Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Hotels
8 (3680 reviews)
Shimogyo-ku Shijo Nishinotouin 59-61 , Kyoto , jp

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Massage services
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 3680 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
美樹子 • solo_traveller • jp
5
四条烏丸が近く京都市内観光に便利
Pros:

京都の中心部で観光に便利です
2月の平日宿泊なので料金が安かった

Cons:

朝食のバイキングの味付けがいまひとつでした

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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GAYE • solo_traveller • tr
10
Hijyenik, rahat ve konforlu
Pros:

Merkezi konumu ile otobüs durağı ve metroya yakın, bu konuda Kyoto için oldukça iyi bir seçenek kesinlikle, oda genişliği, konforu ve hijyeni çok iyiydi
Kahvaltıda çeşit & seçenek oldukça iyiydi

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Couffrant • couple • fr
10
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Karla • couple • ph
9
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Lukáš • family_with_children • cz
10
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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yukiko • solo_traveller • jp
7
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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toshiyuki • solo_traveller • jp
8
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
大和田 • solo_traveller • jp
7
駅から離れているのが気になりますが、また利用させてもらいたいですね！長期滞在とかコスパいいしおすすめかも！目の前にスーパーあるのも良かったですね！
Pros:

そこそこ綺麗でした。

Cons:

そんな気になる点はないです。

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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SHUWEN • solo_traveller • tw
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Amara • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Koichiro • family_with_children • jp
5
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Quah • solo_traveller • sg
10
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Nil

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
Y
Yutaka • solo_traveller • jp
5
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Lustosa • family_with_children • br
8
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Sylvie • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

L'emplacement

Cons:

Il faisait un peu froid dans la chambre dans la journée surtout quand on est assis au bureau pour travailler

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
Y
Yoshimi • couple • jp
6
よかった
Pros:

立地がよかった

Cons:

湿気がこもっていた

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
A
Airi • family_with_children • jp
10
最高
Pros:

清潔

Cons:

なし

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Tadashi • solo_traveller • jp
10
Pros:

ホテルが観光拠点に便利に行ける場所にあり、次回も利用したい。

Cons:

なし

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
A
Akhil • family_with_children • in
8
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Azadipour • solo_traveller • ir
10
Pros:

My stay was warm and pleasant. I stayed there for two nights and had a very lovely room. It was clean and had a private bathroom and toilet. There was Wi-Fi and a varied buffet breakfast. I felt very comfortable because it was very close to the metro, and the room was warm, clean, and quiet.

Cons:

I had trouble with the room sizes in Japan, but that wasn’t something the hotel owners could control 😅

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee