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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.

L
Layla
From
Canada
We had never been to Otsu before, and we were so happy to have booked this place. It's steps from the lake, and there's a lovely little cafe just about immediately beside the place. They also serve food in the downstairs portion of the inn. We stayed in the One Piece room, which is a marvel of nerdery and engineering. These people love their fandom, food, woodworking, and moss gardening, which is all the better for their guests. Our room was designed to house one or two people comfortably, and though small, it is delightful and very comfortable. The room even has a (very) small kitchen! Amazing. We passed a lovely night in this place, and we will definitely be back when we're in Japan again. It was a break we needed after several days of wandering around mountains and doing research. Loved it! Hosts were flexible and personable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
Price from
US$133.09
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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$143.98
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 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Price from
US$95.10
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 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews
Price from
US$60.23
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.

T
Tin Kian
From
Malaysia
It is near to Hira Station. The host is very friendly. The place is clean and with a shared kitchen. The view of Lake Biwa from my room is superb.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Price from
US$144.44
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.

N
Nicholas Ming Ze
From
Malaysia
The owners are fluent in several languages (english, mandarin, japanese) and have offered us many useful advices and even some home cooked foods. Great vibes.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,219 reviews
Price from
US$66.04
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.

M
Mikhail
From
Belarus
The owner was very welcoming and responsive, which I truly appreciated. The room itself was lovely, with private shower and toilet. There’s also a kitchen available for guests. And I also enjoyed the pleasant incense on the first floor :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
US$112.27
1 night, 2 adults

Kyo-Anthu Inn

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

Located in Kyoto and within 500 metres of Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kyo-Anthu Inn features a garden, soundproof rooms, and free WiFi.

J
JINGYAN
From
Bhutan
I’m lucky to have the opportunity to live in this lovely house for one night. The host told me that I got the room just because of someone’s cancellation. The glass door at the entrance was so clean that I hit my head against the door. Be careful :) The host family gave us as much convenience as possible : offering us mocha and cookies, helping carry/store the luggage, supporting alipay while my credit card was invalid on the pos machine. The room was clean and well appointed, even an air humidifier was provided. Check-out: the host took photos of us, kindly requested me to stick the dot sticker at the location of my hometown on a world map, which I think are quite meaningful and memorable. The host, she is the best ever. she drove me to Kyoto station after knowing that I would leave Kyoto for Osaka. Noticing that my cellphone was left on the counter, her dad came and brought it straight away. The last night in Kyoto left me with good memories thanks to them.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
Price from
US$171.71
1 night, 2 adults

Family Inn Kei 慶

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

Family Inn Kei 慶 features accommodation within 3.2 km of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with an oven, a microwave and a toaster.

G
Georgia
From
United Kingdom
The beds were so comfortable and adjustable, the shower was really nice, theres a washing machine which is really convenient, the staff were lovely and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 487 reviews
Price from
US$101.05
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Raku

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

Located in the centre of Kyoto, 500 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.9 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Guesthouse Raku offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

E
Eugene
From
Singapore
Very spacious and comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing! The kitchen is well-equipped for our family of four, to prepare and have our own dinner with the ingredients we bought nearby. We loved it :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
Price from
US$150.58
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    クリステート402-Crystate 402- 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.

  • Jonni`s Place

    Sakamoto
    Budget options available
    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
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 355 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.

  • Guest House Aoi Nakamoto

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 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
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 142 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.

  • Zen Machiya Inn

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    In the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, close to Shoren-in Temple, Zen Machiya Inn has a garden and a washing machine.

    From US$332.29 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    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...

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 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.

  • Situated in Kyoto, 600 metres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 1.4 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple, 清水いにしえ庵 offers an open-air bath and air conditioning.

  • Hanakiya

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 312 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.

  • Guesthouse Engawa

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 400 reviews

    Well located in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, Guesthouse Engawa is located 600 metres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 1.3 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.7 km from Gion Shijo Station.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews

    Kyoto style small inn Iru, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Kyoto, 1.3 km from Heian Shrine, 1.8 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, as well as 1.9 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

  • OKI's Inn

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

    Situated within 400 metres of Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 600 metres of Shoren-in Temple, OKI's Inn features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

  • 東山の宿 藤屋

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews

    Set in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station and a 13-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 東山の宿 藤屋 offers air conditioning.

  • Guesthouse Soi

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,219 reviews

    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.

Highly rated guest houses in Otsu and nearby

  • Gionkoh

    Kyoto
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 527 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.

  • Platinum Yasaka

    Kyoto
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

    Situated less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station and a 13-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Platinum Yasaka in Kyoto features air-conditioned accommodation with views of the quiet street and free...

    From US$126.80 per night
  • PLATINUM kiyomizu

    Kyoto
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

    Offering city views, PLATINUM kiyomizu is an accommodation set in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and a 15-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station.

    From US$332.86 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Situated within 400 metres of Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 600 metres of Gion Shijo Station, Luxury Condo Shikine An Gion Shirakawa in Kyoto features a terrace and rooms with free WiFi.

    From US$990.65 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

    Onsen no yado Gion Maisen Bettei is set in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Shoren-in Temple, 1.8 km from Heian Shrine and 2 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum.

    From US$387.78 per night
  • Kyoto Gion No Yado

    Kyoto
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

    Located within 500 metres of Gion Shijo Station and 500 metres of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kyoto Gion No Yado features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

    From US$264.17 per night
  • M's Inn Higashiyama

    Kyoto
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 758 reviews

    Open from July 2016, M's Inn Higashiyama is located a 8-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station and Kiyomizu Gojo Station. It features rooms decorated in bright colours with modern furnishing.

    From US$332.53 per night
  • Yadoya Lodge

    Kyoto
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

    Set in Kyoto, 1.2 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa, Yadoya Lodge offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

    From US$181.62 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: US$52.83
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 842 reviews
    great place by the lake. friendly team, cheap food can be bought (eg ramen, pasta, …) and cooked in the shared kitchen area
    Guest review by
    Marko
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
    There were lots of pretty decorations , every detail was well thought out. The hostess was very kind.
    Guest review by
    Ana
    Group
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
    The guesthouse is beautifully decorated and mostly self-built by the host couple. They offered a free welcome drink and we could play pool for free. The rooms are anime themed which also was pretty cool. The host couple was very welcoming and helpful. They really went out of their way for us.
    Guest review by
    Alexander
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: US$52.83
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 842 reviews
    it was cheap and quiet
    Guest review by
    Kellie
    Solo traveller