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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel near Nijō Castle
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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

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Triple Room, Non Smoking
Exterior
Cleanliness standards
Combined shower/bathtub, deep-soaking bathtub, rainfall showerhead
Triple Room, Non Smoking

Overview of Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8494
  • Popular Location若菜屋 四条西洞院店1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHAMBURG LABO‐ハンバーグラボ‐1 min walk
  • Popular Location四条西洞院食堂1 min walk
  • Popular LocationShijo Station7 min walk
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Room options

Single Room, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds

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

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo is located in Central Kyoto, 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.

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), luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • A lift, a reception hall and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free property and a vending machine
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 7 AM–10 AM 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

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
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)

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 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo on 15 Apr 2024 start from NZ$78.36, 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.

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 Central Kyoto, 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. 360 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 453 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1006 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and breakfast are excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is definitely dated but the room was very clean and quite large. The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Amenities
The staff are super friendly and welcoming. Will definitely stay here again when visiting Kyoto!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, safe, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Maung, Lakewood

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great value for the location with breakfast buffet. The hotel is a bit dated however decent size room compared to other Japanese hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vastille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and outstanding staff at So Smile Hotel! The hotel's proximity to attractions, restaurants and supermarkets made exploring Tokyo a breeze, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay.

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean and spacious, bigger than APA Hotels but dated. Property is old. They use traditional keys not keycards. The duvet was scratchy. Pillows not comfy. No water provided but it’s the lowest rate I found so you get what you pay for. Close to bus stations, to trains less than 10 mins. Staff were really nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaux

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room. Convenient location and staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Kissimmee

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty, Kissimmee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is super clean and conveniently located to train and bus stations to go anywhere. The best part of this place is how friendly and helpful the staff is. I had trouble finding certain places I wanted to visit and they patiently helped me find what I needed. Highly recommend this hotel and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023