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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
Austria
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
US$113.06
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$142.69
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, 110 reviews
Price from
US$94.26
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, 327 reviews
Price from
US$126.72
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.

L
LAWRENCE
From
Singapore
Next to the Lake Biwa, within 1 minute walk. Spacious room (Level 2) facing the Lake too. Complimentary coffee and tea including thermo flask with hot water. Restaurants, convenience stall and shopping mall within driving distance (10min).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Price from
US$143.15
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.

P
Päivi
From
Finland
Tranquil environment but still within good reach of the public transport. Easy to wander the east side of the city. The hosts were extremely welcoming and helpful. The guesthouse itself was very cosy and authentic.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,230 reviews
Price from
US$65.46
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, 235 reviews
Price from
US$111.27
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.

N
Nicole
From
Philippines
I really enjoyed my stay here! Location is in a residential area, making it a quiet respite after a whole day of sightseeing, while still being conveniently close to the center. Breakfast was also tasty and kindly brought into the room daily. Emiko-san and her family were very welcoming and accommodating. She even gave me a ride to Kyoto Station on my last day and always checked on me daily to see how I was. Very kind family. I would definitely stay here again on my next visit!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
Price from
US$170.19
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.

J
Juanita
From
Malta
Location is well connected with public transport stations (only a few minutes walking distance). The room was decent, secure check-in and checkout, and everything was clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews
Price from
US$100.15
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.

S
Shelby
From
Australia
Was very spacious for our family of 5. Had everything we needed. Short walk to a Metro station and bus stop - so easy to get around. Nice and clean. Staff were lovely and they were happy to store our luggage on checkout day as we had things booked in before our train out of Kyoto. Would definitely book this again if I travel back to Kyoto.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews
Price from
US$149.24
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 9.0
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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, 216 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 852 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 366 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,234 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Otsu and nearby

Jonni`s Place

Sakamoto
Breakfast options
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
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 366 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.

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
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 145 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.

Located in Kyoto, 1.2 km from Heian Shrine and 1.1 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, 宿坊 金光院ほたる庵 provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

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 9.1
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.

Highly rated guest houses in Otsu and nearby

Zen Machiya Inn

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
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.

Gionkoh

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 530 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, 34 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$210.77 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$329.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 21 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$981.84 per night

M's Inn Higashiyama

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 756 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$382.43 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$180 per night

Kyomachiya Ebisu

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

In the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, close to Gion Shijo Station, Kyomachiya Ebisu features a garden and a washing machine.

From US$401.22 per night

Save money on guest houses in Otsu and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 710 reviews

Kiyamachiゲストハウスmixed room外国人向き features accommodation within 1.8 km of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

クリステート204-Crystate 204- 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.

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.

Hanakiya

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 314 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
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 398 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.

Kyoto style small inn Iru

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - 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
Budget options available
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
Budget options available
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.

Guest houses that travellers love in Otsu

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Avg. price/night: US$52.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 852 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
Avg. price/night: US$128.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
There were lots of pretty decorations , every detail was well thought out. The hostess was very kind.
Guest review by
Ana
Group
Avg. price/night: US$128.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 216 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$52.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 852 reviews
it was cheap and quiet
Guest review by
Kellie
Solo traveller