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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.

N
Norway
From
Norway
Everything. Japanese design, a combination of modern and old design. Good size room with all amenities. Great staff and welcome. Only 15 minutes by train from Kyoto.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
Price from
US$188.95
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, 10 reviews
Price from
US$147.41
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.

D
Dragos
From
Romania
Breakfast was delicious. The view of the lake from room window was beautiful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,548 reviews
Price from
US$107.10
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.

M
MM
From
Hong Kong
Huge room size and the bed is just facing towards the lake. The view is magnificent. Breakfast is great with lots of food option. Bike rental available (normal bike & electric bike). The hotel also provide shuttle bus service to Otsu Station (3 bus every hour). The Pier is just few steps from hotel and they offer 20% off for cruise ticket.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 861 reviews
Price from
US$159.42
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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
US$129.93
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
Kwai Yung
From
Hong Kong
Near JR station (South exit),about 2 minutes. Aeon big supermarket nearby (5 minutes). Bed & pillow very comfortable. Kyoto to Seta(20 minutes). Room upgrades to me(two large beds). Breakfast (¥1200)O.K.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,052 reviews
Price from
US$79.58
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, 461 reviews
Price from
US$70.60
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
Joseph
From
Singapore
Polite and friendly customer service by the receptionists. The daily breakfast was different each day. Easy to use coin washing machine.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews
Price from
US$59.30
1 night, 2 adults

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Hotel in Otsu

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

R
Robin
From
Japan
You can adjust the temperature of the shower to suit yourself
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
US$46.09
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.

N
Nadine
From
Switzerland
the place was very clean and comfy, the staff was very nice and kind, very good located
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 468 reviews
Price from
US$61.37
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Otsu

Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
From US$889.22 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
From US$970.41 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
From US$1,309.29 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
From US$1,021.35 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
From US$151.72 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,548 reviews

Budget hotels in Otsu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

嘉翔の家, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Otsu, 9.3 km from Daigo-ji Temple, 10 km from Shoren-in Temple, as well as 11 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

From US$40.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews

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.

From US$59.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 107 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.

From US$73.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews

Set in Otsu in the Shiga region, Guest House Hana is a 1-star property boasting free WiFi.

From US$100.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, ハイツNagomi is set in Otsu.

From US$97.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 468 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.

From US$64.18 per night
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.

From US$119.61 per night

Located within 16 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 17 km of Shoren-in Temple, Smile Hotel Otsu Seta - Vacation STAY 00138v provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zeze-Awazumachi.

From US$84.87 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Otsu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Situated within 10 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 11 km of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Biwako Otsu - Vacation STAY 19732v features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otsu.

From US$285.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Otsu, 11 km from Shoren-in Temple and 11 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, WeeklyHouse BiwakoOtsu offers air conditioning.

From US$254.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 861 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 US$177.14 per night

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.

From US$1,935.69 per night

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.

From US$1,563.44 per night
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.

From US$1,488.99 per night
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.

From US$1,283.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

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.

Best hotels with breakfast in Otsu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,548 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.

From US$91.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 900 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.

From US$83.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,052 reviews

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.

From US$89.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in Otsu, within 14 km of Mount Hiei and 14 km 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 accommodation with a spa and wellness centre and free WiFi throughout the property as...

From US$204.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

Toyoko Inn Biwako sen Minami Kusatsu eki Nishi guchi is located in Kusatsu, 20 km from Daigo-ji Temple and 21 km from Shoren-in Temple.

From US$74.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews

Offering a garden and quiet street view, Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI is located in Kyoto, 1.2 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple and 1.3 km from Heian Shrine.

From US$679.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 650 reviews

Located next to the historic Nanzen-ji Temple, Kyoto Garden Ryokan Yachiyo features chic Japanese-style rooms and large public baths.

From US$482.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews

Urban Hotel Minami Kusatsu is located in Kusatsu, within 18 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 19 km of Shoren-in Temple.

From US$67.07 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

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From US$102.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 394 reviews
I loved everything about this stay. The hotel and rooms are beautiful and very traditional. We had the room with the garden view and I highly recommend, I could have sat on that porch for hours looking at the garden. The staff were so friendly and helpful and very patient with my terrible Japanese! The breakfast was delicious and v generous. Good location - easy to find and walking distance from the station. I recommend the local restaurant Kadoman to try Omi beef, the best meal of my life!
Guest review by
Elise
United Kingdom
From US$195.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
I would like to say thank you to all of your staff! We were very happy and enjoyed our stay a lot! All of your staff are nice and friendly, I love to see their smile 😊 which made us happy for whole day!! They also prepared a high chair for my 7months old baby,which surprised me the most . I have already recommended your hotel to my friends who will travel to Japan. We will definitely stay at your hotel again!
Guest review by
MAN SIN
United Kingdom
From US$89.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,052 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.
Guest review by
Kean Guan
Malaysia
From US$352.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews
The location was good, both for private car and public transport (close to train station and it provided shuttle bus services). The staff who served us were warm and welcoming. Our room was clean and neat, slept on tatami and was able to see the lake. Onsen was excellent. Both dinner and breakfast, in Japanese dishes, were excellent. Highly recommended for families and couples who wanted a quiet stay.
Guest review by
chi keung
Hong Kong
From US$91.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,548 reviews
Great room with a fantastic view of Lake Biwa. The facilities in the room were very good. The regular shuttle bus to Otsu Station was very useful. The staff were very efficient. The onsite convenience store was very good
Guest review by
Gerard
United Kingdom