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Guest houses Guesthouse Soi (formerly Sims Cozy Guesthouse Kyoto)

Higashiyama-ku Shimouma-machi 509-2, Kyoto, 605-0873 (show map)

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Ideally located just a 10-minute walk from the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Guesthouse Soi offers various rooms including private Japanese-style rooms and dormitory rooms. Both Kiyomizu Gojo and Shichijo stations for the Keihan Main Line are situated within a 10-minute walk. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
All rooms at Guesthouse 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.
Guesthouse 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.

Formerly Guesthouse Soi (Former :Sims Cozy Guesthouse Kyoto)

Before April 2019 Guesthouse Soi was known as Guesthouse Soi (Former :Sims Cozy Guesthouse Kyoto)

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Deluxe Room with Tatami Area - enter dates to see room photos

This room features a Japanese traditional design combined with western modern comfort. It comes with a queen-size bed in the downstairs bedroom and a folding mattress sofa on a Tatami (woven-straw) area. The 3rd adult guest will sleep on a sofa mattress and it accommodates up to 4 guests. If you are 2 guests you can use the Tatami area as a living room. The queen-size bed consists of 2 single beds. Please contact the property directly if you would like to have 2 separate single beds. The bedroom is in the half basement room. A dehumidifier for those sensitive for humidity is installed in the room.

Queen Room with Sofa Bed - enter dates to see room photos

This room features wood flooring, a light and airy corner room. It comes with a queen-size bed and a sofa. The 3rd guest will sleep on a sofa bed. The room size is comfortable for 2 adults. The room can accomodate 3 adults but it can be squeezing if you are with big suitcases.

Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Features traditional style with Tatami (woven-straw) flooring, comes with a Japanese interior funitures. It is a light and airy corner room with 2 windows. It has 1 futon bed and 1 folding mattress sofa.

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Features traditional style with Tatami (woven-straw) flooring, comes with a Japanese interior funitures. It has 1 futon bed and 1 folding mattress sofa can be used if there is a extra guest accommodated at a surcharge. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. Children under 10 years old cannot be accommodated in this room.

Japanese-Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Features traditional style with Tatami (woven-straw) flooring, comes with a Japanese interior funitures. It has 2 futon beds and 1 folding mattress sofa for the 3rd guest. If you are 2 guests you can have a separate bedroom and a living room. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. Children under 10 years old cannot be accommodated in this room.

Single Room with Loft Space - enter dates to see room photos

This room features a Japanese traditional design combined with western modern comfort. The room is small but equipped with all of the essential facilities you will need. It comes with a single bed in the downstairs bedroom and a folding mattress sofa on a Tatami (woven-straw) area. You can have a separate bedroom and living room. The bedroom is in the half basement room. A dehumidifier for those sensitive for humidity is installed in the room.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Rate includes 1 bunk bed in a room with 4 bunk beds. Features order made strong double-deck beds. The room offers a wardrobe for each guest, a carpeted floor and air conditioning. The unit has 4 single beds and each bed comes with a curtain for privacy, a reading lamp and outlet for charging. This room is right next to the living/dining area and not recommended for light sleeper. Children under 10 years old cannot be accommodated in this room.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Rate includes 1 bunk bed in a room with 4 bunk beds. Features order made strong double-deck beds, comes with a en suite shower and a toilet. The room offers a wardrobe or small locker for each guest, a carpeted floor and air conditioning. The unit has 4 single beds and each bed comes with a curtain for privacy, a reading lamp and outlet for charging. Children under 10 years old cannot be accommodated in this room.

Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Offering free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The quadruple room is fitted with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor as well as heating. The unit has 4 beds.

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Featuring free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a shared bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The quadruple room has carpeted floors and features air conditioning, a wardrobe and heating. The unit has 4 beds.

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Facilities of Guesthouse Soi

General
WiFi everywhere

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Front-desk/reception area services
Concierge service, Luggage storage, Tour desk

Common areas
Garden, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Entertainment and children services
Children's playground

Cleaning services
Laundry

Business facilities
Fax/photocopying

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Soundproof rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Bath, Bathroom, Carpeted, Clothes rack, Electric blankets, Electric kettle, Entire unit located on ground floor, Fan, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Heating, Interconnected room(s) available, Ironing Facilities, Linen, Shared Bathroom, Shared Toilet, Shower, Slippers, Sofa, Toilet, Towels, TV, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 5 Jan 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

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From 15:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 10:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
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.An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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Charles

“Exceptional value for money hostel”

10.0

07 Mar 2025

Such friendly and welcoming staff! The whole place was clean, well thought out very comfortable. The free breakfast and coffee was a lovely touch. They really care about their guests here

Canto

“Travel Tip: it's much easier to find Espesso coffee in Kyoto than Osaka (I can't stand American Brew”

9.0

24 Feb 2025

The breakfast was amazing! So nice to just have a piece of toast and some fruit before going out for the day! Also the beds were much softer than our previous stay in osaka.

Ioana

“great value for money”

10.0

05 Feb 2025

-comfy, cozy room -very comfortable tatami style mattress -baggage storage before check in/after check out -very clean -attention to details in the room

Simón

“Superb”

10.0

29 Jan 2025

Wonderful place and wonderful Superhost, thank you for everything!

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Guest houses Guesthouse Soi (formerly Sims Cozy Guesthouse Kyoto)

Higashiyama-ku Shimouma-machi 509-2, Kyoto, 605-0873 (show map)

Guest houses Overview

Formerly Guesthouse Soi (Former :Sims Cozy Guesthouse Kyoto)

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Rooms List

Deluxe Room with Tatami Area - enter dates to see room photos

Queen Room with Sofa Bed - enter dates to see room photos

Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Japanese-Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Single Room with Loft Space - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

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“Exceptional value for money hostel”

“Travel Tip: it's much easier to find Espesso coffee in Kyoto than Osaka (I can't stand American Brew”

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“Superb”

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