō Castle

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Two single beds with white linens, a small table, and a chair, set against a neutral backdrop.
Guests can navigate through this corridor to access their rooms.
Welcome to our reception area, where friendly staff are available to assist with your stay. Amenities include bottled water, snacks, and a convenient sign directing you to the amenity bar.
Stylish interior space with a central staircase and clean, contemporary design.
Experience the inviting atmosphere of our hotel, where a sleek glass facade and modern design create a welcoming entrance.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Semi-Double Room, Non Smoking (120cm bed, 2 guests only)

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Semi-Double Room, Non Smoking (120cm bed, 2 guests only)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Triple Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Semi Double Room - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Royal Twin - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8494

What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Gion Corner - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Karasuma Station - 5 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 14 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪京都肉食堂 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪HAMBURG LABO‐ハンバーグラボ‐ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪タンメンと餃子 KIBARU - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪クロワ・ルース - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪赤まる - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

Hotel near Nijō Castle
Located close to Kyoto Tower and Gion Corner, Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a lift and a reception hall
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 140 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and bathrobes. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
  • 26-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, fridges and electric kettles

Languages

English, Japanese

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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 buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: JPY 1,200 for adults and JPY 1,200 for children

Restaurants on site

  • 2F朝食会場

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 10 buildings
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 200–1,000 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 buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 1200 for adults and from JPY 1200 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Housekeeping service is provided every 4 days.

We should mention

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
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 19 October to 08 April
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Nijō Castle, Gion Corner and Kyoto Tower. Kyoto Imperial Palace and To-ji Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Karasuma Station is only a 5-minute walk and Omiya Station is 6 minutes.

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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Small, but clean and staff were nice and also very fluent in english
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Big rooms, friendly staff and good location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Affordable, clean, super nice personnel, it is small but you only need it to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Excellent i really enjoyed my staying there
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Everything was great. The staff was pretty nice & rooms were always kept clean. Would visit again
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

8/10

Nothing special but everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Location was great. 10 minute walk to the market. Close to train station. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10

Kind of old, bathroom needed an upgrade
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10

Older budget hotel in the central district of Kyoto. Accessable via subway from Kyoto station but could be a problem if you have lots of luggage. Hotel needs renovation as it’s about thirty years old, attententive staff is pleasant and accommodating. As for the room, average old school Japanese. Air con works and has old deep soaking tub. I would not recommend first time foreign tourists to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Convenient location if you want a place with equal distance to most attraction. Pretty close to a the Kyoto Pokemon Center too. Staff is great and most of the times there's a bilingual staff present.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Nicely located hotel and my room had everything predescribed in my bookings, i'm happy !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Smooth stat
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

It was nice and pleasant stay for us
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Right in front of a supermarket which is amazing! Staff were helpful and nice. Train and bus station not far away making it super convenient.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

It was a very cozy. I stayed for 4 nights and really enjoyed my stay. Complimentary breakfast buffet every morning and really friendly staff. Has a washer dryer at the hotel and is right across the street from a couple grocery stores.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great place to stay.. there's a family Mart close to it. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Japan one of the few countries where I can walk around without getting jumped or robbed at the same time
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

They had supermarkets and subway stations close by, so it was very convienient
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Amazing location with convenient access to the metro and many restaurant and grocery stores at walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

The staff were accomdating to our questions and needs. The room and bed was much too small for two people. We also booked a small room, and would not make that mistake again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Surprisingly big room! Good location as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

The breakfast was beyond my expectations. Although the picture shows only bread, it included steamed vegetables, salad, yogurt, and Japanese food like tsukemono. The room also had a refrigerator, which was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024