Smile Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo vs Seiki Kyoto Station

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 1.5km
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Smile Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo

★★★ 3-Star
8.3 2,182
Kyoto
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Seiki Kyoto Station

★★★ 3-Star
7.5 575
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.5 (779)
7.6 (1,144)
Booking.com
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7.4 (566)
Trip.com
9.1 (143)
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8.3 (922)
7.5 (1,710)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Smile Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo Seiki Kyoto Station
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the extreme convenience of subway travel right next to Gojo Station + Many reviews praise proximity to Kyoto Station for easy bus and subway access
+ Repeated praise for friendly and helpful staff + Luggage storage service is safe and convenient, repeatedly mentioned
+ Commonly noted that rooms are clean with good basic facilities + Guests who enjoy tatami ryokan-style rooms find it special and fun
+ Frequent mentions of easy access to nearby convenience stores and restaurants + Business travelers note good value for location near station
+ Reviews highlight free drinks and convenient common lounge areas
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Reviews note rooms are small, inconvenient for lots of luggage or couples - Poor soundproofing lets in neighbor or corridor noise, frequently mentioned
- Scattered mentions of low cleaning frequency or air conditioner cleanliness issues - Rooms are narrow with attic-like structure, common complaint
- Cleanliness falls short or bugs found, scattered reports

Recommended For

Solo Travelers Business Travelers Budget Travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Short stayers

Guest Reviews

Smile Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo

Trip.com 10 Solo Traveler

Right next to Gojo Station, friendly staff, 10min walk to Kyoto Tower

Trip.com 10 Friends

Close to Kyoto Station, very clean

Trip.com 9.5 Business Traveler

Clean and extremely friendly staff

Agoda 10 Couple

Right by subway station, clean and comfortable

Agoda 10 Family with Teens

Perfect location, convenient luggage storage

Seiki Kyoto Station

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Kyoto Station right in front, easy access and secure luggage storage

No cooking facilities, room small

Booking.com 2.8 Solo

Convenient baggage storage with bike locks

Reception after 3PM, faucet broken

Booking.com 3.2 Couple

Central for tourist spots, helpful staff

Little privacy, corridor noise

Agoda 4.4 Couple

Narrow stairs after elevator, no soundproofing, tiny bathroom with hair

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Good for 2 people, heating and hot water work well

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.5km

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