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Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakiside BIWA
1.0 star property
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Bar
Explore the area
403 Waniminamihama, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0523
- Biwako Quasi-National ParkPlace, Biwako Quasi-National Park1 min walk
- Biwako ValleyPlace, Biwako Valley
- Biwako Valley Ski ResortPlace, Biwako Valley Ski Resort8 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Japanese-style Quadruple Room
Japanese-style Quadruple Room
- 14 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 5
- 4 Single Futons
View all photos for Japanese-style Quadruple Room, Lake View
Japanese-style Quadruple Room, Lake View
- Lake view
- Sleeps 6
- 4 Single Futons
View all photos for Japanese-style Villa
Japanese-style Villa
- Beach view
- 24 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 5
- 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons
Japanese-style Room
- 22 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 6
- 6 Single Futons
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About the area
Otsu
When you stay at Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakiside BIWA in Otsu, you'll be in a national park, a 3-minute drive from Lake Biwa and 7 minutes from Biwako Valley Ski Resort. .This beach hostel is 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Kyoto University and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Biwako Quasi-National Park.
What's nearby
- Biwako Quasi-National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
- Kiyomizu Temple - 41 min drive - 34.0 km
- Fushimi Inari Shrine - 42 min drive - 34.2 km
- Nishiki Market - 46 min drive - 36.6 km
Getting around
- Ogotoonsen station - 16 min drive
- Itami Airport (ITM) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
- マクドナルド びわ湖大橋店 - 6 min drive
- くら寿司 堅田店 - 6 min drive
- 麺屋こころ - 12 min drive
- 天下一品 堅田店 (Tenkaippin) - 6 min drive
- 四季三食 - 3 min drive
About this property
Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakiside BIWA
Beach hostel with free parking, near Lake Biwa
Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakiside BIWA offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fans. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include microwave in a common area, refrigerator in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
- A bar/lounge
Things to do
- TV in common areas
Conveniences
- Limited-hour front desk
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
- Vending machine
Outdoors
- Direct access to the beach
- Garden
- In a national park
More
- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bathroom
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
More
- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning
- Fan
- Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property is also known as
Youth Hostel Wanihama seinen kaikan Otsu
Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakiside BIWA Reviews
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities