Hotel Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo
600-8494 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Shijo Nishinotouin 59-61 , Japan – Great location - show map
Everything else. Price, place and staff were all good.
NetherlandsJust 2 subway station away to kyoto station. The room is clean. The facilities are good, but the ventilation is a bit hot even the aircon is already turned on and set to lowest temperature.
JapanThe toiletries - shampoo, conditional n body soap. Love the location.
SingaporeStaff was incredibly friendly and we really appreciated that they had a luggage room for us to use as we weren't able to check into our Ryokan until later in the day! Location was great!
United States of AmericaDirect bus to/from Kyoto Station Short walk to shopping district, restaurants and historical sites English speaking staff
United States of AmericaThe breakfast was very good with a lot of options for vegetarians
IsraelSpacious rooms , good staff , good location and good price
EgyptRoomy (for a Japanese hotel) with very comfortable sheets. Location on Shijo avenue is awesome. Just ~15 minutes walk from the bustle of Kawaramachi area and near multiple transport options - Kyoto subway, Kyoto bus, and Hankyu line's limited express stops (but will need to travel a bit for JR Kyoto Station!). I would only consider the location a slight negative if you are focusing on western or northern Kyoto (Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, etc.) instead of central Kyoto, Gion, etc. Easy food options minutes away, including a cheap supermarket (Fresco) and conbini. The rates for this hotel appear to be very good on weekdays/outside of peak season as well (I had the misfortune of paying weekend+Obon rates!).
United States of AmericaThe room was big and modern. The location is quite and close to the center. The breakfast was good with several options (eastern and western)
NetherlandsLocation was excellent. Staff were wonderful. Courteous, friendly & helpful.
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Mike
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Zhef
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May
Singapore
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Sarah
United States of America
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Juan
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Nadav
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Mohamed
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Xuan
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Gladys
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Raymond
Australia
Stay in the heart of Kyoto – Great location - show map
One of our top picks in Kyoto. 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.
This is our guests' favorite part of Kyoto, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Located in the heart of Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.2
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- Guests appreciated the convenient location
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- Guests said the area is good for shopping
See what guests loved the most:
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Mike
Netherlands“Everything else. Price, place and staff were all good.”
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Zhef
Japan“Just 2 subway station away to kyoto station. The room is clean. The facilities are good, but the ventilation is a bit hot even the aircon is already turned on and set to lowest temperature. ”
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May
Singapore“The toiletries - shampoo, conditional n body soap. Love the location.”
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Sarah
United States of America“Staff was incredibly friendly and we really appreciated that they had a luggage room for us to use as we weren't able to check into our Ryokan until later in the day! Location was great!”
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Juan
United States of America
“Direct bus to/from Kyoto Station Short walk to shopping district, restaurants and historical sites English speaking staff”
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Nadav
Israel“The breakfast was very good with a lot of options for vegetarians”
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Mohamed
Egypt“Spacious rooms , good staff , good location and good price”
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Xuan
United States of America
“Roomy (for a Japanese hotel) with very comfortable sheets. Location on Shijo avenue is awesome. Just ~15 minutes walk from the bustle of Kawaramachi area and near multiple transport options - Kyoto subway, Kyoto bus, and Hankyu line's limited express stops (but will need to travel a bit for JR Kyoto Station!). I would only consider the location a slight negative if you are focusing on western or northern Kyoto (Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, etc.) instead of central Kyoto, Gion, etc. Easy food options minutes away, including a cheap supermarket (Fresco) and conbini. The rates for this hotel appear to be very good on weekdays/outside of peak season as well (I had the misfortune of paying weekend+Obon rates!).” Read more
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Gladys
Netherlands
“The room was big and modern. The location is quite and close to the center. The breakfast was good with several options (eastern and western) ”
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Raymond
Australia“Location was excellent. Staff were wonderful. Courteous, friendly & helpful.”
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Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall0.3 miles
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Baan Lana0.3 miles
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Nishiki-yu Public Bath0.5 miles
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Spa Nursery Japan0.5 miles
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Foot Therapy Kawaramachi Sanjo0.6 miles
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Mikane Shrine0.6 miles
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Kyoto International Manga Museum0.6 miles
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Nijo Castle0.8 miles
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Old Rissei Elementary School0.9 miles
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Gion Shijo Station1 miles
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Samurai Kembu Kyoto1.3 miles
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Kyoto Station1.3 miles
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Sanjusangen-do Temple1.4 miles
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Imperial Palace1.5 miles
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Shoren-in Temple1.6 miles
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Heian Shrine1.8 miles
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Train Karasuma Station0.3 miles
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Subway Shijo Station0.3 miles
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Subway Karasuma Oike Station0.6 miles
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Subway Nijojo-mae Station0.6 miles
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Itami Airport23.4 miles
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Kobe Airport39.5 miles
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Kansai International Airport48.8 miles
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Amenities of Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo
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Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- Kid-friendly buffet
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Suit press
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
- 24-hour front desk
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Massage Additional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 7 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking for more than 7 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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 traveling by car are advised to use public coin-operated car parks.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
FAQs about Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo
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Check-in at Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
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Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo is 1,950 feet from the center of Kyoto.
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The prices at Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo include:
- Twin
- Double
- Quad
