Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Nijō Castle

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Travelers find genuine hospitality at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo, where the helpful team makes guests feel welcome. The property combines traditional Kyoto charm with practical amenities including dry cleaning services, luggage storage, and complimentary in-room WiFi.

Very good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Laundry
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

HK$1,024 total

2 Dec - 3 Dec

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Tomorrow

Nov 3 - Nov 4

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Single Room, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

HDTV

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Rainfall showerhead

145 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Non Smoking

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

HDTV

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Rainfall showerhead

178 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

HDTV

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Rainfall showerhead

178 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Fridge

HDTV

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Premium bedding

430 sq ft
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

HDTV

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Rainfall showerhead

Sleeps 6
4 Twin Beds

Semi Double Room - Non Smoking

Sleeps 2

Single Room - Non Smoking

Sleeps 1

Standard Twin - Non Smoking

Sleeps 3

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

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

HDTV

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Rainfall showerhead

145 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Large Twin Bed

Royal Twin - Non Smoking

Sleeps 2

Standard Double - Non Smoking

Sleeps 2

About the area

59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8494

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
‪ハンバーグラボ - ‬1 min walk
‪クロワルース - ‬2 min walk
‪タンメンと餃子 KIBARU - ‬2 min walk
‪赤まる - ‬3 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 vending machine and free newspapers
Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a lift
A reception hall and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All 140 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and bathrobes. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.

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

Similar properties

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Breakfast available

HK$565 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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: from approximately JPY 1500 for adults and from 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

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)

Property is also known as

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

Smile Kyoto-shijo

Smile Hotel Kyoto shijo

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Hotel

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Kyoto

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Hotel Kyoto

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 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo on 2 Dec 2025 start from HK$841.49, 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 Nijojo-mae Station is 14 minutes.

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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

11 Jul 2025

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

Great stay/location

Great location, helpful staff

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

26 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Incredible location near where all the action is, nightlife, shopping. Restaurants. Hotel is in great condition. Highly recommend. Best value for money, highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

15 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Small, but clean and staff were nice and also very fluent in english

Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imad

2 Apr 2025

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

Excellent i really enjoyed my staying there

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akito

26 Dec 2024

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

It was nice and pleasant stay for us

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birk

20 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nicely located hotel and my room had everything predescribed in my bookings, i'm happy !

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

25 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Location was great. 10 minute walk to the market. Close to train station. Staff were very friendly.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gopi

2 Dec 2024

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

Martin

15 Jul 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Older budget hotel in the central district of Kyoto. Accessable via subway from Kyoto station but could be a problem if you have lots of luggage. Hotel needs renovation as it’s about thirty years old, attententive staff is pleasant and accommodating. As for the room, average old school Japanese. Air con works and has old deep soaking tub. I would not recommend first time foreign tourists to stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megha

15 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Smooth stat

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alec Russell

13 Mar 2025

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

Ricky

8 Jan 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Coral

26 Nov 2024

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

6/10 Okay

MARIBEL

1 Aug 2025

Our first night we were tired and quickly dropped our bags and went to sleep. In the morning my sisters goes to shower and finds bugs. Then she starts to freak out because now she was bit. They were mosquitoes in the room then my daughter wakes up and she has more bites. So, that was our introduction to the Smile hotel. I requested a refund but then I had to retract because we are already there; it’s too late to get another room. So we requested a different room. We had already had the bad experience so it just put a damper on our vacation. In addition the hotel is very dated. The location is great though; very central to and simple to take day trips to Osaka, Narra, Hiroshima and different locations.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sierra

19 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Property was located in a good area. Check in was easy and the staff was nice. Upon checking in we noticed that there was a large area in the shower where the wallpaper or something was coming off. We notified staff and they said they will make note of it. Our only complaint really was that they have 2 washers and 2 dryers and one combined washer dryer unit. When we went to wash our clothes we they came out with a weird smell and no matter how many times we dried it they would never dry so we ended up having to take them to a laundromat to rewash and dry them.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025