Best Hotels in Otsu

Explore Otsu hotels and choose from 56 properties near landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining.

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
9.2 (716 reviews)

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel ★★★★★

📍 4 Chome-7-7 Nionohama, Otsu

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

Biwako Ryokusuitei
9.4 (463 reviews)

Biwako Ryokusuitei ★★★★

📍 6 Chome-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu

"This is a Japanese onsen hotel. The service and food were great, but the rules are a bit rigid. My husband came to drop us off and was planning to leave the same evening without staying. We just wanted to chat as a family of three in our room for a bit. To our surprise, the staff told us we could only talk in the lobby. They said only the person who made the reservation could enter the room, based on how many people were booked. I offered to pay extra so my husband could rest in the room before leaving, but they still refused. Then, to ensure I didn't take my husband into the room, the staff watched us all the way as we put our luggage in, making sure he didn't enter, and then politely escorted him back to the lobby. Alright, I guess we have to follow the rules of Japanese onsen hotels."

Le Lac Hotel Otsu Ishiyama
8.7 (36 reviews)

Le Lac Hotel Otsu Ishiyama ★★★

📍 9-21 Awazucho, Otsu

"The room was very comfortable and large, and we were able to open our two 28-inch suitcases. It was great that we chose to live in Ishiyama this time. In the morning, we walked along the Seta River to Ishiyama Temple. The scenery was beautiful. The small town in Japan was very quiet and comfortable."

Biwako Hotel
9.4 (689 reviews)

Biwako Hotel ★★★★★

📍 2-40 Hamamachi, Otsu

"The views are absolutely stunning, but this hotel has quite a few downsides. First, the good points: The scenery is incredibly beautiful, and you can see Lake Biwa right from your window. The public bath isn't crowded, and the views from there are also lovely during the day. This was the hotel with the best views during our entire trip to Japan. The room itself is huge, with plenty of space for multiple suitcases. Now for the cons: 1. It's an 8-minute shuttle bus ride from Otsu Station. However, the shuttle bus is a mid-sized vehicle, and I always felt bad for the driver struggling with luggage, especially when it was full during peak hours (packed, with just enough seats for everyone). The bus's air conditioning wasn't very strong, so it got quite hot when there were a lot of people in summer. It would be great if they had a larger bus, similar to the Biwako Hotel. 2. The hotel has a very strong, unpleasant odor, almost like body odor. It lingered for several days and was really off-putting. I'm not sure if all rooms have this issue. 3. You absolutely cannot open the window at night. They should really put up a warning sign, because if you do, a swarm of small, light-seeking insects will fly in, and you won't be able to get rid of them all. On our first night, we didn't realize and didn't close the window tightly, and we were incredibly bothered by bugs all night. Even though it's an older hotel, I really hope they can address these issues."

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
9.1 (72 reviews)

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu ★★★

📍 2 Chome-1-28 Nagara, Otsu

"Although the room is relatively small, it is very cozy. The environment, facilities, and hygiene are all comfortable. Shopping and transportation are also very convenient. My companions are very happy and are ready to share it with friends who want to come to Japan."

Yuzanso
9.0 (294 reviews)

Yuzanso ★★★★

📍 1-chōme-9-28 Ogoto, Otsu

"Really liked it, the breakfast was delicious and plentiful."

SUPER HOTEL Otsu Station
9.2 (48 reviews)

SUPER HOTEL Otsu Station ★★★

📍 3 Chome-2-7 Kyomachi, Otsu

"It was really good."

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta
8.5 (63 reviews)

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta ★★★

📍 Ogaya, 1 Chome−13−11 スマイルホテル大津瀬田, Otsu

"The room was spacious and clean."

Biwako Grand Hotel Kyo-Ohmi
8.9 (83 reviews)

Biwako Grand Hotel Kyo-Ohmi ★★★★★

📍 6 Chome-5-1 Ogoto, Otsu

"The staff were all very polite and kind."

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teo aiping

Couple
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel ★★★★★
"Overlooking lake biwa room! From far you could also see the snow mountain ! You can walk around the lake in the morning!"
★★★★★
2026-02-05
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Anonymous User

Family
Biwako Ryokusuitei ★★★★
"Take a break from Osaka to this little gem, surprise me for such a nice small onsen hotel. Amazing dinner and breakfast."
★★★★★
2025-12-27
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Wanshiwudeziranjuan

Couple
Le Lac Hotel Otsu Ishiyama ★★★
"It's a nice hotel; if you plan your travel carefully, it's a good place to stay. Now for the downsides: the nearby drugstores close quite early, and the only places to go in the evening are izakayas and convenience stores."
★★★★★
2024-11-06
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Anonymous User

Family
Biwako Hotel ★★★★★
"There were no signs indicating how to get to check-in after dropping off luggage at the hotel parking lot. When we asked the staff, they didn't speak English and gave us wrong directions. It took a lot of hassle to finally check in. It was very noisy due to so many guests during the summer. We also had to wait in line for breakfast, and no staff members cleared tables promptly during that time."
★★★★★
2026-08-02
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Guest User

Solo traveler
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu ★★★
"Very good, very close to the station, self check-in and check-out"
★★★★★
2024-10-02
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Liuxiangyu

Traveling with friends
Yuzanso ★★★★
"The hotel is located by Lake Biwa, and the room was decent. We booked a private onsen room with breakfast and dinner included. The food was excellent, the hot spring was great, and the hotel's service was also very good."
★★★★★
2025-12-02
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Guest User

Family
SUPER HOTEL Otsu Station ★★★
"Located two stops from Kyoto Station, a five-minute walk from the station. Free breakfast and cleaning service upon arrival. Both Nishi-Shiga and Higashi-Shiga are within an hour."
★★★★★
2025-06-02
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Guest User

Business traveler
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta ★★★
"The front desk staff was friendly and smiley. The room smelled of cigarettes, but the smell disappeared after I sprayed the provided deodorant. When I tried to take a shower, the hot water didn't come out, so it was cold until it came out. There were many outlets and an air purifier, so it was comfortable. I thought the breakfast buffet could have been a little more varied, but it was delicious."
★★★★★
2024-12-08
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Guest User

Couple
Biwako Grand Hotel Kyo-Ohmi ★★★★★
"The hotel rooms were really great because they had private baths and offered views of Lake Biwa! The rooms were spacious, perfect for families or friends on vacation! The facilities were also very complete, and the hotel had a Lawson open until 10 PM! My biggest disappointment was the central climate control in the room; it was stuffy and hot all night, and I couldn't sleep well because there were so many large mosquitoes by the lake and I couldn't turn on the stove! It felt like being in a sauna all night!"
★★★★★
2025-12-06

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CAD 397

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CAD 443

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