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Otsu – 87 hotels and places to stay

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Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho

Hotel in Otsu

Located in Otsu and with Daigo-ji Temple reachable within 5.7 miles, Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

P
Pines
From
United States
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The tour of the local area was engaging and informative. It really made me appreciate the city of Otsu. I would love to come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
Price from
$190.37
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
$148.52
1 night, 2 adults

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.

D
Dimitri
From
Belgium
Free upgrade to a suite room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,545 reviews
Price from
$91.44
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.

n
nawarat
From
Thailand
Comfortable hotel, wide space and very good hot spring.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 853 reviews
Price from
$160.63
1 night, 2 adults

Enmanin Sanmitsuden - Vacation STAY 03295v

Hotel in Otsu

Located within 7.1 miles of Shoren-in Temple and 7.4 miles of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Enmanin Sanmitsuden - Vacation STAY 03295v provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otsu.

J
Johnson
From
United States
I liked how affordable it was for such a large room with its own shower room, bathroom, toilet room, & multiple closets.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
$130.91
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Minnelli
From
Japan
The staff was very accommodating and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,057 reviews
Price from
$80.18
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Alpha-One Otsu

Hotel in Otsu

Hotel Alpha-One Otsu is located in Otsu, 6.3 miles from Daigo-ji Temple and 6.9 miles from Shoren-in Temple. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has free bikes and a restaurant.

A
Andrei
From
Australia
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews
Price from
$71.13
1 night, 2 adults

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Hotel in Otsu

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

G
Gregory
From
United States
The staff went out of their way to be helpful. Our bicycles were brought into our room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
Price from
$59.75
1 night, 2 adults

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Hotel in Otsu

Located within 11 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 11 miles of Shoren-in Temple, Smile Hotel Otsu Seta has rooms in Otsu.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
$46.44
1 night, 2 adults

le Lac HOTEL Otsu Ishiyama

Hotel in Otsu

Located in Otsu, 8.3 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, le Lac HOTEL Otsu Ishiyama provides air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

H
Hiromi
From
United States
The staff was very helpful! Breakfast was great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews
Price from
$61.84
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 853 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,545 reviews

Budget hotels in Otsu and nearby

嘉翔の家 enjoys a location in Otsu, 5.8 miles from Daigo-ji Temple and 6.5 miles from Shoren-in Temple.

From $58.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews

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

From $88.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews

Hotel Wish HANA enjoys a location in Otsu, 5.7 miles from Daigo-ji Temple and 6.3 miles from Shoren-in Temple. This guest house offers a shared kitchen and free Wifi.

From $93.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews

Guest House Hana offers accommodations in Otsu, 5.8 miles from Daigo-ji Temple and 6.4 miles from Shoren-in Temple. This 1-star guest house offers daily room service and free Wifi.

From $100.88 per night

ハイツNagomi is located in Otsu, just 9.3 miles from Heian Shrine and 10 miles from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

From $175.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews

Located in Otsu, 8.3 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, le Lac HOTEL Otsu Ishiyama provides air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

From $68.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 901 reviews

Featuring free WiFi, Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku is set in Kyoto. The property is around 1.8 mi from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 2 mi from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji and 2.6 mi from Heian Shrine.

From $92.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews

7.7 miles from Mount Hiei in Otsu, 山水之家 features accommodations with access to a hot spring bath and hot tub. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $84.06 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Otsu and nearby

Biwako Hotel

Hotel in Otsu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 853 reviews

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.

From $201.75 per night

Temple-stay WAQOO Mii-dera Vacation STAY 7053 is located in Otsu, just 7.2 miles from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple and 7.4 miles from Heian Shrine.

Temple-stay WAQOO Mii-dera Vacation STAY 7052 is located in Otsu, just 7.2 miles from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 7.2 miles from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple.

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

Temple-stay WAQOO Mii-dera is located in Otsu, just 7.2 miles from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 7.2 miles from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Fair - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Located within 9.3 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 10 miles 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.

From $135.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

Located within 9.3 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 10 miles of Shoren-in Temple, Hotel Atlantis Otsu (Adult Only) has rooms in Otsu.

From $135.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

Hotel Lotus Otsu (Adult Only) is located in Otsu, within 9.3 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 10 miles of Shoren-in Temple. This 2-star love hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

From $135.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,057 reviews

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.

From $86.65 per night

Hotels located in the center of Otsu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Featuring a garden, 大津ゲストハウス 栖碩 Seiseki offers accommodations in Otsu. This recently renovated villa is located 6.2 miles from Daigo-ji Temple and 6.8 miles from Shoren-in Temple.

Offering a garden, 大津ゲストハウス栖碩 offers accommodations in Otsu. Free Wifi is available, and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Otsu Guesthouse Seiseki - Vacation STAY 90442v offers accommodations in Otsu, 6.8 miles from Shoren-in Temple and 7.1 miles from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

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

Temple-stay WAQOO Mii-dera Vacation STAY 7051 is located in Otsu, just 7.2 miles from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple and 7.4 miles from Heian Shrine.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.2
Poor - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Located within 5.4 miles of Mount Hiei and 5.6 miles of Enryaku-ji Temple, ホテル大津 provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otsu.

From $116.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews

Located within 11 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 11 miles of Shoren-in Temple, Smile Hotel Otsu Seta has rooms in Otsu.

From $59.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in Otsu, within 8.4 miles of Mount Hiei and 8.6 miles of Enryaku-ji Temple, 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 a spa & wellness center and free WiFi throughout the...

From $192.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Providing a garden, Villa Ishiyamadera ヴィラ 石山寺 features accommodations in Otsu. This villa provides free private parking, bicycle parking, and free Wifi.

From $151.31 per night

FAQs about hotels in Otsu

What Guests Said About Otsu:

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 by
Stephanie
United Kingdom
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 by
Gregory Fortuin
New Zealand
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 by
Jeff
United States
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 by
Mimi
France
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 by
Takashi
Japan
10

Ishiyama-dera Temple is definitely worth a visit.

Ishiyama-dera Temple is definitely worth a visit. At the entrance, I had a hard time deciding which set ticket to buy. I ended up buying one that allowed me inside the hall, and it's a great way to see some very ancient things up close, so it's a good choice for those interested. The grounds are spacious, and I enjoyed a stroll through the undulating grounds. I was soothed by the beautiful greenery and the sounds of wild birds. I imagine it must be incredibly beautiful in the fall. As the temple is associated with Murasaki Shikibu, there was a "Murasaki Shikibu Room." They're currently showing a taiga drama, so a taiga drama museum was also open. I stayed overnight in Otsu, and the next day, I crossed the Omi Ohashi Bridge and drove along the lakeside toward Omihachiman, which was an exhilarating experience.
Guest review by
yumi
Japan

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 740 reviews
Very nice capsule, comfortable and with a TV. They have everything you need from toothbrush to facial cleanser. It is right on top of the station, so no luggage carrying around town. This was the cheapest hostel I stayed in all Japan so far with the most free items. Got a free drink voucher for not wanting my capsule cleaned during my two night stay.
Guest review by
Natascha
Australia
From $86.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,057 reviews
Good location near to Lake Biwa. Suitable for budget travellers who do not wish to splurge on a stay overlooking the lake as this hotel is just beside JR Seta station which is convenient for travelling to places of interests at the lake. The hotel room was very clean. Breakfast was sufficient.
Guest review by
Pauline
Singapore
From $222.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 213 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 by
Rebecca
Netherlands
From $427.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 957 reviews
- amazing taste of traditional Japanese with the robe, room and dining - private onsen with gorgeous views - the shuttle to and from the station was awesome
Guest review by
Molayo
Australia
From $153.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,545 reviews
Shuttle to location Otsu Station every 30 minutes beyond handy,. Incredible view and such a lovely hotel. Beds were huge and soft
Guest review by
Jake Curnow
Australia
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