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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

Property class: 3

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A hotel entrance with a modern design, glass doors, and a sign indicating it is the Smile Hotel.
A modern lobby with a glass entrance, a green exit sign, and a tiled floor.
A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and large windows.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$42
18 Aug - 19 Aug

Explore the area

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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)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include laundry facilities, free newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. 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

  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nishiki Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nijō Castle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodman Roaster - ‬3 min walk
  • INDIA GATE
  • ‪comorebi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪タンメンと餃子 KIBARU - ‬2 min walk
  • The Door

About this property

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

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.

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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 1,500 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

  • Lift

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

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

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 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'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 1500 for adults and from JPY 1500 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
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. 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).

Property is also known as

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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 15 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo on 18 Aug 2026 start from NZ$42, 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. 417 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was fine. Walk to the metro station may be long for some. About 400 to 500 meters. Staff was great, room was fine, and convenient stores all over.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very cheap hotel. Great for the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025