Guesthouse Soi

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

Property highlights

About this property

Ideally located just a 10-minute walk from the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Guest house Soi offers various rooms including private Japanese-style rooms and dormitory rooms. Both Kiyomizu Gojo and Shichijo stations for the Keihan Main Line are located within a 10-minute walk. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All rooms at Guest house Soi are air-conditioned, and come with free toiletries and towels. Some rooms feature a private bathroom. While staying at the hostel, guests can rent a bicycle to explore the city or use the coin launderette on site. A shared kitchen is also provided for guests’ convenience. Guest house Soi is a 3-minute walk from Umamachi Bus Stop, which is a 13-minute bus ride from JR Kyoto Station. Keihan Fushimi Inari Station is a 6-minute train ride away from Kiyomizu Gojo Station.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Terrace

Located in the top-rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Asian

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 futon bed
1 sofa bed
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1 futon bed
1 sofa bed
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2 futon beds
1 twin bed
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1 sofa bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
4 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Megan
United States United States
“Loved the warmth of the staff and the location of the facilities! Wonderful space!”
Sophie
United States United States
“We loved the friendly feel and great breakfast.. nice common room to hang out in and the staff were super nice!”
Helga
United States United States
“Clean, very comfy room. Shared bathroom was spotless, with enough room for all guests and excellent privacy. Incredibly helpful, gracious, friendly staff. Very quiet at night. Perfect location for me. I felt genuinely welcome, the other guests...”
Simón
Colombia Colombia
“All of the staff was amazing and helpful. The location was very easy to move from to the rest of the city.”
Li
United States United States
“Well kept, stylish, affordable and lots of amenities like coffee, tea, a kitchen, and snacks at all times. The staff were wonderful as well. Also close to beautiful temples.”
Courtney
United States United States
“Loved the staff, very friendly and kind. They helped us with information and tips for watching the festival. Breakfast was delicious, the complimentary breakfast was fresh fruit and toast, yogurt, coffee, milk, and OJ. The bathroom and beds were...”
Anh
United States United States
“The host is friendly and very helpful. It is within walking distance to most of the places in Kyoto.”
Morgan
United States United States
“Location was great, host couple was VERY helpful and kind. Breakfast was great. We loved our room. Would definitely stay here again.”
Vaughan
United States United States
“Very clean with a lot of amenities, the plans around the building were very pretty.”
Irina
Argentina Argentina
“The staff was super friendly and helpful! The place is clean, tidy, and comfortable! The offer free breakfast.”

Managed by Maki Ueta

Company review score: 9.9Based on 1,232 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Guesthouse Soi is a family running guesthouse by a Singapore-Japanese couple, avid travelers who’s everyday lives are deeply involved with the guests.

Property info

Our guest say they have a feeling of home. If you are curious to see local people’s house, and you need a tidy and comfortable rooms, our place will be your best choice! We have many types of rooms according to each traveler’s different needs. Most of our rooms are traditional Japanese Tatami (woven-straw) floor rooms, and they are for you to try special local experience. Our rooms are suitable especially for families and groups. Reasonable dorm beds are also available for individual backpackers.

Neighborhood info

We are located in Higashiyama, one of the best preserved historic districts in the city. Easy access from/to Kyoto station and city center (bus all day), and some of the main scenic areas in walking distance. Our guesthouse is in a quiet area along the lower slope to the eastern mountains, good environment with university, museums and luxus hotels nearby.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Guesthouse Soi

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Terrace

House rules

Guesthouse Soi takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 3 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Group policies may be applied and a deposit may be charged under the following circumstances:

- 1 room is booked for over 5 nights

- 2 rooms are booked for over 3 nights

- 3 or more rooms are booked

- Please contact the property directly for more details regarding group policies.

- Late check-ins after 22:00 must be confirmed by the hotel in advance.

Please inform Guesthouse Soi of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

License number: 京都市指令保保医第601号