What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately JPY 1500 for adults and children.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in the heart of Kyoto, within a 5-minute drive of Nijō Castle and Kyoto Tower. It is 1.5 miles from Gion Corner and 1.9 miles from To-ji Temple.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo - Comfortable Accommodation

Average nightly price at Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$33
February	US$32
March	US$60
April	US$80
May	US$69
June	US$30
July	US$36
August	US$31
September	US$56
October	US$107
November	US$103
December	US$50

What guests think

At Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo, travelers highlight the very central location near public transport and generally friendly staff, while noting the property’s age; rooms range from compact to spacious, with basic amenities that suit budget stays.

Many report clean rooms and housekeeping doing a good job, though a few mention hairs, odors, mildew, or insects. Recurring drawbacks include thin walls and traffic noise on Shijo, dated bathrooms with occasional low water pressure, and building-wide climate control that can feel stuffy or inadequate. Breakfast feedback is mixed, from varied and good value to limited or not worth the price. Overall, expect a simple base suited to budget-minded travelers.

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Coin laundry is available but limited to a few machines and restricted hours; some guests had issues with drying or odors. The building and fixtures feel dated, keys are old-style, parking is off-site, and climate control is centrally managed.

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6

Sierra

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was located in a good area. Check in was easy and the staff was nice. Upon checking in we noticed that there was a large area in the shower where the wallpaper or something was coming off. We notified staff and they said they will make note of it. Our only complaint really was that they have 2 washers and 2 dryers and one combined washer dryer unit. When we went to wash our clothes we they came out with a weird smell and no matter how many times we dried it they would never dry so we ended up having to take them to a laundromat to rewash and dry them.

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shio

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4 $74	5 $53	6 $70	7 $61	8 $96	9 $164	10 $285
11 $155	12 $59	13 $82	14 $85	15 $171	16 $189	17 $156
18 $81	19 $98	20 $137	21 $271	22 $181	23 $148	24 $178
25 $82	26 $87	27 $87	28 $100	29 $145	30 $113	31 $156

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $74	2 $87	3 $87	4 $106	5 $94	6 $102	7 $156
8 $97	9 $86	10 $99	11 $102	12 $99	13 $145	14 $230
15 $130	16 $120	17 $119	18 $128	19 $180	20 $181	21 $217
22 $218	23 $141	24 $156	25 $156	26 $156	27 $186	28 $175
29 $137	30 $136

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