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Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho

Hotel in Otsu

Set in Otsu and with Daigo-ji Temple reachable within 9.2 km, Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

M
Melissa
From
Singapore
Amazing views of the street below from the room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
Price from
₪ 609.46
1 night, 2 adults

WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v

Hotel in Otsu

Set in Otsu, 10 km from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

p
paola
From
Switzerland
Excellent location. Brand new. Great hospitality.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
₪ 495.14
1 night, 2 adults

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Hotel in Otsu

Situated 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.

S
Simon
From
Israel
The hotel is on the lake. Despite this, the area is not for recreation. We were given a room on a high floor and from the window you could see the beautiful view of the lake. The service was exceptional, wide beds and very comfortable mattresses. Cleaning and changing of towels every day. The breakfast was plentiful. The hotel has several restaurants: Chinese, Japanese, French and also a coffee bar with a large selection of cakes. The only disappointment is that this bar is only open until 6 pm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,402 reviews
Price from
₪ 263.53
1 night, 2 adults

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.

W
WWei Tan
From
Malaysia
Absolutely satisfied with the hotel in terms of the location, the cleanliness, the comfort, the room view, the interior design, as well as their dinner and breakfast. Our rooms had a great view of Lake Biwa and we took a wonderful stroll along the lakeside in the morning. We had breakfast and dinner in the hotel. They had a wide variety of tasty food there while a number of other restaurants and cafes were within walking distance as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 890 reviews
Price from
₪ 391.84
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Alpha-One Otsu

Hotel in Otsu

Hotel Alpha-One Otsu is located in Otsu, 10 km from Daigo-ji Temple and 11 km from Shoren-in Temple. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has free bikes and a restaurant.

T
Touhooyee
From
Thailand
A single room with everything you need. There is an ice maker and a microwave near the elevator. From JR Otsu Station to the hotel, I can find the FOODS MARKET where I can grab breakfast before heading out for sightseeing and dinner when I return to the hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 600 reviews
Price from
₪ 204.14
1 night, 2 adults

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Hotel in Otsu

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu is set in Otsu, 9.4 km from Daigo-ji Temple and 10 km from Shoren-in Temple. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

J
Jane Ter
From
Malaysia
The hotel is at a strategic location. Not far from the train station and easy to find food around
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews
Price from
₪ 173.97
1 night, 2 adults

APA Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

Hotel in Otsu

Situated 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.

K
Keith
From
Japan
Staff were very friendly and kept my bag for me while I went traveling around the city. They even upgraded my room to a twin (which has never happened to me before) so I got to enjoy a larger room. Beds were comfy, complimentary water was provided. Even the VOD was free (this is usually a paid service, so was a nice surprise). Hotel is also located a stone's throw away from the local station, and has a convenience store right next door.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 999 reviews
Price from
₪ 159.31
1 night, 2 adults

le Lac HOTEL Otsu Ishiyama

Hotel in Otsu

Located in Otsu, 13 km from Daigo-ji Temple, le Lac HOTEL Otsu Ishiyama provides air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

M
Masako
From
New Zealand
The staff are very polite and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
Price from
₪ 197.09
1 night, 2 adults

Enmanin Sanmitsuden - Vacation STAY 03295v

Hotel in Otsu

Set within 12 km of Shoren-in Temple and 12 km of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Enmanin Sanmitsuden - Vacation STAY 03295v offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otsu.

K
Khajeh
From
Japan
The place was incredibly peaceful. It's situated near Bodai Temple, and in the morning, I accompanied some people in their worship rituals at the temple. Experiencing this Japanese-style garden worship was truly a new and enriching experience for me.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
₪ 375.72
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel ab Shiga

Hotel in Otsu

Situated in Otsu, 17 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, Hotel ab Shiga features views of the river. Built in 1967, this 2-star hotel is within 16 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 17 km of Shoren-in Temple.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Price from
₪ 224.56
1 night, 2 adults
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Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
From ₪ 2,903.54 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
From ₪ 3,340.52 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
From ₪ 3,851.30 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
From ₪ 438.72 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,402 reviews

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Temple-stay WAQOO Mii-dera Vacation STAY 7053 is set in Otsu, 11 km from Shoren-in Temple, 12 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, and 12 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple.

Located 12 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 12 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple and 12 km from Heian Shrine, Temple-stay WAQOO Mii-dera Vacation STAY 7052 features accommodation set in Otsu.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Offering a garden and mountain view, Temple-stay WAQOO Mii-dera is set in Otsu, 12 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 12 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,402 reviews

Situated 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews

Situated in Otsu, 12 km from Daigo-ji Temple, Koke Musu inn offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a bar and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews

Located in Otsu, 13 km from Daigo-ji Temple, le Lac HOTEL Otsu Ishiyama provides air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Located within 15 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 16 km of Shoren-in Temple, Hotel Luna Otsu (Adult Only) provides rooms in Otsu. This 1-star love hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

Situated within 15 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 16 km of Shoren-in Temple, Hotel Atlantis Otsu (Adult Only) features rooms in Otsu.

Hotels located in the centre of Otsu

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.0
Poor - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set 10 km from Daigo-ji Temple, HANA88のa, b in Otsu offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The property features lake and city views, and is 11 km from Shoren-in Temple.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set in Otsu, 10 km from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Schildkrote offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. Guests staying at this aparthotel have access to a balcony.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews

Located 10 km from Shoren-in Temple, 11 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 11 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, Hotel Wish HANA provides accommodation situated in Otsu.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews

Featuring 1-star accommodation, Guest House Hana is set in Otsu, 9.4 km from Daigo-ji Temple and 10 km from Shoren-in Temple.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated 11 km from Shoren-in Temple, 12 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 12 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, Temple-stay WAQOO Mii-dera Vacation STAY 7051 features accommodation set in Otsu.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Offering a shared lounge and quiet street view, OZigaoka Guest House is set in Otsu, 11 km from Shoren-in Temple and 11 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Hotel Lotus Otsu (Adult Only) is located in Otsu, within 15 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 16 km of Shoren-in Temple. This 2-star love hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

Set within 12 km of Mount Hiei and 12 km of Enryaku-ji Temple, Hotel Beach-House offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otsu.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 798 reviews

Featuring free WiFi, Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku is set in Kyoto. The property is around 2.9 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 3.2 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji and 4.2 km from Heian Shrine.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Situated in Anju, 4.8 km from Shoren-in Temple and 5.2 km from Daigo-ji Temple, 京美 features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Situated 4.2 km from Shoren-in Temple, 山科駅5分京都駅1駅 英国式キッチン付の格安個室 ビジネス一人旅カップルに コスパ最強の宿GoldHouse 金ハウス offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

12 km from Mount Hiei in Otsu, 山水之家 features accommodation with access to a hot spring bath and hot tub. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Located within 16 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 17 km of Shoren-in Temple, Smile Hotel Otsu Seta - Vacation STAY 00116v provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otsu.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

Situated within 17 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 18 km of Shoren-in Temple, Smile Hotel Otsu Seta features rooms in Otsu.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

Situated in Kyoto, within 2.9 km of Shoren-in Temple and 3.3 km of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, COCORO HOTEL features a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Guest House CHALET SIELU - Up to 4 of SIELU & 5-6 of SAN-CASHEW or with dogs- Vacation STAY 68051v is situated in Otsu, 18 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 18 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, and 19 km...

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What guests said about Otsu:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

The street the hotel is in is beautiful.

The street the hotel is in is beautiful. There's lots to see and do nearby. You can go to the lake. There's a couple of really amazing cafés and restaurants nearby. The locals really want you to try and spend time in their town competing with Kyoto can't be easy, but it's well worth spending a day exploring Otsu.
Guest review byStephanie
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Enjoy the 1st day in Kyoto.

Enjoy the 1st day in Kyoto. Do the Hop On Hop Off bus (both Blue and Red Lines), which stops at all the major sites. Then train to Otsu for relaxing stay at Lake Biwa. Go on a sightseeing / luncheon cruise or organised trips - example the cable car at Sakamoto. Plenty of places to eat including 36th floor of Lake Biwa Otsu Princess Hotel with great views.
Guest review byGregory Fortuin
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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
Guest review byJeff
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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…
Guest review byMimi
France
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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.
Guest review byTakashi
Japan

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews
One of the best places we have stayed in Japan. This place was mostly out of reach from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto, yet close enough to many other overlooked attractions. The space was very well taken care of, and our hosts had top-notch hospitality. Special thanks to Sachiko-San who took the extra effort to speak with us in English and made us feel at home. Next time we might want to stay here longer to embrace the peace and tranquility of Otsu. Grateful for this stay!
Guest review byYeo
Singapore
From ₪ 927.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 904 reviews
Great staff, shuttle to/from JR station, beautiful onsens accessible from 5am to midnight. Best to stay at least two nights to make sure you can experience them all (especially the one on the eleventh floor). Also, there's a wonderful yakiniku restaurant just outside the hotel entrance. Looking forward to visiting again in the future.
Guest review byRichard
Canada
From ₪ 187.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews
10 minutes by cheap and frequent train from Kyoto. Not a touristy town. Hotel is close to a bank with an ATM that accepted my debit card, unlike convenience stores. Half a block from an enclosed shopping arcade with a supermarket. Excellent Japanese breakfast with different choices every day.
Guest review byBernadine
Canada
From ₪ 546.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
Don’t hesitate to book this place if you’re going to Otsu. The hotel is beautifully designed - bringing out historic features with modern touches. The free walking tour (in English) was so, so interesting. We didn’t book the breakfast but the welcome treat was delicious!
Guest review byRebecca
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 505 reviews
Incredible introduction and service. (Alexa was wonderful) being picked up from the station and dropped off, room was exceptional, felt like royalty. Private dinner was wonderful, this hotel made for great memories.
Guest review byChristopher
United Kingdom

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