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

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

A park with a large tree, a bicycle path, and a view of a bridge over water.

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

1. Koke Musu inn

0.9 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Damian

NT$1,840

NT$2,024 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

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.

2. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Nionohama, 1.3 km from Otsu City Science Museum

TSUBASA

NT$3,147

NT$3,912 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

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

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

3. Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only

Ogaya, 1.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Paul

NT$1,473

NT$1,621 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A buffet table with various food items and condiments.

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

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

4. Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

Ogaya, 3 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Robert

NT$1,457

NT$1,603 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A person seated at a counter with a document in front of them, a payment terminal, and a small Christmas tree decoration in the background.

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

5. Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Ogaya, 3 km from Otsu City Science Museum

GHAN SHYAM

NT$1,064

NT$1,171 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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.

6. Hotel Luna Otsu

Ogaya, 1.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Mario

NT$1,473

NT$1,621 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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'.

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

A multi-story hotel with illuminated balconies and signage for "Hotel Atlantis" and "Hotel Original."

7. Hotel Atlantis Otsu - Adults Only

Ogaya, 1.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Anonymous traveler

NT$1,473

NT$1,621 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.

8. 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

NT$2,226

NT$2,448 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 wooden structure with a lattice roof, surrounded by flowering trees.

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

9. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

Kyomachi, 2.8 km from Otsu City Science Museum

NT$1,965

NT$2,185 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

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

10. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

10 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Roselyn

NT$8,751

NT$11,070 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hot spring area with wooden benches and lanterns, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A wooden interior with a large window, a hot tub, and a wicker chair.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hot tub with a view of a cityscape and water at dusk.

11. Yumotokan

Noka, 10.4 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Chong

NT$7,174

NT$7,952 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A traditional Japanese inn with tatami mat flooring, wooden sliding doors, and a long corridor leading to a reception area.

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.

12. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Nagara, 3.7 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Celine

NT$2,949

NT$3,244 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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 modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.

13. Shikikaboku

10.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

"The hotel was in a peaceful location of Kyoto very close to the Philosophers path and surrounding temples. The roof terrace and complimentary happy hour drinks was a wonderful edition at the end of long day of sight seeing to soak up the views and relax. The breakfast was excellent - a perfect balance of fresh vegetables, baked bread and fruit and yogurt. And the staff were so helpful with local restaurant recommendations. Would definately recommend"

Hannah

NT$14,537

NT$15,991 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

NT$13,899

NT$15,289 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern dining area with a round table, dark wood finish, and a unique centerpiece.

15. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

10.3 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Quinn

NT$3,594

NT$3,954 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A narrow alleyway with traditional wooden buildings, a metal fence, and potted plants.

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

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

16. Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

10.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Garrett

NT$7,174

NT$7,892 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a lantern, and a sign with Japanese characters.

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

17. SOWAKA

10.6 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Sophie

NT$44,002

NT$48,402 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A garden with a winding path, rocks, and various plants.

A traditional building with a tiled roof, a stone facade, and a large window with a grid pattern.

A traditional Japanese tatami room with a low table, two tatami mats, a television, and a sliding door.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a landscaped garden, and a koi pond.

18. Ryokan KANADE

10 km from Otsu City Science Museum

JASPEL

NT$4,967

NT$5,463 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding shoji doors, and a view of greenery outside.

A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with a lantern and a traditional Japanese structure.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two beds, a small table with chairs, and sliding doors.

A room with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a wicker chair.

19. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

10.3 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Michael

NT$30,102

NT$36,423 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A traditional Japanese-style building with tatami mat flooring, a wooden veranda, and a view of a lush garden.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden accents, a view of greenery, and a desk with a chair.

A dimly lit hallway with a wooden floor, a small illuminated lantern, and a potted plant.

A traditional Japanese-style building with multiple levels, illuminated windows, and a garden area with a pathway.

20. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

9.7 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Launi

NT$17,256

NT$19,387 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Otsu City Science Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Koke Musu inn	9.2 Wonderful 47 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only	8.2 Very good 138 reviews	View
Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae	8.2 Very good 547 reviews	View
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta	7.8 Good 294 reviews	View

Top Otsu City Science Museum Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Nice, clean and modern hotel, enjoyed the rooftop bar."

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean hotel. Very good are close to lots of shopping and food and easy access to temples and museums."

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was very nice and modern. The rooms were a good size. It was walking distance to many attractions. Several temple locations were nearby."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Beautifully designed, friendly, with a sumptuous East and West breakfast that can be purchased. Very central to shopping, vast number of restaurants restaurants restaurabtd"

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice"

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

8/10 Good

"Our issue was very specific and might not affect most. There were limited gluten free options in the restaurants for lunch and dinner. Although you can convince a chef in other places to grill fish or steak easily, it was not an option here, at least in the common restaurant. Breakfast was better. They had gluten free bread and many options. Also, all restaurants (there are two other special ones) close rather early. But other than these (which might not be a big issue for most) a really good hotel. Fantastic staff."

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"

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?

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

You'll want to browse the collections at Zeze Ware Museum, Otsu City Museum of History, and Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan. 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. Koke Musu inn

2. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3. Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only

4. Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

5. Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

6. Hotel Luna Otsu

7. Hotel Atlantis Otsu - Adults Only

8. Hotel ab Shiga

9. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

10. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

11. Yumotokan

12. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

13. Shikikaboku

14. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

15. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

16. Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

17. SOWAKA

18. Ryokan KANADE

19. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

20. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

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Top Otsu City Science Museum Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Biwako Hotel

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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