Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo

Property class: 2.5

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Close to Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street, Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ฿931
฿1,024 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Double Room, Non Smoking (with sofa)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a microwave, and a window providing natural light.

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a window, and a wall-mounted TV.

Japanese Twin Room, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small refrigerator.

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small refrigerator, and a door with a QR code.

Double room [with bench seat], Non-smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window.

Connecting room [with sofa] , Non-smoking

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, an air conditioning unit, and a window.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a television.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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396-3 Osakacho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8177

What's nearby

  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.
    Kyoto Tower
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A modern train station with a glass facade and a covered pedestrian walkway.
    Kyoto Station Building
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom against a backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture.
    Shijo Street
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Higashi Honganji Temple
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Gojo Station
    1 min walk
  • Shijo Station
    10 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ザ キッチン カンラ
    1 min walk
  • 六条新町招福亭
    4 min walk
  • tatsu-ya
    2 min walk
  • 糖太朗
    3 min walk
  • OPEN
    4 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo

  • Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
  • Close to Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market, Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
    • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine and a lift
  • Room features
  • All 108 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and toilets with electronic bidets
    • Fridges, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,200 for adults and JPY 1,200 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately JPY 1200 for adults and from JPY 1200 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo?

As of 18 Sep 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo on 23 Sep 2026 start from ฿931, 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Higashi Honganji Temple and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Tower and Shijo Street are also within 15 minutes. Gojo Station is only a 2-minute walk and Karasuma Oike Station is 20 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 465 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff service, breakfast it was delicious every day including the jelly it was delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area close to everything, friendly staff laundry Matt, free coffee/drinks soda All in all very clean very nice everything you need in a room would recommend and stay again :)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service from the staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was basic, but the service was decent; the walls had water stains and mold.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great weekend break location

The staff were very friendly. Great location for seeing Kyoto. Looks a little tired but perfect for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly definitely we will come back to this hotel in our future visits
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location！Easy check in and check out. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, staff very nice. Didnt have breakfast there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Bathroom was a bit small and a microwave could be desired but otherwise, everything else was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Very central, close to ammenities, train station and walkable to some sites. Clean room, confortable beds, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a very convenient location and had good service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and safe place. Close to kyoto station. The price and the quality both are good.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I stayed in a traditional Japanese Tatami room for the first time, it was a nice surprise! The buffet breakfast included was a very nice gesture. Staff were friendly and helpful - the lift somehow stops at the second floor (front desk) everytime regardless- not sure why!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bathroom amenities not good, neighbors loud, laundry not included in package. Staff were amazing but I wouldn’t come back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location

The location is great-it’s easy to walk to Kyoto Station. Convenience stores are nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small so struggled with luggage space. Also, walls were dirty. I was hoping it was dirt as opposed to mold, but honestly don't know. Bathroom was also small with little space to put anything. Location was good near to metro station. Breakfast was also good. Staff were nice. Sadly, I have given the poor rating due to the condition of the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are helpful, quality service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
The rum wasnt that clean, you could see like spills on the walls? It was generally quiet Good location though, there is a metro right next door
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
There’s no shops really near by. There’s also not many food options but the few that are near a very good. They might be rated lower then most but there flavor is great for the price. Your room doesn’t get cleaned everyday it’s every three days. Rooms our enough if you plan to stay out all the time. There’s a Lawson close by which is nice. The best part is there’s a station right outside so getting around isn’t an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location for transportation options. Japanese style room was comfortable and clean. The breakfast had a solid range of options but might not be good value for vegetarian guests. Free drinks in the lobby is a nice addition!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, very clean and quiet, centrally located, just a few minutes walk to bus and subway stations. Extra thumbs up for having a washing machine in the room (dries too).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room could have been cleaner. There was dust on the walls. The staff was nice though.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice simple and easy

Good room, clean, good amenities. Only downside was there was 1 lift for the whole hotel so spent lots of time waiting around for it. But the location was great and check in and luggage store was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location and value

Good location and right next to a train station. Many good restaurants nearby. Room was quite cozy, especially the bathroom. Clean, provided fresh towels daily. If you booked to include breakfast, it's quite ample. Amenities (toothbrush, sleeping gown, slippers, etc) provided. Would probably stay again. Staff was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024