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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.

D
Diego
From
Japan
Amazing friendly staff who were willing to do anything to accommodate our needs. Convenient location, only short walk from Zeze train station that takes you 10 minutes into heart of Kyoto perfect for day trips. It was also located across the road from the lake and was very nice relaxing neighborhood rather then busy centre of Kyoto. 7/11 down the street as well. Rooms were very clean and organized and had very cool themes. Pool table, dart board, and smoking area also available. Affordable price and great value for money. Will be returning when back in Kyoto area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
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US$133.80
1 night, 2 adults
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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
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US$144.75
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

T
Theo
From
Switzerland
Calm and beautiful, perfect to avoid the overcrowding of Kyoto while still being pretty close by train.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
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US$86.32
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 110 reviews
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US$95.61
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 326 reviews
Price from
US$60.56
1 night, 2 adults
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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$145.21
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 24 reviews
Price from
US$89.64
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Marco
From
Netherlands
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful in giving travel suggestions. The atmosphere in the place is lovely, clean, cozy and comfortable. Exceptionally good breakfast with super fresh fruit and Jam!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,227 reviews
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US$66.40
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

י
יוסי
From
Japan
The place is well located, the room is relatively reasonable in size, the place is comfortable. , the owner of the place, in addition to being a wonderful person, goes out of his way to make the guest feel good and comfortable. He helps in everything he can to the point that when we leaving the hotel he offered to take us to the train station in his car. You get everything you need at the desk without any restrictions. You won't get that in a 5-star hotel either. Full value
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 611 reviews
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US$206.53
1 night, 2 adults
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雅

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.

A
Anna
From
Poland
Very clean, spacious, super friendly staff. Walking distance from other places
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Price from
US$112.88
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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  • BJ family inn

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews

    Set in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from Sanjusangen-do Temple, BJ family inn offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. This 1-star guest house offers a shared kitchen and a housekeeping service.

    From US$73.04 per night

  • Shizuya KYOTO

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 660 reviews

    Situated in Kyoto, a 5-minute walk from Shichijo Station and a 10-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station, Shizuya KYOTO features a garden and a shared lounge. Tofuku-ji Temple is 1.9 km away.

  • 伊香詰所

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

    In the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, close to Kyoto Station, 伊香詰所 has free WiFi and a washing machine. It is situated 1.4 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and features luggage storage space.

    From US$101.59 per night

  • クリステート205-Crystate 205- 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.

  • 山科站 金閣

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 6 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
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 86 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 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 362 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.

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  • Azukiya

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 143 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
    Breakfast options
    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$334.08 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    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...

  • 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.

  • Hanakiya

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 313 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, 399 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.

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  • Koke Musu inn

    Homestay in Otsu
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 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

  • Koke Musu inn

    Homestay in Otsu
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 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

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