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Hotel ab Shiga

2.0 star property
Soak up the tranquility of this lakeside ryokan. Connect to WiFi or indulge in local flavors at the on-site restaurant.

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Japanese Style Room | Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets - Hotel ab Shiga (Otsu)
Perched near Lake Biwa, Hotel ab Shiga offers a serene retreat with an indoor public bath, laundry facilities and a restaurant. Enjoy convenient perks like self parking, a vending machine and 3 meeting rooms while staying connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Single Room

  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Japanese Style Room | Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room

  • River view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Located in Otsu, Hotel ab Shiga is in the city center and near a boardwalk/promenade. Heian Shrine and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Biwako Otsukan and Lake Biwa Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Otsu travel guide
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23-3 Karahashi-cho, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0851

What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park
    Biwako Quasi-National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ishiyamadera Temple
    Ishiyamadera Temple
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Takebe Taisha Shrine
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Zeze Ware Museum
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Higashino Station
    12 min drive
  • Ishiyama Station
    15 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ケンタッキーフライドチキン 石山店
    10 min walk
  • コメダ珈琲 瀬田川唐橋店
    11 min walk
  • Bistro Guccho
    10 min walk
  • オステリア チエロアルト
    7 min walk
  • 伽藍堂
    11 min walk

About this property

Hotel ab Shiga

Ryokan near Lake Biwa
Take advantage of an indoor public bath (no minerals), laundry facilities, and a restaurant at Hotel ab Shiga. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • 3 meeting rooms and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel ab Shiga include comforts such as air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Spa

  • Public bath open from 5:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel ab Shiga pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel ab Shiga?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel ab Shiga?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel ab Shiga located?

Located in the heart of Otsu, this ryokan is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Ishiyamadera Temple and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Lake Biwa. Aeon Mall Kusatsu is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away. Ishiyama Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel ab Shiga Reviews

7.0

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

TAKASHI

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。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

ゆうじ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
大浴場とあったので、このホテルを選びましたが、実際は、大浴場と中規模(５～７名)があって、日によって男性用と女性用になるようでした。　宿泊した日は、中規模だったので、大浴場の規模はわかりません。 夕食は外のプランでしたので、フロントに案内を求めましたがあまり答えてもらえず、仕方なく自分で調べていきました。太鼓橋を渡ったところに飲食店が複数あってとても良い場所でした。ほかの宿泊者がいなかったので、とても静かに過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

古き良き時代を知る人のための宿泊施設

老朽化した施設だが手入れはひと通り行き届いている。今時の過剰なサービスは一切ないが浴場が付いてこの宿泊料金であれば逆にお得な気分にさせてくれる。学生時代にバックパッカーや一人旅が好きだったひとに強くオススメする。
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wi-Fiが部屋に欲しかった…

Wi-Fiが部屋についていないのが残念でした。 作業するときに1階まで行かないといけないのは少し面倒でした。 価格は安いので値段相応なのかなとも思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋が広くて清潔だった
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋は広くて清潔で良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
最近のホテルとして見たら、色々気になるところは多いと思います。古い建物ですし、部屋の中は独特の匂いがありました。エレベーターはありません。Wi-Fiはありません（有線LANの口はありましたがLANケーブルはありませんでした） ただ、駐車場は無料でしたし、シャワー、トイレ、冷蔵庫、テレビといったごく普通のものは普通にあります。クオリティに重きは置かず、単に「寝るだけ」として使う分には問題ないと思います。あとは自分の準備でカバーできるので。コンビニは徒歩10分弱のとこにありました。これを遠いと見るか近いと見るか。個人的には問題なしです。目的や自分の趣向を踏まえて、考えて選んでください。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

瀬田の唐橋

ホテルが中洲にあり　唐橋のたもとからアプローチに繋がっていて、客室からは　夕陽に浴びた瀬田川での　ボートの練習風景を見ることも出来　今まで　味わったことのない感動を覚えました。　
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

yamamoto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
お風呂が使えなかったようなのですが、事前にご連絡いただき、その分の料金を割引してくださいました。急な日程変更にも対応していただき、とても助かりました。また利用したいと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TATSURU

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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4/10 Poor

JUNKO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

KENJI

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

KIYOMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

にろう

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kenta

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018