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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.

A
Alexander
From
New Zealand
Very unexpected rooms — you have to see it. Thousands of little dolls, trinkets, metal parts, aquariums. Great location on the lakeshore.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
Price from
US$131.68
1 night, 2 adults
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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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$142.45
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

S
Samuel
From
United Kingdom
beautiful in itself, amazing location - 5 minute walk from karasaki station, 12 minute ride from kyoto and an addition 15 to get to osaka
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Price from
US$84.95
1 night, 2 adults
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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$94.10
1 night, 2 adults
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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 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
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US$59.59
1 night, 2 adults
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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$142.91
1 night, 2 adults
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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$88.22
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Argyro
From
Greece
Such an amazing guesthouse! I cannot recommend it enough. The people running it are so lovely and helpful. The rooms are great, as well as the facilities. I would definitely recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,211 reviews
Price from
US$65.34
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

L
Levente Miklós
From
Hungary
Everything was perfect, the location, the communication, the room was super clean and well-equipped! Thank you for recommending a night event in the city, it was also extraordinary!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews
Price from
US$203.25
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

B
Betsy
From
Singapore
very comfortable stay and the japanese interior room made it even cosier. owner was also very friendly (cute dog!) and gave us recommendations on travel options, food etc. would return if we're back in kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews
Price from
US$111.09
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

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

  • 山科站 金閣

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Set in Otsu, 17 km from Shoren-in Temple and 17 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, guesthouseKinari - Vacation STAY 99387v offers air conditioning.

    From US$115.22 per night

  • Jonni`s Place

    Sakamoto
    Budget options available
    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.

  • 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.

    From US$169.90 per night

  • Azukiya

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    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.

  • 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.

    From US$338.86 per night

  • 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.

    From US$305.09 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.

Enjoy breakfast in Otsu and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    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
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 307 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
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 527 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
    Breakfast options
    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 355 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 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 102 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Situated in Kyoto, 1.1 km from Gion Shijo Station and 1.2 km from Heian Shrine, 久宿 東山 Hisaya Higashiyama Room B offers air conditioning.

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

    Offering city views, 久宿 東山 Hisaya Higashiyama Room A is an accommodation set in Kyoto, 400 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 600 metres from Shoren-in Temple.

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  • Koke Musu inn

    Homestay in Otsu
    Avg. price/night: US$138.61
    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$138.61
    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