Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street

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Restaurant
Exterior
Reception
Restaurant
Connecting room [with sofa] , Non-smoking

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
396-3 Osakacho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8177
  • Higashi Honganji Temple
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Kyoto Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Free extra futon mattress
Deep-soaking bath
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room, Non Smoking (with sofa)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Free extra futon mattress
Deep-soaking bath
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Japanese Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Free extra futon mattress
Deep-soaking bath
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Free extra futon mattress
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Run of House, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Free extra futon mattress
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double room [with bench seat], Non-smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Free extra futon mattress
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Connecting room [with sofa] , Non-smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Free extra futon mattress
2 bedrooms
Deep-soaking bath
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

At Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and a vending machine. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Shimogyo Ward hotel include Nishiki Market and Shijo Street.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 8 min walk
  • Kyoto Tower - 10 min walk
  • Shijo Street - 13 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 17 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 1 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 10 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪蕎麦の実よしむら - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪カレーハウスCoCo壱番屋 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪スペインバル Santres - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪バル agiyao - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street
As a guest of Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo, you'll find a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a lift. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and toilets with an electronic bidet. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Japanese

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 1,000 for adults and JPY 1,000 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free extra futon

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

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 200–1,000 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: from approximately JPY 1000 for adults and from JPY 1000 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • One child aged 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo?

Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo?

No, Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo?

No, pets are not allowed.

Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 216 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaiyi

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Millie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit smaller than I expected, but that might have been my mistake in booking the wrong type. Very convenient location (right next to Gojo Station Exit 8). All the staff were are very nice and helpful. Coin laundry is on same floor as the reception so it was a little awkward to have to walk past the front desk each time. There is also only elevator so it's a bit inconvenient to use. But overall, it was a pretty nice hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ella

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only good thing was the breakfast and staff. Terrible beds, expect to get bed bug bites and wake up with a stiff neck and sore back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Three-night stay in Gojo
Stayed for three nights. Staff are helpful and cheerful. The hotel is at Gojo, a bit far away from the hustling city centre, good for those who are looking for a quiet environment. Right next to the exit of Gojo metro station, convenient. Cleanliness requires improvement as some small insects are found in the room during our stay. Room is less spacious than expected. I was unable to fully open my luggage. Simple buffet breakfast provided, but if you visit the restaurant after 8:30am, not much food is left. Also used the coin laundry machine & drying machine. There were only two set of machines so you’ll have to wait for your turn.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaidas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel for low price, good location, metro station just behind the corner
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

??

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average at best
Hard beds, noisy neighbours & not brilliant breakfast - won’t be staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jnaneshwar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, highly recommend !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolann, St. Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff in restaurant
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very convenient place, it’s right next to the subway that connects to Kyoto Station. The staff are very nice and the breakfast that’s served was delicious. Rooms and bathrooms are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very comfortable to stay in. It is right next to Gojo station exit 8 as well as a bus stop so was very convenient. Staff could communicate in basic english well and had leaflets in english with any details. Buffet breakfast was a nice spread that had small changes on the dishes daily. Towels and bath amenities are all provided. There were also pillow options and pajamas at the check in lobby.

10/10 Excellent

Banyar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bed was abit small, other than that all good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and really accommodated to everyone's schedule
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mariane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed the hotel and the area. Very easy access from Kyoto Station and Gion (and a subway station as well), close to some really nice and walkable neighborhoods. Having a convenience store on the same block was a plus! The breakfast is very Japanese, but the pastries and coffee were good. Super close to 2 big temples as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff very nice good free breakfast hotter very clean I will recommend for every one when ever coming to kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome hotel.
The hotel is great. Right next to the subway station so great if you are backpacking. The hotel held our bags for us even after checkout. Free breakfast was delicious and the coffee was strong. We liked it so much the first night we rebooked it for another night. The room itself is small but I liked it very much. We slept in the Japanese style room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cramped room, but amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

たくみ

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótimo hotel: atendimento e café da manhã muito bom
Ótima estadia por um bom preço com um café da manhã bom. O Hotel fica super bem localizado, a estação do metrô é quase na entrada do hotel, atendimento ótimo e confortável.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

タカトモ

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
動きやすい位置にあり観光など動きやすい。 施設も、サービスはコンパクトでとても使いやすい。 全体的なバランスがとれたホテルだと感じた。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024