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Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Nijō Castle

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Triple Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Hallway
Property entrance

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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329, Shimoichimonji-cho, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8335
  • Nijō Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto stay.With a stay at this Downtown Kyoto hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Nijō Castle and 2 miles (3 km) of Mibu-dera. Kyoto International Manga Museum and Nishiki Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Omiya Station - 6 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 7 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪なか卯二条城店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪らーめん食堂大義家 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sweets Cafe KYOTO KEIZO - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪魏飯夷堂 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KAMEE COFFEE KYOTO - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa

3-star hotel near Nijō Castle
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

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

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa offers 45 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free limited smartphone calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Smartphone
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 2000

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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.
  • 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 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.

  • Late check-out fee: JPY 2000 (subject to availability)

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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

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

GRAND JAPANING HOTEL Kuromonsanjo Kyoto
GRAND JAPANING Kuromonsanjo Kyoto
GRAND JAPANING Kuromonsanjo
GRAND JAPANING HOTEL Kuromonsanjo
M's INN OMIYA KUROMON
Meldia Stay Omiya KUROMON
Smart Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa Hotel
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa Kyoto
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa to the airport?

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa is 27.9 mi (60-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa.

Does Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa offer free breakfast?

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa have a pool?

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa does not have a pool.

Does Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa to downtown Kyoto?

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa is 1.1 mi away from Kyoto.

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 100 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location The other Smart Inn is closer to public transportation This location you need to walk further
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to sleep

The room want give but it was efficient. Comfortable and a place for everything. Clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great as we were off the beaten track and had a good insight into more local Kyoto rather than the key tourist areas. The hotel itself was great but the staff weren’t very personable. The advertised ‘staffed desk’ is probably an overeach as we had to check in and out through an iPad. The room and amenities were very good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience was completely different to the reviews on here saying that the check-in procedure was difficult. It couldn't have been any easier for us. So clever and streamlined. The property was fantastic and located in a really nice part of Kyoto. A special mention goes to Brulee Kyoto just around the corner in Sanjo Dori for the best donuts going around! Also, the staff -especially Kae - at the central reception near Kyoto Station were super helpful, going above and beyond to help us with booking onwards ticket. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Centrally located, quiet, very clean, love the Handy complementary phone. Great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little place to stay a few days

Not your typical hotel as servicing of rooms would only have been the once in three days so for many I'd assume it would be just prior to checking in. That said, the room was tidy and marginally larger than some, but only marginally. There isn't the usual hotel reception but a young woman who let's you in and provides you with the key code for the building and another for the room. She's there to answer any questions should you need any assistance. Checkout is an electronic tablet on the desk when there's no one there which was the case for us. But back to the beginning, Grand Jappening have an office opposite Kyoto station where you can leave your bags prior to getting a lift to your hotel. You can also leave your bags for free at the end of your stay off you intend to do anything before leaving Kyoto. The bus drops you off a short distance and you're then given directions by the driver to the hotel. The hotel is in a lovely area near to a covered walkway but watch out for the many cyclists who never use their bells to warn you of their presence. Nijo station is a short walk away as are many shops and cafes/restaurants. Nijo Castle is nearby. The bed is the most comfortable I've slept in in a long time but the walls are thin. It sounded as if the neighbour was moving furniture late at night until someone else banged on their door. Get earplugs and you'd be fine. And the laundry is free
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is well located and room has a good size if compared to most Japanese hotels. The check in time is really late and we had a problem with it. You have to do most of the things on your own as they do not have a full time reception. The receptionists assigned to some hours in the evening does not speak good english. There is also no room service. I think is quite expensive for the lack of service offered, but I must confess that in general our stay was good and confortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They promise to arrange the shuttle service but Never send me the email Request Cleaning room never do Shower gel finish ask for top up but never done
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Josiah Siew Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reasonable price

7 mins walk from station, the lobby doesn't have reception, all you have to do is check in via ipad with the check in number sent to you. The access to your room is password system. All is well just the one bad thing is the check in time is quite late, which is around 4pm.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel chain has a number of branches in Kyoto, I stayed in the Kuromonsanjo branch which is a little closer to the castle, however due to my bad planning I ended up at the Nijo branch upon arrival. At the front door there was a phone which connected directly to head office (these hotels don’t have manned front desks) who was very helpful in explaining how could I get to my hotel and also offered to hold our luggage while we’re sightseeing. Once we located the correct branch they provided me the door code via the same phone system, self-check-in was fairly easy after that. The room was amazing, very modern, spacious for Japanese standards very comfy beds. They had a smart phone in the room for us to use and also USB ports to charge phones without needing a converter. The Kuromonsanjo branch was down a little alleyway but not hard to find, a manageable walk away from Nijo Castle (and the subway station there) bit longer walk to JR Nijo station and also not too far from restaurants on Oike Dori.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Convenient and cozy

near subway Gojo station. Supermarket nearby. With free shutter bus. Staff are helper and carrying the luggage for us. Room size is better than most of the budget hotel. Self check-in and check out are quick and easy to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Southampton UK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good communication from hotel explaining every step. Check in was very easy. Room was immaculately clean and had everything that you could need whilst you where there. The free laundry room was an added bonus. Hotel is in a fantastic location and very quiet. Rooms don’t have a view (a brick wall) but that didn’t bother me as I was only sleeping in hotel. I would definitely return to this hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
New and clean. Very small room but priced accordingly. Automated check-in and check-out: not so easy to follow if you haven't been though a similar process before.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice hotel, horrible check-in

Hotel is very nice, and close to many attractions. That being said, their check-in process is atrocious. They say the desk is open from 9am to 6pm, however no one is ever there! They are supposed to send you a code to get in the front door at 4pm, and then another code to check-in on an iPad once you are in. My wife and I didn't receive the code until after 5pm, and then it didn't work! We had to call the hotel multiple to times, eventually getting a very helpful operator who was able to get us in our room. Very disappointing,they want to use self check-in as cost savings, but it doesn't seem to work all that great, as two other groups had the same issues while we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Once you are able to get in, it's a nice hotel.

We arrived shortly before 6pm, and all the staff had already left for the day. The sliding front door requires a passcode, which we did not have, so only by the grace of an exiting patron were we able to enter the building. The only way to check in is via an iPad at the front desk. The iPad asked for a code in order to check in, which I had never received. Luckily my friend used the telephone at the front desk and in Japanese was able to obtain the necessary information to check in. Apparently I was supposed to receive an email with that check-in number. Once we got to our room, we found that there were no washcloths, only a hand towel and bath towel each. After again calling the hotel (via our cell phone since there was no telephone in the room) we found that they did not automatically provide such a towel, and since the staff was already gone for the day there was no way to obtain one. We ended up going to a local 100 yen store and buying a few washcloths to make up the experience. Needless to say, by this point we are pretty frustrated and disappointed at the GRAND JAPANING HOTEL Kuromonsanjo. However, the room was clean and in nice condition, the shower was warm, and the bed was quite comfortable. Once you negotiate the obstacles, it's a nice hotel.

6/10 Okay

KENJI

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
初めてビジネスで利用させていただきました。疲れを癒すお風呂が更にお疲れの場に バスルームにはシャンプー二本とコンディショナーが一本 どうやって体を洗うのでしょうね？ 疲れていたのでロビーに連絡をするのも面倒で自分が持参しているボディーソープを出して使いました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
部屋もきれいでとても快適に過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and quiet stay in Kyoto

M‘s Inn Omiya Kuromon is definitely a recommendable place to stay in Kyoto. It is located in a very quiet neighboorhood, so it will be hard to find open restaurants at night. Very convenient is the free shuttle bus from the M’s Information Center just outside the Kyoto Main Train Station. You can also keep your luggage there or let it send to your hotel but check the timetables before. The staff at the information center was unfortunately super rude and impolite which provided a very bad first impression to us. However, the staff at our hotel was always nice and helpful. Our transportation hub for trains and all buses was the Omiya station which is a 600 meter walk away. It is quite a pain to walk this distance several times. There is another M‘s Inn closer to the station, we would look for a room there next time. However, the station is good because you have direct access to the train to the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and it is just 2 stations to Karawamachi with many restaurants and access to the Gion area. Our room was small but thats normal in Japan. It was located at the end of the floor so the internet connection was a bit slow which is the only minus. They clean the room just every 3 days which is okay since they change the towels every day if you like. Laundry is for free which is a big plus. However, the dryer needs very much time, so only use this for small laundry. We stayed 5 nights here and slept well. We can definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019