Youth Hostel WANIHAMA-Lakeside BIWA | Hostel in Otsu

9.1 (10 Reviews) |   5 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  33 Guests
Otsu Hostel | Youth Hostel WANIHAMA-Lakeside BIWA

5 Bedroom Hostel in Otsu

Featuring a garden, bar and views of mountain, Youth Hostel WANIHAMA-Lakeside BIWA is located in Otsu, 9.2 miles from Sanzen-in Temple. The property is around 14 miles from Rurikoin, 15 miles from Enryaku-ji Temple and 16 miles from Mount Hiei. Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 19 miles from the hostel and Heian Shrine is 19 miles away. Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with an electric tea pot. All rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and some units at Youth Hostel WANIHAMA-Lakeside BIWA have a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Shoren-in Temple is 19 miles from the accommodation, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 19 miles away. Itami Airport is 45 miles from the property.

Youth Hostel WANIHAMA-Lakeside BIWA is located in Otsu.

This 5 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, Bar, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 10 reviews with the average score of 9.1 . Coming to Otsu and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Designated Smoking Area
View
Ocean View
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Free parking
  • Parking
Activities
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • Invoice provided
Outdoors
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18 and the maximum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 1693

Reviews

Value for money:
10
Location:
10
Staff:
10
Facilities:
10
Comfort:
10
Cleanliness:
10
Ryosuke
Jul 7, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
Japan
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Family Room with Lake View
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 50 m2
15 Futon bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet, Bidet, Shower, Bathtub, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Body soap, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Key access, Trash cans, Fan, Air conditioning, Heating

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

View

Garden view, Lake view, Inner courtyard view, View, Mountain view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow, Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

Layout

Window

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 24 m2
4 Futon bed(s) Bed
Japanese-Style Quadruple Room

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Bidet, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Body soap, Private bathroom, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Key access, Trash cans, Fan, Air conditioning, Heating

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow, Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

Layout

Window

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Japanese-Style Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 24 m2
6 Futon bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet, Bidet, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Body soap, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Key access, Trash cans, Air conditioning

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow, Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Quadruple Room with Lake View
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 24 m2
4 Futon bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Bidet, Shower, Bathtub, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Body soap, Private bathroom, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Key access, Trash cans, Air conditioning

Kitchen

Microwave, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

View

Garden view, Lake view, Inner courtyard view, View, Mountain view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow, Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Villa - Beach Front
Room Type: Villa
Room Size: 25 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Futon bed(s) Bed
Villa - Beach Front

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Bidet, Shower, Bathtub, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Body soap, Private bathroom, Shampoo

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Reading light, Fire extinguisher, Key access, Trash cans, Air conditioning

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Microwave, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sofa

View

Lake view, View, Mountain view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow, Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
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