Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo
Hotel in Kyoto
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hotel
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Nijō Castle
Along with dry cleaning, this smoke-free hotel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, free newspapers, a reception hall, and a vending machine are onsite.
Weekly housekeeping is available.
Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Along with dry cleaning, this smoke-free hotel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, free newspapers, a reception hall, and a vending machine are onsite.
Weekly housekeeping is available.
Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered weekly and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
TV
Map of Kyoto
Available Rooms
Semi-Double Room, Non Smoking (120cm bed, 2 guests only)
Beds not specified • 145 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Single Room, Non Smoking
Beds not specified • 145 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Double Room, Non Smoking
Beds not specified • 178 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Twin Room, Non Smoking
Beds not specified • 178 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Triple Room, Non Smoking
Beds not specified • 430 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing
££££
Reviews
2.5
Spacious room for 3. Near to Nishiki market and subway station but 40mins walk to Kyoto station. Bus stop across the road to bring you to Kiyomizu Temple
2.5
Spacious room for 3. Near to Nishiki market and subway station but 40mins walk to Kyoto station. Bus stop across the road to bring you to Kiyomizu Temple
2.5
I love the location which is close to Nishiki Market and the bus stop. Very safe neighborhood for a solo traveler and the staff is very helpful. Tanaka san was very helpful when I called over the telephone about my checkin with my limited Japanese proficiency.
2.5
I love the location which is close to Nishiki Market and the bus stop. Very safe neighborhood for a solo traveler and the staff is very helpful. Tanaka san was very helpful when I called over the telephone about my checkin with my limited Japanese proficiency.
5.0
Very nice experience
5.0
Very nice experience
5.0
Honestly in a perfect area
5.0
Honestly in a perfect area
2.0
It’s within walking distance to a Life supermarket, shijo station and Nijojo, so location is quite good. But the pillow and the bedsheets (even after room cleaned and changed) smells, I use fragrance daily to make it tolerable but I am pretty sure they never clean it. Have had better room with less price in Japan and other countries so it’s quite disappointing.
2.0
It’s within walking distance to a Life supermarket, shijo station and Nijojo, so location is quite good. But the pillow and the bedsheets (even after room cleaned and changed) smells, I use fragrance daily to make it tolerable but I am pretty sure they never clean it. Have had better room with less price in Japan and other countries so it’s quite disappointing.
3.0
Everything was fine except only three laundry machines and only one laundry machine has security. In a very crowded location.
3.0
Everything was fine except only three laundry machines and only one laundry machine has security. In a very crowded location.
5.0
Everything was same as described.
5.0
Everything was same as described.
5.0
It was very clean and the staff very friendly and helpful.
5.0
It was very clean and the staff very friendly and helpful.
2.5
In my opinion, this was the perfect location for a hotel in Kyoto. It’s a few minutes away from a subway station and right next to a bus stop that can take you anywhere in the city. The hotel itself was really nice and clean, and the room was spacious.
2.5
In my opinion, this was the perfect location for a hotel in Kyoto. It’s a few minutes away from a subway station and right next to a bus stop that can take you anywhere in the city. The hotel itself was really nice and clean, and the room was spacious.
5.0
Nice people
5.0
Nice people
4.0
No problem
4.0
No problem
5.0
It is in close proximity to all the tourist areas but just far enough away that we do not have to face the crowd every day.
5.0
It is in close proximity to all the tourist areas but just far enough away that we do not have to face the crowd every day.
4.0
Great location to most facilities.
4.0
Great location to most facilities.
4.0
Superr good location!
4.0
Superr good location!
2.0
was in kyoto for Gion Matsuri. the location is fantastic which i really managed to finish hunting for all the floats. they are amazing and very local-ish.
staff at the hotel are accommodating and pleasant. there is even portable balance for checking luggage weight.
however, the property itself is obviously worn out by time, you may find stains, rust, mould or dirt here and there in the room. it is still using a real room key instead of card key. but the mattresses is still bearable. tho it really needs some renovations to keep up with the cost they demand for a night and the surrounding area.
2.0
was in kyoto for Gion Matsuri. the location is fantastic which i really managed to finish hunting for all the floats. they are amazing and very local-ish.
staff at the hotel are accommodating and pleasant. there is even portable balance for checking luggage weight.
however, the property itself is obviously worn out by time, you may find stains, rust, mould or dirt here and there in the room. it is still using a real room key instead of card key. but the mattresses is still bearable. tho it really needs some renovations to keep up with the cost they demand for a night and the surrounding area.
3.0
Rooms are very small as are most Japanese hotel rooms.
No wardrobe or draw units to store cloths.
Shower was excellent with plenty of hot water. Towels changed daily.
OK for a couple of nights but not for long stay.
Great location close to bus and trains and taxi's run past the hotel frequently.
3.0
Rooms are very small as are most Japanese hotel rooms.
No wardrobe or draw units to store cloths.
Shower was excellent with plenty of hot water. Towels changed daily.
OK for a couple of nights but not for long stay.
Great location close to bus and trains and taxi's run past the hotel frequently.
5.0
Very clean. Close to some tourist attractions
5.0
Very clean. Close to some tourist attractions
4.0
Staff are friendly, 8 mins walking distance from the underground station, and there is a family mart downstairs and some shops around that area, it's quite convenient. The facilities are a bit old but include basic and functional amenities, there are some old stains underneath the washbowl, but general cleanliness is good. A good place to stay at a good price.
4.0
Staff are friendly, 8 mins walking distance from the underground station, and there is a family mart downstairs and some shops around that area, it's quite convenient. The facilities are a bit old but include basic and functional amenities, there are some old stains underneath the washbowl, but general cleanliness is good. A good place to stay at a good price.
5.0
Very nice property. Very spacious for my family of 4. We had 4 twin size beds so all of us could get a good night sleep after all of our adventures and walking.
5.0
Very nice property. Very spacious for my family of 4. We had 4 twin size beds so all of us could get a good night sleep after all of our adventures and walking.
4.0
Nice hotel. Clean and easy. Staff was kind.
What I didn’t like: I wanted to stay one more night and they gave me double price for 1 night. I paid that money for 2 nights. I couldn’t extend my staying
4.0
Nice hotel. Clean and easy. Staff was kind.
What I didn’t like: I wanted to stay one more night and they gave me double price for 1 night. I paid that money for 2 nights. I couldn’t extend my staying
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kyoto?
The average price for a rental in Kyoto is £83 per night. This rental is £53 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and tv.
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