Best hotels in Otsu

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Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

📍 4 Chome-7-7 Nionohama, Otsu
★★★★★ 9.2 (683 reviews)

Scenic lakeside rooms with panoramic views of Lake Biwa, swimming pools, family-friendly activities, and easy access to Otsu’s top attractions.

Yumotokan

Yumotokan

📍 2 Chome-30-7 Noka, Otsu
★★★★ 9.4 (77 reviews)

"Yumotokan was our first stay at an onsen and first trip to Otsu and Lake Biwa. It blew us away at how amazing and wonderful everything was. We took a local train from Kyoto Station to Ogotoonsen Station. The views of the mountains on one side and the lake on the other were stunning and the shuttle service from Ogotoonsen Station to Yumotokan was much appreciated. We reserved two of the Kotone suites with their own private baths attached to our rooms for one night and we were not disappointed. The rooms included breakfast, dinner, and a hour later check-out time with the reservation. The staff were very kind and accommodating, helping us with whatever we needed (so glad we asked for help with the yukata! It became a cute memory for us). The rooms were comfortably spacious with a gracious amount of amenities and the attached private onsen baths were incredibly healing. We utilized them as many times as was healthy. Both the breakfast buffet and course dinner were amazingly delicious and something that'll be on our minds for awhile. Even our check-out was stress free and we were able to buy souvenirs from a little shop they had inside the lobby. I wish I knew what shampoo and treatment they use or where I can purchase it because it left our hair super soft and silky smooth, nothing like what we use at home. Our stay was amazing and we would highly recommend Yumotokan. We'll definitely visit again on our next trip to Japan, hopefully for a couple more nights!"

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

📍 2 Chome-1-28 Nagara, Otsu
★★★ 9.2 (68 reviews)

"High C/P.  So rush hour it is hard to take elevator"

Biwako Hotel

Biwako Hotel

📍 2-40 Hamamachi, Otsu
★★★★★ 9.4 (666 reviews)

"The room is clean and tidy, facing Lake Biwa with beautiful scenery. Highly recommended!"

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Biwako Ryokusuitei

📍 6 Chome-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu
★★★★ 9.4 (460 reviews)

"The hotel has a good environment, very convenient transportation, friendly staff, and good hygiene. It's clean with just the right amount of light, and the air conditioning is nice and cool. (It has a window with comfortable sunlight)."

Yuzanso

Yuzanso

📍 1-chōme-9-28 Ogoto, Otsu
★★★★ 9.0 (292 reviews)

"Service is good, facility is a bit outdated. Dinner is nice but breakfast is not outstanding."

Le Lac Hotel Otsu Ishiyama

Le Lac Hotel Otsu Ishiyama

📍 9-21 Awazucho, Otsu
★★★ 8.9 (34 reviews)

"The room is big and there are many parking lots around the hotel"

BIWAKO HANAKAIDO

BIWAKO HANAKAIDO

📍 1 Chome-1-3 Ogoto, Otsu
★★★★ 9.4 (104 reviews)

"The food was delicious, and the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. Thank you very much! I would love to stay here again if I have the chance."

SUPER HOTEL Otsu Station

SUPER HOTEL Otsu Station

📍 3 Chome-2-7 Kyomachi, Otsu
★★★ 9.2 (47 reviews)

"Location of the hotel is very convenient. It is 5-10 min walk from JR Otsu station which is only 2 stop away from JR Kyoto which costs about 200 yen. The room is clean and quiet but it is a bit tight for 2 mid size luggages (to open simultaneously) but still manageable. Hotel comes with full Japanese breakfast and has coin operated laundry (200yen) and dryer (free). We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone who don't mind staying out of Kyoto."

Find the perfect stay for your travel style in Otsu

Ofuro Café New Biwako Hotel Hotels in Otsu

Ofuro Café New Biwako Hotel

"The biggest selling point is the large bathtub. The facilities are old. However, they provided a car ride to the station, which is a bit of a distance away. The breakfast was also delicious, so it's a good hotel for business travelers."

Holiday Afternoon Hotels in Otsu

Holiday Afternoon

"I like it"

Ogotoso Hotels in Otsu

Ogotoso

"The service is really good, and the breakfast with dinner is also very good. There is no independent bathroom in the room, and the sound insulation is very poor. You can hear clearly the dishes being arranged and cars passing by in the corridor outside. You will be given 40 minutes of private hot spring time, but the hot spring you are assigned depends on luck. I saw that there is also a room key for an outdoor hot spring. Attached is the view from the window of the lake view room."

Kyo Oumi Hotels in Otsu

Kyo Oumi

"This time, I used it over the New Year. It was a little disappointing because there was nothing but the room. ① TV is too small even though the room is large. The installation location was also very difficult to see at the end of the room ② WIFI is not connected at all in the room. ③ Air conditioning is old and cannot be adjusted ④ Trash can is too small ⑤ Washroom corner lighting is dark ⑥ No USB insertion port for mobile charging ⑦ No service for New Year's Eve, a little more New Year's Eve event? I feel good that there was a production ※ Overall, there are some parts that can't be helped because the building is old, but I was a little disappointed because I was satisfied with the staff's response and the service such as cooking."

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Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel ★★★★★
"the location is convenient with Aeon supermarket and restaurants nearby. hotel room is large and clean. Though the hotel design is kind of conventional old hotel, I would accept that given its price , room size and location. the best part of the hotel is the view, overlooking the Lake Biwa. If you can manage to wake up early, you are able to see the sunrise from your room. breakfast is unexpectedly good. Not to mention about the nice lake view from the restaurant, the variety and quality of food is good. highly recommended for its value for money."
★★★★★
2026-03-07
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Ang Swee Beng

Solo traveler
Yumotokan ★★★★
"Room is very spacious, comes with 2 sets of facial acre products both for man and woman There's even a 6 CD player with preloaded CDs inside ranging from Jazz to sentimental songs for your relaxation Food are delicious and nicely decorated Every day it comes with some free local snacks like financiers and biscuits One incident that didn't quite went well is early morning after breakfast As we are rushing to head out before housekeeping and there's no more water in the room, we return to the dinning hall and try to ask the staff to help to fill up some water in their provided water bottle. one lady took over the bottle and head to the kitchen to fill up, but we can hear she's complaining to her colleagues about it. Shortly, while handing over the bottle, she signal us to leave. We did so but once just stepped out, she simply slams the dinning hall shut! I was surprised by her reaction. It was quite rude of her to do that. If it's against the regulation, they can rightly say so and communicate upfront than doing this repulsive reaction Overall, a nice stay amid a slight mark on the service rendered"
★★★★★
2026-01-09
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Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu ★★★
"The staffs were very nice, the room was not big, but everything just was arranged correctly and comfortable. In the morning, there was nice breakfast."
★★★★★
2024-04-01
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Guest User

Solo traveler
Biwako Hotel ★★★★★
"I loved everything about this hotel. The cleanliness was outstanding — easily one of the cleanest hotels I’ve ever stayed in. The staff provided great service and were always helpful and friendly. The hotel offers a shuttle bus to the train station, which made getting around very convenient. The food was delicious, especially the breakfast, with good quality and variety. The highlight for me was the hotel view — absolutely beautiful and very relaxing. Overall, the stay exceeded my expectations and I would definitely come back again. Highly recommended!!!!💕💕💕🎀🇯🇵🙌🏽"
★★★★★
2026-01-30
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lui1224

Couple
Biwako Ryokusuitei ★★★★
"Stepping out of JR Ogoto-onsen Station, I spotted the shuttle bus across the street, waiting at a red light. I quickly waved, and to my surprise, the driver motioned for me to wait, then circled back to pick us up – incredibly grateful for that! 😊 The drive to the hotel took about 5 minutes. Upon entering the lobby, I noticed a slightly odd smell. The staff asked us to take a seat in the lobby. After checking us in and confirming our meal times, they showed us to our room. There was no odd smell in the room or restaurant areas. They even helped with our luggage – truly excellent service. The private hot spring in the room had continuously flowing water; I'm not sure if it's recirculated, but you can see Lake Biwa from there. The summer dinner cuisine was delicious! 😋"
★★★★★
2026-06-20
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Lai Fu Lau

Family
Yuzanso ★★★★
"It's not easy to find private onsen during peak season, and this hotel was quite a bargain. I booked the package with dinner abd breakfast, both were amazing. Staff came out to take photos for my family and we felt very welcomed. But we found some ant coming out from nowhere in our room and the room smelt a bit moldy."
★★★★★
2025-10-19
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Qingchuanshizhe

Couple
Le Lac Hotel Otsu Ishiyama ★★★
"The hotel is near Ishiyama Station. It only takes two minutes to get to the station. It is particularly convenient to go to Mount Hiei and Ishiyama Temple. The hotel service is very good and the hygiene is absolutely clean."
★★★★★
2023-12-01
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Maggie_HK

Family
BIWAKO HANAKAIDO ★★★★
"Whenever I travel, I always choose a hot spring ryokan to make the entire trip even more perfect. This time, I stayed at Hanadouya Ryokan. Overall, it wasn't bad, but I wasn't entirely satisfied either. The ryokan's hot spring facilities didn't offer milk or popsicles. In the past, many hot spring ryokans I've stayed at in Japan provided milk and ice cream. Additionally, the staff's attitude was just average; not rude, but they lacked warmth and smiles. For this price, we definitely have better options."
★★★★★
2026-04-27
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Guest User

Solo traveler
SUPER HOTEL Otsu Station ★★★
"Cheap and clean, and very close to the station."
★★★★★
2026-02-11

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Number of reviews

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56

Weekday Avg. Price

$296

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$326

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