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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
S$149.05
Based on rates from 26 Oct
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
806 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
12K+ people booked
S$308.97
Based on rates from 22 Oct
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
592 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
8K+ people booked
S$330.22
Based on rates from 15 Oct
1/5
4.1/5
Great
544 reviews
200m from Seta Station
8K+ people booked
S$64.30
Based on rates from 6 Oct
1/5
3.9/5
Good
295 reviews
200m from Seta Station
4K+ people booked
S$39.31
Based on rates from 12 Oct
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.0km from Zeze Station
Design-forward
15K+ people booked
S$124.71
Based on rates from 13 Oct
1/5
4.0/5
Great
660 reviews
1.3km from downtown
9K+ people booked
S$80.18
Based on rates from 25 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
333 reviews
800m from Ogotoonsen station
4K+ people booked
S$297.08
Based on rates from 18 Oct
1/5
3.8/5
Good
124 reviews
2.0km from downtown
Business center
1K+ people booked
S$72.03
Based on rates from 25 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
104 reviews
1.1km from Ogotoonsen station
1K+ people booked
S$260.41
Based on rates from 14 Oct
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
74 reviews
1.4km from downtown
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
1K+ people booked
S$597.08
Based on rates from 15 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
96 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
1K+ people booked
S$220.22
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
S$5,562.80
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
120 reviews
900m from downtown
Local hidden gem
Historic building
S$149.05
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
74 reviews
1.4km from downtown
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
S$597.08
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.0km from Zeze Station
Design-forward
S$124.71
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
806 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
S$308.97
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
43 reviews
1.0km from Zeze Station
Hospitable service
S$67.80
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
230 reviews
1.1km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
S$417.60
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
592 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
S$330.22
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
104 reviews
1.1km from Ogotoonsen station
S$260.41
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
690 reviews
1.5km from downtown
S$212.28
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
96 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
S$220.22
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
333 reviews
800m from Ogotoonsen station
S$297.08

Luxury hotels in Otsu

1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
104 reviews
1.1km from Ogotoonsen station
S$260.41
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
230 reviews
1.1km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
S$417.60
1/5
4.4/5
Great
115 reviews
1.0km from Ogotoonsen station
S$380.45
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
592 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
S$330.22
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
96 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
S$220.22
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
690 reviews
1.5km from downtown
S$212.28
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
806 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
S$308.97
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
333 reviews
800m from Ogotoonsen station
S$297.08
1/5
500m from Omimaiko station
S$336.07
1/5
200m from Omimaiko station | Close to the beach
S$119.38

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.
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

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 typically the cheapest month for hotels in Otsu at around USD 159 per night, roughly 41% below the priciest month in 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 hotels offer the best balance of price and comfort at about USD 120 per night; the biggest price jump is from standard to premium (USD 224), with top-tier rates nearly 2.9 times the bottom. 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 Singapore typically book hotels about 39 days ahead, which suggests reasonable flexibility rather than urgency for January bookings (the priciest month named above). Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Otsu hotels

Quick snapshot of staying in Otsu

Staying in Otsu shows a modest spread between the most affordable and most premium options: the top end runs at roughly 2.9 times the bottom end, so there’s room to upgrade without a huge leap. The best balance for most travellers is the standard tier, which represents the fairest value for money.

How hotel classes compare and who they suit

Economy options are the entry-level side of the market and sit well below the standard tier in price and comfort, suiting budget-minded visitors who prioritise saving. The standard tier is the sweet spot for many travellers, offering noticeably better quality than economy without the large cost jump. The biggest step up in price is from standard to premium, so moving into premium is the main decision point for those seeking significant upgrades in experience. Luxury properties sit above premium and are the priciest choice for travellers wanting the highest-end stay.

When travellers from Singapore typically book

Singapore travellers usually book about 39 days ahead, with last-minute flexibility down to around 18 days and early planners booking closer to 64 days. July is typically the cheapest month for nightly rates, while January is the priciest; a budget-led trip is therefore best timed for July when rates are lower.

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