The 10 best homestays in Otsu, Japan

The best homestays in Otsu

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Koke Musu inn

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.

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, 215 reviews

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US$113.06

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.

Noelani Brand

From

South Africa

Great stay; the cottage was spacious and well equiped. Staff was very friendly!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

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US$142.69

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.

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, 157 reviews

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US$85.09

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.

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 6.2

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

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US$94.26

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.

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 6.7

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews

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US$126.72

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.

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

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US$143.15

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

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US$88.37

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.

Päivi

From

Finland

Tranquil environment but still within good reach of the public transport. Easy to wander the east side of the city. The hosts were extremely welcoming and helpful. The guesthouse itself was very cosy and authentic.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,230 reviews

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US$65.46

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.

rain

From

France

It was very clean and the host was very kind to help me and my mother with the luggage to station

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 613 reviews

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US$203.59

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.

Mikhail

From

Belarus

The owner was very welcoming and responsive, which I truly appreciated. The room itself was lovely, with private shower and toilet. There’s also a kitchen available for guests. And I also enjoyed the pleasant incense on the first floor :)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

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US$111.27

1 night, 2 adults

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