Otsu

Travel Guide

A lock system with water gates, a bridge, and a modern building with orange and white colors.
A traditional Japanese building with a symmetrical design, featuring two main towers and a central entrance.
A close-up of several small clay bowls with green vegetables and a cracked egg.
A tree in the center of a plaza surrounded by tall stone columns.
Three large containers with Japanese writing and green designs, placed outside a building with a wooden facade and a tiled entrance.

Where to stay in Otsu

Find the best Otsu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Ogoto

If you're spending some time in Ogoto, Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa are top sights worth seeing.

Shimo-sakamoto

While visiting Shimo-sakamoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.

Katata

While visiting Katata, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
4-7-7 Nionohama Otsu Shiga-ken
The price is SAR 235 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
SAR 235
SAR 299 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

3 out of 5
1-3-11, Ogaya Otsu Shiga
The price is SAR 110 per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
SAR 110
SAR 121 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Biwako Otsukan are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (288 reviews)
"Not the best hotel, pictures don’t do justice, the building itself is in poor condition the bed and pillow really uncomfortable. Will not be staying there again and it is too far from tourist attractions."

Reviewed on 7 April 2026

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta
Biwako Ryokusuitei

Biwako Ryokusuitei

3.5 out of 5
6-1-6 Ogoto Otsu Shiga-ken
The price is SAR 642 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
SAR 642
SAR 716 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Book a stay at this spa ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (582 reviews)
"A very decent ryokan with beautiful public hot spring and sauna. Good amenities. Very nice private onsen with a view to Lake Biwa. Free pre dinner drinks and snacks."

Reviewed on 17 June 2026

Biwako Ryokusuitei
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only

KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only

4 out of 5
16-53 Minamikomatsu Otsu Shiga
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Omi Maiko ...
KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only
IZA oumimaiko

IZA oumimaiko

3 out of 5
1044-47 Otsu Shiga
Book a stay at this spa villa in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach and Hiratopia are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"お皿や炊飯器といった調理器具はあるため簡単な料理は出来ました! 遊び道具もあり楽しめました。 サウナをするには水着が必要なので持参するかホテルで借りる必要があります。 綺麗で楽しめました!"

Reviewed on 28 April 2026

IZA oumimaiko
1 Villa with private beach, boat jet, etc. can be directly unloaded Vacation Rental

1 Villa with private beach, boat jet, etc. can be directly unloaded Vacation Rental

大津市 滋賀県
Stay at this villa in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach and Hiratopia are located ...
1 Villa with private beach, boat jet, etc. can be directly unloaded Vacation Rental
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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