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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, 215 reviews
Price from
US$132.68
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.

N
Noelani Brand
From
South Africa
Great stay; the cottage was spacious and well equiped. Staff was very friendly!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$143.53
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$94.81
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.

j
james
From
United Kingdom
I loved this place. It was so clean and quiet and the manager couldn't have been more helpful . A real pleasure to work with . Transport links into Kyoto were pretty good too with 20-30 trains every few minutes. Kitchen well stocked , washing machine and even provided a free parking space for my scooter. And best of all a lovely , comfy bed .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews
Price from
US$115.88
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$143.99
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.

R
Rebeka
From
Slovenia
I liked everything. very friendly family, helped with all informatikn needed to make my stay as enjoyable as possible. the location is perfect for walking around the old part (10-30min, depending on what you want to see). the rooms was amazing. very clean!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,230 reviews
Price from
US$65.84
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.

A
Alessandro
From
Belgium
Perfect location, close to all the main attraction and also from the Kyoto central station. The room is big with a nice balcony and beds are comfortable. Last but not least the host is very kind and answers very quickly. We had an amazing stay :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Price from
US$111.93
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.

U
Ulrich
From
Switzerland
Very friendly host! I have been welcomed with a cup of tea and a cooky.They gave me very helpful information and even drove me to the railway station. I regret that I couldn't stay longer. Next time for sure!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
Price from
US$171.18
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.

a
akashjain971
From
India
Ticks all the boxes. Our best stay in Japan.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews
Price from
US$100.73
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.

P
Péter
From
Hungary
Spacious, nice apartment. Well equipped. Marutamachi station is near. Quiet street. We had the apartment on the ground floor. Street noise was OK, I slept well. We had the possibility to store our luggages. Staff was nice and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews
Price from
US$150.11
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 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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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, 215 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 851 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, 364 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,230 reviews

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

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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 364 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, 144 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.

宿坊 金光院ほたる庵

Kyoto
Budget options available

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.

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.

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...

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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$331.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 46 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$359.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Right in the centre of Kyoto, set within a short distance of Gion Shijo Station and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 京都 水凪庵 Kyoto Mizunagian offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

GuestHouse MIYABI

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews

GuestHouse MIYABI is set in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 1.6 km from Gion Shijo Station and 1.9 km from Nijo Castle.

From US$247.45 per night
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.

Hanakiya

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
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.

Gionkoh

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 529 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.

Guesthouse Engawa

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 397 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.

Enjoy breakfast in Otsu and nearby

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.

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, 120 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.

Platinum Yasaka

Kyoto
Breakfast options
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$212 per night

Guesthouse Soi

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,230 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Located in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.9 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, Imakumano Terrace - Kenzan An 乾山庵 offers a garden and air conditioning.

Tsukito

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

In the Sakyo Ward district of Kyoto, close to Heian Shrine, Tsukito has a shared lounge and a washing machine.

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Avg. price/night: US$52.67
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 851 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$149.64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 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$149.64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 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$52.67
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 851 reviews
it was cheap and quiet
Guest review by
Kellie
Solo traveller