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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.

A
Avanzato
From
Thailand
We loved our stay at hotel koo. It was the perfect combination between japanese traditional house and modern scandinave touch. We felt so at peace in this room, a perfect moment of relaxation. Bed was really confortable and the room so big. The staff were super welcoming and it’s nice to have free homemade snacks and drinks. I definitely recommend this hotel to design lovers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
US$191.10
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, 11 reviews
Price from
US$140.81
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.

G
Gregory
From
New Zealand
Great views of the Lake. Spacious Room. Free shuttle bus from Otsu station. Luggage transferred from Kyoto Station whilst we did sightseeing. Value for money. Staff extremely polite.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,579 reviews
Price from
US$185.23
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
Michele
From
South Africa
The location was perfect and the room was exceptional . The staff were super helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 835 reviews
Price from
US$161.24
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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$131.41
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
Kean Guan
From
Malaysia
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,081 reviews
Price from
US$83.09
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, 422 reviews
Price from
US$71.40
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 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews
Price from
US$59.98
1 night, 2 adults

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Hotel in Otsu

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Smile Hotel Otsu Seta is situated in Otsu, 17 km from Daigo-ji Temple and 18 km from Shoren-in Temple.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Price from
US$46.62
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, 494 reviews
Price from
US$62.07
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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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, 3,579 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Otsu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 76 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.

From US$357.02 per night

Biwako Hotel

Hotel in Otsu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 835 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$545.26 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$1,957.74 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$1,581.25 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$1,298.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 13 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.

From US$57.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 63 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.

From US$57.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 59 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.

From US$57.77 per night

Budget hotels in Otsu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
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$93.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 166 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.

From US$90.88 per night

Situated within 16 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 17 km of Shoren-in Temple, Smile Hotel Otsu Seta - Vacation STAY 00132v features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zeze-Awazumachi.

From US$134.03 per night

Located within 16 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 17 km of Shoren-in Temple, Smile Hotel Otsu Seta - Vacation STAY 00125v provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zeze-Awazumachi.

From US$124.99 per night

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 Zeze-Awazumachi.

From US$124.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Smile Hotel Otsu Seta is situated in Otsu, 17 km from Daigo-ji Temple and 18 km from Shoren-in Temple.

From US$107.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 40 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...

From US$86.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 481 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.

Hotels located in the centre of Otsu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Situated in Otsu, 10 km from Daigo-ji Temple and 11 km from Shoren-in Temple, 大津ゲストハウス 栖碩 Seiseki offers a garden and air conditioning.

From US$409.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Otsu, 11 km from Shoren-in Temple and 11 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Otsu Guesthouse Seiseki - Vacation STAY 90442v offers air conditioning.

From US$490.94 per night

Located within 10 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 11 km of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 69850v provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otsu.

From US$173.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located within 10 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 11 km of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 93572v provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in 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$400.58 per night

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

From US$332.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews

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

From US$126.97 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$1,505.96 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$545.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 835 reviews
Beautiful hotel on Lake Biwa. Our room was absolutely beautiful with an amazing view of the lake. The rooms are huge which was great after staying in hotel tiny rooms for 2 weeks! Beds and pillows were very comfortable! Lovely pool area although they close the pool for an hour at lunch time which was annoying! Free shuttle bus to the station. We had dinner at Mogura which is an amazing restaurant near the station (a short walk or use the free shuttle bus) We only stayed 1 night. A relaxing way to finish our holiday
Guest review by
Elizabeth
Australia
From US$289.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,579 reviews
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.
Guest review by
Simon
Israel
From US$377.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
This property exceeded my expectations. A hotel where Japanese style meets Danish mid-century modern. Our room was furnished with Hans Wegner’s CH22 lounge chairs. The desk had a Carl Hansen & Søn Elbow Chair. The reception areas were beautiful with a very generous happy hour. I loved it! The staff were very helpful also with suggestions for things to do and places to eat based on our likes.
Guest review by
Kim
Australia
From US$257.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews
The breakfast was traditional Japanese style and very nice. One could tell the ingredients were very high quality. Perhaps not to everyone’s taste but for those who want the proper Japanese experience, this is perfect! Location is a bit tricky to get to if you’re on foot but they offer a very easy to use shuttle service to and from the local train station.
Guest review by
Seiji
Austria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 947 reviews
Lovely Japanese room with a hot bath and lake view. Excellent service - transport from the train station, nice reception experience. Happy hour with free wine. Beautiful dinner.
Guest review by
-Doris
Finland