Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo

59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8494 JP
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
3.0 Star Property Near Nishiki Market
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  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free newspapers in lobby
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12/17/2025 - 12/18/2025
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Property Description

A stay at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo places you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 5-minute drive of Nijō Castle and Gion Corner. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kyoto Tower and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from To-ji Temple.

Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 140 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Shijo Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Sanjo Street - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Nishiki Market - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Mikane Shrine - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Teramachi Street - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Kyoto International Manga Museum - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Kiyamachi Street - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Nijō Castle - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Pontocho Alley - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Nishihonganji Temple - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Gion Shirakawa Area - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Kawaramachi Street - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Higashi Honganji Temple - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi

The nearest airports are:
Itami Airport (ITM) - 49.6 km / 30.8 mi
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 96.8 km / 60.2 mi

The preferred airport for Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo is Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX).

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a reception hall, and a vending machine.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 19
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Vending machine
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Reception hall
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Year Built - 1990
  • Number of buildings/towers - 10
  • Total number of rooms - 140
  • Number of floors - 8
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Unicode Support true
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator

Pet Friendly?

Pets not allowed

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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'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.

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

Cashless transactions are available

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