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Guesthouse Soi

2.0 star property
Guest house near Kawaramachi Street in Kyoto

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Traditional Triple with Shared Bath
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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509-2 Shimoma-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0873
  • Place, Kyoto National Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanjusangen-do Temple
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Loft Triple with Bath

Loft Triple with Bath

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese Homey with Bath

Japanese Homey with Bath

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Traditional Twin with Bath

Traditional Twin with Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Loft Single with Bath

Loft Single with Bath

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Traditional Twin with Shared Bath

Traditional Twin with Shared Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Traditional Triple with Shared Bath

Traditional Triple with Shared Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Bunk Bed with Shared Bath

Quadruple Bunk Bed with Shared Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Bunk Bed with Bath

Quadruple Bunk Bed with Bath

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft Triple With Bath

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Triple Room With Shared Bath

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward stay.Your stay at this Higashiyama Ward guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Kawaramachi Street and Kiyomizu Temple. Kyoto National Museum and Sanjusangen-do Temple are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kyoto National Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sanjusangen-do Temple - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hokanji Temple - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 2 min drive
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 14 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪cicon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪サンチャゴゲストハウス京都 / サンチャゴカフェ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪京都勝牛清水五条坂店 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Local Sake and Beer Stand 336 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪トラットリア セッテ (trattoria sette) - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Soi

Guest house near Kawaramachi Street in Kyoto
As a guest of Guesthouse Soi, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Guesthouse Soi also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.
  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Guesthouse Soi offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and ceiling fans. This Kyoto guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's toys
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 9 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 100–10,000 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.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 9 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

Guesthouse Soi formerly Sim's Cozy Guesthouse House Kyoto
Guesthouse Soi formerly Sim's Cozy Guesthouse House
Guesthouse Soi formerly Sim's Cozy Guesthouse Kyoto
Guesthouse Soi formerly Sim's Cozy Guesthouse
Guesthouse Soi House Kyoto
Guesthouse Soi House
Guesthouse Soi Kyoto
Soi Kyoto
Guesthouse Soi Kyoto
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Guesthouse Soi Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Guesthouse Soi to the airport?

Guesthouse Soi is 28.2 mi (60-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Guesthouse Soi have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Guesthouse Soi.

Does Guesthouse Soi offer free breakfast?

Guesthouse Soi does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Guesthouse Soi?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse Soi?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Guesthouse Soi?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Guesthouse Soi have a pool?

Guesthouse Soi does not have a pool.

Does Guesthouse Soi have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Guesthouse Soi to downtown Kyoto?

Guesthouse Soi is 1.5 mi away from Kyoto.

Guesthouse Soi Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 311 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay a lot: perfect japanese breakfast every morning, rental bikes and everything needed to relax after busy days of sightseeing. Loundry on the site was available as well. Owners and staff were very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so lovely and it’s in a good area close to the main sights.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The owners are so lovely and helpful. The rooms are spotless and comfortable. The location is great. Some lovely restaurants close by and easy public transit. The perfect guesthouse. Would have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay, the hosts were amazing, gave me a route to see some temples that were close enough to walk to. They lent me a jacket and gloves for my walk. The room was nice, quiet, the bed was comfy and stocked with tea. The breakfast they prepare for you is also fantastic, can't recommend enough! Feel at ease booking here. I will be staying again!
A temple right near by
The lovely breakfast they prepared for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chan-min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the room has very good vibe of japanese. Staffs are kind and location is perfect tonvisit kiyomizudera.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WIlliam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me and a friend stayed for a night on a two day trip to Kyoto from Tokyo and the guesthouse was perfect! Easy to check in, the staff were extremely helpful giving great local recommendations and the guesthouse facilities were great and clean. Overall a great stay, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul Arden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and excellent customer support staff are all very helpful and easily to communicate English speaking and knowledgeable about the area will give you tips on how to avoid crowds and have a great time doing your tours in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so kind and took time to give us advice about travel tips and answer our questions. My husband also really enjoyed the traditional Japanese breakfast that was offered and was a very affordable price for the quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While it is a bit of a walk to the nearest station, there are convenient buses nearby. The guesthouse staff are incredibly friendly and helpful and the rooms and bathroom were clean. Loved it here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel run by a lovely family. Very clean and nice looking. Warm welcoming environment. Walking distance to several area attractions. I highly recommend this lodging. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KYENG RAE

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

good hotel

It's the best hotel I've ever been to. I'm very satisfied with the service and cleanliness. I plan to use it again next time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ke Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay! Traditional, and our room was huge compared to Japanese standards. Very quiet and clean, despite shared amenities. Did not try the breakfast. Owners were lovely and friendly and super accommodating! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very friendly and helpful. They helped us figure out the bus system, helped us to choose sites to visit, and they were very welcoming. The room was close to the bathrooms which were private and very clean. I like having a small western breakfast available each morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

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

Insanely good!

The staff were incredibly kind!! 🩵 The whole place was neat, tidy and pretty comfortable. We had an awesome experience, we hope to come back soon! Best wishes to your business! 🤗✨ Veronica&Miguel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very personable and willing to help and was very attentive. So very hospitable and I wish I could have stayed longer. Very cozy and quaint which made me feel relaxed. Spacious room was a great change from the small accommodation I had prior.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are the sweetest. The hostel owner would give me snacks whenever I was working the common area, called taxis for me, and even directed me to a local festival happening in the area. The staff can speak english very well, and there was also many forgeiners in the guesthouse which was very reassuring. The room was very cozy, and it was fun to stay in a traditional style japanese room. I liked the futon, but others who do not fancy firmer beds may be a little uncomfortable. Overall, an amazing value and experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff, Maki-san and her family, were so incredibly considerate and accommodating. I really appreciated them. We had several hiccups in our plans and they made sure we still had a clean room, gave us medicine and soup for the one of us when she got sick, and invited us to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s with them and fed us cake and traditional soba. I doubt we could’ve had better accommodations anywhere else. Even though it was a bit of a walk to get to a bus and there weren’t many restaurants open near the guesthouse, I wouldn’t change anything about our stay. I highly recommend staying at Guesthouse Soi, and I am planning to send a thank you package to Maki-san and her family to express my gratitude for their hospitality that went above and beyond what was expected.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hephzibah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guesthouse Soi was adorable with really unique, artistic decor in the shared spaces. The staff was so welcoming. We stayed in a Japanese style room that had 2 futons but could accomodate a 3rd in neccesary. Our room was spacious, clean with an air conditioner that worked super well. There was a hot pot, tea cups and tea bags in our room which was a nice touch. Of all the "shared bathroom" stays we did on our trip to Japan, this one really got it right: the shared bathroom was a whole area -- kind of like an old school dorm-- but it had three fully enclosed toilet "rooms", three fully enclosed shower "rooms" (with a small dry) area where you could get dressed, and a row of sinks and mirrors. We did walk to Kiyumizudera, but for the most part, vehicular transport was needed to get to most of the sights and the station. There is a bis stop down the street!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

ONODERA

朝から清水寺まで朝一番で参拝してきました。 自転車も貸してくださるそうで、とても快適そうです😃
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fue una gran elección de hospedaje, fácil acceso, cerca de lugares a visitar, zona bonita y tranquila. Transporte cercano y sobre todo calidez y mucha amabilidad por parte del personal sin duda es un gran opción de hospedaje.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Atsushi

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

すばらしかったです

２段ベット２つの共用バスの部屋に家族で２泊しましたが最高の滞在になりました。 部屋は静かで清潔で、フロントではお茶やコーヒーなどのドリンクの他に朝食の提供もあり、共用のシャワールームも清潔なタオルが豊富に用意されていて、24h使用可能でした。 機会があればまた利用させていただきたいと思います
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Déborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre triple plutôt confortable, style traditionnel, très pratique pour les rangements. Insonorisation médiocre mais on s’y fait. Hôtes adorables, bus à proximité mais avec des temps de trajet plus ou moins longs sauf pour la gare : à 10 min en bus / taxi. Service de laverie très pratique pour une modique somme!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philipp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles Guesthouse mit sehr hilfsbereiten und freundlichen Betreibern. Wir haben u s sehr wohl gefühlt. Einziger Nachteil ist die nicht ganz zentrale Lage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024