Guesthouse Soi

Guesthouse in Kyoto, near Kiyomizu Temple

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November 2025

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December 2025

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.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Laundry
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

₩138,271 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Loft Triple with Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Clothes dryer

Renovated in 2014

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

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

Japanese Homey with Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Clothes dryer

Renovated in 2014

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

16 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Traditional Twin with Bath

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Clothes dryer

Renovated in 2014

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Futon and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Loft Single with Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Clothes dryer

Renovated in 2014

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

11 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Traditional Twin with Shared Bath

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Clothes dryer

Renovated in 2014

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

9 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Futon and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Traditional Triple with Shared Bath

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Clothes dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

3 bathrooms

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

15 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Futons and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Quadruple Bunk Bed with Shared Bath

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Clothes dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

3 bathrooms

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

12 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Quadruple Bunk Bed with Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Clothes dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

12 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Loft Triple With Bath

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Sleeps 3

Traditional Single Room With Shared Bathroom

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1

Traditional Triple Room With Shared Bath

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Sleeps 3

Twin Room With Bath-Traditional

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2

Japanese Homey With Bath

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Sleeps 3

Loft Single With Bath

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1

Quadruple Room With Private Bathroom

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4

Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Bathroom

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Air conditioning

Heating

Dryer

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

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 - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
Kyoto Tower - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪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
‪The Lounge & Bar - ‬2 min walk
‪市川屋珈琲 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Soi

Guesthouse 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:

Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance, a reception hall, and a TV in the lobby
Multilingual staff

Room features

All guestrooms at Guesthouse Soi feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

Other amenities include:

Children's dinnerware and children's books
Hair dryers and shampoo
Microwaves, heating, and ceiling fans

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
24/7 front desk

Property amenities

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

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 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

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

Property payment types

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 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 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 elevators

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

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

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 Nov 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Soi on Nov 16, 2025 start from ₩108,482, excluding 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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is 22 minutes by foot and Tofukuji Station is 23 minutes.

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Guesthouse Soi Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Paul Arden

Apr 14, 2025

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

Amy

Aug 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Quiet nice people

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariane

Sep 22, 2023

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

Harriet

Jan 2, 2023

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.

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Apr 12, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Atsushi

Jan 3, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Chan-min

Nov 9, 2024

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

Déborah

Nov 6, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Ke Jie

Oct 12, 2024

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

Philipp

May 27, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

YIMING

Oct 9, 2023

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

值得入住

非常舒适的房间，老板人也很nice ，还有早餐提供

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Sep 6, 2023

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

Jul 8, 2023

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

May 30, 2023

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

Miguel

May 18, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Hephzibah

May 1, 2023

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

Apr 27, 2023

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

Mar 25, 2023

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

Mar 17, 2023

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

KYENG RAE

Mar 5, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Hiroki

Nov 4, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

アットホームな雰囲気で良い宿でした。価格が安いのでさほど期待してはいなかったのですが、お部屋も清潔ですし十分以上なクオリティだと思います。

8/10 Good

Kristen

May 26, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was loverly :-)

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

minoru

May 16, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

宿泊者のタイプによると思いますが、私たちにとってはとても快適でした。ありがとうございました。

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eliot

Apr 6, 2020

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

Mar 10, 2020

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

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