Title: The Villa Soso Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Villa Soso Holiday home with kitchenette, near Kyoto Tower ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17840000/17835500/17835424/f83accaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17840000/17835500/17835424/6dfa7686.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17840000/17835500/17835424/869bdddc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17840000/17835500/17835424/76607d3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17840000/17835500/17835424/d0904eec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located close to Kyoto Tower and Sanjusangen-do Temple, The Villa Soso provides a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5721 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Housekeeping - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Villa Soso Holiday home with kitchenette, near Kyoto Tower Laundry facilities, a garden and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home provides a flat-screen TV with Netflix, plus a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Conveniences include a washer/dryer and a coffee/tea maker, and guests will appreciate thoughtful touches, such as bathrobes and slippers. Weekly housekeeping is available. This holiday home offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and bidets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with Netflix. Additionally, rooms include a safe and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Dressing gowns - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV - Netflix ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (daily) - Laptop-compatible safe - Limited-hour front desk ### Location highlights - Near a metro station - Near a train station ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## 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 200-10,000 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. ### Optional extras - Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and cash Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention 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 Villa Soso House Kyoto Villa Soso House Villa Soso Kyoto Villa Soso The Villa Soso Kyoto The Villa Soso Private vacation home The Villa Soso Private vacation home Kyoto ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.99309%2C135.76384&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=p23QGtQIMFOwizPLtgQGEfsoLsg=) 465 Wakamiya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8120 #### What's nearby - Kyoto Tower - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Sanjusangen-do Temple - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles - Gion Corner - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles #### Getting around - Gojo Station - 6 min walk - Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 8 min walk - Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kyoto Beer Lab - ‬5 min walk - ‪Takashima brewpub - ‬4 min walk - ‪糖太朗 - ‬4 min walk - ‪汽 \[ki:\] - ‬3 min walk - ‪Kaikado Cafe - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Villa Soso pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Villa Soso? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at The Villa Soso? > Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at The Villa Soso? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Where is The Villa Soso located? > Located in Shimogyo Ward, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and Sanjusangen-do Temple. Gion Corner and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Gojo Station is 6 minutes by foot and Tofukuji Station is 22 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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