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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

3.0 star property
City centre hotel within easy reach of Nijō Castle

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Two single beds with white linens, a small table, and a chair, set against a neutral backdrop.
Experience the inviting atmosphere of our hotel, where a sleek glass facade and modern design create a welcoming entrance.
Guests can navigate through this corridor to access their rooms.
Stylish interior space with a central staircase and clean, contemporary design.
Welcome to our reception area, where friendly staff are available to assist with your stay. Amenities include bottled water, snacks, and a convenient sign directing you to the amenity bar.
Experience the charm of Kyoto at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo, where warm hospitality and modern comforts await. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, dry cleaning services, luggage storage, free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Reception hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Triple Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Semi Double Room - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Royal Twin - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
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

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 53 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 91 min drive
  • Karasuma Station - 5 min walk
  • Omiya Station - 6 min walk
  • Shijo-omiya Station - 7 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 14 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 15 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 15 min walk

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

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. For a bite to eat, guests can visit 2F朝食会場, which serves Japanese cuisine and is open for breakfast. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Pontocho Alley are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Nijojo-mae Station is 14 minutes and Gojo Station is 15 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 140 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 19
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 10 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1990
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
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Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
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Special features

Dining

2F朝食会場 – This restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and only serves breakfast.
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Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1200 for adults and JPY 1200 for children

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 until 08 April.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Hotel Oaks Kyoto
Hotel Oaks Kyoto Shijo
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Oaks Shijo
Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Nijō Castle (0.9 mi) and Gion Corner (1.3 mi), along with Kyoto Tower (1.4 mi) and Kyoto Imperial Palace (1.7 mi).

Does Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

What's the area around Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo like?

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 5-minute walk from Karasuma Station and 10 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market.

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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast buffet offered a variety of food options at a nice price. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10

Great location, helpful staff
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent i really enjoyed my staying there
4-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

It was nice and pleasant stay for us
3-night trip

10/10

Right in front of a supermarket which is amazing! Staff were helpful and nice. Train and bus station not far away making it super convenient.
8-night trip

10/10

It was a very cozy. I stayed for 4 nights and really enjoyed my stay. Complimentary breakfast buffet every morning and really friendly staff. Has a washer dryer at the hotel and is right across the street from a couple grocery stores.
4-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay.. there's a family Mart close to it. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
5-night trip

10/10

They had supermarkets and subway stations close by, so it was very convienient
3-night trip

10/10

Had a great time!
3-night trip

10/10

Amazing location with convenient access to the metro and many restaurant and grocery stores at walking distance.
3-night trip

8/10

The staff were accomdating to our questions and needs. The room and bed was much too small for two people. We also booked a small room, and would not make that mistake again.
5-night trip

10/10

Surprisingly big room! Good location as well.
2-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Everything was great.
4-night trip

10/10

Staff is very helpful. Laundry is available on one of the floors. Room cleaning did a great job.
4-night trip

10/10

I love the location which is close to Nishiki Market and the bus stop. Very safe neighborhood for a solo traveler and the staff is very helpful. Tanaka san was very helpful when I called over the telephone about my checkin with my limited Japanese proficiency.
3-night trip

6/10

Great staff but hotel itself needs a bit of an upgrade. Perfectly satisfactory though and convenient location
3-night trip

10/10

Spacious room for 3. Near to Nishiki market and subway station but 40mins walk to Kyoto station. Bus stop across the road to bring you to Kiyomizu Temple
3-night trip

6/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

Simplicity and price
2-night trip

6/10

Is a old hotel with old features . The breakfast is terrible. If you have the money you should stay in any other hotel in kyoto
3-night trip

8/10

Modern rooms, but bathrooms are too small and out of date. Maybe theyll' Upgrade it anydays. Room was clean, and comfy. Breakfast Was okay. Nothing special. But rotating Food. In my other Hotel (4 Stars) there isnt foodrotating. Some of the fried food isnt laying on heatplates. I would recommend some more. Fried tastes better when warm/hot. But when you need a cheap and comfy Hotel in Kyoto, go for it. I liked it there. :)
2-night trip

6/10

The hotel is average. first day we had the breakfast, food was cold. I think someone informed the staff re. Cold breakfast because they added the warmer the next day. Breakfast has lots of selection but if you stay more than 4 days, it will be monotonous. Super grocery store is just infront of the hotel with lots of great selection. Bust stop is few steps in front of the hotel and convenient to got to different attractions.
3-night trip

2/10

The heating system did not work. The first night the temperature inside the room went down way too low and my wife got actually sick because of this. She is still coughing today. The next morning the staff member has provided us with 2 small portable heating units and an additional small humidifer. We kept them running as the central heating system did not work properly. The central heating system in the building is actully controlled by the front desk and can not be controlled from inside of the room. Very inconvenient. I think we got the biggest 3 bed room but it was still too small for 3 of us, especially with all the extra equipment and cables sitting on the floor.
3-night trip

2/10

I did not stay at the property. I reserved on line and walked directly over. The staff was surly and non comprehending. I cancelled my booking within half an hour of making it. I did not stay there and was charged $417 for a room I never used. I would appreciate your help in having my money refunded!
3-night trip