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Our top choices for Otsu apartments

Studio Apartment | WiFi (free), bed sheets

1. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Gyoen East

Stay SAKURA Kyoto Gyoen East
3.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (137 reviews)
"Tight quarters but had everything we needed and more!"
Canada
Grant and Becky
The price is ￥6,504
￥7,194 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Stay SAKURA Kyoto Gyoen East
Spa

2. Minn Gion

Minn Gion
4.0 star property
Gion
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (493 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location for things around Kyoto"
United States
Alvin
The price is ￥7,211
￥7,949 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Minn Gion
Economy Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

3. Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
3.5 star property
Central Kyoto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (302 reviews)
"Don’t count on the dryers to dry your stuff, but it was an absolutely centralized station to sleep when we had so many stops along the way. Very much liked the hotel!"
United States
katie
The price is ￥6,779
￥7,515 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Interior entrance

4. Tofukuji Riverside

Tofukuji Riverside
3.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (94 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay in Kyoto plus it is super close to the station, and very walkable to a lot of site seeing."
United States
Maya
The price is ￥5,021
￥5,523 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Tofukuji Riverside
Apartment (1st Floor) Non smoking | Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

5. Kevin's Place

Kevin's Place
2.5 star property
Minami Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Will say this start is best for no more than 2 people and you definitely get the experience of living there. Next to the best barbecue restaurant I’ve ever eaten as well and close to convenience stores."
United States
Veronica
The price is ￥5,646
￥6,211 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Kevin's Place
Exterior

6. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East
3.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"Very cute small boutique, hotel, good location to the local train line"
United States
Randi
The price is ￥5,889
￥6,485 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East
Reception

7. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Tambaguchi

Stay SAKURA Kyoto Tambaguchi
3.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (20 reviews)
"A lovely little hotel tucked away down a side street in Kyoto. Very friendly staff, nice room with good a/c (we stayed during an extreme heat episode so were very grateful for that). Nice eateries nearby. Would recommend."
United Kingdom
Meg
The price is ￥5,816
￥6,398 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Stay SAKURA Kyoto Tambaguchi
Property entrance

8. Family Inn Kei

Family Inn Kei
3.0 star property
Minami Ward
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Eduardo
The price is ￥5,270
￥5,835 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Family Inn Kei
Loft A, Non Smoking | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

9. 20 Pieces

20 Pieces
3.5 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (164 reviews)
"Great location, super modern and clean, staff was very friendly and even had a birthday card for my daughter and let us use a Polaroid camera to make memories. They saw us dressed up in kimonos and came outside to take pictures of us. Even told us where to pose so you could see the beautiful temple in the background. Overall, this was a beautiful place and I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend"
United States
Maribel
The price is ￥26,414
￥29,055 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
20 Pieces
Apartment Fourth | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

10. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

Kyogura Bettei Nijo
3.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay here. It’s quiet but also a very private space that doesn’t give a hotel feel. It’s clean, and has everything you need. "
Canada
Ashley
The price is ￥7,852
￥8,670 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Kyogura Bettei Nijo
Front of property - evening/night

11. Apartment Hotel 7key S Kyoto

Apartment Hotel 7key S Kyoto
3.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (159 reviews)
"Great stay! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and in a perfect location."
United States
David
The price is ￥6,795
￥11,325 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Apartment Hotel 7key S Kyoto
Front of property

12. Hotel Sou Kyoto Gion

Hotel Sou Kyoto Gion
3.0 star property
Gion
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (14 reviews)
"The best choice at Kyoto. Good location "
Hong Kong SAR China
Sau Wai Eliza
The price is ￥10,664
￥11,799 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Hotel Sou Kyoto Gion
Front of property - evening/night

13. Irori Kyoto Station Higashi-honganji

Irori Kyoto Station Higashi-honganji
3.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (261 reviews)
"Great location and super friendly staff!"
United States
Isabelle
The price is ￥11,254
￥12,379 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Irori Kyoto Station Higashi-honganji
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

14. goodroom hotel Kyoto

goodroom hotel Kyoto
4.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
The price is ￥13,224
￥20,686 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
goodroom hotel Kyoto
Property entrance

15. Villa Front Kyoto Seimei

Villa Front Kyoto Seimei
2.5 star property
Central Kyoto
7.8 out of 10, Good, (34 reviews)
"La habitación muy bonita limpia y cómoda con todo lo necesario para descansar , muy amplia . Excelente "
Mexico
Gladys
The price is ￥6,172
￥6,789 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Villa Front Kyoto Seimei
Front of property - evening/night

16. RESI STAY THE KYOTO

RESI STAY THE KYOTO
3.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (66 reviews)
"Great room a Little bit Small but clean and near everything "
Canada
chantal
The price is ￥6,407
￥14,253 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
RESI STAY THE KYOTO
Front of property

17. Minn Kiyomizu Gojo

Minn Kiyomizu Gojo
3.0 star property
Gion
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (267 reviews)
"Traditional rooms were clean great and comfortable!!"
United States
Jose
The price is ￥8,541
￥9,425 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Minn Kiyomizu Gojo
Exterior

18. Kanade Kawaramachinijo

Kanade Kawaramachinijo
3.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"The owners were very accommodating and are easy to work with. The space is very clean and is located in a very convenient location. Would stay again. "
Canada
Gary
The price is ￥16,182
￥17,818 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Kanade Kawaramachinijo
Property entrance

19. kyoto.gion tourist house

kyoto.gion tourist house
3.0 star property
Gion
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (11 reviews)
"Absolutely sweet little place Close to central area Welcoming was excellent"
United States
MELTEM TULIN
The price is ￥14,545
￥19,080 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
kyoto.gion tourist house
Design Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, WiFi (free), individually decorated

20. RESI STAY YASAKA

RESI STAY YASAKA
3.0 star property
Gion
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (39 reviews)
"Nice place!!!"
United States
Joan
The price is ￥7,974
￥13,794 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
RESI STAY YASAKA
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Top Otsu Hotel Reviews

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

10/10 Excellent
"Great room, great breakfast!!"
Richard 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

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Otsu Apartments information

Number of reviews
1,870
Accommodation
335 Apartments
Lowest Price
￥5,523
Highest Price
￥29,055

Frequently asked questions

What's it like to stay at an apartment in Otsu?
There are plenty of places to stay in Otsu with 88 hotels and other accommodations. Though there aren't many apartments, we can help you search for similar accommodations. When you search on Expedia, you can use the filters to search for conveniences you might find in an apartment like a kitchen. You can even filter by similar property types like vacation homes, condos, or cabins. Take time to enjoy the lakeside and hot springs in this culturally rich area. Top sights to discover during your visit include Lake Biwa.
Are you thinking about an apartment for your stay?
An apartment is often more spacious than a traditional hotel room and includes a kitchen for convenient home-cooked meals. Apartments are ideal for families who want the conveniences of home but also for couples looking for something with a more local feel.
What's a favorite apartment I should consider for a stay in Otsu?
Below are some of the more popular apartments in the area: Minn Gion: Located in Kyoto, 9.5 mi/15.2 km from the heart of Otsu. Includes free WiFi and separate dining areas. Onsite laundry facilities and spa services are on site. Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle: Located 10.2 mi/16.4 km away in Kyoto. Laundry facilities, free WiFi, and private lanais are included. Access to onsite laundry facilities is available on site. Minn Kiyomizu Gojo: Located in Kyoto, 10.1 mi/16.2 km away. Includes free WiFi. Access to onsite laundry facilities is available on site. RESI STAY Nishijin: Located 10.4 mi/16.7 km away in Kyoto. Amenities include free WiFi. Access to onsite laundry facilities is available on site.
What will the weather be like in Otsu?
Weather is only one factor, but it can really affect your travel plans, especially when you are planning a longer stay in Otsu. 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 should I see and do in Otsu?
Otsu is known for its lakeside and hot springs. Cultural attractions include Mount Hiei and Biwako Hall, whereas Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen are a couple of picturesque spots to enjoy the outdoors. Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji and Biwako Otsukan are other places to visit while you're in town.
What's the best way to get to and around Otsu?
Knowing a bit about the transportation options can save you time when you get to your destination. Fly into Itami Airport (ITM), which is located 33.6 mi (54.1 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into Kobe Airport (UKB), which is 49.6 mi (79.8 km) away. If you want to journey outside of the area, hop aboard a train from Ogotoonsen station, Biwako-Hamaotsu Station, or Kamisakaemachi Station.

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