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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.
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.
Guests can navigate through this corridor to access their rooms.
Experience the inviting atmosphere of our hotel, where a sleek glass facade and modern design create a welcoming entrance.

Popular amenities

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

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59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8494
  • Nijō Castle
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Kyoto Tower
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 145 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 145 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Triple Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Semi Double Room - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin 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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Royal Twin - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Shimogyo Ward within a mile (2 km) of Nijō Castle, Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Gion Corner. The 140 rooms at this 3-star hotel include refrigerators, electric kettles, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Gion Corner - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Karasuma Station - 5 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 14 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 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 with a 24-hour front desk, near Nijō Castle
Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo features free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and laundry facilities. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a reception hall and a vending machine.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 26-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels and pay movies. Beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Refrigerators, electric kettles, and phones are also standard. Weekly housekeeping is available.

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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 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

  • Elevator

More

  • 10 buildings
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1200 for adults and JPY 1200 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from October 19 to April 08 in accordance with national or local laws.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

This hotel is situated in Shimogyo Ward within a short 1-minute walk of Shijo Street and also 10 minutes on foot from Nishiki Market. You'll also find Nijō Castle and Pontocho Alley less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo include a casino?

No, Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a soaking tub, premium bedding, and bathrobes.

Does Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at 2F朝食会場.

Will Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo.

Are there connecting rooms at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

The closest major airport to Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 23.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo.

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1006 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

6/10 Okay

CAITLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Sierra, North Las Vegas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was located in a good area. Check in was easy and the staff was nice. Upon checking in we noticed that there was a large area in the shower where the wallpaper or something was coming off. We notified staff and they said they will make note of it. Our only complaint really was that they have 2 washers and 2 dryers and one combined washer dryer unit. When we went to wash our clothes we they came out with a weird smell and no matter how many times we dried it they would never dry so we ended up having to take them to a laundromat to rewash and dry them.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

YONG, JERICHO

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The heating system did not work. The first night the temperature inside the room went down way too low and my wife got actually sick because of this. She is still coughing today. The next morning the staff member has provided us with 2 small portable heating units and an additional small humidifer. We kept them running as the central heating system did not work properly. The central heating system in the building is actully controlled by the front desk and can not be controlled from inside of the room. Very inconvenient. I think we got the biggest 3 bed room but it was still too small for 3 of us, especially with all the extra equipment and cables sitting on the floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Traveled with partner
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

Imad

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

8/10 Good

charyl

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nataly Yaire

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good experience

The hotel staff is great, friendly and helpful. The installations, room bathroom breakfast area all are outdated and in need of a renovation. The rooms are very small, not inviting so you would need a lounge, a space to hang out but this hotel doesn’t have none.
Stayed 4 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

Mizuki

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Alec Russell

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

Kien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 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

amanda putri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
京都中心部にも近く、静かで快適さでした コンビニも近い
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very helpful. Laundry is available on one of the floors. Room cleaning did a great job.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty decent hotel that is close to train stations and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

XIAOYANG

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

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

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