The Best Historic Hotels in Otsu from ￥9,272 in 2026

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Our top choices for Otsu historic hotels

1. Super Hotel Kyoto Shijyo Kawaramachi

Downtown Kyoto

"Very attentive staff! Loved the thoughtfulness of having guests sit down for staff to explain hotel information upon check-in. Highlights of our stay were the drink bar, cultural experience (Maiko performance during our stay), free ice cream, and breakfast! Also loved the convenient location of the hotel. There was a sumo show nearby the hotel that we were able to enjoy in the evening. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return if we had the chance again!"

James

￥8,335

￥9,272 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

2. (Guest House) Kiyomori no Baika

Shimogyo Ward

"The house is conveniently located, close to the JR station and there are a bunch of restaurants within walking distance. There is also a 100-year-old stationery store close by, which we really enjoyed. Everything was clean and well-maintained, and it was very neat to be able to show our kids a more traditional, old-style Japanese house. We were disappointed that there was no tatami, however, as it appears there has been a recent renovation, and more disappointed that the rules asked guests not...

Helen W.

￥6,980

￥20,837 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

3. ~ Momo Lee Sakura Umekoji 1 MAX 5PPL near KYOTO STATION ~

Shimogyo Ward

Francesca C.

￥9,980

￥22,693 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

4. ~ Tomori Sakura Umekoji 2 MAX5PPL FREE WIFI near KYOTO STATION ~

Shimogyo Ward

Adrianne H.

￥9,980

￥23,788 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

5. Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion

Gion

Jason N.

￥24,000

￥27,276 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

6. Traditional 200y-oHouse Outside Kyoto

Ukyo Ward

Sydney M.

￥30,000

￥39,858 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

7. Private Farmhouse stay outside Kyoto

Ukyo Ward

Laura

￥25,000

￥34,193 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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Top Otsu Hotel Reviews

Biwako Hotel

8/10 Good

"room fine bathroom a bit dated as is the rest of the hotel. overall good location right on lake all rooms have view of lake pool is free for resident but very over clorinated which gave us all bad rashes. so only used once which was a sham as reason we stayed there. station close and hotel has shuttle bus to station 3 times an hour which was good over all hotel ok probably not to my taste but very popular with locals we were only english there and a good place to stay away from hustle and bustle of kyoto but easy access as only two stops on train. stayed there 20 years ago and it hadn’t changed since then"

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Had a wonderful few days in Kyoto, hotel is good. Really close to the station which is ideal. We upgraded to an executive room for not a lot of extra money, but then had breakfast, a drink at the bar everyday, and access to the swimming pool included. Very good value. I would stay here again."

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

10/10 Excellent

"Bigger rooms"

Biwako Ryokusuitei

10/10 Excellent

"We only stayed one night, but if we ever go back to Japan we will try to book for longer. It is a bit out of the way and if you miss the last shuttle the walk back is about 20 minutes. But the traditional room with the bath on the balcony was amazing. And the buffet breakfast was fun. One night just wasn't enough time to truly enjoy the pause in our trip."

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful friendly. "

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect on my historical trip to Otsu?

A visit to the significant historical sites in Otsu is probably number one on your sightseeing itinerary. You can check out the lakeside and hot springs during your visit.

How many historical hotels are there in Otsu?

Otsu is home to 66 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

What are the most important historical places and other sights in Otsu?

Otsu is notable for landmarks like Enryakuji Temple, Ishiyamadera Temple, and Former Chikurin-in Temple. Cultural venues include Mount Hiei, Biwako Hall, and Otsu City Science Museum. Lake Biwa is another popular sight to explore.

What is a historic hotel like in Otsu?

When you choose a historic hotel, you'll spend a night or two in a place that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Otsu, giving a real sense of character.

What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?

You'll often hear the term "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be what's most significant. For a heritage hotel, it's often the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Do historic hotels in Otsu have modern facilities?

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities, and the normal amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Otsu, you won't be staying at a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.

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Our top choices for Otsu historic hotels

1. Super Hotel Kyoto Shijyo Kawaramachi

2. (Guest House) Kiyomori no Baika

3. ~ Momo Lee Sakura Umekoji 1 MAX 5PPL near KYOTO STATION ~

4. ~ Tomori Sakura Umekoji 2 MAX5PPL FREE WIFI near KYOTO STATION ~

5. Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion

6. Traditional 200y-oHouse Outside Kyoto

7. Private Farmhouse stay outside Kyoto

Top Otsu Hotel Reviews

Biwako Hotel

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

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