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Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho, hotel in Otsu

Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of garden, Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho is located in Otsu, 5.7 miles from Daigo-ji Temple.

We stayed in their larger facility which is basically a whole house detached from their other rooms, lounge, and reception area. This is a wonderful two story residence with a full kitchen, two bathrooms, and areas to lounge. It is located in a market area of a covered street that is easy to access but quiet. We enjoyed walks around the city (esp. down to the lake) and trying out local restaurants where we got to have some fun communicating with a very good-natured local owner. The hotel offers a wonderful breakfast of which we took advantage once during our two night stay. We would encourage anyone booking to take the breakfast as it is very good, but if you are like us you'll also want to reserve a morning or two to try alternates in the area.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
137 reviews
Price from$190.27per night
Hotel ab Shiga, hotel in Otsu

Hotel ab Shiga is located in Otsu, 11 miles from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple and 11 miles from Heian Shrine.

6.2
Scored 6.2
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
65 reviews
Price from$71.09per night
WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v, hotel in Otsu

Located in Otsu, 6 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
13 reviews
Price from$131.95per night
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu, hotel in Otsu

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu is located in Otsu, within 5.8 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 6.4 miles of Shoren-in Temple. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free...

The check-in and check-out system was automated and efficient. The TV set in the guestroom was excellent. You can watch even BS programs. The WiFi connectivity was also good.
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
393 reviews
Price from$56.33per night
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel, hotel in Otsu

Located on the shores of Lake Biwa, Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offers rooms with lake views, 7 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Lake cruises are available in front of the hotel.

View from the room was excellent
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
3,347 reviews
Price from$670.91per night
Biwako Hotel, hotel in Otsu

Offering an outdoor pool, indoor/outdoor hot spring baths and 6 restaurants and bars, Biwako Hotel is located a 5-minute walk from Keihan Hamaotsu Train Station.

Fantastic place n beautiful view facing to Biwa lake. The view is stunning! Staff is vry polite, helpful n friendly . Especially Miss Hoang Thi Minh Chau, Thanks for your fantastic customer service ❣️
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
830 reviews
Price from$131.46per night
APA Hotel Biwako Seta-Ekimae, hotel in Otsu

Located a 1-minute walk from JR Seta Train Station, APA Hotel Biwako Seta-Ekimae offers Western-style rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. It provides 24-hour reception and laundry facilities.

The staff is really nice, helped us shipping luggage to the next hotel. Although a bit far from Kyoto, it's easy to reach and the neighborhood is nice.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
1,332 reviews
Price from$59.33per night
le Lac HOTEL Otsu Ishiyama, hotel in Otsu

Right across from Ishiyama Station, le Lac HOTEL Otsu Ishiyama offers contemporary rooms with a flat-screen TV and free internet access.

Staff was very kind, laundry services were easy to use
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
684 reviews
Price from$52.18per night
Hotel Alpha-One Otsu, hotel in Otsu

Located in Otsu, 6.3 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, Hotel Alpha-One Otsu provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking and a restaurant.

Showa era charm, cheap, girls and the guy at the counter are fun, gave me everything I needed, good bathroom, cool radio, easy to find since it has a huge sign that can be seen for miles, quite
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
22 reviews
Price from$63.34per night
J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse, hotel in Otsu

J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse offers accommodations in Otsu, 14 miles from Sanzen-in Temple and 18 miles from Rurikoin.

It was my first time in a youth hostel and I appreciated have mine own little space with lot of outlets and privacy. I also loved the onsen
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
733 reviews
Price from$45.24per night
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Otsu's best hotels with breakfast

  • WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 69850v

    Providing free WiFi throughout the property, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 69850v is located in Otsu, 6 miles from Daigo-ji Temple and 6.6 miles from Shoren-in Temple.

  • WeeklyHouse Biwako Otsu - Vacation STAY 62243v

    Located in Otsu, within 6.1 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 6.7 miles of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Biwako Otsu - Vacation STAY 62243v provides accommodations with free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Enmanin Sanmitsuden - Vacation STAY 40281v
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4 reviews

    Located in Otsu, 7.1 miles from Shoren-in Temple, Enmanin Sanmitsuden - Vacation STAY 40281v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Hotel ab Shiga
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 65 reviews

    Hotel ab Shiga is located in Otsu, 11 miles from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple and 11 miles from Heian Shrine.

    琵琶湖を一周しながら旅行するのが毎年の定番です。最南端の当ホテルは瀬田唐橋の至近で、とにかくロケーションが抜群。

Budget hotels in Otsu

  • WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 78585v
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 5 reviews

    Located in Otsu, 6 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 78585v has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 61955v
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 5 reviews

    Located in Otsu, within 6 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 6.6 miles of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 61955v has accommodations with free WiFi throughout the property.

  • WeeklyHouse Biwako Otsu - Vacation STAY 19732v
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    Located in Otsu, within 6.1 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 6.7 miles of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Biwako Otsu - Vacation STAY 19732v has free WiFi throughout the property.

  • WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    Located in Otsu, 6 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

    建物が新しくお部屋も綺麗で清潔感がありスタッフさんの対応も親切で心配りも完璧。備品等も色々揃っていて長期滞在したくなるお部屋でした。

  • Enmanin Sanmitsuden - Vacation STAY 03295v
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 16 reviews

    7.1 miles from Shoren-in Temple, Enmanin Sanmitsuden - Vacation STAY 03295v is located in Otsu and provides air-conditioned rooms.

    I liked how affordable it was for such a large room with its own shower room, bathroom, toilet room, & multiple closets.

  • Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 308 reviews

    Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto enjoys direct access to JR Otsu Station and 2 train stops from JR Kyoto Station. It offers Western-style rooms with a flat-screen TV and free wired internet access.

    部屋も清潔でとても静かでゆっくり休むことが出来ました。また朝食も品数豊富で美味しく良い旅になりました。

  • 国家公務員共済組合連合会びわこ保養所(KKRホテルびわこ)

    Located in Otsu, 8.5 miles from Mount Hiei, 国家公務員共済組合連合会びわこ保養所(KKRホテルびわこ) provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 69863v

    Located in Otsu, within 6 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 6.6 miles of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 69863v has accommodations with free WiFi throughout the property.

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What Guests Said About Otsu:

  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    From my perspective, there wasn't much to do within a mile...

    From my perspective, there wasn't much to do within a mile walk of the property. Only one restaurant off site in that mile two convenience stores and if you walk a bit further a pretty mellow "redlight" district
    Jeff
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Otsu Town seems not beautiful at first sigh.

    Otsu Town seems not beautiful at first sigh. But go to have a walk behind the hotel. The countryside is like a Miyazaki movie getting real ! You can go near from there : temples, beach, ski station with incredible view… But with the hotel’s shuttle and the station you have Kyoto, very near, Nara, Osaka a little farther. You’ve got all Kansaï by JR… A good tip : when you go to the station to Shirahige shrine, don’t take bus but walk with GPS. The way is just incredible with village, other shrines so quiet and monkey looking at you from the forest behind rice fields…
    Mimi
    France
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Otsu, located near Kyoto, is another treasure place in Japan...

    Otsu, located near Kyoto, is another treasure place in Japan. Faced to Biwa lake it has many historical monument and cultural hotspots. In summer the big firework event is so famous to attract many people. In Biwako Hall many world class concerts and plays are performed. Local fishes and sakes are another charm for visitors. Once you come here you cannot help missing this unforgettable city.
    Takashi
    Japan
  • 10
    Scored 10

    At first I thought I might be bored but there’s so much to...

    At first I thought I might be bored but there’s so much to do! It’s a little difficult to travel from place to place; lots of walking. But there’s lots of history, friendly people, and beautiful nature.
    Samantha
    Japan
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Otsu is a great location to get away from the city life of...

    Otsu is a great location to get away from the city life of Japan. It is quite peaceful here and is located next to a large lake (lake biwa) which is perfect for fishing enthusiasts. Overall, this location is clean and quiet, different from the bustling cities of Japan and i would recommend this place to those who enjoy a scenic walk and a calm environment.
    Henry
    Vietnam
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Beautiful spot near the lake.

    Beautiful spot near the lake. Perfect for those that want to stay a little out of the hustle and bussle, in perhaps a bigger / better value for money hotel, but still within close proximity to Kyoto.
    アシュレイ
    Japan

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Otsu

  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 343 reviews
    Good capsule with newer style capsules, a large-ish lounge to eat and drink and do whatever that also has many modern manga (I like pre 1980s ones myself), location right at the station is my favorite so no getting lost. Best part is that the clientele were all Japanese and know the drill, so no common problems of capsules in places like Tokyo and Osaka with usually foreigners making loud noise/talking or watching phone without headphones in the capsules, leaving giant luggage in the corridor, making a general mess…
    Raymond
    Japan
  • From $255.94 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 81 reviews
    Everything.The service provided is top notch even though we are using English as a medium of speak. The room is spacious and the bath provided is just so good. Since we're ordering Halal menu set, I would say the menu is fantastic as it includes seafood, beef and chicken which is hard to find for halal option here. The shuttle service also is quite helpful as there is no medium of transportation to the Ryoukan from the station and a mobile phone is provided to contact them at the station.
    Shakir
    Malaysia
  • From $255.94 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 81 reviews
    Check in was right on time and shuttle pickup was smooth- journey took about 5 min from ogotoonsen station. We requested for halal meals and were very pleased with the array of traditional Japanese cuisine for dinner and breakfast. The private bath in the room was great too with a beautiful view of the lake. We loved the tatami and futon prepared carefully and the facial wash, toner and moisturiser included in the toiletries 🥰
    Siti Mariam
    Singapore
  • From $55.26 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,332 reviews
    The hotel is only 100 meters from Seta station. the staffs are very friendly & helpful. i ask the supervisor to make a reservation for dinner & the supervisor voluntarily brought us personally to the restraurant, Tell the owner we don’t speak Japanese & explain to us how to order. their housekeeping fid a very good job in keeping the room sparkling clean. they deserve more than the maximum stars allowable.
    Kean Guan
    Malaysia
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 76 reviews
    The included breakfast and dinner was a delicious, visually amazing traditional Japanese spread. This place is a must for anyone wishing to get the authentic ryokan experience, though you have to be willing to step out of your comfort zone a bit to wear the provided yukata and go to the public bath. Easy transit to Kyoto means you can stay outside the city on your visit.
    D
    David
    United States of America
  • From $84.02 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 112 reviews
    The Koke Musu Inn was by far my favorite place to stay during a two week trip to Japan. The house is decorated in a way that was deeply creative and quirky. The room was extremely cozy and well equipped. Best of all, our host was so kind and accommodating. I will be staying here the next time I’m anywhere near Kyoto! I wish I was here for the entire trip.
    Martin
    United States of America
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 685 reviews
    All staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. There are both indoor and outdoor onsen. There are 2 outdoor onsen which change daily for female or male usage ( signs are in English as well as Japanese) Food is served in the restaurant and was delicious and wonderfully presented. I have stayed at many ryokans and this was one of my best experiences.
    Pamela
    Japan
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 28 reviews
    This place is run by a very helpful Japanese couple. It's spacious, accommodating, clean, affordable and conveniently located for exploring southern lake Biwa. You can order breakfast to start your day, and they even included delicious homemade dessert on our last morning there. They also gave us great advice on the best places to visit.
    Darian
    Japan
  • From $45.24 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 733 reviews
    The staff were super friendly and helpful and the guy owning the cafe downstairs plays really nicely the piano. The kitchen is beautiful and has a relaxed atmosphere, and I especially liked the Sento (Japanese bathing house). Oh and of course, the beach is almost in front of the hostel!
    Karakoliou
    Germany
  • From $110.65 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,347 reviews
    The view is excellent and they offer free shuttle from the hotel to train station. The lobby and the restaurant are spacious and well designed. The price is much lower than Kyoto city while it only takes 15min driving or 20min public transportation to the Kyoto station.
    WENFU
    Taiwan
  • From $383.91 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 214 reviews
    the hotel was immaculate, everything is what you would expect from a comfortable, clean and luxury onsen hotel. the staffs are extremely polite, well mannered and attentive. Food was excellent, would highly recommend especially for families with young kids.
    King
    United States of America
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 685 reviews
    They had a selection of hot springs baths, segregated by gender, as well as private baths to be rented by the hour. I used both types. Bliss! Also, the breakfast was outstanding! A wonderful selection of Japanese cuisine.
    Susan
    United States of America
  • From $166.75 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 830 reviews
    Very friendly staff, always happy to oblige. Beautiful large room with spectacular lake view. We ate in the Italian and Garden buffet restaurants, food in both was fabulous if a little pricey by Japanese standards.
    Suzanne
    Ireland
  • From $232.86 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 137 reviews
    The hotel is great and clean. I like all staffs, they all are very nice and friendly. They recommended the locol good restaurants and shops to me. i was very happy, and had a good experience. i will come again.
    Lau
    Hong Kong
  • From $166.75 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 830 reviews
    Spacious room with lake view, comfortable bed, and onsen. The location was most convenient and the shuttle bus was also a great help. The staff was also very friendly and helpful. I like this hotel a lot.
    Jessie
    United States of America
  • From $110.65 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,347 reviews
    Fantastic view - reason to stay - great panorama because of huge windows, clean and spacious rooms. Free parking. Hotel is located next to Lake Biwa. We enjoyed the breakfast - Western and Japanese style.
    André
    Japan
  • From $109.87 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 159 reviews
    Living in a historical Japanese style house. It’s really relaxing and comfortable. And the staffs are super friendly, also the breakfast is very delicious!!
    CHIA CHEN
    Taiwan
  • From $226.79 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 640 reviews
    Traditional Japanese room with beautiful view. Love the onsen and the atmosphere of the whole hotel.
    Chun Lam
    United Kingdom
  • From $383.91 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 214 reviews
    breakfast was a traditional Japanese vibe. Hot tub was great Massage was mediocre
    Patricia
    United States of America
  • From $226.79 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 640 reviews
    The hotel was wonderfully clean and the food was excellent!
    Asako
    United States of America

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