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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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Triple Room, Non Smoking
Reception
Front of property
Staircase
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$95
17 July - 18 July

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Semi Double Room - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Twin - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double - Non Smoking

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room - Non Smoking

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Royal Twin - Non Smoking

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Royal Twin - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo places you in the centre of Kyoto, within a 30-minute stroll of Nijō Castle and Gion Corner. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .The restaurant, 2F朝食会場, serves Japanese cuisine and is open for breakfast. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Shimogyo Ward hotel, you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Kyoto Tower and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

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 with a 24-hour front desk, near Nijō Castle
As a guest of Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo, you'll find a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo also features dry cleaning/laundry services and a lift.

This 3-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 10 buildings
  • Built in 1990
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and complimentary slippers. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • To adhere to 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

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

How much does it cost to stay at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

As of 24 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo on 17 July 2025 start from AU$95.16, 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.

Does Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

No, Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo's onsite restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

No, pets are not allowed.

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 396 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
EXCELLENT in every way for a budget trip. This is a small, old fashioned "business hotel" and even though the rooms are compact, they are well appointed, comfortable and clean. The location is perfect, just out of the hustle and bustle but walking distance to the Kamo River. A previous review said the breakfasts here are terrible. This is completely NOT the case. The breakfasts are a great example of traditional Japanese breakfasts, with miso soup, rice, pickles, vegetables and fish. You can also choose lots of western options: croissants, eggs, meats. There is a coffee machine that fresh grinds the coffee and also there are different kinds of juice. This was a nice part of my stay. The best part is that the hotel staff is incredibly nice and helpful. They even made sure I was warm enough when I went to the mountains. They have a business relationship with with a really nice cab company, too. Just all in all a nice, simple, affordable place to stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erwin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Anu

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abagail

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean. Just enough space for luggage and hanging out in the room. Washrooms were clean and the tub was a nice size. The area is very convenient. Family Mart just around the corner. Not too far from Kyoto station, or the local subway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

OLeg

Travelled with family
Largest room I have seen in japan
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Coral

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great staff but hotel itself needs a bit of an upgrade. Perfectly satisfactory though and convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did not stay at the property. I reserved on line and walked directly over. The staff was surly and non comprehending. I cancelled my booking within half an hour of making it. I did not stay there and was charged $417 for a room I never used. I would appreciate your help in having my money refunded!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Great Stay in Smile Kyoto Shijo

Spacious room for 3. Near to Nishiki market and subway station but 40mins walk to Kyoto station. Bus stop across the road to bring you to Kiyomizu Temple
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024