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Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo

2.5 star property

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A modern office space with cubicles, large windows, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
Reception
The exterior of the Smile Hotel with a modern facade, a prominent entrance, and a sign indicating the direction to the 2F lobby.
Japanese Twin Room, Non Smoking
Twin Room, Non Smoking

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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396-3 Osakacho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8177
  • Place, Higashi Honganji Temple
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Non Smoking (with sofa)

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 Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Non Smoking

Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a door, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

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 Wi-Fi

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Connecting room [with sofa] , Non-smoking

Connecting room [with sofa] , Non-smoking

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a coffee machine, a heater, and a window.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a TV.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo

Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and toilets with an electronic bidet. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo, you're just a quick walk from Kawaramachi Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower
As a guest of Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo, you'll find a vending machine, laundry facilities, and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 13 2026 to July 20 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1200 for adults and JPY 1200 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

SUPER HOTEL KARASUMA-GOJO
SUPER KYOTO KARASUMA-GOJO
SUPER KARASUMA-GOJO
Smile Kyoto Karasumagojo Kyoto
Super Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo
Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo Hotel
Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo Kyoto
Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo Hotel Kyoto

Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 453 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Harshitha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The only good thing is the convenient location to the train and bus stations, the property is average.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Just what you need
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

SHIH HUNG

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antoni Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay in Kyoto. Only 10-15 minutes walk to Kyoto train station and Gojo subway station its right next to the hotel. I recommend this hotel to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Irvin

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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10/10 Excellent

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the location and hotel experience
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room too smoll
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was sooo convenient and the hotel was very clean. The staff were very helpful and kind. Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebekah

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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8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well spoted in the City and near train stations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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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8/10 Good

Fayyaad

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

sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet is great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yuko

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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6/10 Okay

JEAN-CLAUDE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vivian

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, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Lam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is located nearby Gojo station in south exit number 8. Very nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor

Mia

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

stephanie

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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2/10 Terrible

Ian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were great. Room was too small and grotty. We bailed and went to $100 a night luxury elsewhere. My wife thinks it should renamed “Frown Hotel” or “ Cry Hotel”. On the bright side there is a great Crème Brûlée donut restaurant across the street and a sake shop.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yahir

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

Helio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026