Absolutely loved our stay here! The room was not just comfy, it was cleverly comfy. Full-length mirror? Check. Mini fridge? Yep. Separate bathroom and toilet? Genius. And the best part — the sink was in the little hallway, so while my friend was in the shower, I could do my skincare routine like a queen. Total time-saver! The place looks fresh and stylish — clearly a recent renovation, and it shows. Loved the cozy lighting zones, and the table with two stools was a nice touch. Everything in the room just made sense. Bonus points for the fluffy slippers and the complete toiletry set (shower gel, conditioner, shampoo — they didn’t miss a thing). And downstairs? You can grab pajamas, a toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, even a hairbrush. Basically, if you forgot something — they’ve got your back. Highly recommend if you like comfort with smart design and thoughtful extras!

The only little downside was the frosted window — you can’t really see outside.

The hotel is brand new, the rooms are great and the location is very convenient (close to a metro station, railway to Arashiyama and near a lot of Bus Stops). We were there in late February and some days we came back to the hotel to drop off the things we bought or to change clothes and it was really convenient to do so with so many options of public transportation. The only downside is the breakfast (you get to choose between 2 types of sandwiches (chicken or egg) water, japenese tea or black coffee, but since is free, you shouldn’t complain lol (and you have a 7-11 just across the street and a Family Mart near as well) The price was really affordable and we would definitely stay at it again. PS: we got the standard room and it was more than enough to fit us, 4 big suitcases + 2 carry ons.

Clean modern hotel, really liked the spacious, light and airy bathroom and bedroom layout and facilities. Particularly liked the great shower and the handy ledges and charging points in the bedroom, especially behind the bed! Room was very quiet, never heard any noise from the hallways. Staff super friendly and helpful. Never waited long for elevators. Breakfast was tiny but healthy and nutritious, and served by a very friendly welcoming woman every morning. Laundry facilities were an unexpected bonus. Nice communal lobby space with plugs and spaces to work or relax and chat. Probably my favourite hotel stay during my two week travels in Japan. Excellent value for money.

Hotel design was your standard international modern, hotel could have been anywhere in the world. I liked the graphic design details in the halls and the cool elevator lighting. Would have loved to see the lobby and the rooms reflect abit more of that, with a Japanese modern design aesthetic, but we can't have everything.... right!? The cafe hours were a mystery, I desperately wanted to try their matcha ice cream as a relaxing treat but on multiple occasions by the time I returned to the hotel in the afternoon it was already firmly closed.

Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya has a great location near the train station, convenience stores, restaurants, and bus stops. Check-in is easy with a self-service machine, and amenities like PJs, toothbrushes, and razors are freely available at reception. The room was surprisingly spacious and clean, with a nice curtain divider between the sink and bed. We enjoyed the free breakfast (sandwich and coffee), plus unlimited drinks and desserts. Lockers are available for luggage storage, and while staff aren’t always visible due to the self-check-in setup, they were helpful when needed. The hotel is quiet and comfortable—definitely one of our favorite stays in Kyoto.

It’s a modern-style hotel with rooms that are slightly larger than the typical size in Japan—very clean, with a spacious and comfortable lobby. A simple breakfast is provided (a sandwich and coffee or tea), which does the job. There are lockers available to store your luggage if you arrive early, as check-in is strictly at 3:00 p.m. The hotel is located on an avenue about 1 km from Kyoto’s main shopping area, but it’s an easy walk back and forth. Alternatively, you can take a bus just a few meters away, including to other attractions like the castle or the bamboo forest. It’s surrounded by convenience stores and dining options.

Room was spacious compared to the Japanese Hotel norm. Bed & pillows were the softest I experienced this visit (stayed in 5 hotels). Room was very clean and well designed. Location was good. Light breakfast that was supplied was adequate and fresh.

I really missed a kettle being supplied in the room. There was a small fridge but no tea & coffee making facility in the room. There was a hot water urn in the foyer but often needed to ask for it to be topped up. Laundry only had 3 machines for the whole hotel (one was out of order during my visit). They were combined washer/dryer units.

The hotel exceeded my expectations, it is basic but meets all standard needs. The room I was given was bigger than I expected and it came with two beds! The shower has it's own little room inside too. Onsite you can leave your luggage in the lockers before and after check in which came in handy and you can pick up free amenities in the lobby (pyjamas, toothbrush etc.). Also had breakfast included which was nice to have and a laundry room if needed! Staff were also very helpful and kind! The hotel is also situated in a quiet area so there was no noise at night. I would recommend here for a short stay!

Location is fine but is a little bit away from most main attractions however, Omiya metro station is located a two minute away which connects to pretty much everywhere in Kyoto!

We loved everything about this hotel, and we really fell in love with the Prince Smart chain after this. They are really affordable, and while our room in Osaka was a little small, this one in Kyoto was super large and roomy. Everything was spaced out so well, we were so comfortable and had so much space for our things. Everything was so clean, and even though it was a really budget friendly option we felt like we had a pretty luxurious stay. It is also very conveniently located to the Nijo Castle, which was a great sightseeing spot, it had so many convenience stores and great, affordable food spots, both continental and local spotted all around the hotel. The staff were really helpful and friendly, and we were able to store our luggage before check in time. This was probably one of our favourite stays in our whole trip to Japan.

There was nothing we did not like about this hotel.

Everything was great for the price point! I couldn't fault our stay. The beds and pillows were super comfortable. Super clean and new. Their amenities counter, including toiletries, was well stocked. Water bottles available for each night. Good sound proofing even though we were near the elevators. The Shijo Omiya location was super convenient to access the Randen tramway, Hankyu line, and many city buses service this area. Lots of local eateries that weren't tourist traps, even though it's just 2 km from the busy Shijo-Gion area, Nishiki Market, Pontocho, Gion, etc. McDonalds is a 2 min walk for those who really need it. For those wanting a local sento, Gokoyu is a 900m walk away. The 12 min walk along quiet streets showcases how locals live - some homes are tiny!

Perhaps a drink refill at breakfast would be nice, otherwise the included breakfast was appreciated.

The room was so much larger than we expected. My partner and I could both have our suitcases open on the floors at all times. The bed was comfortable and overall the apartment was very clean. It was also very quiet. The bathroom is nice and we had daily housekeeping without needing to ask. The TV allowed us to watch Netflix which we could connect our personal account to. We arrived earlier than check in time and they have a really easy to use locker system which fits large suitcases so you can leave them and collect later. The hotel is also close to bus and train stations. Possibly our favourite hotel stay of our trip!

The complimentary breakfast was very basic but considering it’s free, we can’t really complain.