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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 staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed in the background.

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

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

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Chuo, 3.2 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Derek

AED 804

AED 884 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A model train layout with a train station, tracks, and surrounding greenery.

A pool table in a bar area with a projection screen and various bar equipment.

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

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

AED 219

AED 240 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the city, and a counter with a view.

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

Joseph

AED 421

AED 524 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

4. Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only

Ogaya, 1.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Paul

AED 167

AED 184 total

26 Nov - 27 Nov

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

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.

5. Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

Ogaya, 3 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Robert

AED 187

AED 208 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

6. Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Ogaya, 3 km from Otsu City Science Museum

GHAN SHYAM

AED 145

AED 159 total

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with a tufted sofa, a bed with red pillows, a wooden headboard, a flat-screen TV, and a chandelier.

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 large bed, a leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar.

7. Hotel Luna Otsu

Ogaya, 1.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Mario

AED 169

AED 186 total

26 Nov - 27 Nov

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

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.

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

8. Hotel Atlantis Otsu - Adults Only

Ogaya, 1.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Anonymous traveler

AED 167

AED 184 total

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

AED 255

AED 281 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a signboard with Japanese text, and a small garden area.

A restaurant interior with a dining area, a counter, and a view of the outside.

A room with two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

10. Ayanishiki Gion

10.7 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Oscar

AED 436

AED 480 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a tiled entrance, and a small garden area with plants and rocks.

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

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

11. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

10.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

samantha

AED 1,235

AED 1,358 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

10 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Roselyn

AED 1,232

AED 1,558 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

13. Shikikaboku

10.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Gabriel

AED 1,840

AED 2,024 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

Osmany

AED 1,771

AED 1,948 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A garden with a wooden fence, gravel path, and various plants.

A modern building with a traditional entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

15. Rinn Niomon

10.8 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Dwayne

AED 725

AED 799 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small sitting area with a table and cushions.

A narrow alleyway with traditional Japanese architecture, including bamboo fences and stone walls.

A person sitting on a tatami mat in a room with a wooden slat wall and a bamboo plant in the background.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.

16. Ishibekoji MUAN

10.5 km from Otsu City Science Museum

John

AED 1,900

AED 2,090 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted artwork, and a simple, clean design.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

17. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

10.7 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Colette

AED 557

AED 612 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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 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.

18. SOWAKA

10.6 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Sophie

AED 3,527

AED 3,880 total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a wooden table, and chairs. A large window provides a view of a tree outside.

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a window with a grid pattern, and a built-in wardrobe.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushioned bench, and a sliding door.

A traditional Japanese building with a two-story structure, large sliding doors, and a tiled roof.

19. BenTen Residences

10.6 km from Otsu City Science Museum

Felecia

AED 2,158

AED 2,373 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A modern dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows with a view of greenery, and a contemporary interior design.

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

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

FRANCISCO JAVIER

AED 626

AED 778 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Otsu City Science Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho	9.6 Exceptional 74 reviews	View
Koke Musu inn	9.2 Wonderful 50 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only	8.2 Very good 142 reviews	View
Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae	8.2 Very good 559 reviews	View

Top Otsu City Science Museum Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel. Great location. Food was phenomenal; best we had during our two week vacation in Japan. In addition, staff spoke English very well which was such a pleasant surprise. The only negative is the TV's in room did not have an English option and the rooftop was closed a lot due to rain when it never rained."

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was beautifully decorated and rooms were spacious- especially having spent previous nights in smaller rooms elsewhere. The hotel is a bit further from train stations but hotel has a shuttle available every hour that made it very easy to go back and forth. Would def stay again."

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place to stay!! Would definitely book again!"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very well kept and the staff were lovely and very helpful!"

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Very happy would visit again and recommend!"

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location with nice, but not big room. Breakfast is good , traditional Japanese food. There are options for continental breakfast as well. From this location, everything is walking dustance: Gion district, restaurants, shopping, subway station."

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great English speaking staff with beautiful rooms. We booked last minute for one night and got a free upgrade. The view of the lake and city is gorgeous. I would recommend staying here for comfort."

Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

8/10 Good

"雨の日でしたが、駅から殆ど傘も使わずにホテルのドアまで行ける便利さが嬉しかったです。ただ設備が少し今のニーズに合っていないように思いました。例えば最近のホテルには備えられているUSBのチャージポートがベッド傍にも見当たらないようでした。利用したお部屋がある貫"

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"What an incredible gem of a property with the best staff of associates. Great location for temple and shrine visits. An easy taxi/uber ride to the downtown area to visit food market and other great areas The attention to all the details is next level!"

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. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

2. Koke Musu inn

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4. Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only

5. Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

6. Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

7. Hotel Luna Otsu

8. Hotel Atlantis Otsu - Adults Only

9. Hotel ab Shiga

10. Ayanishiki Gion

11. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

13. Shikikaboku

14. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

15. Rinn Niomon

16. Ishibekoji MUAN

17. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

18. SOWAKA

19. BenTen Residences

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

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

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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