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Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.41 out of 5 (194 reviews). Guests traveling with children write that the staff were very kind and that they were able to spend their stay with peace of mind, and reviews praise the location, from which families can walk to Nishiki Market and Honno-ji Temple. Several guests also mention how clean the rooms are. On the other hand, some reviews point out wrinkled sheets, stains on pillowcases, and Wi-Fi that is hard to connect to.
Kids Facilities
No communal bath or onsen at the hotel
No communal bath or onsen at the hotel
There is no communal bath, onsen, sauna or private-hire bath at the hotel. Bathing is in your room's bathroom. Standard Twin B and the Universal Twin Room have both a shower and a bathtub, while Standard Twin A and Standard Double have a shower only and no bathtub.
- •Only Standard Twin B (22 sq m) and the Universal Twin Room (26 sq m) have a bathtub.
- •The Universal Twin Room is on the first floor and can be booked by phone only.
- •Rooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body soap and hand soap. There is no information on low-irritant baby soap.
- •There is no information on baby baths or baby chairs being available to borrow, so please confirm in advance.
Breakfast at PARiS&CANDY Kyoto Sanjo (1F restaurant)
Breakfast at PARiS&CANDY Kyoto Sanjo (1F restaurant)
Breakfast is served at the restaurant beside the first-floor lobby, from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Depending on your accommodation plan, you receive either the light breakfast service or the full breakfast. The light breakfast service consists of bread, an egg dish, salad, dessert and a drink; the full breakfast comes with a daily main dish such as quiche, pie or tart, plus two items such as ham and sausage, salad, bread, sweets and a drink.
- •The free light breakfast service does not extend to co-sleeping children.
- •What is served differs by plan, so check the plan details when booking.
- •There is no information on baby food, toddler meals, children's tableware or bibs, so please confirm in advance.
- •There is no information on accommodating allergies, so please confirm in advance.
- •There is no room service.
- •A shared microwave is available on the third floor, but it is not described as being for warming baby food.
- •Outside breakfast hours, the restaurant is open to non-staying guests as well.
Overview
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo is a 137-room accommodation-focused hotel about a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line, with an exterior inspired by the modern machiya townhouse. Rooms come in four twin and double types, each accommodating 1-2 guests. Children up to age 5 may co-sleep, and there is no children's rate. Every room has an air purifier with a humidifying function, and the third floor has a shared microwave and coin laundry. There is no communal bath, onsen, pool, playroom or childcare service, and no baby items such as cribs are listed as available to borrow. Pontocho, Nishiki Market and the Kamo River are all within walking distance, making it well suited to a light-luggage stay as a base for sightseeing in Kyoto.
Location and Access
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo is a 137-room hotel on Gokomachi-dori, north of Sanjo, in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto. It is about a 5-minute walk from Exit 7 of the Zest Oike underground mall at Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line, and about an 8-minute walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line. By bus, take the roughly 16-minute ride from Kyoto Station (Karasuma Central Gate) to the Kawaramachi Sanjo stop, then walk about 4 minutes. Pontocho, Kiyamachi, the Kamo River, Nishiki Market and Gion are all within walking distance, as are a FamilyMart and a 7-Eleven. There is no dedicated parking, so guests use paid parking lots nearby. Bicycle parking for 16 bicycles is available beside the hotel, free of charge. Check-in is from 3 p.m. to midnight, and checkout is at 11 a.m.
Rooms and Co-Sleeping
There are four room types: Standard Twin A (17 sq m, shower only), Standard Twin B (22 sq m, with bathtub), Standard Double (16 sq m, shower only), and Universal Twin Room (26 sq m, with bathtub, on the first floor, bookable by phone only). Each accommodates 1-2 guests. All rooms are non-smoking and come with an air purifier with a humidifying function, a bidet toilet, a refrigerator, a safe, a hair dryer and free Wi-Fi. Only Standard Twin B and the Universal Twin Room have a bathtub; the other two types have a shower only. Rooms do not have drinking glasses. Instead, guests take what they need — paper cups, nightwear, toothbrushes, hairbrushes and the like — from the amenity corner on the first floor. Children up to age 5 may co-sleep, and there is no children's rate, though the arrangement can differ by plan, so please confirm when booking. There are no connecting rooms. Because each room holds 2 guests, please confirm in advance how occupancy is handled if you are traveling with a child older than the co-sleeping age.
Dining
Breakfast is served at PARiS&CANDY Kyoto Sanjo, the restaurant on the first floor, from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. What is served depends on your plan. The light breakfast service consists of bread, an egg dish, salad, dessert and a drink, while the full breakfast comes with a daily main dish such as quiche, pie or tart, plus two items such as ham and sausage, salad, bread, sweets and a drink. The free light breakfast service does not extend to co-sleeping children. There is no information on baby food, toddler meals, children's tableware or bibs, and none on accommodating allergies. Room service is not available.
Hotel Facilities
The first floor has free lockers for staying guests, an amenity corner, a smoking room and a universal restroom, and one wheelchair is available. The third floor has a coin laundry (paid, 3 machines), a microwave, an ice machine and vending machines. Check-in is self-service at an automated check-in machine, and with the hotel's app your smartphone becomes your room key. Guest rooms are equipped with a smart speaker. The lobby won an iF DESIGN AWARD 2023 in the Interior Architecture category.
What to Check Before Staying with Children
There is no communal bath, onsen, sauna, private-hire bath or pool; bathing is in your room's shower or bathtub. There is no playroom, outdoor play area or childcare service either. Baby items such as cribs, bed guards, strollers and diaper bins are not listed as available to borrow, so plan to bring whatever you need. Early check-in and late checkout are generally not accepted. Luggage can only be stored on the day of your stay, and room charges are in principle prepaid by credit card, with cash payment unavailable. This is not a hotel for a stay built around on-site play areas or bathing facilities, but it suits travelers who want a light, convenient base for sightseeing.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 325 Maruyacho, Gokomachi-dori Sanjo-agaru, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto 604-8086 |
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| directions_carAccess | About a 5-minute walk from Exit 7 of the Zest Oike underground mall at Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line, and about an 8-minute walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line. By bus, it is about 16 minutes from Kyoto Station (Karasuma Central Gate) to the Kawaramachi Sanjo stop, then about a 4-minute walk. |
| trainNearest station | Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station |
| local_parkingParking | There is no dedicated parking; guests use paid parking lots nearby. Free bicycle parking for 16 bicycles is available beside the hotel. |
| callPhone | +81-50-3101-9398 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.princehotels.co.jp/psi/sanjo/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can our young child co-sleep with us?
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Children up to age 5 may co-sleep, and there is no charge if no bedding or meals are provided. Elementary school children ages 6 and over are booked as "children" at 100% of the adult rate.
Is breakfast available for a co-sleeping child?
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A simple breakfast is available free of charge for children up to age 5, but co-sleeping children are not eligible for it.
What are the check-in and checkout times?
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Check-in is from 3 p.m. to midnight, and checkout is by 11 a.m. These times may differ depending on your plan.
Can the hotel hold our luggage before check-in?
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Lockers beside the front counter on the first floor are available, but only on the day of your check-in or checkout. Before check-in, the locker key is issued by the automated check-in machine.
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