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Guesthouse Soi

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, near Kiyomizu Temple

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Garden
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Interior entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$128
9 Oct - 10 Oct

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509-2 Shimoma-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0873
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Twin with Shared Bath

Traditional Twin with Shared Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2014
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Loft Single with Bath

Loft Single with Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2014
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Quadruple Bunk Bed with Shared Bath

Quadruple Bunk Bed with Shared Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
3 bathrooms
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Traditional Twin with Bath

Traditional Twin with Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2014
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Quadruple Bunk Bed with Bath

Quadruple Bunk Bed with Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Japanese Homey with Bath

Japanese Homey with Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2014
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Traditional Triple with Shared Bath

Traditional Triple with Shared Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
3 bathrooms
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Loft Triple with Bath

Loft Triple with Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2014
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Triple Room With Shared Bath

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft Single With Bath

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Japanese Homey With Bath

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Japanese Homey With Bath

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room With Bath-Traditional

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft Triple With Bath

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Japanese-Style Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Kyoto

At Guesthouse Soi you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street. Highlights at this guest house include dryers and free WiFi. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Higashiyama Ward guest house include Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street.
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What's nearby

  • Kiyomizu Temple - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sanjusangen-do Temple - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nishiki Market - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Tofukuji Station - 2 min drive
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 13 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪cafeかねや - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Lounge & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sekki (セツキ) - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Local Sake and Beer Stand 336 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪サンチャゴゲストハウス京都 / サンチャゴカフェ - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Soi

Guesthouse in Kyoto, near Kiyomizu Temple
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 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Guesthouse Soi offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. This Kyoto guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

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.

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 200-10,000 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 on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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
Guesthouse Soi Guesthouse
Guesthouse Soi Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Guesthouse Soi?

Guesthouse Soi offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Guesthouse Soi?

As of 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Soi on 9 Oct 2025 start from NZ$128.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Guesthouse Soi family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Guesthouse Soi is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Guesthouse Soi?

No, Guesthouse Soi does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Guesthouse Soi?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Guesthouse Soi?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Guesthouse Soi Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 303 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul Arden

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ke Jie

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Malinda

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Hephzibah

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

WIlliam

Travelled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Travelled with group
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.

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was loverly :-)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eliot

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

Nice Place to Stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eliot

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

Budget Stay

Good location, easily accessible by public transportation. Good service by Jill.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, go above and beyond to help and make sure you're comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great guest house good value and nice people. The service was also very good. I had a late check in and there was no stress about that. You do have to do your breakfast dishes which must be the first time I’ve ever seen that but maybe I do not stay at hostels and guest houses much.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our time here - great balance of room types - free breakfast and most important lovely staff. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

CW, USA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a truly unique accommodation: budget dorm-room like, but we secured a "family room" all to ourselves, with own bathroom and shower. The bunk beds were fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful stay at the guesthouse with extremely friendly owners who provided us travel and shopping tips to travel in Kyoto. The guesthouse is located at a peaceful neighbourhood and yet near many places of attractions. We enjoy the daily short walk to the bus stop or main road to catch a taxi to Kyoto station. We will come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018