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

1. Koke Musu inn

0.9 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Damian

NT$1,780

NT$1,958 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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.

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

2. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

1.3 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Hemmo

NT$2,059

NT$2,559 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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 dining table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

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.

3. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Chuo, 3.2 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Derek

NT$4,576

NT$5,034 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

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

4. Biwako Hotel

Hamamachi, 3 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Ming Fai

NT$3,724

NT$4,566 total

Sep 4 - Sep 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, a sofa, a massage chair, and a glass-top table.

5. Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only

Ogaya, 1.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Paul

NT$1,458

NT$1,604 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

6. Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Ogaya, 3 km from Otsu City Science Museum

GHAN SHYAM

NT$1,012

NT$1,113 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar.

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.

7. Hotel Luna Otsu

Ogaya, 1.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Mario

NT$1,458

NT$1,604 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

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

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.

8. Hotel Atlantis Otsu - Adults Only

Ogaya, 1.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Anonymous traveler

NT$1,458

NT$1,604 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a brick facade.

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

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

9. 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$2,203

NT$2,423 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A beach with calm water and distant mountains.

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

A conference room with a long wooden table, chairs, hanging plants, and a stone wall with framed pictures.

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

10. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

Kyomachi, 2.8 km from Otsu City Science Museum

NT$1,725

NT$1,921 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

11. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Nagara, 3.7 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Celine

NT$2,913

NT$3,204 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a view of greenery outside, and a traditional Japanese-style chair.

A wooden interior with a sliding door leading to a room with a tiled floor and a small step.

A narrow pathway with a stone and pebble border, bamboo railings, and a wooden fence.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a cushioned seating area.

12. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

10.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

samantha

NT$7,209

NT$7,930 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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.

13. Yumotokan

Noka, 10.4 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Chong

NT$7,127

NT$7,899 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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.

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

10 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Roselyn

NT$7,408

NT$9,371 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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 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.

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

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

10.2 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Spencer

NT$2,561

NT$3,184 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, stone pathway, and potted plants.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, and a table with calligraphy.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a view of trees.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami mats, a shoji screen, a wooden altar, and a stone lantern.

16. Yadoya Manjiro

10.3 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Joshua

NT$5,833

NT$6,416 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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 wooden table, chairs, and a central decorative bowl.

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

17. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

10.3 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Quinn

NT$2,303

NT$2,533 total

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

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

A covered walkway with glass walls, surrounded by trees with green and autumn leaves.

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

18. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

10.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Kurtis

NT$2,803

NT$3,084 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, and a white sink.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden floor, a white wardrobe, and a mirror.

A wooden table with a kettle, a tissue box, and a chair. There is a wooden rack with hangers and a white towel.

A pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by a fenced area with a clear view of the cityscape and mountains in the background.

19. Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

10.4 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Olivia

NT$3,497

NT$3,847 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A traditional building with a modern structure adjacent to it.

A modern restaurant with a counter, seating area, and wooden ceiling.

A long, narrow hallway with a carpeted floor and walls on either side.

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area.

20. Chion-in Wajun-Kaikan

10.4 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Michiko

NT$2,523

NT$2,775 total

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Otsu City Science Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Koke Musu inn	9.4 Exceptional 45 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho	9.8 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Biwako Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 690 reviews	View
Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only	8.2 Very Good 138 reviews	View

Top Otsu City Science Museum Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"The best hotel ever! The Hot Spring is amazing and clean. Everything about the hotel is great I would highly recommend it!"

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"This gorgeous hotel is in the perfect spot! Spacious rooms and super clean. Breakfast is fabulous. Highly recommend."

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"The location was convenient, and everything made our stay relaxing and enjoyable. We truly appreciated the warm hospitality and attention to detail. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for excellent service and a comfortable stay!”"

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Rooms that face city have glazed windows so may as well forget it has a window"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, modern hotel close to the sites"

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"This was an impeccable hotel experience. An amazing value for the money. The hotel is gorgeous; every detail was thought of. The onsen is wonderful, the staff friendly and kind. The food at breakfast was delicious. I wish every hotel experience was this good. 10/10!"

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."

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful friendly. "

Biwako Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean and gorgeous room with beautiful lake view. Staff was very nice and the Onsen was very good. I would love to come back again. "

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 culturally rich 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 shops 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 6 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 Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae.

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

Expedia has 6 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, Biwako Canal Memorial Hall, and Kusatsujuku Honjin are must-sees while exploring the area. Enjoy the outdoors at Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park, Ojigaoka Park, or Yabasekihan Island 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 Koo OotsuHyakucho

4. Biwako Hotel

5. Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only

6. Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

7. Hotel Luna Otsu

8. Hotel Atlantis Otsu - Adults Only

9. Hotel ab Shiga

10. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

11. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

12. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

13. Yumotokan

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

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

16. Yadoya Manjiro

17. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

18. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

19. Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

20. Chion-in Wajun-Kaikan

Compare popular hotels close to Otsu City Science Museum

Top Otsu City Science Museum Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

Biwako Hotel

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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