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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

3.0 star property
City centre hotel within easy reach of Nijō Castle
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Triple Room, Non Smoking
Cleanliness standards
Restaurant
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Reception hall
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds

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Semi-Double Room, Non Smoking (120cm bed, 2 guests only)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8494

What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle - 18 min walk
  • Gion Corner - 2 min drive
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 53 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 91 min drive
  • Karasuma Station - 5 min walk
  • Omiya Station - 6 min walk
  • Shijo-omiya Station - 7 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 14 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 15 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪京都肉食堂 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪HAMBURG LABO‐ハンバーグラボ‐ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪タンメンと餃子 KIBARU - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪クロワ・ルース - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪赤まる - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

At Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle. For a bite to eat, guests can visit 2F朝食会場, which serves Japanese cuisine and is open for breakfast. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Nijojo-mae Station is 14 minutes and Gojo Station is 15 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 140 rooms
  • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age – 19
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

  • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 10 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1990
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided

Special features

Dining

2F朝食会場 – This restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and only serves breakfast.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1200 for adults and JPY 1200 for children

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 19 October until 08 April.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Housekeeping service is provided every 4 days.

Also known as

Hotel Oaks Kyoto
Hotel Oaks Kyoto Shijo
Hotel Oaks Shijo
Oaks Hotel Kyoto
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Oaks Kyoto Shijo Hotel
Oaks Shijo
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Nijō Castle (0.9 mi) and Gion Corner (1.3 mi), along with Kyoto Tower (1.4 mi) and Kyoto Imperial Palace (1.7 mi).
Does Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo like?
Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 5-minute walk from Karasuma Station and 10 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market.

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Gary, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay in Smile Kyoto Shijo
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
Anna, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

GREAT STAFF AND LOCATION!
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.
Lori, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Katarzyna, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Andrzej, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good basic accommodation. Good value.
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mary Anthonette, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Faukes, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice experience
Jack, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Honestly in a perfect area
Eren, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Everything was fine except only three laundry machines and only one laundry machine has security. In a very crowded location.
James, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was same as described.
Jovana, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was very clean and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Yovanne, 14-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay
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.
Rakan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice people
Dayanna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Joe, 14-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

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GARY, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location to most facilities.
swee a, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
CT, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Robert, 11-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sabatino, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Close to some tourist attractions
Sabatino, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Ed Lorenz, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

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.
Chinyin, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Phuong, 3-night trip
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