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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

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

Photo gallery for Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

Two single beds with white linens, a small table, and a chair, set against a neutral backdrop.
Experience the inviting atmosphere of our hotel, where a sleek glass facade and modern design create a welcoming entrance.
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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$54
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking

Work in comfort with a desk, chair, and flat-screen TV, plus a compact fridge and coffee maker.

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Two single beds with white linens and dark wood headboard, a bedside table, and a door to the bathroom.

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Work in comfort with a desk, chair, and flat-screen TV, plus a compact fridge and coffee maker.

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 Twin Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Non Smoking

Two single beds with white linens and dark wood headboard, a bedside table, and a door to the bathroom.

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 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Non Smoking

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and mirror.

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

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

Two single beds with white linens, a small table, and a chair are featured in this stylish room.

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 Twin Beds

View all photos for Semi Double Room - Non Smoking

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable chair.

Semi Double Room - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard Twin - Non Smoking

Two single beds with white linens, a small table, and a chair in a stylish room.

Standard Twin - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Standard Double - Non Smoking

Cozy retreat with a single bed, round table, and comfortable chair, featuring a television and telephone.

Standard Double - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Single Room - Non Smoking

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable chair.

Single Room - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Royal Twin - Non Smoking

Relax in this stylish room with a large bed, two additional beds, a dining table, and a mounted TV.

Royal Twin - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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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

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 200-10,000 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 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 does it cost to stay at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

As of 6 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo on 31 Aug 2025 start from AU$54.01, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Nijojo-mae Station is 14 minutes.

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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area, extremely friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Small, but clean and staff were nice and also very fluent in english
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Big rooms, friendly staff and good location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

NARIMAN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable charge. the hotel is close to karasuma station, walkable to gion area, and shopping distrik of kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent i really enjoyed my staying there
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, clean, super nice personnel, it is small but you only need it to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liquan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The staff was pretty nice & rooms were always kept clean. Would visit again
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. 10 minute walk to the market. Close to train station. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing special but everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

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

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
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 Excellent

Birk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely located hotel and my room had everything predescribed in my bookings, i'm happy !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

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

Akito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and pleasant stay for us
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

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

Marcus

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

Jodybon

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

Megha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smooth stat
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mizuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had supermarkets and subway stations close by, so it was very convienient
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

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

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

コウシ

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gopi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location with convenient access to the metro and many restaurant and grocery stores at walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

XIAOYANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly big room! Good location as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Reece

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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