The 10 best homestays in Otsu, Japan | Booking.com
Skip to main content

Homestays in Otsu

Find the homestays that appeal to you the most

The best homestays in Otsu

Check out our pick of great homestays in Otsu

Show hotels on map

Filter by:

Review score

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.

O
Orlando
From
United States
The couple who run the Inn are kind and hospitable. They were helpful in assisting me in all manners. Their charm was accompanied by the unique construction and style that decorate the establishment. Quite simply you must see it to appreciate it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
Price from
US$132.20
1 night, 2 adults
Check availability

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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$143.02
1 night, 2 adults
Check availability

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.

J
Jenn
From
Spain
Beautiful and lovely host. It was totally shame that we couldn't arrive earlier due to an inconvenience on the day of our booking however the host was very nice about it and even picked up us from the station even tho we were a bit after the check in time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
Price from
US$85.28
1 night, 2 adults
Check availability

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 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Price from
US$94.47
1 night, 2 adults
Check availability

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 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 326 reviews
Price from
US$59.83
1 night, 2 adults
Check availability

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$143.48
1 night, 2 adults
Check availability

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$88.57
1 night, 2 adults
Check availability

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.

S
Syed Bilal
From
United Arab Emirates
It's a great locating in a quiet street. The guesthouse itself is so warm and cozy, and the ability to have a private bathroom in a traditionally laid out inn was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,215 reviews
Price from
US$65.60
1 night, 2 adults
Check availability

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.

M
Malgorzata
From
Poland
I loved everything about this accommodation. Starting from Kevin who was an amazing host, welcoming, kind and helped us with a lot of staff. Thank you! I really liked our room with a traditional atmosphere and I was surprised by how spacious and clean it was. The hotel has an elevator and is located in a charming, quiet neighbourhood. Only 20 minutes on foot from the Kyoto Station and the same distance from Gion district. Thank you for having us, definitely will visit next time!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 602 reviews
Price from
US$204.05
1 night, 2 adults
Check availability

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.

R
Rachelle
From
New Zealand
Perfectly located, exceptionally clean, wonderful host- so friendly and helpful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
US$111.53
1 night, 2 adults
Check availability
All homestays in Otsu

Looking for a homestay?

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.

Most booked homestays in Otsu and surroundings in the past month

See all

Save money on homestays in Otsu and nearby – budget options available

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Set in the centre of Kyoto, 1.1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple, TOMORI Kyoto- Cozy for Couples, Perfect for friends & Families offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

    From US$131.21 per night

  • BJ family inn

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 138 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$59.04 per night

  • Shizuya KYOTO

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 650 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.

    From US$89.75 per night

  • Stay Inn KOTO

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews

    Stay Inn KOTO is situated in the Fushimi Ward district of Kyoto, 600 metres from Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, 1.2 km from Tofuku-ji Temple and 2.4 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple.

    From US$84.63 per night

  • 伊香詰所

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 25 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$100.37 per night

  • Kyoto Hana Hostel

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,502 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, Hana Hostel offers basic accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a lounge. Both private and shared rooms are available.

    From US$104.97 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    クリステート602-Crystate 602- is located 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    クリステート403-Crystate 403- is situated 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.

Enjoy breakfast in Otsu and nearby

  • 山科站 金閣

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 5 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
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 88 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, 349 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.

    From US$170.57 per night

  • Azukiya

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 141 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.

    From US$340.21 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Small cozy nostalgic house for a family or a group is situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, 3 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 3 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 3.7 km from Kyoto Station.

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

FAQ about homestays in Otsu

Homestays that guests love in Otsu

See all

  • Koke Musu inn

    Homestay in Otsu
    Avg. price/night: US$139.16
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 212 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
    Avg. price/night: US$139.16
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 212 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