The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Otsu

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Otsu

Visiting Otsu, Japan for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Otsu, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Otsu based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Otsu for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Otsu before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Otsu for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Otsu for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Koke Musu inn

Guest house with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 17-19,Kinoshita-Cho, Koke Musu inn has great rooms from $72 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, city views, a hot tub, a game room, and a pool table at this relaxing hotel. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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Biwako Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Otsu
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Biwako Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $88. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, a child pool, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2-40 Hama-Machi. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $63 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

We found Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $63. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 4-7-7 Nionohama. You'll also find laundry services, golf, a child pool, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.1 km from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Yuzanso

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $192 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Otsu
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $192, Yuzanso, at 1-9-28 Ogoto provides an outdoor pool, room service, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and a spa. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, family rooms, tennis, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator. It's located just 10.4 km from the city center, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Biwako Hanakaido

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $225 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Biwako Hanakaido has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10, and offers room service, a bar, a spa, free parking, and air-conditioning. The great rooms here start at $225 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1-3 1-Chome, Ogoto. Furthermore, it also offers a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, a sauna, massages, and balconies, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 10.2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komolebi

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komolebi is 8.60 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a hot tub, a game room, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $130, and it's located at 2 Chome-30-1 Noka. We also love the a pool table, an indoor play area, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator which are great for visitors. And since it's just 10.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


国家公務員共済組合連合会びわこ保養所(kkrホテルびわこ)

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Otsu

A cool place is 国家公務員共済組合連合会びわこ保養所(kkrホテルびわこ) because it has great rooms that start at $149. It has a restaurant, a spa, free parking, an indoor play area, and air-conditioning, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 滋賀県大津市下阪本1−1−1. Only 5.9 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a refrigerator, a sauna, and private parking at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, and Toba.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kyoto, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Kyoto, Best Luxury Hotels in Kyoto, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Kyoto, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kyoto, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kyoto, Best Hotels for One Week in Kyoto, Best Hotels for One Night in Kyoto, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Kyoto, Best Adults Only Hotels in Kyoto, Best Party Hotels in Kyoto, or Best Business Hotels in Kyoto.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Otsu?

Otsu Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$131

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Otsu, Japan. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Otsu, Japan based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $131. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Otsu.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $142
  • 3-star hotels: $140
  • 2-star hotels: $72


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