Guesthouse Soi

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, near Kiyomizu Temple

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Garden
Property amenity
Interior entrance
Property amenity

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$96
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Explore the area

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509-2 Shimoma-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0873
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanjusangen-do Temple
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Loft Triple with Bath

Highlights

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

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
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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 curtains
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Traditional Twin with Shared Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Traditional Triple with Shared Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Quadruple Bunk Bed with Shared Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Quadruple Bunk Bed with Bath

Highlights

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

Loft Triple With Bath

  • Sleeps 3

Traditional Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Traditional Triple Room With Shared Bath

  • Sleeps 3

Twin Room With Bath-Traditional

  • Sleeps 2

Japanese Homey With Bath

  • Sleeps 3

Loft Single With Bath

  • Sleeps 1

Quadruple Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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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.

What's nearby

  • Kiyomizu Temple - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 15 min walk - 1.3 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
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 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 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 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'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

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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 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Soi on 15 Dec 2025 start from AU$96.04, 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.