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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and large windows.
A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $25
$22 nightly
$25 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31

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59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8494
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a mini-fridge, and a wall-mounted light.

Single Room, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Double Room, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Twin Room, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with three beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Triple Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and large windows.

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a telephone, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard ROH Single Room Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a telephone, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room With Purifier Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a telephone, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Semi Double Room With Purifier Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 145 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

A stay at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo places you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 5-minute drive of Nijō Castle and Kyoto Tower. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Gion Corner and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from To-ji Temple.

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sanjo Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Shijo Station - 5 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 13 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodman Roaster - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪バンガロー - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪クロワ ルース - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪若菜屋四条西洞院店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪vicolo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered weekly and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Make yourself at home in one of the 140 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a reception hall, and a vending machine.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast only. Open daily.

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 1,500 for adults and JPY 1,500 for children

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 1500 for adults and JPY 1500 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
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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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Hammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were quite helpful and the property was close to everything. Overall the property was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pidara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and welcoming. The hotel is clean and in a great spot for exploring Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Atul

Decent and reasonable priced hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a solid hotel, beds and pillows are too firm for my liking
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Korbyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was ok, the beds were rock hard.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness
Handy location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room and friendly staff. The only thing is they need to fix the dryers in the laundry room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sunly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is good. Close to center.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was much better than expected with the size. We had enough room because of how it was laid out. We had premium service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Umal-Khair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was very clean and extremely spacious while still remaining in the affordable bracket! it’s a great location in kyoto as well, near the stations. only thing that was inconvenient was there was only one key
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sikander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, room was extra large, little old but very clean and good condition. Walking distance to Nishki market, Nijo castle, train stations and others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marina

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very poor breakfast and limited breakfast hours. Breakfast staff very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top spot and not a bad little hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JACINTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

REHANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean, super close to the attractions, really nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great stay/location

Great location, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eduwiges

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was so amazing!! We got a room with four beds. They gave us robes, slippers, and toiletries. It was fancy, very comfortable, and very very nice. I would love to stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xin Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the breakfast very much! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Edna

Liked: Staff & service
Room is very small. There’s a smell as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were very friendly. Bed was comfy and room was warm. Window could be easily opened for some fresh air. Self-serve laundry facilities are a bonus. Great grocery store across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Imad

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

8/10 Good

lucy

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

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