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Koke Musu inn

Otsu

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.

A
Alexander
From
New Zealand
Very unexpected rooms — you have to see it. Thousands of little dolls, trinkets, metal parts, aquariums. Great location on the lakeshore.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews
Price from
US$112.12
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Afternoon

Otsu

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Holiday Afternoon is located in Otsu, 23 km from Sanzen-in Temple and 30 km from Ruriko-in Temple. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

K
Kelly
From
Canada
The son and mother running the guesthouse were wonderful. It's a beautiful location, and because it is fairly far from the station, the son picked us up in his van at the station. We did have to call him to get us (which we knew ahead of time), so it's important to have the capability to do so or otherwise arrange it with the guesthouse host. We thoroughly enjoyed the onsen at the hotel with included yukatas and our very spacious room (had a heater/AC as well!). The sheets and yukatas and towels were impeccably clean and pressed. The son and mother had a lovely cafe with free beverages downstairs, and they also had a wonderful breakfast we paid for in the morning. I feel this guesthouse is truly a hidden gem and highly recommend it to anyone considering it. Easily one of the best places I have stayed at in Japan. My husband and I were so charmed during the whole experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$141.51
1 night, 2 adults

山水之家

Otsu

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.

M
Marie
From
France
Very well located, adorable landlord who waited for me to arrive even though I arrived quite late thank you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
US$84.39
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Wish HANA

Otsu

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.

m
mathew
From
Australia
The owner was extremely friendly and adaptable to my situation, she was very kind and even let me keep my bags at the property ling after checkout time so that I could explore more of kyoto. The beds are comfortable as well as the toilet and shower facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
US$67.83
1 night, 2 adults

Guest House Hana

Otsu

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

M
Manpreeth
From
India
By mistake I had booked female dormitory. She went out of the way and made alternative arrangement in another property of hers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews
Price from
US$125.67
1 night, 2 adults

ペンションレークサイド

Otsu

Offering lake views, ペンションレークサイド is an accommodation situated in Otsu, 22 km from Sanzen-in Temple and 29 km from Ruriko-in Temple.

H
Hiu Yan Ginny
From
Hong Kong
The beach was just outside the house, very convenient and nice!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Price from
US$141.96
1 night, 2 adults

澄心小筑 房东住一楼 客人住二楼 每天只接一组客人 雄琴车站免费接送 提供一台免费停车位

Otsu

Situated in Otsu, 15 km from Enryaku-ji Temple and 16 km from Mount Hiei, 澄心小筑 房东住一楼 客人住二楼 每天只接一组客人 雄琴车站免费接送 提供一台免费停车位 features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
US$87.63
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Soi

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

Ideally located just a 10-minute walk from the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Guesthouse Soi offers various rooms including private Japanese-style rooms and dormitory rooms.

B
Bjorn
From
Canada
Very convenient central location. Both the paid and free breakfasts were great! We also both really appreciated the friendly and helpful staff. The two rooms we stayed in were also both really cool, the downstairs one with the tatami lounge was very comfortable and the one upstairs had a nice high ceiling.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,241 reviews
Price from
US$64.91
1 night, 2 adults

初音(はつね)

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

Located within 1.2 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.4 km of Gion Shijo Station, 初音(はつね) provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

F
Flavijus
From
Lithuania
Very good place and stay, room size is really good, especially in Japan. Will stay again. Staff is very friendly. Many thanks !!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 629 reviews
Price from
US$201.90
1 night, 2 adults

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

Located in the centre of Kyoto, 雅 is a recently renovated accommodation, which provides soundproof rooms. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station.

D
Dikshant
From
India
Great hosts. Easy check in and check out. Great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
Price from
US$110.35
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Otsu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Set in Otsu, 17 km from Shoren-in Temple and 17 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, guesthouseKinari - Vacation STAY 99387v offers air conditioning.

Enjoy breakfast in Otsu and nearby

山科站 金閣

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

4.2 km from Shoren-in Temple, 山科站 金閣 is situated in Kyoto and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

Jonni`s Place

Sakamoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Located within 13 km of Mount Hiei and 14 km of Enryaku-ji Temple in Sakamoto, Jonni`s Place provides accommodation with seating area.

RokuRoku

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews

Situated conveniently in the Sakyo Ward district of Kyoto, RokuRoku is set less than 1 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, a 19-minute walk from Heian Shrine and 2.2 km from Shoren-in Temple.

From US$101.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Guest House Aoi Nakamoto is situated in the Sakyo Ward district of Kyoto, 1.8 km from Heian Shrine, 2.4 km from Shoren-in Temple and 2.9 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

Azukiya

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Azukiya is a recently renovated guest house located in Kyoto, 700 metres from Shoren-in Temple. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests.

Sanjobo Sanso - Vacation STAY 39863v is set in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, a 15-minute walk from Heian Shrine and 1.6 km from Gion Shijo Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Well situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, Small cozy nostalgic house for a family or a group is set 1.8 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple, 3 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 3 km from...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

In the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, close to Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kiyomizuan 清水庵 車庫2台可 ビフォアアフターの匠 坂田基禎さん改築の京町家 features free bikes and a washing machine.

Save money on homestays in Otsu and nearby – budget options available

Gionkoh

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 532 reviews

Gionkoh is situated in Kyoto, 800 metres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 1.1 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. There is a shared kitchen and courtyard at the property.

Stay Inn KOTO

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews

Stay Inn KOTO is situated in the Fushimi Ward district of Kyoto, 600 metres from Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, 1.2 km from Tofuku-ji Temple and 2.4 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple.

From US$109.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

クリステート601-Crystate 601- is set in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto Station, 1.7 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 2.7 km from Tofuku-ji Temple.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

クリステート503-Crystate 503- is located in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto Station, 1.7 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 2.7 km from Tofuku-ji Temple.

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

クリステート403-Crystate 403- is situated in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto Station, 1.7 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 2.7 km from Tofuku-ji Temple.

古都庵 Japanese Town house

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

古都庵 Japanese Town house features accommodation within 1.5 km of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge.

From US$71.40 per night

tomy&tetu

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews

Boasting quiet street views, tomy&tetu provides accommodation with balcony, around 2.6 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa. The accommodation is air conditioned and features a spa bath.

From US$71.40 per night

Hanakiya

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews

The completely non-smoking Hanakiya is a 5-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and a 10-minute drive from JR Kyoto Train Station.

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Avg. price/night: US$177.04
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews
Lovely hosts. Unique and amazing design. Manga dolls, fish tanks, movie regalia it’s like being in a museum. The rooms are small but very innovative. Host cleaned and restocked everyday. Good base to explore Shiga.
Guest review by
james
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$177.04
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews
The room with split level was small but cosy and with so many intriguing details at every turn. You can't help but marvel at the owner's design and attention to detail. The host family was lovely and their communal areas equally fascinating.
Guest review by
Xin
Family with young children