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Guest Houses in Otsu

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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.

Most booked guest houses in Otsu and surroundings in the past month

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Popular with guests booking guest houses in Otsu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Otsu

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

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Otsu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Otsu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Otsu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Otsu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Otsu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 856 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Otsu

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

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Kyoto

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

Highly rated guest houses in Otsu and nearby

RokuRoku

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 386 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 368 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.

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$150.66 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$327.30 per night

Guesthouse Soi

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews

Featuring accommodation with a balcony, Kyoto Inn Higashiyama is situated in Kyoto. It is located 2.1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and offers full-day security.

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.

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.

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
Breakfast options
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.

From US$320.03 per night
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.

Save money on guest houses in Otsu and nearby – budget options available

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$178.91 per night

M's Inn Higashiyama

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 762 reviews

Open from July 2016, M's Inn Higashiyama is located a 8-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station and Kiyomizu Gojo Station. It features rooms decorated in bright colours with modern furnishing.

From US$388.67 per night

Guesthouse Kyoto Abiya

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 579 reviews

Set in the centre of Kyoto, 1.8 km from Heian Shrine and 1.5 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Guesthouse Kyoto Abiya offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

BJ family inn

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews

Set in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from Sanjusangen-do Temple, BJ family inn offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. This 1-star guest house offers a shared kitchen and a housekeeping service.

Shizuya KYOTO

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 667 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.

Stay Inn KOTO

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 404 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$116.25 per night

GuestHouse MIYABI

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews

GuestHouse MIYABI is set in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 1.6 km from Gion Shijo Station and 1.9 km from Nijo Castle.

From US$236.71 per night

Guest houses that travellers love in Otsu

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Avg. price/night: US$51.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 856 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$147.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 221 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$147.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 221 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$51.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 856 reviews
it was cheap and quiet
Guest review by
Kellie
Solo traveller