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 (678 reviews)

Scenic lakeside rooms with panoramic views of Lake Biwa, pools, kid-friendly activities and easy access to the attractions of Otsu.

Biwako Hotel

Biwako Hotel

📍 2-40 Hamamachi, Otsu
★★★★★ 9.4 (655 reviews)

"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!!!!💕💕💕🎀🇯🇵🙌🏽"

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!"

Yuzanso

Yuzanso

📍 1-chōme-9-28 Ogoto, Otsu
★★★★ 9.0 (289 reviews)

"Service is good, facility is a bit outdated.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

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

📍 2 Chome-1-28 Nagara, Otsu
★★★ 9.1 (66 reviews)

"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."

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Biwako Ryokusuitei

📍 6 Chome-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu
★★★★ 9.4 (457 reviews)

"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! 😋"

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

📍 Ogaya, 1 Chome−13−11 スマイルホテル大津瀬田, Otsu
★★★ 8.5 (62 reviews)

"The room was clean, and the location of the hotel is very close to the JR Ishiyama station. The staff was friendly and spoke fluent English."

Calendar Hotel

Calendar Hotel

📍 Kasugacho, 1−3 ビエラ大津, Otsu
★★ 8.7 (102 reviews)

"The only hostel worth it in Otsu. In the station. Way cleaner and more amenities than anticipated. Very kind staff and good food on the restaurant especially the lunch set. Can recommend it. I was told they have a curfew until 1 am. Otsu is a small city so nothing big is happening at night. Capsule are really really spacious and the most comfortable I have yet to experience. 10/10 will come back again."

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed and Breakfast

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed and Breakfast

📍 3-chōme-3-33 Nagara, Otsu
★★ 9.5 (67 reviews)

"我真的好喜歡,I really really like there ,everything!!"

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Guest Reviews for Otsu Hotels

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Business traveler
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel ★★★★★
"The room was so spacious, it didn't feel like I was in Japan. It offered a 5-star environment and service, yet the price was very affordable. Most of the hotel rooms face Lake Biwa, and I highly recommend it for anyone visiting the area. It offers much better value than luxury hotels in China."
★★★★★
2026-03-23
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Solo traveler
Biwako Hotel ★★★★★
"What’s a good location there ..this is my second times live there ..,free car park …pretty sea view …very good onsen ..100 marks"
★★★★★
2026-01-25
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Anonymous User

Family
Yumotokan ★★★★
"The hotel offers pick-up service from the JR station if you call them. The onsen (hot spring) experience was excellent with many options. Dinner far exceeded our expectations. This is a great onsen hotel near Lake Biwa. The views are absolutely beautiful."
★★★★★
2026-04-26
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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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Guest User

Family
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu ★★★
"High C/P.  So rush hour it is hard to take elevator"
★★★★★
2025-05-11

逆行人生

Family
Biwako Ryokusuitei ★★★★
"We visit hot spring hotels every six months, and this renovated old establishment is quite good. The hotel doesn't have a washing machine, but there are many laundromats about a 5-minute drive north. We picked one next to Sushiro, so we could eat while waiting for our laundry."
★★★★★
2026-07-20
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Guest User

Traveling with friends
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta ★★★
"good clean"
★★★★★
2025-04-18
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Guest User

Solo traveler
Calendar Hotel ★★
"Excellent location, right at the station. Check in 16h00. No wifi offered. Hotel access via public restaurant - feels weird to walk between diners to go out / return. Lockers far too narrow even for airline carry-on. Bathroom is clean, shower has small dry area, and water pressure varies. Capsules are spacious with power socket, lights, shelf, etc. The mattress is a few cm thick piece of soft foam and is so worn that it feels like a slab of concrete wrapped in a sheet. Very uncomfortable! And I am 77kg, not overweight. The pillow is a bag filled with what feels like gravel stones. Breakfast comprises one hot / cold drink, a small pile of lettuce leaves with dressing, a thick slab of white bread that is scored about half way deep into a small chessboard and very lightly toasted, and a thimble-size serving of sweet fruit yoghurt. They do offer to hold luggage until 16h00 after check-out, and collecting it is easy and fast."
★★★★★
2025-10-20
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Guest User

Traveling with friends
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed and Breakfast ★★
"Inase is a really amazing and beautiful place. If you're looking for peace after spending time in Kyoto or other big cities, it's the best place to get a rest. Staff is very polite and friendly, breakfast is delicious, and the garden inside is beautiful. We had some troubles with the luggage, but they helped us to deal with it, so grateful for that. This place is 10/10. Don't hesitate and just book it."
★★★★★
2025-04-21

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100V/Type A/B

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1 GBP ≈ 217.54 JPY

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Number of reviews

3,330

Total properties

58

Weekday Avg. Price

£214

Weekend Avg. Price

£234

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