A stay at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo places you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 5-minute drive of Nijō Castle and Gion Corner. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kyoto Tower and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from To-ji Temple.
What's nearby
Nijō Castle - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Gion Corner - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Karasuma Station - 5 min walk
Nijojo-mae Station - 14 min walk
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 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
Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered weekly and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make yourself at home in one of the 140 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a reception hall, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at 2F朝食会場 serving guests of Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
2F朝食会場 - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast only.
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: JPY 1200 for adults and JPY 1200 for children
Restaurants on site
2F朝食会場
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Fridge
Conveniences
Lift
Free newspapers in reception
Reception hall
Vending machine
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Dry-cleaning service
Housekeeping (weekly)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Lift
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Heating
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Towels
Entertainment
26-inch flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Films for purchase
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Fridge
More
Desk
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Phone
Slippers
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
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 200-1,000 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: approximately JPY 1200 for adults and JPY 1200 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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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
In my opinion, this was the perfect location for a hotel in Kyoto. It’s a few minutes away from a subway station and right next to a bus stop that can take you anywhere in the city. The hotel itself was really nice and clean, and the room was spacious.
was in kyoto for Gion Matsuri. the location is fantastic which i really managed to finish hunting for all the floats. they are amazing and very local-ish.
staff at the hotel are accommodating and pleasant. there is even portable balance for checking luggage weight.
however, the property itself is obviously worn out by time, you may find stains, rust, mould or dirt here and there in the room. it is still using a real room key instead of card key. but the mattresses is still bearable. tho it really needs some renovations to keep up with the cost they demand for a night and the surrounding area.
CT
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Robert
Travelled with partner
15 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are very small as are most Japanese hotel rooms.
No wardrobe or draw units to store cloths.
Shower was excellent with plenty of hot water. Towels changed daily.
OK for a couple of nights but not for long stay.
Great location close to bus and trains and taxi's run past the hotel frequently.
Staff are friendly, 8 mins walking distance from the underground station, and there is a family mart downstairs and some shops around that area, it's quite convenient. The facilities are a bit old but include basic and functional amenities, there are some old stains underneath the washbowl, but general cleanliness is good. A good place to stay at a good price.
Very nice property. Very spacious for my family of 4. We had 4 twin size beds so all of us could get a good night sleep after all of our adventures and walking.
Nice hotel. Clean and easy. Staff was kind.
What I didn’t like: I wanted to stay one more night and they gave me double price for 1 night. I paid that money for 2 nights. I couldn’t extend my staying