Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-Mae Station

3-star hotel near Nijo Castle with free continental breakfast and nearby metro access

Location & Access

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-Mae Station is located in Kyoto city centre, a 5-minute walk from Nijojo-mae Station and 0.5 miles from the historic Nijo Castle. Kyoto International Manga Museum is a 12-minute walk from the property, and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 19 minutes away on foot. Itami Airport is 28 miles from the hotel, with bus and subway connections available nearby.

Accommodations

All 33 rooms at Smart Place Inn feature air conditioning, private bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs, and complimentary bathrobes. Selected guestrooms offer complimentary tea and carpeting, while all rooms include refrigerators, electric kettles, and flat-screen TVs. Guests can choose from Twin Rooms and Triple Rooms, with free pajamas provided daily and fresh towels placed outside each room every morning.

Amenities & Services

The hotel offers free WiFi throughout the property, a continental breakfast voucher redeemable at a nearby bakery, and luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures. Laundry facilities with washer-dryer combos are available on the first floor (¥400 wash, ¥200 per hour drying), and free toiletries including face wash, razors, and moisturizers are provided. Designated smoking areas are on-site, and a lift serves all guest floors.

Guest Services & Security

The Smart Place Inn operates with 24-hour security, CCTV in common areas and outside the property, along with fire extinguishers and smoke alarms. The reception desk is staffed 24 hours, and guests can request taxi arrangements or help with ordering food. A Kyoto accommodation tax (around 1800 JPY for three people) is payable upon arrival but is not included in the initial booking price.

Nearby Attractions

Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is 0.5 miles from Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-Mae Station and can be reached via a direct subway connection. The hotel is a short walk from a shopping street with local stores and restaurants, plus two convenience stores (7-Eleven and Lawson). Nijo Castle, Kyoto International Manga Museum, and Nishiki Market are all within 20 minutes by foot or bus.

• Location: 5-minute walk from Nijojo-mae Station, 0.5 miles from Nijo Castle
• Rooms: 33 rooms with deep soaking bathtubs and free pajamas
• Dining: Free continental breakfast voucher for nearby bakery
• Services: Luggage storage, laundry facilities, 24-hour security
• Nearby: Kyoto International Manga Museum, Nishiki Market, convenience stores
• Target: Leisure travelers exploring Kyoto, business travelers

License number: 京都市指令保医セ第3 9 5 号