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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.

X
Xin
From
Australia
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
Price from
US$102.33
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$140.88
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 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
US$73.67
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 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews
Price from
US$99.52
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$141.33
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.

A
Ana
From
Switzerland
Wonderful staff and facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,246 reviews
Price from
US$64.62
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.

Z
Zirong
From
United Kingdom
I can’t say enough good things about this stay! Firstly, this exceptional stay is 100% down to the most kind and welcoming hosts. The couple who run this inn have helped us the whole time during our stay and been the most accommodating, I’m very grateful to have found this place. The room itself is very cosy and clean. The location is very central, everything was within 15mins walk or bus. Would recommend packing light as there are only stairs, but the hosts very kindly helped us with our luggage.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews
Price from
US$109.86
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.

A
Alexandra
From
United States
I'm so sad we only stayed here one night. The hosts were so nice and made everything feel easy while we were there. We just needed one more night in Kyoto and this place was so much better than the first place we spent most of our time. The room was small, but just what we needed. There was good tea and when we realized we had missed printing a ticket that required a hard copy they printed it for us quickly and made sure we had it right away. I loved the breakfast here. It was a nice mix of things and they let us sit in the larger room since no one was staying in it when we were there. We will for sure try to make it back to this location when we make it out to Japan again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
Price from
US$113.74
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.

C
Chae Yun
From
Singapore
Very clean and cozy apartment! Comes with small kitchen and washer Very comfortable stay Near convenience stall. Parking fee was affordable than most places
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews
Price from
US$83.36
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.

D
Daniel
From
Norway
Spacious, close to the metro and 7/11. Nice guesthouse, quiet and private. Easy check-in and check-out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews
Price from
US$147.34
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 7.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 855 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,246 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Otsu and nearby

Jeugiya - Vacation STAY 87441v is situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, 600 metres from Gion Shijo Station, less than 1 km from Shoren-in Temple and 1.7 km from Heian Shrine.

Kyo-Anthu Inn

Kyoto
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews

Located in Kyoto and within 500 metres of Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kyo-Anthu Inn features a garden, soundproof rooms, and free WiFi.

Jonni`s Place

Sakamoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 10 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, 146 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.

Zen Machiya Inn

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

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, 44 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.

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RokuRoku

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 389 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.

From US$100.81 per night

Gionkoh

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 533 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.

From US$107.27 per night

Guesthouse Soi

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,246 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.

From US$129.24 per night

Ya Do! KYOTO OKAZAKI

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews

Conveniently set in the Sakyo Ward district of Kyoto, Ya Do! KYOTO OKAZAKI is located 1 km from Heian Shrine, 500 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 1.4 km from Shoren-in Temple.

From US$140.88 per night

Shizuya KYOTO

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 668 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.

BJ Family House

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews

Situated in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto, BJ Family House features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

From US$54.93 per night

Stay Inn KOTO

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 405 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$89.18 per night

伊香詰所

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 43 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$98.87 per night

Highly rated guest houses in Otsu and nearby

Platinum Yasaka

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 36 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$149.92 per night

PLATINUM kiyomizu

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 66 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$325.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 22 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$969.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 48 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$342.28 per night

Kyoto Gion No Yado

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews

Located within 500 metres of Gion Shijo Station and 500 metres of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kyoto Gion No Yado features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

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$177.71 per night

Kyomachiya Ebisu

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

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

From US$407.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 32 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...

From US$505.61 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$51.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 855 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$117.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 220 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$117.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 220 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$51.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 855 reviews
it was cheap and quiet
Guest review by
Kellie
Solo traveller