Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo

59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-Ku, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan - Close to Nijo Castle
3.5 352 reviews

Featuring a vending machine and a lift, the 3-star family-friendly Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo is nestled near the Shijo district and approximately 10 minutes by car from Kyoto Imperial Palace. This smoke-free hotel offers 464 rooms and amenities such as baggage storage and a laundromat.

Location

Nearby places of interest include the Kinkaku-ji, located in proximity to the hotel, and the foremost Kyoto Seishu Netsuke Art Museum, which is merely 0.7 km away. Nearly 25 minutes' walk from the Smile Kyoto, business travellers will find the 800 - ton Kyoto Tower. The property stands 4.2 km from the head Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike. This Kyoto hotel is about 700 metres from Shijo Nishinotoin bus stop and not far from Shijo tube station.

Rooms

The rooms include an air conditioner, along with such modern comforts as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and pay-per-view channels. They are furnished with bright decor. Featuring a bidet, a shower, and a shared toilet, the bathrooms also come with hair dryers and free toiletries.

Food & Drinks

The Smile offers a buffet breakfast made fresh daily. Pucciro has its own variety of Italian meals and is a mere 5 minutes' walk away.

Why choose Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo

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  • Great access to public transport links

  • Comfortably furnished bright rooms

  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

  • On-site massage services available

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • 24-hour services

  • Spa and relaxation

  • Child-friendly

  • Air conditioning

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour services
  • Spa and relaxation
  • Child-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Property services

  • 24-hour reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Business facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Children's buffet

Recreation

  • Massage

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Trouser press

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift
  • Vending machines

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 15:00 until 23:30
Check-out:
until 11:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cots provided in a room.

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From USD 34 per night
Check-in 4 Dec 2025
Check-out 5 Dec 2025
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0

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Hotel with affordable comfort and excellent transport links

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59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-Ku, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan

 -  Close to Nijo Castle
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    59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto, Japan

    Important information
    Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo
    Check-in:
    from 15:00 until 23:30
    Check-out:
    until 11:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • There are no cots provided in a room.