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Guesthouse Soi

2.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful sanctuary steps from Kiyomizu Temple, where they can relax in garden surroundings or enjoy quiet moments in the welcoming lobby.

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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

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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Loft Triple with Bath

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

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Japanese Homey with Bath | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Homey with Bath

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

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Traditional Twin with Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Loft Single with Bath | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft Single with Bath

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

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Traditional Twin with Shared Bath

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Traditional Triple with Shared Bath

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(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Quadruple Bunk Bed with Shared Bath

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  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Quadruple Bunk Bed with Bath

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Loft Triple With Bath

  • Sleeps 3

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Traditional Single Room With Shared Bathroom

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Traditional Triple Room With Shared Bath

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Loft Single With Bath

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Higashiyama Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Guesthouse Soi is near a train station. Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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509-2 Shimoma-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0873

What's nearby

  • Kyoto National Museum
    Kyoto National Museum
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto_SanjusangendoTemple_501459_04
    Sanjusangen-do Temple
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    Kiyomizu Temple
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hokanji Temple
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gojo Station
    2 min drive
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station
    14 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    103 min drive

Restaurants

  • cicon
    7 min walk
  • サンチャゴゲストハウス京都 / サンチャゴカフェ
    5 min walk
  • Local Sake and Beer Stand 336
    8 min walk
  • 京都勝牛清水五条坂店
    9 min walk
  • きらく 清水五条坂店
    7 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:
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in the lobby
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A reception hall
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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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse Soi pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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). Tofukuji Station is 22 minutes by foot and Gojo Station is 23 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Guesthouse Soi Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 309 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay a lot: perfect japanese breakfast every morning, rental bikes and everything needed to relax after busy days of sightseeing. Loundry on the site was available as well. Owners and staff were very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
A temple right near by
The lovely breakfast they prepared for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul Arden

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ke Jie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WIlliam

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malinda

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KYENG RAE

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hephzibah

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

ONODERA

朝から清水寺まで朝一番で参拝してきました。 自転車も貸してくださるそうで、とても快適そうです😃
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Atsushi

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Déborah

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