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Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Lake Biwa

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Lobby
Exterior
Balcony
Lobby
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$572
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May

Explore the area

Map
1-1-1, Osaka, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0064
  • Lake Biwa Canal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Compact Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Semi-double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Non-Smoking, Twin Beds[Twin Room][Non-Smoking]

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Smoking Small Double[Semi-Double Room][Smoking]

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Non-Smoking Small Double[Semi-Double Room][Non-Smoking]

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Otsu

At Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Biwa and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Lake Biwa Canal. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Business travellers can take advantage of conference space and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Japanese breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Otsu hotel, attractions include Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kawaramachi Street.

What's nearby

  • Lake Biwa Canal - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Kyoto University - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Nishiki Market - 13 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Keihan Yamashina - 5 min drive
  • Kamisakaemachi Station - 8 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪スターバックス - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ちゃんぽん亭総本家 ビエラ大津店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Calendar Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ラーメンモリン - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪THE CALENDAR - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Lake Biwa
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business centre.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto offers 131 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary slippers. 100-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: JPY 850 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 100-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 850 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Tetora Otsu
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Otsu Kyoto
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto?

Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto?

As of 31 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto on 1 May 2025 start from NZ$572.08, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What makes Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto.

Does Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto serve breakfast?

Yeah, Japanese brekkie is on offer daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto?

No, Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 117 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Keiko

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple, clean great staff
The room was the usual size for business hotels. The bed was maybe a double but definitely not a single. I slept soundly and I was very comfortable. I have food allergies and the staff made a special plate for me from the buffet to make sure I found what I could eat. The buffet looked really good, many choices for those who can eat it all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
The room was ok, nothing great but nothing bad. Staff was nice but not very outgoing. No parking on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Rikka Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is very accomodating. But I think having their own parking area is much better :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Steve, Cornwall UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient base for sightseeing
Excellent room, kept spotless by cleaning staff. Remember reading reviewer's comment re Carpenters musak - still there. As you only hear it whilst using the restaurant, might not get to hear all the tracks! Direct access to Otsu JR station - 2 stops to Kyoto. Restaurant reasonably priced, good food well presented. Staff excellent, but don't expect any English, they have none, but we got by.

6/10 Okay

Ruka Y, Ras Tanura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
So So, but Clean
Nothing special. Just Clean. Hotel staff did not look interested in helping customers. Good location but no great view.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious for a business hotel
I booked a semi-double room as it was all that was left. I was expecting a tiny room with no space to walk around the bed but was pleasantly surprised that the room was surprisingly large. The bed was ok for a semi-double as well. Bonus is that it is connected to the station so we didn't get we despite the typhoon.

2/10 Terrible

Kariya, Shin Osaka, Japan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is too small, and it located 4th floor .
Very small, dark like basement, Hotel located 10miniute from station.

8/10 Good

John K., Berkeley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access to Kyoto
The Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto is a useful alternative for travelers who have problems finding lodging in Kyoto and/or want to stay close to the main rail lines (useful for those day trips to Nara, heading back out on the Shinkansen, etc). It is located right next to the Otsu station, a 9 minute train journey to/from Kyoto station on the Biwako Line. Trains run pretty frequently (5-15 minutes) during the day, but this drops off sharply in the late evening after 9pm so be sure you check the timetable/Hyperdia if you're out late. JR Rail Pass holders should note that the most convenient Otsu station exit (south) to get to the hotel is unmanned, so you must use the north exit and loop around the building. There is an underground passage immediately to the west of the station that will take you to the south side. The hotel will be the tall building in front when you emerge from the underground passage. Hotel is otherwise OK. Sensitive sleepers should note that train announcements from the station are faintly audible, in particular the chime preceding announcements.

6/10 Okay

W/G, Vancouver, Canada

Close to Kyoto
Located above the Subway Exit. We were visiting during the Cherry Blossom Season, so we were unable to book a reservation at a hotel in Kyoto. Otsu is a short 2 Train stops away from Kyoto Station, and the trains leave frequently, until around midnight. The room was fine, but not exceptional. Since the Train tracks are located to the North of the building, you can hear the train sounds. The trains stop between 12-4:00AM, but promptly start up again. If you are staying here, it is best to be located on the South-facing side, to hopefully cut down on this sound. The restaurant food on the Main level is pretty good; we tried the Breakfast Buffet, Lunch and Dinner. The only oddity was the continual use of the music loop from the Carpenter's Best Hits recordings. This is the only music that they play throughout the day, and the music has stuck in my memory for 2 Weeks. Any other recordings, or no music would be preferred. The staff is nice, but speaks very little English. There is no Wi-fi available which leaves the small,old computer that is in proximity to reception. This keyboard is the most frustrating that we have ever encountered, because it often switches between english and Japanese, and so a quick message turns into an exercise in self-control. Otherwise, it was a good visit.

10/10 Excellent

Roy S., Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Value 2 stops from Kyoto Station
Near new facility, very clean, well maintained. The room was small, but clean. Bathroom functioned well. Breakfast was excellent japanese buffet in number of choices, presentation and quality and was not expensive. Main course changed daily. Excellent access, and elevator opens directly to the south entrance plaza for the JR Otsu station.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Very close to the subways.
The hotel staff was very friendly and although they didn't speak much English, they really tried to understand us and we were able to communicate enough. To get to the JR trains you need to walk through a short tunnel around the hotel which is not that inconvenient. It's about a short 2-3 block walk. There is a 7 eleven right outside the train station. The hotel room is a good size and you get a refrigerator in the room. Great location because it's close to the stations.

8/10 Good

Zorica, Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in nice area
I've stayed in the Tetora Otsu for 5 nights in April and had really pleasant experience. Hotel is clean, right at the train station but quiet and comfortable. It takes only 10 minutes to reach Kyoto by the train that is covered by rail pass. Staff is friendly and despite their lack of English knowledge they've been trying hard to help and meet all our needs. They've kept apologizing for not understanding the English which was so nice of them considering that we should feel bad about not speaking their language.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel which was very reasonably priced.
The hotel staff were very friendly, even with limited English. The only thing to be improved that I could think of would be to provide free wifi in the room, rather than through a LAN Ethernet port.

8/10 Good

Jessica, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel just outside of Kyoto
This hotel was pretty convenient. It is literally above the Otsu Station. It was easy to get from there to Kyoto Station (maybe 5-10mins). The staff is kind and friendly. The hotel is clean and relatively spacious compared to our similarly priced hotel near Tokyo. Our one complaint is that there is no wifi. They do have one computer that hotel guests may use, but if someone else is using it, then you may be out of luck. We went to a local cafe to use their wifi when we saw that the one computer was in use. The same person was still on the hotel computer when we got back several hours later.

6/10 Okay

Shiro, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly satisfactory business hotel
No problems at all, perk free functional business hotel. Right next to Otsu station which is only 10 mins from Kyoto. Nothing to complain about but certainly not standout in any way shape or form.

10/10 Excellent

Acacia, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a very nice hotel. It was located right above the subway so it was easy to get to. The down side to that was that we were hearing the trains and the announcements for them all day and all night. But the customer service was great. It was located near a grocery store and a 7-11 so I could use my American ATM card to withdraw cash. Very conveniently located only 2 stops from the Kyoto station. I would definately stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

JS, Korea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean & Comfy...but not "plugged in".
The Good: We found the hotel staff to be very kind (although not too helpful -- there were no English speakers and we do not speak Japanese). Our room was clean and cozy, and the hotel was quiet. It was very convenient to be literally ABOVE the train station -- but we found that the JR line closed too early for our New Years' festivities (we had to wait 45 minutes on a very cold train platform at 2:30am on New Years). The Bad: We were not aware that the hotel did not have WIFI...or any means of acquiring internet for our devices (they did offer an ethernet cord...not helpful for using tablet or smartphones).

8/10 Good

Al, New York City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Very convenient, clean room
Hotel Tetora offers a very good deal: great location by the JR Otsu station, clean, large rooms, and friendly helpful staff. Just a few things disrupted my stay there: 1) No WIFI--this is not acceptable; 2) the vending machine room was dirty. Also, if you are a foreigner using a JR Rail Pass, you will not be able to use the easy entrance to the train station, you will have to go all the way around to show the JR staff member your pass in order to get in/out.

10/10 Excellent

Ram, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service
Despite their language limitation, the staff manning the front counter went out of their way to help us find information about places we intended to visit by providing us with maps and train details.

6/10 Okay

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
JR駅裏ですが、寂しいし、設備もあまり良くない。部屋の清掃は行き届いています。朝食のメニューはお値段的にはいいです。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Osamu

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Takahiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023