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Free wifi
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Welcome to Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo, your perfect home base for exploring the enchanting city of Kyoto! Nestled just 1.2mi away from the city center, this delightful 3-star hotel is ideally situated for travelers eager to dive into the rich tapestry of history and culture that Kyoto has to offer. With prices starting at an unbeatable $40, you can indulge yourself without breaking the bank—all while enjoying the warm hospitality that Japan is famous for.
Step into your cozy sanctuary where comfort meets convenience. Each room is thoughtfully equipped with essential amenities like free WiFi, air conditioning, and luxurious free toiletries to keep you feeling refreshed. Morning cravings are satisfied with a delicious breakfast spread, and don’t forget to indulge the family with the kid-friendly buffet! Need a little relaxation after a busy day of sightseeing? Treat yourself to a soothing massage (available for an extra charge) or unwind in your private bathtub.
With over 2,200 glowing reviews from happy guests, you can trust that Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo delivers a fantastic stay! The 24-hour front desk is always ready to help with your every need, and the non-smoking rooms ensure a clean and fresh environment. Plus, if you're looking to venture further into Kyoto’s breathtaking beauty, you’ll be thrilled to know the hotel has easy elevator access to upper floors for those picturesque views that Kyoto is famous for. Get ready to create unforgettable memories in this magical city!
At Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo, your adventure doesn’t just end with comfy rooms and helpful staff—it begins with a variety of room types designed to suit every traveler's needs! Whether you're a solo wanderer seeking a peaceful getaway in a cozy Single Room or a family eager to explore the city together in a room that accommodates both adults and kids, there’s something for everyone. With configurations ranging from Twin Rooms for two to spacious Deluxe options perfect for families, you’ll find just the right spot to lay your head after a day packed with Kyoto's intriguing sights.
But wait! There's more to enjoy at this vibrant hotel. Dive into the culinary experience with their delightful breakfast menu that promises to kickstart your days with energy and joy. Want to keep the little ones happy? The kid-friendly buffet is sure to be a hit! And once your day of exploring is done, you can unwind in the private bathtub or book a soothing massage to help wash away the day’s adventures— talk about pampering!
Don’t forget, the cherry on top of your stay is the hotel’s commitment to your satisfaction, as noted by those 2,200 positive reviews. Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo has a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes every guest feel truly special. Be ready to gather not only fantastic memories in one of Japan's most cherished cities but also a little extra joy, because at Smile Hotel, they’re all about creating wonderful experiences for every traveler who walks through their doors!
Closest airports
Osaka International Airport
23.4miKobe Airport
39.2miKansai International Airport
49.3miChūbu Centrair International Airport
60.4miFree wifi
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Bidet
Bathtub
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Small, Double, Single Use
1 Double Bed
145 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Spa tub
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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This single room's special feature is the hot tub. Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The air-conditioned single room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, pajamas as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Small, Double/Twin, Single Use
1 Twin Bed
150 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Compact single room with a cozy small double bed for 1 adult, located on upper floors with air conditioning, free toiletries, and a private bathroom. The perfect stay for a solo traveler seeking comfort and convenience.
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Double Room
1 Double Bed
185 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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This bright room features a flat-screen TV, fridge and electric kettle with green tea bags. Bath amenities, hairdryers and toothbrushes are provided. Guests will also find nightwear and slippers in the room. An air purifier/humidifier is set in the room.
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Room - 2 Twin
2 Twin Beds
185 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Our cozy Twin Room provides a comfortable stay for 2 adults and 2 children. Enjoy amenities such as air conditioning, free toiletries, and a relaxing bathtub.
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Small, Double/Twin
1 Twin Bed
150 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Relax in our non-smoking Double Room featuring a small double bed, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a bathtub. Perfect for 2 adults looking for a cozy stay.
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Deluxe, 3 Twin Beds
3 Twin Beds
430 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Relax in our spacious Deluxe Quadruple Room, perfect for 4 adults and 3 children. Enjoy amenities like air purifiers and a bathtub in this non-smoking haven.
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Twin Room, Smoking Allowed
1 Twin Bed
215 sqft
Smoking allowed
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Small, Double
1 Double Bed
Smoking not allowed
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Small, Double, Smoking Allowed
1 Double Bed
Smoking allowed
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Room - 2 Bed, Smoking Allowed
Smoking allowed
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Deluxe
Smoking not allowed
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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x6
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Triple Room
Smoking not allowed
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Featured reviews:
Ashley
9.1
December 2023
This was our second time visiting since 2020, and this hotel is still amazing! The locality is great and very convenient with the supermarket across the road.
We had an issue with the aircon not working properly in our room and it felt like we were trying to sleep in a sauna, BUT the staff were AMAZING and helped us out with moving to another room
Travelerjapan
9.1
February 2024
The location is excellent - there are many restaurants, convenience stores, and a supermarket nearby. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the bed is comfortable.
The default is not to clean the rooms every day. While new towels are provided, bath mats are not - one has to go all the way to the reception to ask for a bath mat. It is a hotel, so making the beds every day and changing the sheets at least every alternate day will be appreciated. We should not have to pay extra for this. Also, there should be a smoking zone somewhere in or outside the hotel building.
Louis
10
December 2023
Very well located close to the heart of kyoto, around a 15 minute walk to the heart of the restaurants and bars, and a 5 minute walk to the main metro station. Room is exactly as required, we had all the facilities we needed. Very polite and helpful staff
Unsure if it was a problem that the hotel was having at the time but the climate control would go into full heat mode every night, with the room temperature approaching 30°C. Asked at the front desk and they gave us a fan, which helped.
Hp
8.2
November 2023
Good location and proximity to a subway line and multiple bus stops; especially close to bus routes taking you to attractions up north towards Nijo & Kinkaku. Staff were incredibly polite and accommodating. I appreciated a lot of the sustainability practices the hotel took such as planned cleaning (I don't trash hotel rooms so I don't understand why anyone needs it cleaned everyday), simple recycling bins in the rooms, and daily garbage pickup if it wasn't your room's cleaning day. There were 2 stores to pick up convenice and grocery items within a crosswalk's distance that were open for 24 hours, a pharmacy open 24 hours within 10 min walk.
There is no room heating/ac element, and central heating system was heating our room to 27 degrees Celsius at one point on a day with high of 18 degrees. There were no other ways to cool the room other than to open windows. Due to the smoke alarm being so close to the bathroom, using the steam from using the shower could not be used to help increase the humidity in the room either (it was very dry in Kyoto in November). Internet connection was sometimes spotty on our phones (Google Pixel 4a and 7).
Dana
9.1
February 2024
All staff were extremely helpful and professional. Breakfast services and offerings were wonderful. The location was perfect for easy access to everything I needed.
The room was not as clean as I would have expected when I first arrived. There was hair on the floor and in the bathtub, and there was what appeared to be a spot of urine on the floor in the bathroom near the toilet.
John
9.1
April 2023
Great location with a big supermarket and convenience stores across the road and metro stations only a short walk away. The breakfast was very good value and the lady working the restaurant was doing a superb job ensuring everything was topped up fresh and the tables clean. All of the staff here were super helpful with any query we had. Having a mini fridge seems to be a standard in Japan - but I appreciate having one as it makes keeping drinks/food for snacks very convenient.
Only a very minor point but I would like to have had Tea/Coffee and cream available at the self service counter though the green tea they had was perfectly adequate.
Regina
10
June 2023
The location of the hotel is superb, it's just right on Shijo & Karasuma, very easy to get public transportation like buses, subway, and even taxi!!! The room is clean and neat, it surely exceeded my expectation, they provide clean towels everyday, it's a small room, but for a single person is good enough, the room has more than enough power outlets for my things, it also has one big window that can be open to get some fresh air, that's definitely a plus!!! They even provide umbrellas when raining, it's unbelievable, the hotel staff are very helpful and nice, they also have breakfast buffet everyday for only 1000 yen, and self laundry service on the 6th floor, I will definitely stay again when I come to Kyoto!!!
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Erin
8.2
February 2024
Bed was comfortable, though the room was a bit smaller than the other hotel I stayed at in the area but still not bad for the price! There’s a FamilyMart one block down and a large grocery store across the street and a 7/11 two blocks further. There’s also a few restaurants and coffee shops near. Quick bus ride into the more touristy and exciting parts of Kyoto but far enough away to escape the crowds and noise. Staff was nice and helpful! Overall would stay again!
Room felt a bit more cramped than other hotels of similar style and price.
Michelle
9.1
November 2023
Nice spacious rooms. The rooms were clean and comfortable.
The coin laundry was very small, only 2 washers, 2 dryers and 1 that looked like it did both. The dryer didn't really dry the clothes and the hotel stops the dryers from 8pm. There is a coin laundry around the corner from the hotel was I ended up taking my clothing to fully dry. Overall, it's not the worst thing and I would stay here again
Caitlin
10
March 2024
We loved absolutely everything about Kyoto and this hotel was no exception. We stayed in a Deluxe Room, there were 2 adults + 2 children and it was huge. The bath was a very welcome surprise. We travelled all over and found everything to be easily accessible by bus and train. The staff were extremely friendly and everything was spotless. There is a Family Mart next door for everything you need. For the price this hotel
Attractions
Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
0.8miKamogawa River (Kamo River)
1miShoren-in Temple
1.6miKyoto Handicraft Center
1.7miThe Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)
2.6miTogetsu-kyo Bridge
4.4miSagano
4.8miGekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
5.2miByodo-in Temple
8.5miOsaka Museum of Housing and Living
24.5miUtsubo Park
26.5miNational Bunraku Theater
27.1miSennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
27.5miMinami
27.6miTempozan Ferris Wheel
30.3miAttractions
Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
0.8miKamogawa River (Kamo River)
1miShoren-in Temple
1.6miKyoto Handicraft Center
1.7miThe Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)
2.6miTogetsu-kyo Bridge
4.4miSagano
4.8miGekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
5.2miByodo-in Temple
8.5miOsaka Museum of Housing and Living
24.5miUtsubo Park
26.5miNational Bunraku Theater
27.1miSennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
27.5miMinami
27.6miTempozan Ferris Wheel
30.3miAirports
Osaka International Airport
23.4miKobe Airport
39.2miKansai International Airport
49.3miChūbu Centrair International Airport
60.4miFree wifi
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Bidet
Bathtub
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shared toilet
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Linens
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Laundry
Suit press
Food & Drink
Kid-friendly buffet
Vending machine (drinks)
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Elevator
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Socket near the bed
Safety features
Air purifiers
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Spa
Massage
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
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Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
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