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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.

C
Charles
From
Belgium
This little gem is simply outstanding! The staff was warm, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure every aspect of my stay was perfect. The rooms were beautifully decorated, incredibly comfortable, and filled with thoughtful touches that made me feel right at home. Every interaction was seamless, with exceptional service that was both professional and genuinely caring. This hotel truly sets the bar high for hospitality—highly recommended for anyone seeking a luxurious, memorable experience in Otsu. Thank you, Hotel Koo, for a wonderful stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
Price from
US$193.78
1 night, 2 adults

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed and Breakfast

Otsu

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed and Breakfast, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is situated in Otsu, 10 km from Daigo-ji Temple, 11 km from Shoren-in Temple, as well as 11 km from Samurai Kembu...

A
Anton
From
New Zealand
Very friendly and welcoming staff who took great pride in delivering a fantastic service. Absolutely beautiful building and rooms and a wonderful history
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 350 reviews
Price from
US$105.32
1 night, 2 adults

Biwako Hanakaido

Ogoto Onsen, Otsu

Biwako Hanakaido features outdoor and indoor hot-spring baths, 3 dining options and rooms with a balcony and Lake Biwako views. It also has a garden and a sauna, while the lobby offers free WiFi.

P
Pornchai
From
Thailand
I had an unforgettable stay at Biwako Hanakaido. The view of Biwa Lake is simply spectacular, creating a serene and picturesque setting for a relaxing getaway. The staff were exceptionally friendly and grateful, making my stay even more enjoyable. A special thank you to Alena for taking such great care of us The food was varied and incredibly tasty, offering a delightful culinary experience. The massage course also must try!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews
Price from
US$376.50
1 night, 2 adults

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Ogoto Onsen, Otsu

Biwako Ryokusuitei offers Japanese-style/Western rooms with Lake Biwako views, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.

B
Berry
From
Israel
Was very good all around with everything taken care off. You have plenty off amenities in a beautiful location with amazing staff. It had a shuttle from the train station and everything was convenient. The place and onsets are beautiful and the food was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 945 reviews
Price from
US$244.73
1 night, 2 adults

ma vie konoka

Otsu

Offering a garden and garden view, ma vie konoka is set in Otsu, 17 km from Shoren-in Temple and 18 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

P
P . C
From
Singapore
Good location, sufficiently near to Kyoto and Lake Biwa. Two supermarkets within a short drive away. It is best to reach the place by your own car. The house is very well designed, decorated and maintained. Futaba-san is very accommodating and kind. He has extended his hospitality from the moment we booked the accommodation till the day we left, and always so courteous.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$167.85
1 night, 2 adults

Old style japanese house Minpaku Yanoya

Otsu

Offering quiet street views, Old style japanese house Minpaku Yanoya is an accommodation set in Otsu, 11 km from Shoren-in Temple and 12 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

R
Roie
From
Israel
Very comfortable house, had all the facilities we needed, was very clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
US$69.79
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.

N
Nick
From
United States
A beautiful, well thought out space. An amazing location near Biwa lake, and an extremely considerate host. This will be our goto space anytime we're in Kyoto and our recommendation to others.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
US$142.78
1 night, 2 adults

GuestHouse MISAKI 一棟貸切駐車場2台最寄駅はJR石山駅瀬田南郷ゴルフ場近し琵琶湖京都宇治奈良大阪の観光は便利です

Otsu

GuestHouse MISAKI 一棟貸切駐車場2台最寄駅はJR石山駅瀬田南郷ゴルフ場近し琵琶湖京都宇治奈良大阪の観光は便利です is located in Otsu, 16 km from Shoren-in Temple, 16 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, as well as 16 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple.

H
Hui
From
Hong Kong
The neighbourhood is quiet. The host is very helpful. The guest house is cozy, clean, and nice. There is a balcony for laundry.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
Price from
US$197.47
1 night, 2 adults

familie

Otsu

Located in Otsu, within 12 km of Enryaku-ji Temple and 14 km of Mount Hiei, familie provides accommodation with a terrace as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

E
Elly Tanaka
From
Austria
It was very nice to stay in a real Japanese house. It was well outfitted and very clean with many amenities. It was a little hard to find in the dark. Hostess was very friendly and communicative
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
Price from
US$85.57
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
Disha
From
United Kingdom
Fantastic view and very handy shuttle to station. Great breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,581 reviews
Price from
US$154.67
1 night, 2 adults
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Enjoy breakfast in Otsu and nearby

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$1,985.19 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$1,603.42 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$1,316.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 893 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$184.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 107 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$847.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 633 reviews

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

From US$770.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews

The resort hotel in Kyoto and offering free WiFi throughout, The Westin Miyako features indoor pool, a fitness center and spa treatments.

From US$549.55 per night

Heian No Mori Kyoto

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 763 reviews

A 10-minute walk from Heian Jingu Shrine, Heian No Mori Kyoto features a public bath and Japanese and buffet restaurants. The air-conditioned rooms include a private bathroom.

From US$136.91 per night

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

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$176.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 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$285.56 per night

Hotel Wish HANA

Otsu
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 108 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$94.78 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$1,527.07 per night

ホテル大津

Otsu
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.2
Poor - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Located within 8.7 km of Mount Hiei and 9 km of Enryaku-ji Temple, ホテル大津 provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otsu.

From US$118.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

15 km from Enryaku-ji Temple in Otsu, 琵琶湖グランドホテル京近江 offers accommodation with access to a sauna, hot spring bath and public bath.

From US$347.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

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.

From US$78.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Passable - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Set within 19 km of Sanzen-in Temple and 23 km of Shoren-in Temple, アパート一室堅田駅徒歩10分貸切要相談 offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Otsu.

From US$55.95 per night

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Enzo Kyoto Gojo E

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 561 reviews

Well located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Enzo Kyoto Gojo E is located less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 1.8 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.7 km from TKP Garden...

From US$138.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Situated in Otsu, 10 km from Shoren-in Temple and 11 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Villa Otsu by Kyoto ヴィラ大津 by 京都 6人泊 3BR 京都駅10分 大津駅徒歩5分 offers air conditioning.

Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto

Otsu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 77 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$362.02 per night

Hotel Alpha-One Otsu

Otsu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 418 reviews

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.

Calendar Hotel

Otsu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 701 reviews

Calendar Hotel in Otsu provides adults-only accommodation with a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

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$415.02 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$497.82 per night

Set in Otsu, 11 km from Shoren-in Temple and 11 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Villa Ishiba-Otsu by Kyoto ヴィラ石場大津 by 京都 offers air conditioning.

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Avg. price/night: US$179.52
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
The Koke Musu Inn was by far my favorite place to stay during a two week trip to Japan. The house is decorated in a way that was deeply creative and quirky. The room was extremely cozy and well equipped. Best of all, our host was so kind and accommodating. I will be staying here the next time I’m anywhere near Kyoto! I wish I was here for the entire trip.
Guest review by
Martin
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$208.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,581 reviews
Amazing location
Guest review by
Ona
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$121.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,080 reviews
Location ,room and helpful staff
Guest review by
Abhyankar
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$292.51
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 945 reviews
Such a special place to stay - open air bath was worth booking.
Guest review by
Jourdan
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 701 reviews
Excellent location. Friendly staff.
Guest review by
Pablo Miguel
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$208.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,581 reviews
Size of room is big ! Much bigger then the normal hotel room. size. Good toilet size. Location is also good , not too far away from Kyoto .
Guest review by
kum chuan
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$208.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,581 reviews
All are good, shuttle service is critical to ferry us to Otsu station due to its remote location.
Guest review by
Yau Meng
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 456 reviews
The hotel is at a strategic location. Not far from the train station and easy to find food around
Guest review by
Jane Ter
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 456 reviews
The location is good : 7mins away from Otsu station, which is itself 10mins away from Kyoto Station The staff was very kind and helpful Big room & clean
Guest review by
Orane
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$144.81
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 350 reviews
Gorgeous old repurposed building, this was one of our favourite places we stayed thanks to the delightful staff and beautiful ambiance. Worth a night out of Kyoto to check this quaint area out. So peaceful and relaxing. And the breakfast was lovely. I’d recommend the old style rooms with the shared bathroom over the modern ones with bathroom. They just felt like an extension of our room really. Still have your own toilet and basin in the rooms. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Guest review by
Andrew
Group
Avg. price/night: US$208.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,581 reviews
Great location and the view is sensational! Really enjoyed the buffet breakfast with lots to offer all tastes. Will definitely come back again.
Guest review by
David
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$208.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,581 reviews
Location staff
Guest review by
Sanjay
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$552.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 833 reviews
A beautiful location for a simply gorgeous hotel. The room was lovely with a fantastic view of the lake, the breakfasts were well rounded choices and delicious, and most of all the staff were always helpful. I highly recommend staying here if you want to explore around Kyoto and Lake Biwa, and then have a great place to relax after a busy day, or to take a break and some time to simply relax
Guest review by
Heather
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$552.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 833 reviews
The location is good, next to the lake. We drove there and the parking was spacious. The public bath area was good and very clean, but there were many people after dinner. The hotel provides shuttle bus to the train station, although we didn't use it. There was a mistake during the parking that even though the ticket was scanned at the front desk, the machine charged us for the parking. The reception was really helpful and reimburse the expense by cash right away. Thank you very much.
Guest review by
Rachaneekorn
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 701 reviews
Location was good
Guest review by
Yuko
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$292.51
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 945 reviews
Very nice hot bath on the balcony as well as very new sauna in the public bath. A really good location for relaxing and visiting Biwako. The hotel is very children friendly which we appreciated with our 1-year old daughter.
Guest review by
Karsten
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$208.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,581 reviews
Location is beautiful
Guest review by
Voon
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
A lovely stay at a temple lodging. The rooms may feel a bit dated, but everything is clean, the area is beautiful and quiet, there’s a public bath available on site, a good value for money.
Guest review by
Anastasia
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$208.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,581 reviews
nice view, clean ,big,comfortable room lake-view breakfast , not expensive price for rhe room, very nice location that is near the shops and resraurants
Guest review by
Ping
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$260.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 255 reviews
Staff are nice. Location is good for relax. The size of room is vey big and the view also good. The outdoor private hot spring is excellent! There are my best experience on this trip.
Guest review by
CHUN WAI
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$208.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,581 reviews
View ! View ! View! It is important that I need to say three times. High floor and the room view for Biwa Ko. The location is almost perfect that you can find convenience store or purchase some cookie in the lobby. You can see the sunrise and sunset for Biwa Ko .
Guest review by
智仁
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$208.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,581 reviews
The view and the location are beautifull, To be able to go around you need a car, because in the area of the hotel there is not much to do. We traveled around lake Biwa, which is beautifull.
Guest review by
BLomans
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 701 reviews
Good location
Guest review by
Allison Zhiying
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$208.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,581 reviews
Great location, very flashy hotel.
Guest review by
Peter
Group