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Just a 5-minute walk from Karasuma Station and Shijo Subway Station, Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo offers great access to public transport links. The hotel features affordable rooms, free WiFi and a restaurant. Kyoto Shijo Smile Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Nijo Castle and downtown area Shijo-Kawaramachi. It is a 20-minute walk from Nishihonganji-temple, and 2 subway stops from Kyoto Station. The bright rooms at the Smile Hotel are comfortably furnished with a flat-screen TV, fridge and electric kettle with green tea bags. Bath amenities, hairdryers and toothbrushes are provided. Guests will also find nightwear and slippers in the room. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, and it conveniently offers coin-operated laundry facilities. Luggage storage is available, and massage service can be arranged in the room.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.3


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bernardino
    Italy Italy
    All very good. Room Large and beautiful room. Very central zone of Shijo.
  • Allan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff very helpful, breakfast was a culinary experience covering all sorts of meals.
  • Greta
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Nice place to stay. Good location, friendly staff. We needed a place to sleep and shower, so everything was ok

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Trouser press
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:30

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The full amount of the reservation must be paid at check-in.

Guests arriving after 21:00 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. If guests do not arrive before 21:00 without prior notification, the booking may be treated as a no-show.

Please note that the hotel's name is not visible from the road. Guests are advised to look out for the tall building, if they have trouble finding the hotel.

Please note that the WiFi access available may have a slow connection.

Please be informed that children are not allowed to use existing beds in the Double Room with Small Double Bed.

Please kindly note that this property operates a centrally controlled air conditioning and heating system. Guests cannot control room temperature. Air conditioning is provided between mid April to mid October, and heating is provided between mid October to mid April on an annual basis. Please ask the property directly for more details.

Please note that there is no parking space on site. Guests travelling by car are advised to use public coin-operated car parks.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo

  • Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage

  • Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo is 650 yards from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Quadruple
    • Single

  • Check-in at Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.