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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
120 reviews
900m from downtown
Local hidden gem
Historic building
1K+ people booked
₱6,350.8
Based on rates from 19 Oct
1/5
3.9/5
Good
295 reviews
200m from Seta Station
4K+ people booked
₱2,018.6
Based on rates from 4 Oct
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
592 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
8K+ people booked
₱16,994.4
Based on rates from 5 Oct
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
804 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
12K+ people booked
₱15,553.9
Based on rates from 2 Oct
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.0km from Zeze Station
Design-forward
15K+ people booked
₱6,126.4
Based on rates from 12 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
104 reviews
1.1km from Ogotoonsen station
1K+ people booked
₱14,801.4
Based on rates from 27 Oct
1/5
4.1/5
Great
544 reviews
200m from Seta Station
8K+ people booked
₱13,127.8
Based on rates from 10 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
690 reviews
1.5km from downtown
10K+ people booked
₱10,388.6
Based on rates from 4 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
333 reviews
800m from Ogotoonsen station
4K+ people booked
₱14,675.8
Based on rates from 4 Oct
1/5
4.0/5
Great
660 reviews
1.3km from downtown
9K+ people booked
₱3,657.9
Based on rates from 29 Sep
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
96 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
1K+ people booked
₱11,001.7
Based on rates from 29 Sep
1/5
4.0/5
Great
1 reviews
1.8km from downtown
₱3,911.6
Based on rates from 12 Oct

Top rated hotels in Otsu

1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
3 reviews
1.1km from Omimaiko station
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
₱272,219.9
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
120 reviews
900m from downtown
Local hidden gem
Historic building
₱6,350.8
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
74 reviews
1.4km from downtown
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
₱13,500.3
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.0km from Zeze Station
Design-forward
₱6,126.4
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
804 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
₱15,553.9
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
43 reviews
1.0km from Zeze Station
Hospitable service
₱3,291.0
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
230 reviews
1.1km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
₱22,029.0
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
592 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
₱16,994.4
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
104 reviews
1.1km from Ogotoonsen station
₱14,801.4
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
690 reviews
1.5km from downtown
₱10,388.6
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
96 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
₱11,001.7
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
333 reviews
800m from Ogotoonsen station
₱14,675.8

Luxury hotels in Otsu

1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
104 reviews
1.1km from Ogotoonsen station
₱14,801.4
1/5
4.4/5
Great
115 reviews
1.0km from Ogotoonsen station
₱14,029.6
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
230 reviews
1.1km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
₱22,029.0
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
592 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
₱16,994.4
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
804 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
₱15,553.9
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
96 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
₱11,001.7
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
690 reviews
1.5km from downtown
₱10,388.6
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
333 reviews
800m from Ogotoonsen station
₱14,675.8
1/5
500m from Omimaiko station
₱16,387.5
1/5
200m from Omimaiko station | Close to the beach
₱5,235.2

Reviews of Otsu hotels

Emily *****************
2026-07-19 11:10:26
Fantastic 5.0
What an incredible stay at Lake Bisu! The staff is amazing, the breakfast tips to die for and you never get sick of the views!!
ChiChun ***
2026-04-06 01:57:15
Fantastic 5.0
Feels like a 5 stars experience on almost every aspect. Comfortable and quiet tatami room with plenty in room supplies; Decent and beautiful private Onsen facilities for rental; Overall renovation in tatami room and lobby are great. Good variety of foods for breakfast Buffett and dinner serves with high quality cuisine. Very friendly staffs and plenty of parking spaces for car rental. The only cons maybe its location is a bit far from public transport so car rental is recommended. They offer shuttle bus but the schedule is quite limited.
Klook User
2026-03-20 08:32:10
Fantastic 5.0
oh my gosh luxurious. only downside was window was blowing smell of smoke into my private onsen in my room.
HUI *******
2026-09-03 04:46:38
Fantastic 5.0
The hotel is just next to the Seta JR station (less than a minute walk), and there's convenience stores nearby. The breakfast buffet is delicious. Room amenities is sufficient for our stay. They also have luggage storage service which allows us to travel a bit around Biwako region after checkout.
So *****
2026-07-17 05:35:02
Fantastic 5.0
Located in a very nice neighborhood, close to train station from kyoto. the room is very clean and nice and fully equipped. it’s nicely 2 bedrooms. stairs to go up to the second bedroom, with a small toilet
Handry *******
2026-03-26 05:19:17
Great 4.0
clean, nearby station, quiet place, excellent receptionist. need improvement on breakfast, though. thx Klook.

Otsu at a glance

When are Otsu hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

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Avg $196 Cheapest $159 Priciest $271
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

July is the cheapest month to book hotels in Otsu, with typical nightly rates around USD 159 — roughly 41% below the priciest month of January. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How much do Otsu hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

$400
$300
$200
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$120
Standard
$344
Premium

Standard-class hotels offer the best balance of price and comfort at around USD 120 per night; prices jump sharply from standard to premium by USD 224, making top-tier rooms about 2.9× the cost of the cheapest tier. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

18 daysLast-minute
39 daysTypical
64 daysEarly

Travellers from Australia typically book hotels about 39 days ahead, which suggests reasonable flexibility rather than urgency for the priciest month (January). Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Otsu hotels

What staying in Otsu feels like

Staying in Otsu spans a modest range: the top-tier nightly rates are roughly 2.9 times higher than the most affordable options, so you can expect a noticeable but not extreme gap between budget and premium choices. The best balance of price and value tends to be in the standard tier, which suits most travellers looking for comfort without a big premium.

How the hotel classes compare and who they suit

Economy options sit at the bottom of the market and are the most budget-friendly choice for travellers prioritising price over extras. Standard accommodation represents the sweet spot — noticeably pricier than economy but offering the best value for money and suiting most visitors. The biggest step up in price is from standard to premium, so choosing premium is the main decision point for travellers weighing extra comfort against cost. Luxury properties, where available, sit above premium and suit those after a more indulgent stay.

When travellers from Australia tend to book

Rates are lowest in 7月 and highest in 1月; if you’re travelling on a tight budget, plan for the 7月 period when nightly rates are typically lower. Travellers from Australia generally lock in a room around 39 days before arrival, and that lead time increases in the priciest month, so consider booking earlier if you plan to travel in 1月.

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