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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel near Nijō Castle

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Triple Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains
Exterior
Cleanliness standards
Combined shower/bathtub, deep-soaking bathtub, rainfall showerhead
Triple Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Check out the area

Map
59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8494
  • Popular LocationNijō Castle18 min walk
  • Popular LocationKyoto Tower3 min drive
  • Popular LocationKiyomizu Temple4 min drive
  • AirportOsaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)91 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room, Non Smoking

9/10 Wonderful

Highlights

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

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional

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)

8.7/10 Excellent

Highlights

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

View all photos for Triple Room, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Triple Room, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional

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

Twin Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.9/10 Excellent

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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About the area

Kyoto

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo is located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, and is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Notable landmarks in the area include Nijō Castle and Kyoto Tower, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Gion Corner. To-ji Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle - 18 min walk
  • Gion Corner - 2 min drive
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive

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
  • クロワ・ルース - 2 min walk
  • 赤まる - 3 min walk
  • 四条西洞院食堂 - 1 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 vending machine
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • A reception hall and smoke-free property
Room features
All 140 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and dressing gowns.
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

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 for a fee: JPY 1,000 for adults and JPY 1,000 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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • 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

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:

  • 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 1000 for adults and from JPY 1000 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
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)

Property is also known as

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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 21 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo on 30 May 2024 start from ₹3,296.66, excluding 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 Omiya Station is 6 minutes.

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 443 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1007 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lai

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great hotel for the price
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely place to stay right in the heart of Kyoto. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Yi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It’s okay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guys at the front desk were great. My son forgot his medication and they mailed it to our hotel in Tokyo.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

UMIDAKHON

Travelled with partner
They don’t provide any parking lots and the room is pretty small and tv is small overall experience was bad
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Junhao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time with my stay, staff were kind
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Hotel looked modern and clean, it felt more like a 4 star hotel. Short walk to bus and subway. Breakfast had lots of choices. Free things given such as night wear, toothbrushes, shavers etc which is so rare in europe.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Hoi Yau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Area is nice Supermarket and convenience stores available Quite a lot of food options Room clean in general but house cleaning only available per 3 nights
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024