Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Hotels
8 (3902 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.
A deposit may be required 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 3902 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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Andrea • couple • it
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Yuka • couple • jp
5
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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AYTEN • solo_traveller • tr
9
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte Josephine Sicolina • family_with_children • de
9
very convenient hotel!
Pros:

The hotel was very convenient. Very walkable, which is why we chose it. The beds were a bit small (but we should have paid attention to that while booking) overall the staff were nice.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Eunice Iatiyo • solo_traveller • br
8
Pros:

Do atendimento dos funcionários desde a recepção, o pessoal do buffet

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Faouzia • solo_traveller • fr
9
Bien situé
Pros:

Hôtel bien situé

Cons:

Oreiller trop haut

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Ramazan • couple • tr
6
Temiz degil
Cons:

Odalara ilk girdigimizde temiz oldugu ve 3 gunde bir temizledigi soylendi ama odalarin kirli oldugunu dusunuyorum. Ozellikle ilk giridgimizde masanin ayaginda sac killari vardi. 3 gun sonra odayi temizlediklerinde o sac killari temzilenmemis duruyordu.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Simone • solo_traveller • it
8
Ottimo struttura, consigliata!
Pros:

Posizione ottimale circondata da servizi e mezzi di trasporto. Stanza abbastanza grande per gli standard giapponesi.

Cons:

Optate per lavatrice e l'aciugatrice separate piuttosto che la macchina due in uno.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Adnan • solo_traveller • tr
8
Pros:

Merkezi yerde

Cons:

Odalari eski

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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GozGun • solo_traveller • tr
7
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Nikolaos • couple • gr
4
Didn’t enjoy it
Pros:

It was clean and in a relatively good location

Cons:

Too small. It’s like it’s built for kids. Even the toilet was tiny and definitely for adults that are above 1.80m tall.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Ralf • solo_traveller • ee
7
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • extended_group • nl
7
Prima hotel voor paar dagen Kyoto
Pros:

Redelijke ruime kamers voor Japanse begrippen, shampoo etc allemaal aanwezig

Cons:

Klein toilet en badkamer

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Michele • family_with_children • it
7
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • extended_group • au
9
Pros:

Easy to find, on Main Street Subway station not far

Cons:

The pillows were so uncomfortable, we got 1 each

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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JING • couple • cn
8
Pros:

Good location. Room is quiet.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Adelaide Kriselle • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

It was in a good location near the train station. There was also Family Mart and grocery store near the hotel. Lots of choices for food. The staff were nice.

Cons:

The room was small but it was enough for 2 people.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Everything is good here.

Cons:

The pillow 😅

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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katuhlro • couple • jp
8
利用しやすい
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee