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/d0904eec.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/18000000/17840000/17835500/17835424/6dfa7686.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) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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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Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry 9.8 Exceptional 24 reviews £138 16 Dec - 17 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=37276064&PinnedHotelID=37276064&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 20 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. 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 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 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 - Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Higashi Honganji Temple - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Kyoto Tower - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Sanjusangen-do Temple - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 1.4 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 - ‪糖太朗 - ‬4 min walk - ‪汽 \[ki:\] - ‬3 min walk - ‪Kaikado Cafe - ‬5 min walk - ‪Walden Woods Kyoto - ‬1 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. Ask a question ## The Villa Soso Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 8.4 Staff & service ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Atsushi 3 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication 大変綺麗で良かったです ##### Atsushi Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 21 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### 文句なしの良い宿 新築のように綺麗で清潔で、また部屋が和のデザインということで非常にリラックスできました。帰り際には彼女とここに住みたいと話していました(笑) また京都に行く際は利用させてもらおうと考えています。 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/976F55F6B28443FE739ED1BE67F0E9A9A22D65891597999589653.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 檜風呂が最高でした。 ただシャワーの使い方がよく分からなかったです。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 5 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Kyoto Machiya Clean, well designed, traditional but new Kyoto machiya. Good opportunity to experience Japanese life. Especially enjoyed the tiny courtyard garden. Only issue was the water pressure which was lacking. Will stay again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Myplace 6 Jun 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 너무 만족스러워요~~~~^^ 넘 만족스런 장소였어요~ 부모님 모시고 가는 여행이라 신중하게 고른 숙소였는데 너무 만족하셨어요~ 사진과 같이 깔끔하고요~ 집안에 조그마한 정원이있는데 새소리도 들리고~ 침구상태도 최상이었어요~ 위치는 교토역주변이어서 관광지 이동하기도 편했구요~ 조용한 동네라서 호텔과는 다른 경험할수있어서 좋았어요~ 부모님께서 교토 숙소가 기억에 남는다고 여러번 말씀하시네요~ 좋은추억 만들수있어서 좋았습니다 ##### Myplace Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 5 Apr 2020 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 9 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 12 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Mark Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Kyoto Granbell Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Granbell-Hotel.h18414583.Hotel-Information) > > [Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Tokyu-Stay-Kyoto-Ryougaemachi-Dori-Sanjo-Karasuma.h18573474.Hotel-Information) > > [NISHIYAMA RYOKAN - Established in 1953](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-NISHIYAMA-RYOKAN.h3886831.Hotel-Information) > > [Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Mitsui-Garden-Hotel-Kyoto-Shinmachi-Bettei.h7063739.Hotel-Information) > > [The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Hotel-Seiryu-Kyoto-Kiyomizu.h44931128.Hotel-Information) > > [SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-SOLARIA-Nishitetsu-Hotel-Kyoto-Premier.h17040479.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Gion Misen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Ethnography-Gion-Shinmonzen.h19071897.Hotel-Information) > > [Cross Hotel Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-CROSS-HOTEL-KYOTO.h27026975.Hotel-Information) > > [Ace Hotel Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Ace-Hotel-Kyoto.h45895767.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Royal-Park-Hotel-Iconic-Kyoto.h67663093.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Place Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-Kyoto.h74059283.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Royal-Park-Hotel-Kyoto-Sanjo.h4538458.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Resol-Kyoto-Kawaramachi-Sanjo.h21926337.Hotel-Information) > > [Noku Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Noku-Kyoto.h12714915.Hotel-Information) > > [Rihga Gran Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-RIHGA-GRAN-KYOTO.h38953457.Hotel-Information) > > [Piece Hostel Sanjo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Piece-Hostel-Sanjo.h10435680.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-THE-CELESTINE-KYOTO-GION.h17857390.Hotel-Information) > > [Nazuna Kyoto Gosho](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Nazuna-Kyoto-Gosho.h27637350.Hotel-Information) > > [Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-NOHGA-HOTEL-KIYOMIZU-KYOTO.h69673755.Hotel-Information) > > [Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Kyoto-Shijo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Shizutetsu-Hotel-Prezio-Kyoto-Shijo.h36488271.Hotel-Information) > > [Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Kadensho.h34491269.Hotel-Information) > > [Sanco Inn Kyoto Hachijoguchi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Sanco-Inn-Kyoto-Hachijoguchi.h37752048.Hotel-Information) > > [Rinn Gion Kenninji](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Rinn-Gion-Kenninji.h27748251.Hotel-Information) > > [Kyo-machiya Stay WAKA Fushimiinari-tei](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyo-Machiya-Stay-WAKA-Fushimiinari-Tei.h12622986.Hotel-Information) > > [ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-ANA-Crowne-Plaza-Kyoto.h16384.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Okura Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Hotel-Okura.h6621.Hotel-Information) > > [JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Via-Inn-Kyoto-Station-Hachijoguchi.h33382855.Hotel-Information) > > [THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-GATE-HOTEL-KYOTO-TAKASEGAWA-By-HULIC.h46993133.Hotel-Information) > > [Hearton Hotel Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Hearton-Hotel-Kyoto.h1452244.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Miyako Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Westin-Miyako-Kyoto.h878301.Hotel-Information)