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title: "Guesthouse Soi, Kyoto: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Guesthouse Soi in Kyoto: rated 9.3 by guests, 1-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Guesthouse · ★
# Guesthouse Soi

辰巳町, Kyoto, Japan

9.3 ·  Exceptional 586 reviews ·  #68 #68 of 836 in Kyoto ·  4.8/5 on Google, 494 reviews ·  7.5 Location score
## About Guesthouse Soi

Guesthouse Soi is a guesthouse in 辰巳町, Kyoto, Japan. It holds a 1-star rating. Guests rate it 9.3 out of 10 across 586 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 1.7 km from the centre of Kyoto. The nearest airport, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), is 39 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 2014

- **Last renovated:** 2019

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 68

509-2 Shimouma-machi, Higashiyama-ku [guesthousesoi.com](http://guesthousesoi.com/)

## How Guesthouse Soi scores

Better rated than 92% of hotels in Kyoto

-   Guest rating **9.3**
-   Location **7.5**
-   Public transport **5.9**

Kyoto average

## Rating on Google

4.8/5

494 Google reviews

-   5★66%
-   4★26%
-   3★5%
-   2★3%
-   1★1%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **84**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **60**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **26**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">七条駅</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">910 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">39 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">87 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kyoto</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   無量寿堂200 m
-   小松谷児童館330 m
-   河井寛次郎記念館360 m
-   清水焼発祥之地五条坂の碑430 m
-   Kyoto National Museum460 m
-   明治古都館460 m

## Guesthouse Soi: in detail

At Guesthouse Soi, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage. At the hotel, utilize the convenient laundromat to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. A number of rooms feature television for guest amusement and enjoyment. In certain rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a refrigerator, instant coffee and instant tea. Guesthouse Soi offers a hair dryer, toiletries and towels in the restrooms of specific accommodations. At Guesthouse Soi, each day commences with a scrumptious breakfast offered at no additional cost. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available.

### Compare

## Compare Guesthouse Soi with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Guesthouse Soi

### How do guests rate Guesthouse Soi?

Guesthouse Soi has a guest rating of 9.3 out of 10 from 586 reviews, which is better than 92% of rated hotels in Kyoto.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Guesthouse Soi?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Guesthouse Soi include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is Guesthouse Soi from the airport?

The nearest airport, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), is 39 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Guesthouse Soi have?

Guesthouse Soi has 12 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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