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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.

Fantastic place n beautiful view facing to Biwa lake. The view is stunning! Staff is vry polite, helpful n friendly . Especially Miss Hoang Thi Minh Chau, Thanks for your fantastic customer service ❣️
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
831 reviews
Price from$132.12per night
Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto, hotel in Otsu

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.

Location, the counter staff were great, limited English but mage to get information using translation app.
6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
304 reviews
Price from$370.25per night
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu, hotel in Otsu

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu is located in Otsu, within 5.8 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 6.4 miles of Shoren-in Temple. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free...

The check-in and check-out system was automated and efficient. The TV set in the guestroom was excellent. You can watch even BS programs. The WiFi connectivity was also good.
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
404 reviews
Price from$56.61per night
Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho, hotel in Otsu

Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of garden, Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho is located in Otsu, 5.7 miles from Daigo-ji Temple.

We stayed in their larger facility which is basically a whole house detached from their other rooms, lounge, and reception area. This is a wonderful two story residence with a full kitchen, two bathrooms, and areas to lounge. It is located in a market area of a covered street that is easy to access but quiet. We enjoyed walks around the city (esp. down to the lake) and trying out local restaurants where we got to have some fun communicating with a very good-natured local owner. The hotel offers a wonderful breakfast of which we took advantage once during our two night stay. We would encourage anyone booking to take the breakfast as it is very good, but if you are like us you'll also want to reserve a morning or two to try alternates in the area.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
139 reviews
Price from$191.23per night
WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v, hotel in Otsu

Located in Otsu, 6 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
13 reviews
Price from$132.61per night
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel, hotel in Otsu

Located 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.

There was no electric kettle and coffee or tea in the room which is pretty standard for other hotels. The cafe on the 1st floor was not open in the morning so unless you go to the dining room for breakfast, you have no place to enjoy morning coffee/tea. For us, we wake up early in the morning so it was very inconvenient.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
3,375 reviews
Price from$124.72per night
APA Hotel Biwako Seta-Ekimae, hotel in Otsu

Located 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.

The breakfast was fine for us. The location was convenient. The parking was nearby and not unreasonable. There were restaurants nearby for dinner. The staff who assisted me also spoke some English.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
1,338 reviews
Price from$59.63per night
le Lac HOTEL Otsu Ishiyama, hotel in Otsu

Right across from Ishiyama Station, le Lac HOTEL Otsu Ishiyama offers contemporary rooms with a flat-screen TV and free internet access.

Staff was very kind, laundry services were easy to use
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
684 reviews
Price from$52.44per night
Hotel ab Shiga, hotel in Otsu

Hotel ab Shiga is located in Otsu, 11 miles from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple and 11 miles from Heian Shrine.

6.2
Scored 6.2
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
66 reviews
Price from$71.45per night
Hotel Alpha-One Otsu, hotel in Otsu

Located in Otsu, 6.3 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, Hotel Alpha-One Otsu provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking and a restaurant.

Showa era charm, cheap, girls and the guy at the counter are fun, gave me everything I needed, good bathroom, cool radio, easy to find since it has a huge sign that can be seen for miles, quite
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
25 reviews
Price from$63.66per night
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Budget hotels in Otsu

  • Hotel ab Shiga
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 66 reviews

    Hotel ab Shiga is located in Otsu, 11 miles from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple and 11 miles from Heian Shrine.

    琵琶湖を一周しながら旅行するのが毎年の定番です。最南端の当ホテルは瀬田唐橋の至近で、とにかくロケーションが抜群。

  • WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 78585v
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 5 reviews

    Located in Otsu, 6 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 78585v has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 61955v
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 5 reviews

    Located in Otsu, within 6 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 6.6 miles of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 61955v has accommodations with free WiFi throughout the property.

  • WeeklyHouse Biwako Otsu - Vacation STAY 19732v
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    Located in Otsu, within 6.1 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 6.7 miles of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Biwako Otsu - Vacation STAY 19732v has free WiFi throughout the property.

  • WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    Located in Otsu, 6 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

    建物が新しくお部屋も綺麗で清潔感がありスタッフさんの対応も親切で心配りも完璧。備品等も色々揃っていて長期滞在したくなるお部屋でした。

  • Enmanin Sanmitsuden - Vacation STAY 03295v
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 16 reviews

    7.1 miles from Shoren-in Temple, Enmanin Sanmitsuden - Vacation STAY 03295v is located in Otsu and provides air-conditioned rooms.

    I liked how affordable it was for such a large room with its own shower room, bathroom, toilet room, & multiple closets.

  • Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 304 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.

    部屋も清潔でとても静かでゆっくり休むことが出来ました。また朝食も品数豊富で美味しく良い旅になりました。

  • WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 69863v

    Located in Otsu, within 6 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 6.6 miles of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 69863v has accommodations with free WiFi throughout the property.

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What Guests Said About Otsu:

  • 6.0
    Scored 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
    Jeff
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 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…
    Mimi
    France
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Takashi
    Japan
  • 10
    Scored 10

    At first I thought I might be bored but there’s so much to...

    At first I thought I might be bored but there’s so much to do! It’s a little difficult to travel from place to place; lots of walking. But there’s lots of history, friendly people, and beautiful nature.
    Samantha
    Japan
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Otsu is a great location to get away from the city life of...

    Otsu is a great location to get away from the city life of Japan. It is quite peaceful here and is located next to a large lake (lake biwa) which is perfect for fishing enthusiasts. Overall, this location is clean and quiet, different from the bustling cities of Japan and i would recommend this place to those who enjoy a scenic walk and a calm environment.
    Henry
    Vietnam
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Beautiful spot near the lake.

    Beautiful spot near the lake. Perfect for those that want to stay a little out of the hustle and bussle, in perhaps a bigger / better value for money hotel, but still within close proximity to Kyoto.
    アシュレイ
    Japan

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Otsu

  • From $257.23 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 91 reviews
    Everything.The service provided is top notch even though we are using English as a medium of speak. The room is spacious and the bath provided is just so good. Since we're ordering Halal menu set, I would say the menu is fantastic as it includes seafood, beef and chicken which is hard to find for halal option here. The shuttle service also is quite helpful as there is no medium of transportation to the Ryoukan from the station and a mobile phone is provided to contact them at the station.
    Shakir
    Malaysia
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 350 reviews
    I was really impressed with the facilities - the bathroom and showers were very modern and clean, good lockers to store your valuables, free towels and slippers (in some places you have to rent them) staff were friendly and there was a nice restaurant next to the hostel. I had nice pizza and beer! I was cycling the Biwaichi and there was a cheap cycle storage place just across the road from the hotel. It's also in a good location for the cycle route.
    mcquinny
    United Kingdom
  • From $405.98 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 654 reviews
    A wonderful and inviting ryokan experience. The room, the view, the staff, and the meals were exquisite. We stayed on the 5th floor and had a personal hot spring bath on the balcony of the room, overlooking the bay. The dinner was a 10/10, each course was carefully curated. The garden on the grounds had beautiful flowers, and many photo opportunities. Additionally, the hotel provides a shuttle to and from the station. I would stay here again.
    Bras
    United States of America
  • From $1,299.12 per night
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews
    It was an unforgettable trip. I am so happy to book this lodge on booking.com. I enjoyed staying at this Japanese Temple lodge. The food is beautiful and tasty, and the service is extraordinarily good. The most amazing thing is we did sleep with the national treasures.. ( the butsuma and the ancient Biwa. Thanks for the world-class hospitality. Mr. Tazoe offered more than the service itself. We love Japan, and we will come back next year!
    stella
    United States of America
  • From $74.24 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,338 reviews
    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.
    Kean Guan
    Malaysia
  • From $174.34 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 832 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
    Heather
    United Kingdom
  • From $187.07 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 76 reviews
    The included breakfast and dinner was a delicious, visually amazing traditional Japanese spread. This place is a must for anyone wishing to get the authentic ryokan experience, though you have to be willing to step out of your comfort zone a bit to wear the provided yukata and go to the public bath. Easy transit to Kyoto means you can stay outside the city on your visit.
    D
    David
    United States of America
  • From $298.80 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 693 reviews
    All staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. There are both indoor and outdoor onsen. There are 2 outdoor onsen which change daily for female or male usage ( signs are in English as well as Japanese) Food is served in the restaurant and was delicious and wonderfully presented. I have stayed at many ryokans and this was one of my best experiences.
    Pamela
    Japan
  • From $77.95 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 116 reviews
    The innkeeper is an artist and she acts as your surrogate mother while you are here. Be sure to ask for room 203 which is set up as a traditional Japanese living room. She and her husband got up in the middle of the night to see me off. I couldn't recommend more highly.
    Edward
    United States of America
  • 6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 304 reviews
    The bathroom was unlike "typical" Japanese bathrooms, where there an "elevatation"; I love that I can walk casually and leisurely into the bathroom without tripping. The room also has a pretty good view! About 3 mins walk from Otsu station, very convenient.
    W
    Wei C Chan
    Japan
  • From $45.47 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 745 reviews
    bilingual front desk (japanese/English), nice windowed lounge with plants and morning sun, lots of parking, clean organized kitchen, clean toilet areas, beach access, great view, outdoor dining options, rental bicycles ¥700/day!
    Stacy
    Japan
  • From $184.09 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,376 reviews
    Fantastic lake view ! Room size is quite bigger than other common Japanese hotels. Hotel bus shuttle between Otsu train station and Hotel was very convenient. Lake side walking or jogging is strongly recommended.
    Kyung
    South Korea
  • From $174.34 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 832 reviews
    Clean, spacious room with a great view from the terrace. The bathroom was also spacious and clean. Wonderful staffs. It offers great service of a old, traditional hotel(in a good way) with a new, clean room.
    jungyoun
    South Korea
  • From $129.91 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 64 reviews
    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
    Elly Tanaka
    Austria
  • From $405.98 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 654 reviews
    Private onsen on balcony with nice lake view. Very delicious breakfast and dinner. Perfect to relax a view days after traveling through Japan.
    Patrick
    Austria
  • From $298.80 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 693 reviews
    It’s a standard Onsen hotel with indoor and outdoor onsen and traditional style Japaneses room. Polite and forthcoming staff.
    Meiling
    Canada
  • From $45.47 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 745 reviews
    it was nice, clean and decent. We had a Japanese style room. You must have a car to access it, it’s quite far.
    Pauline
    France
  • From $56.61 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 404 reviews
    The hotel is at a strategic location. Not far from the train station and easy to find food around
    Jane Ter
    Malaysia
  • From $114.80 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 34 reviews
    Close to Hira station, so didnt need to walk. It is right by Lake Biwa. Pillow was good.
    Kai Yoong
    Singapore
  • From $184.09 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,376 reviews
    Hotel with good view of Lake Biwa from the rooms
    Wendy
    Singapore

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