Title: Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 Friendly staff members create a seamless stay with attentive service, from storing luggage to providing assistance at the 24-hour front desk ## Photo gallery for Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo ![Exterior - Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/ddc922f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Twin Room, Non Smoking - Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/cdf21b15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/60f2a701.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 1500 per person) - Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/e4d30b18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/99ba2e9c.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. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 24 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 25 - Jan. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb. 6 - Feb. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 11 of 11 rooms ### View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking ![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) ### Single Room, Non Smoking 8.2 Very good 60 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator HDTV Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Shower/tub combination - 145 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Double Room, Non Smoking ![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 Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Shower/tub combination - 178 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking ![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 Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Shower/tub combination - 178 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Triple Room, Non Smoking ![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 Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet - 430 sq ft - Sleeps 6 - 3 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Quadruple Room, Non Smoking ![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 Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Shower/tub combination - Sleeps 6 - 4 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Semi Double Room - Non Smoking ![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 ### View all photos for Single Room - Non Smoking ![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 ### View all photos for Standard Twin - Non Smoking ![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 ### View all photos for Semi-Double Room, Non Smoking (120cm bed, 2 guests only) ![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 16 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator HDTV Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains Down duvet Shower/tub combination - 145 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Twin Bed ### View all photos for Royal Twin - Non Smoking ![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 - 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More rewards for more adventures! [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 Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Notable landmarks in the area include Nijō Castle and Kyoto Tower, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Gion Corner. To-ji Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. [Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto.dx6131486) ![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%7C35.00343%2C135.75461&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bbbu76mpo8wbUxWE6uj2CQ-8H2M=) 59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8494 ### What's nearby - ![Springtime in Kyoto's Gion district. #asia #japan #kyoto #gion #sakura #streetphotography #travel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179161/afebb7a8-d146-4ce9-bc93-30ca1988eeb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Shijo Street 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - ![Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6258971/d4bf094c-024f-4052-bb81-54deb5ac7ecf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nishiki Market 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![Nijo Castle which includes a small town or village, heritage architecture and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501431/9609e2f1-65a5-4488-a0d2-ad244df66d3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nijō Castle 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - ![京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204513/6a79737b-3e27-46b8-956f-eaa24d1738e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kawaramachi Street 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - ![Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160578/6c8d0624-be8e-46f6-8151-e20f76f735e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pontocho Alley 19 min walk \- 1.7 km ### Getting around - Karasuma Station 5 min walk - Nijojo-mae Station 14 min walk - Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) 103 min drive ### Restaurants - タンメンと餃子 KIBARU 2 min walk - 珈琲の店 雲仙 2 min walk - ハンバーグラボ 1 min walk - 京都肉食堂 2 min walk - エベレストカフェ 2 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), luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk - An elevator, a reception hall, and free newspapers - Smoke-free premises and a vending machine - 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 ![Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95410000/95403700/95403616/w2947h4034x0y0-de724dd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MIRO KYOTO NIJO HOTEL Nakagyo Ward - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Laundry 8.8 Excellent 395 reviews CA $28 CA $30 total Feb 2 - Feb 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=95403616&PinnedHotelID=95403616&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73070000/73068800/73068780/4ee2ef14.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 395 reviews CA $46 CA $50 total Jan 28 - 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Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 for adults and JPY 1,500 for children ### Family friendly - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Vending machine ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (on request) ### Accessibility - Elevator ### More - 10 buildings - 8 floors - Built in 1990 - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Reception hall - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Down comforter - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Bidet - Deep soaking bathtub - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower/bathtub combination - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels - Pay movies ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Desk - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo? ### What time is check-out at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo? ### Where is Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.2 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 420 8 - Good 371 6 - Okay 158 4 - Poor 37 2 - Terrible 15 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### REHANA Oct 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities very clean, super close to the attractions, really nice staff. ##### REHANA Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Soleil Dec 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was very clean and comfortable. Supermarket and convenience store right across from the hotel. About a 10 minute walk to the nearest station and 25 minute walk to tourist destinations such as pontocho alley! Shijo station had the karasuma and hankyu line making it great for getting around the city. Laundry facility was great and the hotel can store you bags.Great options for food in the area. Definitely would stay here again 🙂 ##### Soleil Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great stay/location Great location, helpful staff ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lola Jan 2, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Amenities The room is surprisingly spacious. Location is super convenient, many bus line stops are just a few steps from the hotel, my small restaurants on the same street stay open past 10pm and will good prices. However, the hotel is old, the bed is thin, linen and pillow are very uncomfortable, I neck hurt after one night sleep. Unfortunately I booked for 3 nights, I had to buy a pillow to survive the other 2 nights. ##### Lola Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hojune Sep 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Situated very conveniently, near public transit, a convenience store, and many restaurants ##### Hojune Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### lucy May 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Big rooms, friendly staff and good location ##### lucy Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vincent Sep 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Incredible location near where all the action is, nightlife, shopping. Restaurants. Hotel is in great condition. Highly recommend. Best value for money, highly recommend. ##### Vincent Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Small, but clean and staff were nice and also very fluent in english ##### Kevin Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Bianka Jan 14, 2026 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Downside: The hotel is generally a bit old and worn out. The biggest drawback is that it has a central AC system, so you can't adjust the temperature yourself. In November the central AC was still set to cooling, so no heating was possible and we were cold. From reception they gave us heaters, but most of them didn't work. Also the room has a mold smell and the AC had a lot of dust. Upside: the location is good and the staff was welcoming. There are pijamas and umbrellas provided for free and they can send your suitcase to another hotel, airport, etc ##### Bianka Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evan Jan 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Pretty decent hotel that is close to train stations and restaurants. ##### Evan Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liquan May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything was great. The staff was pretty nice & rooms were always kept clean. Would visit again ##### Liquan Stayed 10 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Birk Mar 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nicely located hotel and my room had everything predescribed in my bookings, i'm happy ! ##### Birk Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### NARIMAN Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Reasonable charge. the hotel is close to karasuma station, walkable to gion area, and shopping distrik of kyoto. ##### NARIMAN Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gillian May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Location was great. 10 minute walk to the market. Close to train station. Staff were very friendly. ##### Gillian Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Anne Nov 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities We did like having 4 separate beds in the room. Bedding was comfortable. Reasonable size and fine, although finishing are dated. The location is safe and accessible to transit, close to some of the high-end shopping, but not particularly aesthetic neighbourhoods. The 15$ breakfast was definitely NOT worth the money. Nowhere near as good as the basic breakfast at nearby Holly Café. In fact, I found it hard to find anything even reasonably palatable at the buffet breakfast for western taste and usually I am fairly adventurous with foods. Scrambled eggs were so runny and undercooked. ##### Anne Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodybon Mar 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great place to stay.. there's a family Mart close to it. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Would recommend. ##### Jodybon Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcus Mar 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was a very cozy. I stayed for 4 nights and really enjoyed my stay. Complimentary breakfast buffet every morning and really friendly staff. Has a washer dryer at the hotel and is right across the street from a couple grocery stores. ##### Marcus Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elisha Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Right in front of a supermarket which is amazing! Staff were helpful and nice. Train and bus station not far away making it super convenient. ##### Elisha Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gopi Dec 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Amazing location with convenient access to the metro and many restaurant and grocery stores at walking distance. ##### Gopi Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Alex Nov 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our stay at the Smile Hotel was great. Breakfast offered had a wide selection which changed daily. The place was clean and was conveniently located to travel places. ##### Alex Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### XIAOYANG Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Surprisingly big room! Good location as well. ##### XIAOYANG Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sanjay Nov 14, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Nice clean and convenient location for transportation staff r courteous ##### Sanjay Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Martin Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Older budget hotel in the central district of Kyoto. Accessable via subway from Kyoto station but could be a problem if you have lots of luggage. Hotel needs renovation as it’s about thirty years old, attententive staff is pleasant and accommodating. As for the room, average old school Japanese. Air con works and has old deep soaking tub. I would not recommend first time foreign tourists to stay here. ##### Martin Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori Nov 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Alec Russell Mar 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The breakfast was beyond my expectations. Although the picture shows only bread, it included steamed vegetables, salad, yogurt, and Japanese food like tsukemono. The room also had a refrigerator, which was helpful. ##### Alec Russell Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Chatelet Inn Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Chateleinkyoto.h96281570.Hotel-Information) > > [KYOTO TOFUKUJI Guest House BSL](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-KYOTO-TOFUKUJI-Guest-House-BSL.h44387865.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Okura Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Hotel-Okura.h6621.Hotel-Information) > > [Dhawa Yura Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Yura-Hotel-MGallery.h34865507.Hotel-Information) > > [Gina House Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Gina-House-Kyoto.h22480351.Hotel-Information) > > [HOTEL LEGASTA KYOTO SHIRAKAWA SANJO](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-LEGASTA-KYOTO-SHIRAKAWA-SANJO.h92756863.Hotel-Information) > > [THE KAGAYA KYOTO Japanese Style Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-KAGAYA-KYOTO-Japanese-Style-Inn.h87695706.Hotel-Information) > > [MUSUBI KYOTO Higashiyama Gojo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-MUSUBI-KYOTO-Higashiyama-Gojo.h16368071.Hotel-Information) > > [Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Tokyu-Stay-Kyoto-Ryougaemachi-Dori-Sanjo-Karasuma.h18573474.Hotel-Information) > > [TSUGU Kyoto Sanjo by THE SHARE HOTELS](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-SHARE-HOTELS-TSUGU-Kyoto-Sanjo-Hostel.h34432010.Hotel-Information) > > [Momijiya Honkan Takao Sansou](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Momiji-Ya-Honkan-Takaosansou.h15423458.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Royal-Twin-Hotel-Kyoto.h41924656.Hotel-Information) > > [Sakura Terrace The Atelier](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Sakura-Terrace-The-Atelier.h16251783.Hotel-Information) > > [Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Urban-Hotel-Kyoto-Nijo-Premium.h10389880.Hotel-Information) > > [Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Randor-Residential-Hotel-Kyoto-Suites.h42442448.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Gion Misen](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Ethnography-Gion-Shinmonzen.h19071897.Hotel-Information) > > [Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza Shijo-Kawaramachi](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-TOKYU-STAY-KYOTO-SHIN-KYOGOKU-DORI.h27557574.Hotel-Information) > > [hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-MONday-Kyoto-Karasuma-Dori.h39192199.Hotel-Information) > > [The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-POCKET-HOTEL-Kyoto-Shijokarasuma.h26586944.Hotel-Information) > > [Saka Hotel Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Saka-Hotel-Kyoto.h29658252.Hotel-Information) > > [Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Gojo-Samurai-Machiya.h35610667.Hotel-Information) > > [THE MACHIYA VILLA: Sanjo Shirakawa Koji](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-MACHIYA-VILLA-Sanjo-Shirakawa-Koji.h20351677.Hotel-Information) > > [JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Via-Inn-Kyoto-Station-Hachijoguchi.h33382855.Hotel-Information) > > [RESI STAY Mayu Grace Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Mayu-Grace-Hotel-Kyoto.h38225038.Hotel-Information) > > [Mulan Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Mulan-Hostel.h17146022.Hotel-Information) > > [Kamo-Zen](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kamo-Zen.h27930636.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-MUSSE-Kyotoshijokawaramachi-Meitetsu.h52041999.Hotel-Information) > > [Rakuro Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-SHARE-HOTELS-RAKURO-Kyoto.h22674935.Hotel-Information) > > [Minn Gion](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Minn-Gion.h93523006.Hotel-Information)