Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya, near the historic Nijō Castle, is a tranquil retreat with a coffee shop and restaurant. Connect to WiFi in your room or get assistance from the helpful staff while exploring nearby Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street.
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Nijojo-mae Station is 11 minutes away.
At a glance
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Hotel size
173 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Lockers available
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 35
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Prince Safety Commitment (Prince Hotels & Resorts).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Prince Smart Kyoto Shijo Omiya
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya Hotel
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya Kyoto
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya Hotel Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Mibu-dera (11-min walk) and Nijō Castle (14-min walk), along with Nishiki Market (14-min walk) and Kawaramachi Street (1.5 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya like?
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 2-minute walk from Omiya Station and 14 minutes' walk from Nijō Castle.
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Reviews
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
9.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2026
Room was very clean and the staff did a great job cleaning it every day.
Scott
Scott, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2025
Great hotel rooms very clean and comfortable area great to walk about lots of places to eat nearby
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2024
Great hotel and location for exploring Kyoto.
David
David, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2024
Spacious rooms, staff amazing and everything was great
Claudia
Claudia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
Great timer here. The room was very clean, and the staff were very accommodating. 5/5 would stay here again.
Iris
Iris, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 16, 2023
Excellent location. Would definitely go back.
Genesis
Genesis, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2025
Kyoto stay
A really great stay if you are looking for something central and budget friendly. Easy check in and out process and a big plus with the washing machines. Clean hotel and friendly staff. One downside is that the blinders do not block out all of the lights if your room is facing the street.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2024
roos are spacious. Easy check-in and out. Staff are super nice. Highly recommend!
Roberto
Roberto, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2024
Nice and inexpensive
This place was great and a 2 minute walk from the train station. Very new and very nicely clean and comfortable. The only negative was the free breakfast which bordered on awful. Inexpensive to boot. Highly recommended!
John
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2024
Twin room was not too small for Japan standards. The room has a decent size vanity area and the toilet and shower are separated. Great spot for buses and trains
Dionne
Dionne, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2024
Very good hotel, would stay here again! The room was fairly spacious and the wifi was super fast! Bfast is free for all the customers and the ambitious in my room looked very modern. Staff were nice and also cooperative with me with a few things on my end, and both the AC and Heater worked very well.
EDMUND
EDMUND, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
Best budget hotel! It was so clean, and organized. I saw staff even using a lint roller on the sofa in the lobby, which tells me they pay attention to detail and cleanliness. The rooms were very clean, the cleanest in my stay of 3 different hotels in Japan. I felt very comfortable there. I would 10/10 stay here again. The staff were very nice too. I appreciated all the amenities in the lobby and room. It was such a peaceful stay and I would stay here again
Kimberly
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 21, 2024
Terrible breakfast
Very good overall, just go eat breakfast elsewhere
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2024
Excellent stay. Spacious enough room, more so than at the APA in Tokyo. Included breakfast is perfect to start the day with a bit of energy. Location is great, a little back from the busier part of Shijo street to the East, but still just around the corner from the Shijo Omiya station if you need transit, and a 30min walk along the very lively Shijo street to get to the Yasaka Shrine to the East of the river. I did everything by foot over the two days I was there, and loved it.
Jean-Baptiste
Jean-Baptiste, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 22, 2023
7 night stay
2 min walk to bus stop to go to the jr railway clean friendly hotel. Good variety of restaurants in the area. Good size room our aircon fan was loud. No tea or coffee in room.No English breakfast offered. Netflix channel available. Good value
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 23, 2023
Good service, clean, convenient
Very clean hotel. The check-in machine was not fun, but the staff were super helpful. The room was small, like many less expensive hotel rooms in Japan, but the toilet was separate from the sink and shower. Breakfast restaurant on site gave a small but filling and it's involved in ecological work. Great location near railway and bus stations. There was a window but it was a frosted one, so we had no view.
Roger
Roger, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2023
Great stay and great location!
Great stay and location was awesome. The bus and train to all of the temples was a 2 min walk from the hotel. Everything is new and clean. Self check in and self check out are great, and there’s staff there to help. We had a huge bed which was very comfortable. We only had carryon size luggage so the room was fine for us, but if you have a big luggage, you might find it tight. Room was cleaned everyday which was nice. Only downside is the breakfast which we knew in advance we wouldn’t be eating there. We did try it one morning but it wasn’t for us.
Alyssa
Alyssa, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 25, 2024
The hotel is clean and tidy and conveniently situated. Unfortunately, its very expensive for what you get. No tea making facilities, iasked for a kettle and a mug but was told no mugs, i had to go and buy one. I asked for bottled water and was told only one bottle a day and only given out after 3pm. The breakfast was one small roll full of lettuce and a small paper cup of coffee, only one cup per person, no fill ups! This hotel is not cheap and there are so many more friendly and for a better price. Look elsewhere.
KATHLEEN
KATHLEEN, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 17, 2024
Hotel was very modern. Good location. Room was decent size according to Japan standard. Breakfast was not good at all. All you get is piece of bread, very small portion scramble eggs and some salad. I was on 8th floor. There from May 8 to May 13 2024. Don’t leave your money or expensive item in room when you not there. I had an Indian older lady that clean my room just about everyday. I thought it was odd that my room was cleaned everyday. After check out and flew to Korea, found out someone at this hotel stole $500 USD cash from my backpack. I was mad, but more so at myself for leaving cash in the room. I would give this place 5 star if breakfast was good and cleaning lady didn’t stole my cash.
Anh
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 5, 2025
Although the room was tiny, the reasonable price and accessibility made up for it.
Isao
Isao, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 10, 2026
good
toshiko
toshiko, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2025
A great hotel in a super convenient location. Beds were comfortable, the rooms were a good size compared to most Japanese hotels. Provided free breakfast which was super helpful to getting the day started. Would definitely stay again!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2025
Honestly, luxurious for the price you pay. Had a great stay there.
Fernando
Fernando, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2024
Good hotel
Svetlana
Svetlana, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2023
Nice hotel, new and clean, close to public transport easily getting to tourist spots