"After a super small room in Osaka(Apa nihombashi), this room felt big and comfortable."
prib2013 from India
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"Good hotel with friendly staff."
Christopher from United Kingdom
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"The hotel is super clean and conveniently located to train and bus stations to go anywhere."
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Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo - A Central 3-Star Hotel with Meeting Facilities and Deep Soaking Bathtubs
Located 0.5 miles from Shijo and Karasuma stations, this family-friendly Kyoto hotel houses 140 air-conditioned rooms across its premises. Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo features private bathrooms equipped with deep soaking bathtubs, rainfall showerheads, and bidets. Each bright room at Smile Hotel includes a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, electric kettle with green tea bags, and free WiFi. The property maintains a 710-square-foot meeting space with a dedicated meeting room. A 24-hour front desk provides luggage storage and complimentary newspapers, while coin-operated laundry facilities are available on-site. The hotel sits 0.5 miles from Nijo Castle, 1 mile from Kyoto Tower, and 2.5 miles from both Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine. Eight restaurants operate within 0.3 miles of the property, including Italian Dining vicolo and Wakanaya Shijo Nishinotoin.
Pros
Each bathroom features premium fixtures including rainfall showerheads and deep soaking tubs
Reception operates 24/7 with luggage storage and newspaper service
Eight diverse dining options within 984.3 ft
Efficient public transport connections from nearby Shijo and Karasuma stations
Cons
Located 23.5 miles from Osaka Itami Airport
Heating available only from mid-October to mid-April
“What struck me most was the genuine helpfulness of the staff, a welcome change from what one might expect at this price point. Its location near Shijo and Karasuma puts much of Kyoto within easy reach, and the little extras-laundry facilities and amenities-really do make a difference for longer stays. For a no-frills base to explore the city, it exceeds expectations.”
Charlotte EvansHead of Editorial at Hotelsdowntown
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Choose from double rooms, family suites, and premium stays. Enjoy breakfast, flexible cancellations, and exclusive deals.
Double Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
17 m²
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Double Room Small Double Bed Non-Smoking No Daily Cleaning
2 persons
14 m²
1 Single bed
Shower
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Twin Room Non-Smoking No Daily Cleaning
2 persons
17 m²
2 Single beds
Shower
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Deluxe Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
40 m²
3 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location