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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Shiga Prefecture on Hotels.com. These Shiga Prefecture Cheap Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 9, 2026.

Top Cheap Hotels in Otsu

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

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Nionohama

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Central Kyoto

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo

Downtown Kyoto

A modern indoor pool area with a checkered floor, a glass barrier, and a view of the night sky.

Hotel Monterey Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned ceiling.

KIORI Collection Nishiki

Downtown Kyoto

A hot spring area with a stone wall, a wooden bench, and a small waterfall.

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Shimogyo Ward

A buffet with various food items and a coffee machine.

APA Hotel Kyoto Gojo Omiya

Shimogyo Ward

A modern interior with a long wooden table and chairs, large windows, and a rock garden view.

Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo

Shimogyo Ward

A rooftop garden with various plants, rocks, and a seating area.

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto

A building entrance with a sign reading 'KAYA KYOTO NISHI CASTLE'.

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

Central Kyoto

A modern interior with large glass windows, a seating area with a teal sofa, and a visible outdoor garden.

Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo

Downtown Kyoto

A modern lounge area with a long bench, seating area, and a bar counter.

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a series of balconies and large windows.

hotel MONday Kyoto Marutamachi

Downtown Kyoto

A modern interior with a central potted plant, wooden paneling, and a staircase in the background.

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Shimogyo Ward

A modern indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, wooden ceiling, and wall-mounted lights.

Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

Downtown Kyoto

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a sofa, and a city view.

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Downtown Kyoto

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Gion

A dining area with a bonsai tree, a glass table, and a modern interior design.

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Downtown Kyoto

A modern multi-story hotel with illuminated windows, a crosswalk in front, and traditional architectural elements.

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo

Shimogyo Ward

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and potted plants.

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Shimogyo Ward

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Top Cheap Hotels in Nagahama

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Kurokabe Square

A multi-story hotel with a ground-level entrance, balconies, and a well-lit facade.

Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan

Kurokabe Square

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a telephone, and a potted plant.

Guest House Mikata

Kurokabe Square

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a microwave.

HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahamainter

Nagahama

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through a window with curtains.

Hotel Route Inn Nagahama Inter

Nagahama

A compact hotel structure with a front desk, labeled "The Yard" and part of the R9 Hotels Group.

HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama

Kurokabe Square

A modern living room with a yellow sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Yogo Lakeside Villa Kagamigaoka

Nagahama

A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

sankennoyado kinomoto

Nagahama

A wooden interior corridor with a sloped ceiling and a view of a traditional Japanese building.

Wa no retreat Hitoiki

Kurokabe Square

A balcony with a glass enclosure, a hot tub, and seating area with a view of the sea.

Ryokan Beniayu

Nagahama

A modern indoor pool area with a glass-enclosed section, a blue-tiled wall, and a wooden deck with a bench.

RESORT×SPA FutureRESORT

Nagahama

A hotel entrance with a prominent sign reading 'HOTEL RIDE' and a parking sign with a 'P' symbol.

HOTEL RIDE - Adults Only

Hikone

A hot spring area with a view of boats through a large window, a wooden structure, and a stone fountain.

Dormy Inn Tsuruga Natural Hot Spring

Tsuruga

A multi-story building with a sign reading "toyoko-inn.com" and "TOYOKO INN" in English and Japanese.

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

Maibara

A modern library cafe with a wooden bookshelf displaying books, a map on the wall, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

Comfort Hotel Hikone

Hikone

A wooden cabin room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window overlooking a body of water.

Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

Takashima

A hot tub on a wooden deck with a cityscape view at dusk.

HOTEL CUORE TSURUGA

Tsuruga

A spa area with a large window, tiled walls, and a hot tub.

Hotel Route Inn Tsuruga Ekimae

Tsuruga

A room with a staircase, a reception desk, and wooden cabinets.

HOBOIE Guest House

Tsuruga

A hotel entrance with a prominent red sign, a covered outdoor area, and a clear sky.

HOTEL R9 The Yard Motosu

Motosu

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Top Cheap Hotels in Takashima

Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

Takashima

A residential building with a gravel driveway and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.

Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House

Takashima

A courtyard with a pond, seating area, and a covered structure.

Racine Home Harie

Takashima

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, dining area, and a covered seating space.

SUITE VILLA -SHOU-

Takashima-shi,

Villa Dogika TAKASHIMA

Takashima

A wooden interior with a curved light installation on the wall and a wooden bench.

Resoreat Shirahige

Takashima-shi

A compact room with a wooden door, a white refrigerator, and a built-in washer and dryer unit.

BY THE BIWAKO

Takashima

A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, and a window with a view.

POOL VILLA REI

Takashima

A modern bathroom with a wooden wall, a black bathtub, and a shower area.

PEACE OF REST TAKASHIMA

Takashima

Resoreat Takashima

Takashima

A modern house with a two-story structure, a wooden deck, and a sauna.

IZA takashima minato

Takashima

HOTEL RIDE - Adults Only

Hikone

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Kurokabe Square

Comfort Hotel Hikone

Hikone

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

Maibara

Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan

Kurokabe Square

A modern room with tatami mats, a wooden table, chairs, a TV, and a view of the sea.

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

Moriyama

The entrance of a hotel with a tiled floor and a modern ceiling design.

Hotel Sunroute Hikone

Hikone

A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, ceiling lights, and a chandelier.

Hotel Sekumiya

Obama

Dormy Inn Tsuruga Natural Hot Spring

Tsuruga

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Top Cheap Hotels in Hikone

HOTEL RIDE - Adults Only

Hikone

Comfort Hotel Hikone

Hikone

A modern building with a glass entrance, a landscaped garden area, and a paved walkway.

Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

Hikone

Hotel Sunroute Hikone

Hikone

APA Hotel Hikone Minami

Hikone

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two tatami mats, a wooden table with a tray of toiletries, and a bed with white bedding.

Hikone Station Hotel

Hikone

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a view of the outside.

Hotel Route Inn Hikone

Hikone

An indoor ice cream shop with a large ice cream cone display and a menu board.

Hotel Estacion Hikone

Hikone

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of the sea and mountains.

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

Hikone

Guest House Mikata

Kurokabe Square

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

Maibara

HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama

Kurokabe Square

A row of identical modular cabins with numbered doors, each with a small outdoor deck and a staircase leading to the deck.

HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi

Higashiomi

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bench, and a shoji screen.

Tabist Business Hotel Kurama Hikone

Toyosato

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a mirror.

Quintessa Hotel Ogaki

Ogaki

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

Comfort Inn Omihachiman

Omihachiman

HOTEL LAGNA

Moriyama

HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahamainter

Nagahama

HOTEL R9 The Yard Gamohino

Hino-cho

Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House

Takashima

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Top cities in Shiga Prefecture

A traditional Chinese pavilion with a tiled roof, situated on a stone bridge over water, with mountains in the background.

Otsu

Otsu is loved for its hot springs, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Ogoto Onsen and Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji.

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Cherry blossom trees, a lake, and a bench.

Nagahama

Nagahama has lots of attractions such as Shizugatake Lifts and Lake Yogo.

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A torii gate in the water with mountains in the background.

Takashima

Takashima has lots of attractions such as Shinasahi Waterfowl Center and Hakodateyama Ski Area.

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A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall, a wooden fence, and autumn foliage.

Hikone

Hikone is loved for its castle, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road and Hikone Castle.

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A traditional wooden pavilion on a pier extending into a calm body of water, with a clear blue sky above.

Moriyama

Moriyama has lots of attractions such as Sagawa Art Museum and Pieri Moriyama Mall.

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A traditional Japanese onsen with clear turquoise water, wooden walkways, and a wooden bridge.

Kusatsu

Kusatsu is known for its restaurants, and offers lots of things to see including Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Lake Biwa Museum.

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Top landmarks in Shiga Prefecture

Hikone Castle

8.8/10 (143 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Hikone Castle— just one of the landmarks located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from central Hikone. If you want to experience more of the culture Hikone has to offer, head to Genkyu-en Garden, Hikone Castle Museum, and Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road.

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A cable car moving over a mountainous landscape with a view of a valley and a body of water.

Biwako Valley Ski Resort

8.4/10 (66 reviews)

Ski the fall line at Biwako Valley Ski Resort located 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from central Otsu.

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A person standing on a wooden deck overlooking a body of water and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Biwako Valley

9.0/10 (46 reviews)

Biwako Valley is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from central Otsu, why not stop by during your stay.

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A traditional wooden pagoda surrounded by lush greenery.

Enryakuji Temple

8.6/10 (42 reviews)

Enryakuji Temple is 4 mi (6.4 km) from central Otsu, why not stop by during your stay. Let yourself be amazed at the temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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Metasequoia Namiki

9.4/10 (18 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Metasequoia Namiki— just one of the landmarks located 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from central Takashima.

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Ogoto Onsen

8.4/10 (25 reviews)

Ogoto is home to Ogoto Onsen, so why not stop by during your stay in Otsu.

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Mount Ibuki

8.6/10 (17 reviews)

If you want to stretch your legs and breathe in some fresh mountain air, head out to Mount Ibuki for a bird's-eye view of Maibara.

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Check out the Shiga Prefecture hotels guests love right now

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a tiled roof, and a signboard.

A tatami mat room with a futon bed, a shoji screen, and a small potted plant.

A wooden interior with a bench, large windows, and a view of the outside.

Guest House Mikata

Kurokabe Square

10/10 Exceptional

Joy

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and a tiled roof.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, sliding doors, and a hanging light fixture.

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

Guesthouse Meguruya

Maibara

10/10 Exceptional

Anonymous traveler

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

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

Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only

Ogaya

10/10 Exceptional

Paul

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."

Hotel Atlantis Otsu - Adults Only

Ogaya

8/10 Very good

Eric

A modern hotel room with a dark leather sofa, a small round table, a flat-screen TV, and a city view through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden slatted ceiling, glass doors, and a tiled floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the city at dusk.

A modern hotel with a large number of rooms, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward

10/10 Exceptional

domb

A building facade with large windows, a balcony, and a red awning.

A modern interior with wooden tables and chairs, a projection screen with abstract designs, and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

A row of stacked front-loading washing machines in a commercial setting.

A reception desk with a sign reading 'eBase Kyoto,' wooden paneling, and a small desk lamp.

WeBase KYOTO - Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

10/10 Exceptional

Erkan

A modern room with wooden furniture, a grey sofa, and potted plants.

A modern interior with wooden flooring and a unique geometric design.

A wooden interior with a central staircase, wooden walls, and a bed in the background.

Hostel Sui Kyoto

Central Kyoto

10/10 Exceptional

Anonymous traveler

A room with two beds, a large window with a view of bamboo outside, and a hanging lamp.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a sliding door with a view of bamboo, and a hanging scroll.

A building with vertical wooden slats, a small bonsai tree, and a sign reading "Guest House Oumi".

A tatami mat room with a low table and two cushions.

Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Central Kyoto

10/10 Exceptional

Eri

A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a small entrance area with a sign, and potted plants outside.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock on the wall, and a set of lockers to the right.

A room with bunk beds, wooden walls, and a carpeted floor.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Gion

10/10 Exceptional

Nipha

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a chalkboard with motivational writing.

A modern building with a staircase, a sign reading 'PRESERVE HOSTEL KYOTO,' and two trees in front.

A multi-level parking structure with several cars parked.

A group of people dining at a table with various dishes and drinks.

Piece Hostel Kyoto

Minami Ward

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed three night at this Hostel’s private room for two so happily that we have recommended all our friends to look nowhere but this place when they visit Kyoto. We will not repeat all the great comments made already by other reviewers. They are absolutely true. What we would like to point out is that the great, thoughtful design and the management of the hotel. You can have all the convenience and comfort with such a reasonable price. Especially if you book a private room for two. It is...

Springleaves

A garden with a stone lantern, rocks, and various plants.

A traditional Japanese building with a large, sloping roof and a central entrance.

A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining table, and a built-in oven.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and intricate woodwork on the ceiling and walls.

Mulan Hostel

Arashiyama

10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful property and a great spot for Arashiyama! Within walking distance to a lot of the main sights but still off the beaten track. Very cute and well designed. Most of the other guests were incredibly respectful and friendly, the host was phenomenal. Highly recommend KyoCafe down the road and the grilled meats/seafood stand past the bridge on the main tourist street (hard to miss but didn’t catch a name). Also, highly recommend an early start for the bamboo groves, parks and...

Nichole

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a chair with a cushion.

A modern hotel lobby with a long wooden table, comfortable seating, a bookshelf, and a patterned rug.

The exterior of GRAN Ms. KYOTO hotel with a prominent 'M' sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with plants.

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

Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto

10/10 Exceptional

Mary

A modern hotel entrance with glass doors, a visible reception desk, and a sign indicating the name "The Pocket Hotel by SOTETSU".

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, wooden sliding doors, and a view of the outside.

A waiting area with wooden partitions, cushioned seating, and a view of a water feature.

A modern interior with a sofa, a table, and a hanging light fixture.

The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo

Shimogyo Ward

10/10 Exceptional

Simon

About the destination

What's Shiga Prefecture like?

Spend time appreciating the historic sites, and checking out the local cuisine in Shiga Prefecture. Nature lovers can visit Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park and Mount Hiei. You might find that sights like Biwako Hall and Otsu Port are worth a visit.

What is there to see around Shiga Prefecture?

Otsu Port (0.5 mi/0.9 km from the city center)
Lake Biwa Canal (0.8 mi/1.3 km from the city center)
Mii-dera (1.1 mi/1.7 km from the city center)
Ishiyamadera Temple (3.7 mi/6 km from the city center)
Mount Hiei (4.6 mi/7.5 km from the city center)

What is there to do around Shiga Prefecture?

Biwako Hall (0.4 mi/0.7 km from the city center)
Biwako Otsukan (1.6 mi/2.5 km from the city center)
Otsu City Science Museum (1.6 mi/2.6 km from the city center)
Aeon Mall Kusatsu (2.5 mi/4.1 km from the city center)
Lake Biwa Museum (6 mi/9.6 km from the city center)

Other Popular Shiga Prefecture Attractions

Kusatsujuku Honjin
Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji
Sagawa Art Museum
Pieri Moriyama Mall
Miho Museum