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Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo

Property class: 2.5

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Front of property - evening/night
Reception
Restaurant
Twin Room, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $28
$25 nightly
$28 total
May 6 - May 7

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396-3 Osakacho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8177
  • Place, Higashi Honganji Temple
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room, Non Smoking (with sofa) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking (with sofa)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese Twin Room, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double room [with bench seat], Non-smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double room [with bench seat], Non-smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Connecting room [with sofa] , Non-smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Connecting room [with sofa] , Non-smoking

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room　with Bench Seat - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room With Sofa Seat - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Two Beds Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo is within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Shijo Street and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

What's nearby

  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kyoto Station Building - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shijo Street - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 1 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 10 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪CoCo壱番屋 烏丸五条店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪蕎麦の実よしむら (Sobanomi Yoshimura) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪スペインバル Santres - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪大宝 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo

Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and toilets with an electronic bidet. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 108 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • 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 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,200 for adults and JPY 1,200 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from March 17 2026 to April 28 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 100–10,000 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: approximately JPY 1200 for adults and 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Property is also known as

SUPER HOTEL KARASUMA-GOJO
SUPER KYOTO KARASUMA-GOJO
SUPER KARASUMA-GOJO
Smile Kyoto Karasumagojo Kyoto
Super Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo
Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo Hotel
Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo Kyoto
Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo Hotel Kyoto

Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 429 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alzina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was not polite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irvin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service from the staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Fayyaad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Bathroom was a bit small and a microwave could be desired but otherwise, everything else was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well spoted in the City and near train stations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Connor

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room could have been cleaner. There was dust on the walls. The staff was nice though.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Yui Ki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I stayed in a traditional Japanese Tatami room for the first time, it was a nice surprise! The buffet breakfast included was a very nice gesture. Staff were friendly and helpful - the lift somehow stops at the second floor (front desk) everytime regardless- not sure why!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Adria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very convenient. Right beside one of the subway entry/exits and about a 10-15 minute walk from the main Kyoto JR station. When staying for a long period of time, they clean your room every 3 days. They still give you a change of towels and rubbish bin every day. I would rate cleanliness at 3/5.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did not get breakfast as it was not included.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

YEW WING

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mar Angelo, Red Deer

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, staff very nice. Didnt have breakfast there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elmer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great weekend break location

The staff were very friendly. Great location for seeing Kyoto. Looks a little tired but perfect for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Anthonan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No room cleaning done when we go first day and disgusting we have asked to room cleaning but they didn’t as their policy to clean once very three days . Very small rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was sooo convenient and the hotel was very clean. The staff were very helpful and kind. Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daisy

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Property is very very close to the station. Which is handy especially after a long day of walk. Breakfast is very limited and not worth of 1000 yen. We just got few things from family mart opposite to the hotel. Got daily towels changed. Overall nice stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hsiu-Yu

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and safe place. Close to kyoto station. The price and the quality both are good.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anni

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location for transportation options. Japanese style room was comfortable and clean. The breakfast had a solid range of options but might not be good value for vegetarian guests. Free drinks in the lobby is a nice addition!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good value

Good value, close to train station, easy access, great drink machine, laundry. room good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025