Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Hotels
8 (3985 reviews)
Shimogyo-ku Shijo Nishinotouin 59-61 , Kyoto , JP
+81 75-371-0941

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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
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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
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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
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Hitomi • solo_traveller • jp
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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MEGUMI • couple • jp
5
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jean • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • au
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Dorota • couple • pl
10
Intensywny wyjazd.
Pros:

Wszystko co niezbędne było dostępne:) Nie daleko metro, pociągi. Blisko sklepy całodobowe. Przy jednej z głównych ulic.

Cons:

Nic.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
M
Mouton--Combal • couple • fr
7
Cons:

Les oreillers étaient très dur, ce qui rend le sommeil désagréable.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Marie Noelle • solo_traveller • fr
8
Hôtel parfait pour rayonner et avoir l impression d être comme à la maison
Pros:

La localisation . En plein centre et proche d un supermarché très grand avec nombreux plats préparés. On peut manger sans problème dans le logement

Cons:

Rien

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Abhijeet • couple • in
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Abhijeet • couple • in
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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yasuhiro • solo_traveller • jp
5
Pros:

移動に便利

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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kenichi • solo_traveller • jp
5
普通
Pros:

朝食の時のスタッフの対応が良かった

Cons:

フロントスタッフの対応は良くなかった。笑顔も無く声も小さくて何を言ってるか分からなかった。
後は化粧水と乳液は置いて欲しかった。周辺の同じくらいの金額のホテルは普通に置いてる。

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
R
Renee • family_with_children • au
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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hideki • extended_group • jp
5
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Roshan Hegde • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Parking can be expensive in the area but try to park for day somewhere and then afyer 8 at adjacent parking

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
林 • solo_traveller • tw
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Dionisio • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Dionisio • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Dionisio • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee