Guesthouse Soi
- Type
- Homestay
- Rating
- 4.8 from 456
- A night
- about $45
- Check in
- 2:00 PM
- Check out
- 11:00 AM
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What the reviews say
Maki-san, the co-owner, is hands-on cleaning and present throughout the day, which tells you something about how the place runs. The communal kitchen and breakfast area are genuinely well kept. Reviews do not mention evening staffing hours, so worth checking ahead.
- One reviewer noted the location worked well for her as a solo female traveller.
- A guest described the main lobby as having tables and chairs where complimentary breakfast, drinks, and snacks are available.
- A reviewer mentioned a communal kitchen that was kept very clean throughout her stay.
- Staff as consistently friendly and ready to help with anything guests needed.
- The guesthouse has a communal kitchen and a lobby area with seating where complimentary breakfast, drinks, and snacks are provided.
- Rooms are described by guests as clean, spacious, and well maintained.
- One guest noted that instructions throughout the guesthouse are intuitive, making navigation easy.
- The guesthouse sits in Kyoto's historic Higashiyama district.
- Co-owner Maki is mentioned by name for her hands-on hospitality and active role in keeping the property clean.
A read of 456 guest reviews. These reviews do not record who wrote them, so nothing here is attributed to women.
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The practical detail
The things you cannot tell from the photographs.
- Getting in
- Key from host
- Check-in
- Host check-in
- Guest policy
- Check with host
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Where it is
509-2 Shimoumachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0873, Japan
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