Title: The Villa Soso - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=17835424&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Villa Soso Vacation home with kitchenette, near Kyoto Tower ## Photo gallery for The Villa Soso ![Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes - The Villa Soso (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17840000/17835500/17835424/869bdddc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Garden - The Villa Soso (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17840000/17835500/17835424/76607d3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway - The Villa Soso (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17840000/17835500/17835424/94902c17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - evening/night - The Villa Soso (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17840000/17835500/17835424/62c30c2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance - The Villa Soso (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17840000/17835500/17835424/6dfa7686.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. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5721 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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 Vacation home with kitchenette, near Kyoto Tower Laundry facilities, a garden, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free vacation home. The vacation home provides a flat-screen TV with Netflix, plus a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a washer/dryer and a coffee/tea maker, and guests will appreciate thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers. Weekly housekeeping is available. This vacation home offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with Netflix. Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathrobes - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Daily housekeeping - 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; 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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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Property payment types ## 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 - Housekeeping is 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 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 ### 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 Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, this vacation home is near a metro station. Notable landmarks in the area include Kyoto Tower and Nijō Castle, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Gion Corner. Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kiyomizu Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. [Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto.dx6131486) [View more Vacation homes in Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6131486-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C34.99313%2C135.76376&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oiTBdPdxFWhtPIGtRTjOwGLaX5g=) 465 Wakamiya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8120 ### What's nearby - ![京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204513/6a79737b-3e27-46b8-956f-eaa24d1738e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kawaramachi Street 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - ![京都タワー](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/27a9cd1d-97ad-4d05-b56a-c0b38fee1779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Tower 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - ![Kyoto Station, Kyoto, Japan Oct. 8th, 2008](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/366b4fb2-c1f5-42c5-a370-d61382ca9b41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Station Building 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - ![Kyoto_SanjusangendoTemple_501459_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501459/24c78aae-3e63-4de3-898a-5256e0ab5ab0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sanjusangen-do Temple 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Higashi Honganji Temple 7 min walk \- 0.6 km ### Getting around - Gojo Station 6 min walk - Kiyomizu-gojo Station 7 min walk - Itami Airport (ITM) 57 min drive ### Restaurants - Kyoto Beer Lab 5 min walk - 糖太朗 4 min walk - Walden Woods Kyoto 2 min walk - Kaikado Cafe 5 min walk - おうどん一 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Villa Soso pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Villa Soso? ### What time is check-out at The Villa Soso? ### Where is The Villa Soso located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Villa Soso Reviews ## Reviews ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 8.4 Staff & service ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Atsushi Sep 3, 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 Aug 21, 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 Oct 15, 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 Jan 5, 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 Jun 6, 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 Apr 5, 2020 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Oct 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark Mar 12, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Mark Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Gran-Ms-Kyoto.h8962891.Hotel-Information) > > [Cross Hotel Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-CROSS-HOTEL-KYOTO.h27026975.Hotel-Information) > > [Dhawa Yura Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Yura-Hotel-MGallery.h34865507.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Royal-Park-Canvas-Kyoto-Nijo.h59440545.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Kyoto.h1406680.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h7281376.Hotel-Information) > > [Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Randor-Residential-Hotel-Kyoto-Suites.h42442448.Hotel-Information) > > [Rihga Gran Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-RIHGA-GRAN-KYOTO.h38953457.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel M’s Plus Shijo - Omiya](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Ms-Plus-Shijo-Omiya.h16621109.Hotel-Information) > > [Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Miyako-Hotel-Kyoto-Hachijo.h26999.Hotel-Information) > > [Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Suiran.h10345050.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-MUSSE-Kyotoshijokawaramachi-Meitetsu.h52041999.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Hyatt Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Park-Hyatt-Kyoto.h37609460.Hotel-Information) > > [Momijiya Bekkan Kawanoiori](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Momijiya-Bekkan-Kawanoiori.h15431581.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Resol-Kyoto-Kawaramachi-Sanjo.h21926337.Hotel-Information) > > [Kyoto Granbell Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Granbell-Hotel.h18414583.Hotel-Information) > > [HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-The-Mitsui-Kyoto.h57209082.Hotel-Information) > > [hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-MONday-Kyoto-Karasuma-Dori.h39192199.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA ](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Vischio-Kyoto-By-GRANVIA.h30990875.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel The M’s Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-The-Ms-Kyoto.h61628354.Hotel-Information) > > [Kyoto Brighton Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Brighton-Hotel.h919.Hotel-Information) > > [nol kyoto sanjo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Nol-Kyoto-Sanjo.h45003003.Hotel-Information) > > [Ace Hotel Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Ace-Hotel-Kyoto.h45895767.Hotel-Information) > > [SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-SOLARIA-Nishitetsu-Hotel-Kyoto-Premier.h17040479.Hotel-Information) > > [Noku Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Noku-Kyoto.h12714915.Hotel-Information) > > [HOTEL M’s EST KYOTO STATION SOUTH](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-Ms-EST-KYOTO-STATION-SOUTH.h23513455.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Royal-Park-Hotel-Kyoto-Sanjo.h4538458.Hotel-Information) > > [Sakura Terrace The Gallery](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Sakura-Terrace-The-Gallery.h9795712.Hotel-Information) > > [Miru Kyoto Nishiki](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Miru-Kyoto-Nishiki.h24201327.Hotel-Information)