Title: Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Nijō Castle ![Triple Room, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/d37441da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/ce74644b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/136a8436.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/5843c1af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/a4357ef3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Travelers find genuine hospitality at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo, where the helpful team makes guests feel welcome. The property combines traditional Kyoto charm with practical amenities including dry cleaning services, luggage storage, and complimentary in-room WiFi. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - - 24/7 front desk - Laundry - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 29 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 30 - Dec. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 5 - 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145 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Twin Bed ![Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/1a94579c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Non Smoking 7.6 Good 4 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator HDTV Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Premium bedding Rainfall showerhead - 178 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Twin Room, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/cdf21b15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Non Smoking 9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator HDTV Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Premium bedding Rainfall showerhead - 178 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Twin Beds ![Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/de453cbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, Non Smoking 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Refrigerator HDTV Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Premium bedding - 430 sq ft - Sleeps 6 - 3 Twin Beds ![Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/de453cbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room, Non Smoking 8.6 Excellent 11 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator HDTV Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Premium bedding Rainfall showerhead - Sleeps 6 - 4 Twin Beds ![Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/9accdb36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Semi Double Room - Non Smoking - Sleeps 2 ![Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/9accdb36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room - Non Smoking - Sleeps 1 ![Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/w660h439x0y0-c38e876e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin - Non Smoking - Sleeps 3 ![Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/866a5330.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Semi-Double Room, Non Smoking (120cm bed, 2 guests only) 8.4 Very good 15 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator HDTV Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Premium bedding Rainfall showerhead - 145 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Twin Bed ![Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/249d7664.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Royal Twin - Non Smoking - Sleeps 2 ![Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/9824cef8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double - Non Smoking - Sleeps 2 ## You may also like Ad ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37240000/37235000/37234951/ea931fde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Good Nature Hotel Kyoto Shimogyo Ward - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-Smile-Hotel-Kyoto-Shijo.h3502996.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-Smile-Hotel-Kyoto-Shijo.h3502996.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.00369%2C135.75456&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wvf3h6ldtufv7aPqXAJ8HRt8yG8=) 59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8494 #### What's nearby - Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Sanjo Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km - Nishiki Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Nijō Castle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Kawaramachi Street - 17 min walk - 1.4 km #### Getting around - Karasuma Station - 5 min walk - Nijojo-mae Station - 14 min walk - Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 91 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪京都肉食堂 - ‬2 min walk - ‪ハンバーグラボ - ‬1 min walk - ‪クロワ ルース - ‬2 min walk - ‪Charcoal - ‬2 min walk - ‪赤まる - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Hotel near Nijō Castle Located close to Kyoto Tower and Gion Corner, Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and free newspapers - Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and an elevator - A reception hall and a 24-hour front desk - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All 140 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs - 26-inch HDTVs with digital channels - Eco-friendly cleaning products, refrigerators, and electric kettles ## Similar properties ![Breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3900000/3895700/3895687/fee92524.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori Shimogyo Ward - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 1,026 reviews CA $60 CA $72 total Dec 23 - Dec 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=3895687&PinnedHotelID=3895687&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73070000/73068800/73068780/98f3a081.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo Shimogyo Ward - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry 8.4 Very good 379 reviews CA $54 CA $60 total Dec 15 - Dec 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=73068780&PinnedHotelID=73068780&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23780000/23778000/23777972/3a89aed7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo Shimogyo Ward - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry 8.4 Very good 355 reviews CA $37 CA $42 total Dec 17 - Dec 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=23777972&PinnedHotelID=23777972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104890000/104888100/104888086/45d90625.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### APA Hotel Kyoto Gojo Omiya Shimogyo Ward - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Laundry - Housekeeping 9.2 Wonderful 464 reviews CA $50 CA $63 total Dec 14 - Dec 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=104888086&PinnedHotelID=104888086&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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Check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age: 19 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 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. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1500 for adults and JPY 1500 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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. ### We should mention 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 to 08 April This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Hotel Oaks Kyoto Hotel Oaks Kyoto Shijo Hotel Oaks Shijo Oaks Hotel Kyoto Oaks Kyoto Shijo Oaks Kyoto Shijo Hotel Oaks Shijo Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Smile Kyoto-shijo Smile Hotel Smile Hotel Kyoto shijo Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Hotel Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Kyoto Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Hotel Kyoto ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo? > As of Nov 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo on Dec 15, 2025 start from CA $44.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Smile-Hotel-Kyoto-Shijo.h3502996.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > This hotel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo? > Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Where is Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo located? > Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Nijō Castle, Gion Corner, and Kyoto Tower. Kyoto Imperial Palace and To-ji Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Karasuma Station is only a 5-minute walk and Nijojo-mae Station is 14 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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