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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.)

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $63 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Located at 4-7-7 Nionohama, Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel has great rooms from $63 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, a child pool, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Yuzanso

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $231 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Otsu
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A great place to stay is Yuzanso which has nice rooms starting at $231. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1-9-28 Ogoto. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a game room, a spa, free parking, kids meals, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 10.4 km from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

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

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Biwako Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $122. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and a child pool, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2-40 Hama-cho. You'll also find free parking, kids meals, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and a beauty salon which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.2 km from the center of town. 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
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
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Ayaha Lakeside Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $292 (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.
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With terrific rooms from $292, Ayaha Lakeside Hotel, at 3-2-25 Nionohama provides a restaurant, a spa, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a refrigerator, wedding services, karaoke, and meeting facilities. It's located just 1.6 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Refrigerator
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Komorebi

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $80 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Komorebi has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a hot tub, a game room, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $80 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Noka 2-30-1. Furthermore, it also offers a pool table, kids meals, an indoor play area, table tennis, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 10.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, and Wakayama.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Otsu, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Otsu, Best Hotels for One Week in Otsu, or Best Hotels for One Night in Otsu.


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

Otsu Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$158

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 5 hotels is an affordable $158. 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: $122
  • 3-star hotels: $167


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