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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

3.0 star property
City-center hotel within easy reach of Nijō Castle

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Triple Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk
Exterior
Staircase
Reception
Front of property
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
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 145 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 145 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Semi Double Room - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Standard Twin - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Standard Double - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Single Room - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Royal Twin - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Interior entrance

Ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 334 reviews
The price is $52
$48 nightly
$52 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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About the neighborhood

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

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 53 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 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 check out 2F朝食会場, which serves Japanese cuisine and is open for breakfast. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Pontocho Alley are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Nijojo-mae Station is 14 minutes and Gojo Station is 15 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 140 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

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

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

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

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided

Special features

Dining

2F朝食会場 - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast only.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

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

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 uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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.

Also known as

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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 onsite 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 bathtub.

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

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Spacious room
Food

What guests liked

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

10/10

It was nice and pleasant stay for us
3-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

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

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

8/10

Good basic accommodation. Good value.
2-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

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

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

8/10

Nice sized room. Booked a room with 4 single beds and one was a cot which wasn’t ideal for an adult, but we were only there for 2 nights so we just managed with it. Good allergen labeling of breakfast food - would have liked more hot food options that weren’t meat and fish but again, we managed. Cleanliness seemed ok for any touch points. There was some mildewy areas in the bathroom corners, etc.
2-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

10/10

EXCELLENT in every way for a budget trip. This is a small, old fashioned "business hotel" and even though the rooms are compact, they are well appointed, comfortable and clean. The location is perfect, just out of the hustle and bustle but walking distance to the Kamo River. A previous review said the breakfasts here are terrible. This is completely NOT the case. The breakfasts are a great example of traditional Japanese breakfasts, with miso soup, rice, pickles, vegetables and fish. You can also choose lots of western options: croissants, eggs, meats. There is a coffee machine that fresh grinds the coffee and also there are different kinds of juice. This was a nice part of my stay. The best part is that the hotel staff is incredibly nice and helpful. They even made sure I was warm enough when I went to the mountains. They have a business relationship with with a really nice cab company, too. Just all in all a nice, simple, affordable place to stay in Kyoto.
7-night trip

10/10

フロントの方も朝食のサービスの方もとても親切でした。
1-night trip

8/10

少し古めですがスタッフさんの対応がとても気持ちよかったです。 周辺には飲食店やコンビニが多々あるのでとても便利！ ただ喫煙所が館内に無いので喫煙者には向かないと思います。
1-night trip

10/10

4-night trip

10/10

房間有點舊但非常清潔
2-night trip

6/10

4-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

8/10

3-night trip