Guesthouse Soi

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, near Kiyomizu Temple

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Guesthouse Soi provides a calm retreat in central Kyoto with practical amenities including laundry facilities and WiFi. Guests appreciate the helpful multilingual staff while enjoying the garden setting and terrace, with a lobby that serves coffee and tea.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is S$96
30 Sept - 1 Oct

Room options

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Traditional Triple Room With Shared Bath

  • Sleeps 3

Loft Single With Bath

  • Sleeps 1

Japanese Homey With Bath

  • Sleeps 3

Twin Room With Bath-Traditional

  • Sleeps 2

Loft Triple With Bath

  • Sleeps 3

Traditional Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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

Located in Higashiyama Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Guesthouse Soi is near a train station. Yasaka Shrine and Kyoto Tower are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium or Kyoto Racecourse.
Map
509-2 Shimoma-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0873

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

Guest house near Kiyomizu Temple
Located close to Yasaka Shrine and Kawaramachi Street, Guesthouse Soi provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • A TV in reception, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • A reception hall
Room features
All guest rooms at Guesthouse Soi have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Extra amenities include:
  • Children's dinnerware and children's books
  • Hairdryers and shampoo
  • Microwaves, heating and ceiling fans

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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 9 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Property is also known as

Guesthouse Soi formerly Sim's Cozy Guesthouse House Kyoto
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Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse Soi pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Guesthouse Soi?

As of 28 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Soi on 30 Sept, 2025 start from S$95.95, 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.

How much is parking at Guesthouse Soi?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse Soi?

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

What time is check-out at Guesthouse Soi?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Guesthouse Soi located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Kyoto National Museum and Kiyomizu Temple. Kawaramachi Street and Yasaka Shrine are also within 1 mile (2 km). Gojo Station is 22 minutes by foot and Tofukuji Station is 23 minutes.

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