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Guesthouse Soi
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9.1
/10
Exceptional
306 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Tim
10.0
/ 10
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!
Sophie
10.0
/ 10
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.
Paul Arden
10.0
/ 10
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
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509-2 Shimoma-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Kansai, Japan, 605-0873
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509-2 Shimoma-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Kansai, Japan, 605-0873
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General
Near Kiyomizu Temple
Location
With a stay at Guesthouse Soi in Kyoto (Higashiyama Ward), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kawaramachi Street and Kiyomizu Temple. This guesthouse is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Lake Biwa.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Kyoto National Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Sanjusangen-do Temple - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Three-Year Slope - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Kenninji Temple - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Chishaku-in Temple - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Kiyomizu Temple - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Hokanji Temple - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Yasui Konpiragu - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Kodai-ji Temple - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Kamo River - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Kawaramachi Street - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Yasaka Shrine - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Gion Corner - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Hanamikoji Street - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Shijo Street - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
The nearest airports are:
Itami Airport (ITM) - 45.4 km / 28.2 mi
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 96.8 km / 60.2 mi
The preferred airport for Guesthouse Soi is Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX).
Facilities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include concierge services, a television in a common area, and a reception hall.
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include dryers and ceiling fans, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.
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Entertainment Facility
Common Space
Lobby
Accommodation Services
Exterior
General
- Reception hall
- Microwave (shared)
- Refrigerator (shared)
- Terrace
Hotel Services
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Concierge
Things to Do
- TV lounge
- Garden
Family-friendly Facilities
- Toys
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Accessibilty
- Disabled access friendly
Public Facilities
- Coffee/tea in lobby
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Guesthouse Soi
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
- One child 9 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
15:00 - 21:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
Service Animals Allowed
Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, Unicode Support true, No rollaway/extra beds available, Cashless transactions are available, Contactless check-in is available, Essential workers only - NO, No elevators
General Information
Popular Facilities | WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - 21:00 - to 10:00 |
Available rooms at Guesthouse Soi | 14 |
Number of floors in Guesthouse Soi | 2 |
Another facilities in Guesthouse Soi | Reception hall, Microwave (shared), Refrigerator (shared), Terrace, Luggage storage |
Frequently asked question in Guesthouse Soi
What are available facilities at Guesthouse Soi?
There are top facilites at Guesthouse Soi such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Guesthouse Soi?
The standard check-in time at Guesthouse Soi is starting from 15:00 - 21:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
What is the star rating of Guesthouse Soi?
Guesthouse Soi is a 2.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Guesthouse Soi have?
Guesthouse Soi has 2 floors.
How many rooms are available at Guesthouse Soi?
Guesthouse Soi has 14 rooms in total.
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Traveloka (6)
Other sources (300)
9.2
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.2
Room Comfort
8.8
Location
8.4
Service and Facilites
9.2
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Tim
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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!
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Sophie
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
Amanda
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Staff were so lovely and it’s in a good area close to the main sights.
Paul Arden
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 57 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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
Chan-min
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 79 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The property and the room has very good vibe of japanese. Staffs are kind and location is perfect tonvisit kiyomizudera.
Ke Jie
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 83 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Amy
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 91 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Quiet nice people
Ariane
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 138 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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!
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Dianne
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 141 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Maribel
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 149 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Malinda
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 155 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Hephzibah
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 159 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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!
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Melissa
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 159 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
WIlliam
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 164 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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!
Michael
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 165 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Harriet
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 176 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Kristen
8.0
/10
Reviewed 207 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Everything was loverly :-)
Eliot
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 319 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Soi is located close to Kiyomizu-dera and not far from anywhere in Kyoto. JIll, the host was very helpful in every aspect that we needed. The room was cozy and very "Large" in Japan's standard. The hostel is accessible by bus from Kyoto station and to all the tourist spot that you may want to go to. My wife and I stayed two nights there in February and will definitely return to stay there again in the future. Thank you Jill.
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Eliot
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 323 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Good location, easily accessible by public transportation. Good service by Jill.
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 334 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
This is a very good place to stay for both short and longer visits to Kyoto! It was very easy to find - the signage was very clear. The hosts were nice and helpful and could speak both English and Chinese. The location is close to the Gion district and the nearest JR station is a 25 minute walk. The one downside was the communal bathrooms. I would definitely recommend to everyone, and would choose to stay here again if I ever return to Kyoto.
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