Title: Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Nijō Castle ![Triple Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/d37441da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/a4357ef3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/ce74644b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/136a8436.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/5843c1af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Travelers find genuine hospitality at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo, where the helpful team makes guests feel welcome. The property combines traditional Kyoto charm with practical amenities including dry cleaning services, luggage storage, and complimentary in-room WiFi. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - - 24/7 front desk - Laundry - Air conditioning - Free WiFi £34 14 Dec - 15 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 13 - Nov 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 14 - Nov 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=3502996&PinnedHotelID=3502996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 11 of 11 rooms ![Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/866a5330.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Non Smoking 8.2 Very good 56 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Fridge HDTV Blackout curtains Down duvet Premium bedding Rainfall showerhead - 145 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Single Bed ![Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/1a94579c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Non Smoking 7.6 Good 4 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Fridge HDTV Blackout curtains Down duvet Premium bedding Rainfall showerhead - 178 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Twin Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/cdf21b15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Non Smoking 9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Fridge HDTV Blackout curtains Down duvet Premium bedding Rainfall showerhead - 178 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Beds ![Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/de453cbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, Non Smoking 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Fridge HDTV Blackout curtains Down duvet Premium bedding - 430 sq ft - Sleeps 6 - 3 Single Beds ![Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/de453cbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room, Non Smoking 8.6 Excellent 11 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Fridge HDTV Blackout curtains Down duvet Premium bedding Rainfall showerhead - Sleeps 6 - 4 Single Beds ![Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/9accdb36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Semi Double Room - Non Smoking - Sleeps 2 ![Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/9accdb36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room - Non Smoking - Sleeps 1 ![Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/w660h439x0y0-c38e876e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin - Non Smoking - Sleeps 3 ![Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/866a5330.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Semi-Double Room, Non Smoking (120cm bed, 2 guests only) 8.4 Very good 15 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Fridge HDTV Blackout curtains Down duvet Premium bedding Rainfall showerhead - 145 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Single Bed ![Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/249d7664.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Royal Twin - Non Smoking - Sleeps 2 ![Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3503000/3502996/9824cef8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double - Non Smoking - Sleeps 2 ## You may also like Ad ![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56570000/56560400/56560366/35c026aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto Central Kyoto - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-Smile-Hotel-Kyoto-Shijo.h3502996.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-Smile-Hotel-Kyoto-Shijo.h3502996.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.00369%2C135.75456&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wvf3h6ldtufv7aPqXAJ8HRt8yG8=) 59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8494 #### What's nearby - Nijō Castle - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Kyoto Imperial Palace - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Kiyomizu Temple - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles - Gion Corner - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles #### Getting around - Karasuma Station - 5 min walk - Nijojo-mae Station - 14 min walk - Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 91 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪京都肉食堂 - ‬2 min walk - ‪ハンバーグラボ - ‬1 min walk - ‪クロワ ルース - ‬2 min walk - ‪Charcoal - ‬2 min walk - ‪赤まる - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Hotel near Nijō Castle Located close to Kyoto Tower and Gion Corner, Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine and free newspapers - Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a lift - A reception hall and a 24-hour front desk - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All 140 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and bathrobes. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths - 26-inch HDTVs with digital channels - Eco-friendly cleaning products, fridges and electric kettles ## Similar properties ![Breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3900000/3895700/3895687/fee92524.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori Shimogyo Ward - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews £43 14 Dec - 15 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=3895687&PinnedHotelID=3895687&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73070000/73068800/73068780/98f3a081.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo Shimogyo Ward - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry 8.4 Very good 374 reviews £40 14 Dec - 15 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=73068780&PinnedHotelID=73068780&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1460000/1452300/1452244/78b09b45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hearton Hotel Kyoto Downtown Kyoto - 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Blackout drapes - Down comforter - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bidet - Deep soaking bathtub - Dressing gowns - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower/bathtub combination - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels - Pay films ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Desk - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age - 19 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### 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 1500 for adults and from JPY 1500 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 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 Cashless transactions are available This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Safety features at this property include a smoke detector Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Housekeeping service is provided every 4 days. If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 19 October to 08 April This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Hotel Oaks Kyoto Hotel Oaks Kyoto Shijo Hotel Oaks Shijo Oaks Hotel Kyoto Oaks Kyoto Shijo Oaks Kyoto Shijo Hotel Oaks Shijo Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Smile Kyoto-shijo Smile Hotel Smile Hotel Kyoto shijo Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Hotel Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Kyoto Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Hotel Kyoto ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo? > As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo on 14 Dec 2025 start from £34.04, including 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Smile-Hotel-Kyoto-Shijo.h3502996.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo? > This hotel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo? > Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Where is Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo located? > Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Nijō Castle, Gion Corner and Kyoto Tower. Kyoto Imperial Palace and To-ji Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Karasuma Station is only a 5-minute walk and Nijojo-mae Station is 14 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 414 8 - Good 391 6 - Okay 150 4 - Poor 32 2 - Terrible 14 ### 8.2/10 Cleanliness ### 8.6/10 Staff & service ### 8.2/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.4/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great stay/location Great location, helpful staff ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin 15 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Small, but clean and staff were nice and also very fluent in english ##### Kevin Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Imad 2 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Excellent i really enjoyed my staying there ##### Imad Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Akito 26 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was nice and pleasant stay for us ##### Akito Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Birk 20 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nicely located hotel and my room had everything predescribed in my bookings, i'm happy ! ##### Birk Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gillian 25 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Location was great. 10 minute walk to the market. Close to train station. Staff were very friendly. ##### Gillian Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gopi 2 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Amazing location with convenient access to the metro and many restaurant and grocery stores at walking distance. ##### Gopi Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Martin 15 Jul 2025 Liked: Staff & service Older budget hotel in the central district of Kyoto. Accessable via subway from Kyoto station but could be a problem if you have lots of luggage. Hotel needs renovation as it’s about thirty years old, attententive staff is pleasant and accommodating. As for the room, average old school Japanese. Air con works and has old deep soaking tub. I would not recommend first time foreign tourists to stay here. ##### Martin Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megha 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Smooth stat ##### Megha Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Alec Russell 13 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The breakfast was beyond my expectations. Although the picture shows only bread, it included steamed vegetables, salad, yogurt, and Japanese food like tsukemono. The room also had a refrigerator, which was helpful. ##### Alec Russell Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricky 8 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff is very helpful. Laundry is available on one of the floors. Room cleaning did a great job. ##### Ricky Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### MARIBEL 1 Aug 2025 Our first night we were tired and quickly dropped our bags and went to sleep. In the morning my sisters goes to shower and finds bugs. Then she starts to freak out because now she was bit. They were mosquitoes in the room then my daughter wakes up and she has more bites. So, that was our introduction to the Smile hotel. I requested a refund but then I had to retract because we are already there; it’s too late to get another room. So we requested a different room. We had already had the bad experience so it just put a damper on our vacation. In addition the hotel is very dated. The location is great though; very central to and simple to take day trips to Osaka, Narra, Hiroshima and different locations. ##### MARIBEL Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sierra 19 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service 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. ##### Sierra Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Seiko 2 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities 11時がチェックアウトだったのでゆっくり出来た。朝食が有料だと混まず静かにゆっくりと食事が出来たし、スタッフも感じ良かったです。部屋も綺麗で広くで良かったです。 ##### Seiko Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Antonio 30 Oct 2025 Liked: Staff & service I guess this place is good for the price… ##### Antonio Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ariel 29 Oct 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Property is very dated. Needs remodeling inmidiately. Staff was great location is great ##### Ariel Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Manabu 29 Oct 2025 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities うまく使えてなかったのかもしれませんが、温水便座が作動しなかったのが残念でした。 ##### Manabu Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joleen-Taylor 28 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This property had everything we needed. No complaints. ##### Joleen-Taylor Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MORIKIYO 28 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities 駐車場が隣のコインパーキングでしたが、安ければ問題ない ##### MORIKIYO Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George 25 Oct 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Top spot and not a bad little hotel ##### George Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### eiichi 23 Oct 2025 寝ていると、隣室の声が聞こえました ##### eiichi Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### masaki 23 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service 　いつも四条通のホテルを利用している。隣りのホテル を去年は利用している。朝食はとってない。 　ランドリーがビックリ！今回は料金が安かった。どうしてか？来年も同じ料金なら利用を考えたい。お世話になりました。 ##### masaki Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### REHANA 17 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities very clean, super close to the attractions, really nice staff. ##### REHANA Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### シンジ 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Amenities ファミマが近くにあり目にはライフが有るのが非常に良いです。 ##### シンジ Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### わき 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness 近くにスーパー、ドラッグストア、コンビニが揃っていてとても便利だった。 ##### わき Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Kyoto Granbell Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Granbell-Hotel.h18414583.Hotel-Information) > > [Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Tokyu-Stay-Kyoto-Ryougaemachi-Dori-Sanjo-Karasuma.h18573474.Hotel-Information) > > [NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - 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