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Our top choices for Otsu hostels

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1. Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA

Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA
1.0 star property
Waniminamihama
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"clean"
Canada
Brett
The price is ￥11,290
￥12,517 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a futon bed.

2. Hostel Otro Mundo

Hostel Otro Mundo
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (69 reviews)
"Everything perfect, clean, staff very kind "
United States
Jeffrey
The price is ￥4,258
￥4,684 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hostel Otro Mundo
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a small entrance area with a sign, and potted plants outside.

3. Ryokan Hostel Gion

Ryokan Hostel Gion
2.0 star property
Gion
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
"Easy to check in and check out. "
United States
Dylan
The price is ￥12,982
￥15,080 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Ryokan Hostel Gion
A room with two beds, a large window with a view of bamboo outside, and a hanging lamp.

4. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Guest House Oumi - Hostel
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"Tommy always makes you feel at home, a great place to stay if you want to experience Kyoto like a local. The guesthouse is minutes away from both metro an JR stations, there are businesses, convenience stores, public baths and everything you need to feel at home."
Mexico
José
The price is ￥7,914
￥10,375 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Guest House Oumi - Hostel
A modern building entrance with a covered outdoor seating area, glass doors, and a bicycle rack.

5. Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (41 reviews)
"Good place"
United States
Antonino
The price is ￥4,188
￥4,661 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel
A building facade with large windows, a balcony, and a red awning.

6. WeBase KYOTO - Hostel

WeBase KYOTO - Hostel
2.5 star property
Shimogyo Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Amazing Hostel, would highly recommend staying here. Everything is kept very clean and the stuff was very supportive and kind. Also the location was perfect to explore Kyoto, with several lines and buses in walking distance."
Germany
Janine
The price is ￥4,064
￥4,470 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
WeBase KYOTO - Hostel
An indoor dining area with modern furniture and a glass wall overlooking a green space.

7. Piece Hostel Sanjo

Piece Hostel Sanjo
2.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (584 reviews)
"Excellent location, friendly staff comfortable sleeps. "
Canada
usha
The price is ￥37,300
￥41,030 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Piece Hostel Sanjo
A cafe with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a signboard.

8. Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel

Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (92 reviews)
"Wifi, AC, staff, accommodations and location were all great. Drinks were expensive, but food and atmosphere was uniquely wonderful."
United States
Allyson
The price is ￥8,182
￥9,000 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel
A modern living room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outside.

9. K's House Kyoto - Hostel

K's House Kyoto - Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (562 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and very clean rooms with an excellent guest lounge with a very clean kitchen"
Canada
Jonah
The price is ￥5,052
￥6,257 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
K's House Kyoto - Hostel
A modern cafe with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a chalkboard with motivational writing.

10. Piece Hostel Kyoto

Piece Hostel Kyoto
2.0 star property
Minami Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (905 reviews)
"Great location and very clean and social place to stay!"
Canada
Emma
The price is ￥8,036
￥8,918 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Piece Hostel Kyoto
A cozy room with a large window, a wooden floor, and a small indoor garden with a potted plant.

11. HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel

HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel
2.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (60 reviews)
"Good typical accomodation. Everything was great, I’ve very slept well. Great location. You can arrived at the time you can. It’s self check in and check out. There is no people at the receptions but everything was ok : I totally recommend it"
France
Aurelien
The price is ￥4,582
￥5,127 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel
A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, a small pond, and a red table.

12. Gion Koh - Hostel

Gion Koh - Hostel
2.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"Very nice to experience traditional Japanese accommodation, Hiro is a very friendly and attentive host! Strongly recommended!"
Norway
Andrea
The price is ￥18,623
￥20,485 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Gion Koh - Hostel
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a small garden area visible through the door.

13. Kokonoe Machiya

Kokonoe Machiya
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Close to Nijo castle, everything so clean and staff really care about us!"
United States
Yan
The price is ￥17,663
￥19,526 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Kokonoe Machiya
A modern restaurant with long wooden tables and bar stools, a brick accent wall, and pendant lighting.

14. LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae

LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae
2.5 star property
Minami Ward
7.4 out of 10, Good, (13 reviews)
"Beware the map attached currently points to Kyoto City Hall, the actual location of this hotel is near Kyoto Station well over 2 miles away."
United States
JONATHON
The price is ￥4,467
￥4,928 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae
A traditional Japanese building with wooden sliding doors and a signboard.

15. HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (113 reviews)
"Charming 100 year old house. We enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and helpful."
Canada
Sheldon
The price is ￥4,855
￥5,400 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel
A modern hotel entrance with a well-lit facade, a reception desk, and a small landscaped area with a tree.

16. R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (215 reviews)
"A great hostel at a very convenient location in Kyoto, appreciated the amenities including lockers for each traveller, would stay here again"
Canada
Zheng Fang
The price is ￥8,000
￥8,909 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

17. Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel

Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel
1.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"It was a wonderful stay, a nice experience in a Japanese house. Mama and Papa are so kind and generous, very welcoming, and the place is so cosy and charming. I'd happily come back and stay here! 😊🤗 "
South Korea
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥27,273
￥30,000 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel
A narrow stone pathway leading to a wooden door, flanked by plants and a small window.

18. Shizuya KYOTO - Hostel

Shizuya KYOTO - Hostel
1.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"蛇口をひねると全て地下水、塩素との入っていないお水、冷蔵庫にいつも冷えてて美味しい。 お部屋はとても狭くて隠れ家な感じだけど寝に帰るだけなので全然気にならない、なんだか凄く良いニオイがします。"
Japan
みすず
The price is ￥7,859
￥8,686 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Shizuya KYOTO - Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a large window with a grid pattern.

19. Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed

Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed
1.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (42 reviews)
"Me and my sister really enjoyed our stay here. It was a quiet and nice place to rest after a long day touring around. We liked the options for coffee in the morning and the freedom to use the kitchenette area :)"
Canada
Eda
The price is ￥6,545
￥7,200 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed
A person working at a wooden table with a laptop under a large umbrella, with a pagoda-style building in the background.

20. The Next Door - Hostel

The Next Door - Hostel
1.0 star property
Minami Ward
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (22 reviews)
"Pretty good for the price. "
Canada
Minwei
The price is ￥7,285
￥8,014 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
The Next Door - Hostel
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Top Otsu Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent
"Attention to detail. Their facilities were top notch and very clean. 9-11 Ramen + Ice Cream was very good!"
Anish 4-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Find out more about Otsu

Otsu Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,751
Accommodation
57 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥4,470
Highest Price
￥41,030

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Otsu?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for sightseeing. We've heard good things about this destination's natural setting, including its lake views and hot springs.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices, and a social environment.
What are the best hostels in Otsu?
While you're deciding on where to stay, check out this top hostel in Otsu: J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Lake Biwa. Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and a restaurant. You'll find showers, bed sheets, and free WiFi in all rooms.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Otsu?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 75°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 41°F. The rainiest months in Otsu are July, September, June, and August, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Otsu?
In general, Otsu is known for its temples, hot springs, and jogging trails. Top attractions include Nishiki Market and Lake Biwa. Get out into nature with places like Ogoto Onsen, Mount Hiei, and Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park. Cultural attractions include Biwako Hall, Otsu City Science Museum, and Otsu City Museum of History.
What's the best way to get to and around Otsu while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Otsu in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Itami Airport (ITM), located 33.6 mi (54.1 km) from the city center. An alternative is Kobe Airport (UKB), located 49.6 mi (79.8 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to use public transit during your trip. To check out more of the surrounding area, take a train from Ogotoonsen station, Biwako-Hamaotsu Station, or Kamisakaemachi Station.

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