Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo

59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-ku
8.0 1572 reviews
Scores
  • Cleanliness
    8.3
  • Comfort
    7.7
  • Location
    8.1
  • Facilities
    7.7
  • Staff
    8.4
  • Value for money
    7.4
  • Free WiFi
    7.6

Stay in the heart of Kyoto–Great location - show mapOne 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. Shimogyo Ward is a great choice for travellers interested in sightseeing, temples and history.A stay at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo places you in the heart of Kyoto, minutes from Kyoto Art Center and close to Nijo Castle. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Hotel map
Food & Drink
Restaurant
Kid-friendly buffet
Internet
Free!WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Languages spoken
Japanese
English
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Services
Vending machine (drinks)
24-hour front desk
Fax/photocopying(Additional charge)
Daily maid service
Trouser press
Laundry(Additional charge)
Luggage storage
Wellness facilities
Massage(Additional charge)
Parking
No parking available.
General
Restaurant
No Smoking
Air-conditioned
Restaurant
Parking
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Highspeed Internet
Airconditioning
Newspapers
Non-smoking throughout
Lift
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Air conditioning
Closest landmarks
Karasuma Station
0.3 miles
Shijo Station
0.3 miles
Karasuma Oike Station
0.6 miles
Kyoto International Manga Museum
0.6 miles
Nijojo-mae Station
0.6 miles
Nishiki Market
0.6 miles
Gojo Station
0.7 miles
Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
0.8 miles
Kawaramachi Station
0.8 miles
Nijo Castle
0.8 miles
Most popular landmarks
Gion Shijo Station
1 miles
Samurai Kembu Kyoto
1.3 miles
Kyoto Station
1.3 miles
Imperial Palace
1.5 miles
Heian Shrine
1.8 miles
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
1.8 miles
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
2.2 miles
Tofuku-ji Temple
2.3 miles
Eikan-do Zenrin-ji
2.4 miles
Kinkaku-ji Temple
2.9 miles
Restaurants and markets
フレスコ
0 miles
錦市場
0.6 miles
Closest airports
Osaka Itami Airport
23.4 miles
Kansai International Airport
48.8 miles
Chubu Airport
60.8 miles

Policies

  • Cancellation/prepayment
    • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type.Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
  • Cards accepted at this property
    • Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
  • Check-in
    • 15:00 - 21:00
  • Check-out
    • Until 11:00 hours
  • Children and extra beds
    • There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
    • All children are welcome.
    • Free!One child under 5 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.
  • Groups
    • When booking for more than 8 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
  • Important Notice
    • The full amount of the reservation must be paid at check-in.<br><br>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.<br><br>Please note that the hotel&apos;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.<br><br>Please note that the WiFi access available may have a slow connection.<br><br>When booking for 8 or more guests, different policies and additional supplements may apply.<br><br>Please be informed that children are not allowed to use existing beds in the Double Room with Small Double Bed.<br><br>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.<br><br>Please note that there is no parking space on site. Guests travelling by car are advised to use public coin-operated car parks.
  • Pets
    • Pets are not allowed.

What guests loved the most

“we love the location, it was great because lots of restaurants. the room was big. it was near from the station (i forgot the name of the station). but we like this hotel.”

, Indonesia

“Staff is very friendly and polite, facilities are spotless clean. It's a nice hotel for a quick stay in Kyoto. They would keep your bags in the Lobby while you go sightseeing after checking out.”

, Canada

“The room is okay, with a small table and single sofa inside. The staff there are very polite and helpful. The room is clean and quite.”

, Germany

“The breakfast was really good. A lot of different choices, from western to Japanese styles. The room was also spacious for 3 twin beds, in the corner of the building. The view was great.”

, Japan

“The hotel is located in really great area. Here you can find lots of different restaurants, cafes and small shops for goodies. You can visit lots of “must see” places by foot from here or you can find public transport stations near by.”

, Lithuania

“Walking access to metro. Nice staff and comfortable facilities. A great choice of Japanese and continental breakfast. Near the main shopping center and night life district. Good value for money.”

, Slovenia

“Everything was great. Bus stops near so easy to get around. Close to main shopping areas. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Room was spacious and very clean.”

, Australia

“Good location (Shijo Dori is full of restaurants, bars and shops. It's the place to be at night) Close to subway and bus station. Friendly Staff”

, USA

“On the main road. Only 10 min walk from all the stors and the main tourists locations.”

, Israel

“Staff was really helpful, it was close to bus stations.”

, Turkey