Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Hotels
8 (3985 reviews)
Shimogyo-ku Shijo Nishinotouin 59-61 , Kyoto , JP

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Convenient amenities like laundry
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room size complaints
Noise from other guests

Categories

Cleanliness
6.58
Multiple reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, including hair on linens and superficial cleaning.
Service
8.55
Generally positive remarks about staff, although some found them cold.
Location
9.09
Consistently praised for being in a central location with easy access to transport and shopping.
Room Quality
7.54
Rooms mentioned as small or in need of updates, but generally clean and well-sized.
Amenities
8.07
Laundry facilities and decent breakfast options mentioned positively.
Value for Money
8.03
Considered good value by several guests, though some had mixed feelings.
Food and Beverage
8.08
Breakfast received positive feedback for variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8.05
Overall satisfactory experience despite some issues in cleanliness and room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 09:31

Property Description

Convenient Location and Access
Located just a 5-minute walk from Karasuma Station and Shijo Subway Station, Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo provides excellent access to public transport, making exploring Kyoto a breeze.

Comfortable Accommodation
The hotel offers affordable rooms equipped with modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. Guests can relax in cozy nightwear and slippers provided in each room.

Convenient Services
With a 24-hour front desk, coin-operated laundry facilities, luggage storage, and in-room massage services, Smile Hotel ensures a hassle-free stay for its guests.

Book your stay at Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo for a comfortable and convenient experience in Kyoto!

Important information:

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 traveling 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 must be paid at the property.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: KIX

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 3985 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.58
Service: 8.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 7.54
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 8.05
S
Safa • solo_traveller • iq
7
Pros:

The location was good to my itinerary, i loved that they had a Hala restaurant on the second story.
Really loved that the hotel is committed to implementing sustainability goals as much as they can.
The staff were so welcoming and helpful they helped me with my luggage shopping process from Kyoto to Osaka, also the helped with exchange the Yen i had to smaller currency

Cons:

The room felt old and not clean, the sheets and bellows were tinted yellow and smelled like an old man😅 luckily i brought with me my own bellows and sheets.
The bathroom and bathtub did not feel clean as well and had the old yellow tints

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
K
Karen • couple • ar
9
Muy buena relación precio-calidad
Pros:

El hotel tiene una ubicación muy buena para moverse por la ciudad.
La habitación estaba limpia y era cómoda. Excelente relación calidad-precio

Cons:

Habia demasiada humedad y el baño no tiene extractor por lo cual toda esa humedad pasaba a la habitación, el aire acondicionado no logramos que funcionara correctamente. También creo que seria bueno que tengan tv smart, los que tienen solo tienen canales de tv local.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
M
MORGANA • solo_traveller • us
8
Convenient and central
Pros:

It was a good location, in between a few major metro stations and an easy walk to the rail that takes you across town to the Arashiyama Bamboo forest.

Cons:

The room had a smell of lingering smoke, like it used to be a smoking room and then was converted to a non-smoking room. The shower bottom was starting to peel, so it was a well worn and used room but a bit dingy.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
D
Dounia • couple • fr
10
Agréable et fonctionnel
Pros:

Chambre propre, service au top, serviable et arrangeant, rien à dire !

Cons:

Chambre un petit petite mais sincèrement pour deux c’est largement suffisant pour le peu qu’on y reste au vu de la ville à visiter

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
A
Algirdas • solo_traveller • jp
4
Pros:

The staff was nice.

Cons:

Got the room with a window facing the other building's wall which was like 1 meter away from the window, so basically didn't see any daylight.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
T
Tatsuya • solo_traveller • jp
7
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Nuno Tiago • couple • pt
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Weber Lilia • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
A
Aline • solo_traveller • pf
7
Pros:

Très bon emplacement
Accès pratique aux machine à laver et sécher le linge
Petit déjeuner varié et bon

Cons:

Insonorisation

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
J
Joan • solo_traveller • ad
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
M
Miriam • couple • es
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
R
Raquel • extended_group • es
6
Cómodo sin más
Pros:

La ubicación . El personal las mujeres simpáticas y los chicos de recepción más serios y menos agradables

Cons:

La cama doble muy pequeña , no te llaman a ningún restaurante para ayudar a reservar

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
N
n • solo_traveller • jp
3
Pros:

立地と安さ

Cons:

古さと部屋の雰囲気

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
中村 • solo_traveller • jp
6
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
M
Matsumoto • solo_traveller • jp
6
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
B
Bhuvan • couple • ca
8
Value for money excellent
Pros:

The value to dollar ratio is amazing. Also the fresh orange juice machine. Crazy.

Cons:

Would stay again as a backpacker - but not as a couple. May prefer something bigger, but dont get me wrong - the hotel was alright for the price and should definitely be considered.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
H
Hitomi • solo_traveller • jp
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
J
Jean • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
M
MEGUMI • couple • jp
5
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
K
KYOMI • family_with_children • jp
8
泊まってみて良かったです
Pros:

ロケーションとコスパ

Cons:

もう少し部屋が明るいといいです

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee