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A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a sliding door entrance, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a table with hats, and a lamp.

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden deck, and indoor plants.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed in the background.

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Chuo, 3.2 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Derek

₩245,088

₩269,597 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and wooden beams.

An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, seating area, and a small water feature.

A modern building with a vertical wooden slat design, a brick facade, and a small garden area with potted plants.

A wooden ceiling structure with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.

2. Koke Musu inn

0.9 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Damian

₩65,217

₩71,739 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a marina, and a bridge in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

A wedding ceremony with a bride in a white dress, aisle lined with floral arrangements and candles, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A tall, modern building with a glass facade and a curved base.

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Nionohama, 1.3 km from Otsu City Science Museum

TSUBASA

₩88,501

₩110,007 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a body of water and mountains through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a table with a bottle.

A modern room with a large window offering a view of the sea and distant mountains.

A modern hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and a glass facade reflecting the surroundings.

4. Biwako Hotel

Hamamachi, 3 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Ming Fai

₩178,832

₩199,184 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel lobby with a grand chandelier, wooden paneling, marble steps, and a reception desk with a digital screen.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage.

A buffet table with various food items and condiments.

A modern spa area with wooden paneling, a large chandelier, and a reception desk.

5. Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

Ogaya, 3 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Robert

₩61,976

₩68,174 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel with a prominent sign, multiple balconies, and lush greenery in front.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a massage chair, and a glass-top table.

A hotel room with a large bed, orange sofa, wooden flooring, and a television on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a central fountain, high ceilings, and large windows.

6. Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only

Ogaya, 1.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Paul

₩62,680

₩68,948 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A multi-story building with a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A conference room with long tables and chairs, a whiteboard, and a projector screen.

A cafeteria with long tables, chairs, and a variety of food items on display.

7. Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Ogaya, 3 km from Otsu City Science Museum

GHAN SHYAM

₩40,956

₩45,053 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hot tub with rose petals, a lounge chair, and a view of the hotel's interior.

A hotel room with a canopy bed, a sofa, a minibar, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.

A lobby with a large aquarium, a reception desk, and a tiled floor.

A stone wall with the sign "HOTEL LUNA" and a small trophy on the ground.

8. Hotel Luna Otsu

Ogaya, 1.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Mario

₩62,680

₩68,948 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a brick accent wall.

A reception area with a curved counter, a red lamp, and a sign indicating 'Front'.

An aquarium with a shark and several blue fish swimming inside.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, a cushioned seating area, and a hammock.

9. Hotel Atlantis Otsu - Adults Only

Ogaya, 1.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Anonymous traveler

₩62,680

₩68,948 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A bathroom with a bathtub, a mirror, and a shelf with toiletries.

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a vending machine, and a large window.

A staircase with a metal handrail, a framed picture of a building, and a window with a view of the sky.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a television, and a small table.

10. Hotel ab Shiga

2.4 km from Otsu City Science Museum

"ホテルの顔である玄関の自動ドアの電源が切れてて、手動を強要してる。 Wifiが使えるか聞いたら、ロビー近くしか使えないといわれた。にも拘わらず部屋にランケーブルも無ければ、言わないと貸してくれない。大荷物持ってるのに階段でどうぞ！と言われた。（エレベーターもあるのに）部屋の鍵が解りにくいのに説明なし。（鍵を回しながらドアを押さないと開かない）ホテルの門限23時。歴史的には有名な地である点と川の中州に建てられたホテルなので景色は良いけど、何もなくて不便だった… フロントも居たり居なかったり、呼び鈴を押すタイプ。愛想は悪くなかったけど、シルバー人材センターのアルバイトって感じだった。掃除はよくされてたけど、施設は古く快適とはいいがたかった… 眺望は良かったけど、リピートはしないな。"

TAKASHI

₩94,686

₩104,155 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A beach with calm water and distant mountains.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a clock on the wall, and a patterned wall feature.

A restaurant interior with wooden slatted walls, hanging pendant lights, and a planter with greenery.

A traditional Japanese garden with a central pavilion, stone lanterns, and a stone pathway.

11. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

Kyomachi, 2.8 km from Otsu City Science Museum

₩84,557

₩94,180 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden featuring rocks, a small tree, and a koi pond.

A traditional Japanese interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of the outside.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden with rocks and a small tree.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior, a balcony with tatami mats, and a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.

12. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Nagara, 3.7 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Celine

₩125,205

₩137,725 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

A dining area with tables set for service, chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.

A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

13. Hotel Chourakukan

10.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Philip

₩876,096

₩963,706 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area with a sink and stove, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

14. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

10.6 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Brandi

₩395,282

₩434,810 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

A table with two glasses of champagne, a candle, and a bowl of ice on a wooden deck overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

15. Shikikaboku

10.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Kurt

₩579,760

₩637,736 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of traditional buildings.

16. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

10 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Roselyn

₩400,960

₩507,214 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors. There is a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a large window with plants.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a wooden fence and greenery.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a chair.

17. SOWAKA

10.6 km from Otsu City Science Museum

sonia

₩1,701,687

₩1,871,856 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a view of a traditional building.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, an air conditioning unit, a window with blinds, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A narrow alleyway between traditional wooden buildings with tiled roofs and a stone pathway.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with a TV, and sliding doors.

18. Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

10.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Garrett

₩271,146

₩298,261 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern interior with a wooden table, black chairs, and a potted plant.

A corridor with glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

19. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

10.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Kurtis

₩167,853

₩184,638 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern building with a courtyard featuring a circular water feature, surrounded by trees and illuminated by ambient lighting.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a seating area with a table, and a view of a natural landscape.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

A modern spa area with a glass-enclosed hot tub, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

20. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10.2 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Brittany

₩203,136

₩252,499 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Otsu City Science Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho	9.8 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Koke Musu inn	9.2 Wonderful 47 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Biwako Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 695 reviews	View
Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae	8.2 Very good 546 reviews	View

Top Otsu City Science Museum Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was huge. The onsen was fantastic. I think it’s my go to Kyoto hotel"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at Nohga. The hotel has a great vibe and the beds were extremely comfortable. The rooftop bar and bakery were amazing. The location was good, with it being about a 15 minute walk to places like Nishiki market, Pontocho and Gion. Definitely recommend for a stay in Kyoto."

Gion Ryokan Karaku

8/10 Good

"Please don’t stay if you have a bad back or bad knees. The stay is authentic to Japanese culture."

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This was a beautiful hotel. Lovely staff, nice entrance, room was stunning and the bed was huge! Was like a retreat at the end of the day. The breakfast options were great and a nice area to eat in. The hot foot bath in the courtyard was a winner for our tired feet at the end of the day. Would definitely stay here again."

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean bed and pillows were not the greatest it was right in the shopping area food drinks shopping near train station and bus stations. Room was ok for size"

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"

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

10/10 Excellent

"部屋が綺麗で良いホテルでした"

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

10/10 Excellent

"Toyoko Hotels are usually great. They are clean, convenient, and affordable, and they tend to have lots of useful amenities or people who might have forgotten to bring something like a toothbrush or razor. This particular hotel has a really convenient location that's a short walk from several train stations and from a couple of very charming and pleasant shopping arcades. Miidera (三井寺) and Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) are also manageable walks. Otsu is a lovely and underrated city, and this hotel is in a really nice part of the city."

Other attractions near Otsu City Science Museum

A wooden tray with various Japanese dishes including rice, fish, soup, and pickled vegetables.

Aeon Mall Kusatsu

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

During your visit to Kusatsu, you can enjoy retail therapy at Aeon Mall Kusatsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A modern architectural building with a curved roof and a flagpole.

Biwako Hall

9.2/10 (9 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Biwako Hall on your trip to Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Roka Sensuiso Kion-ji Temple

Roka Sensuiso Kion-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

After visiting Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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Zeze Ware Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Zeze Ware Museum in Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Omi Bridge

Omi Bridge is just one of the places to see in Kusatsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Yabasekihan Island Park

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Yabasekihan Island Park, a lovely green space in Kusatsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Takebe Taisha Shrine

Takebe Taisha Shrine is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Otsu City Science Museum?

Otsu City Science Museum is located in a culturally rich area of Otsu known for its picturesque gardens and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 7 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Otsu City Science Museum?

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a golf course and 4 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Otsu City Science Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include Smile Hotel Otsu Seta and Biwako Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Otsu City Science Museum?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Otsu City Science Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Otsu City Science Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Otsu City Science Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Otsu City Science Museum?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Otsu City Science Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Otsu City Science Museum?

You'll want to browse the collections at Otsu City Museum of History, Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan, and Zeze Ware Museum. Sights like Ishiyamadera Temple, Kusatsujuku Honjin, and Bishamon-do Temple are must-sees while exploring the area. Enjoy the outdoors at Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park, Yabasekihan Island Park, or Ojigaoka Park.

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Our top choices for Otsu City Science Museum hotels

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

2. Koke Musu inn

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4. Biwako Hotel

5. Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

6. Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only

7. Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

8. Hotel Luna Otsu

9. Hotel Atlantis Otsu - Adults Only

10. Hotel ab Shiga

11. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

12. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

13. Hotel Chourakukan

14. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

15. Shikikaboku

16. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

17. SOWAKA

18. Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

19. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

20. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Otsu City Science Museum

Top Otsu City Science Museum Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Gion Ryokan Karaku

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Biwako Hotel

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Other attractions near Otsu City Science Museum

Aeon Mall Kusatsu

Biwako Hall

Roka Sensuiso Kion-ji Temple

Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park

Zeze Ware Museum

Omi Bridge

Yabasekihan Island Park

Takebe Taisha Shrine

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