Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Kawaramachi Street

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Property amenity
Exterior
Elevator
Property amenity
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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325 Maruyacho, Gokomachi-dori, Sanjo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8086
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room A, Non Smoking (with Complimentary Light Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room B, Non Smoking (with Complimentary Light Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (with Complimentary Light Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Check in at 7:00P.M. Check Out 10:00 A.M. Run of The House with Complimentary Breakfast

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Check In at 7:00 PM, Check out at 10:00 AM,Standard Twin Room A with Complimentary Breakfast

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Check In at 7:00 PM, Check out at 10:00 AM, Standard Double Room with Complimentary Breakfast

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Check In at 7:00 PM, Check out at 10:00 AM, Standard Twin Room B with Complimentary Breakfast

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room with Japanese style Breakfast, Non smoking

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room A with Japanese style Breakfast, Non smoking

  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room B with Japanese style Breakfast, Non smoking

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room(B)

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room(A)

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Run of House

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Kyoto hotel, you'll find Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Teramachi Street and Kiyamachi Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kiyamachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shijo Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 5 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 8 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ドトールコーヒーショップ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lipton 三条本店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪スマート珈琲店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tully's Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪かに道楽 京都本店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo

3-star hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kyoto hotel.

  • 137 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo offers 137 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels, first-run movies, and Netflix.

Bathrooms include slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • First-run movies
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart speaker
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Prince Safety Commitment (Prince Hotels & Resorts)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Prince Safety Commitment (Prince Hotels & Resorts).

We should mention

  • 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

Prince Smart Kyoto Sanjo Kyoto
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo Hotel
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo Kyoto
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo to the airport?

Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo is 31.4 mi (57-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo.

Does Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo offer free breakfast?

Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo have a pool?

Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo does not have a pool.

Does Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo to downtown Kyoto?

Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo is 0.2 mi away from Kyoto.

Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 487 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Spoorthy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Prince Smart Inn was amazing, the room was spacious enough for 2 people and the laundry facilities were easy to use and very tidy. The best of all was the staff, they would greet us with a friendly smile and were very helpful when we needed something. Would highly recommend this hotel. I’m looking forward to my next stay here. I normally don’t leave reviews after my stays, but my experience with this hotel has made me leave one. Thank you for your friendly hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosita

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shyanne, Rutherford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. Friendly staff. Great location. Bathroom amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on a quiet street close to public transit and shopping / dining areas. Rooms are a larger Japanese size but spotlessly clean and thoughtfully designed, with comfortable beds and pillows and fantastic spa shower. Helpful and friendly staff. Nice touch with free eco-friendly amenities. The hotel has a cool vibe -- the sort of place where you wouldn't mind hanging out in the lounge. Great choice for couples and solo travelers.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vjekoslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good overall
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and extremely helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying-Fen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a great area where there are a lot of good restaurants and shops, and the room is with good size comparing to other hotels which I have stayed in the past.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Prince Smart Inn. I was greeted with the bubbliest of receptionists who helped me get checked in and greeted me every time I passed, full of personality who even offered to give me change for my bill (albeit they didn't have enough) but it was still a lovely gesture regardless. Another receptionist called a hotel for me to arrange luggage transfer with another hotel as I had issues calling them (the luggage transfer was next door). Having free breakfast in the morning was also convenient and the people serving were also really nice. The location was awesome and right next to the bustling Teramachi street and only a few minutes walk from public transport and Nishiki street. The rooms were clean and spacious enough for six luggages (two carry on) and the bathroom was nice. Laundry was a bit of an issue as there was only two machines in the entire hotel from what I could find, making it hard to do laundry during the night. But overall had a wonderful experience and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

WILLIAM, Burnaby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and most spoke English. Rooms were kept clean and you could pick up free items if you forgot something. The small set breakfast was basic and didn't change but good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel in a fabulous location. Very friendly staff and clean rooms. Great pick for Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great modern hotel with surprisingly spacious rooms for Japan. Good architectural design though has low bulk heads that may not suit tall people. Great shower so much better than an old school bath. Couldn’t fault the place though the poor staff did sometimes look like they wished they could be somewhere els other than old lady the cafe at breakfast was such a joy. Not keen on the AI alarm clock. Best to unplug it so it’s not spying on you the whole time. My only complaint is they are more concerned with aesthetics over service. I would still recommend the hotel and stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

INGRID

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Room was modest but clean, small breakfast was uninspired
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is more of a hostel than a proper hotel. It is very basic and at times surprising at lack of amenities and free breakfast is terrible (power soup, bad coffee, stale bread and a boiled egg). For example, there are no cups/ kettle in the room. They only provide one bottle of water and there are signs at cafe in morning where breakfast is served that you cannot request hot water and you can only use 2 oz cups provided for water. I’d rather stay at a capsule hotel at 1/5th the price as bathroom is very basic and in not in a separate room. This is a good option when prices are low but very poor value for $300 Canadian a night when there are hotels in the area that are so much better. Will not be recommending or staying here again due to abundance of much better options in Gion.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience staying in a Roykan. Lovely owner and staff. Superb traditional breakfast. Lots of space… and our own onsen. Superb.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great but the washing machines in the guest laundry need to be deep cleaned more frequently.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaoying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s not enough food in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Right next door to Nishiki Market! Loved it here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great shopping and restaurants they had laundry overal a good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oleksandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, not too small compared to the average room sizes in Japan, staff were amazing, and the hotel itself is very new and good-looking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yinong

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025