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Excellent
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Exceptional
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Very good
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
1228 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Massage
- Family room
- Express check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Check-in/out [private]
Excellent
1286 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
- Car parking
- Massage
- Garden
- Express check-in/check-out
- Room service
- Luggage storage
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Excellent
53 reviews









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- Breakfast
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- Contactless check-in/out
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Very good
40 reviews









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- Breakfast
- Kitchen
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Exceptional
2244 reviews









- Free Wi-Fi
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- Massage
- Luggage storage
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Laundry service
- Smoking area
Excellent
2994 reviews
Fast facts about Nara, Japan
Accommodations | 424 properties |
Popular hotel | Smile Hotel Nara |
Popular area | Nara |
Nightly rates from | $12 |
Reasons to visit | Religious interests, Nature, Culture |
Where to stay in Nara
Nara hotels & accommodations

We loved our one night stay in Nara at the Piazza Hotel. It is conveniently located right besides the JR Nara train station, so it's easy to check in and leave your luggage once you arrive and then explore the city. We rather liked walking to Nara park, which is only 20 minutes away through very nice streets, and there are also busses going through the city that can ge...

Nara Hotel is everything you would expect from one of the old heritage hotels on the oldest capital of Japan. This year, it celebrates its 110 year and it’s looking every bit as good as it did when it first opened! Think teal and mahogany fittings in a period style hotel with grand tea rooms and silver service restaurants. It’s situated just off the Nara parks which ha...

I must really thank all the past reviewers for their past comments. This hotel indeed hold up to its rating as the best nara hotel in 2015. The hotel is connected to the JR nara station to the hotel lift that brings you to the check-in counter. Very convenient for travelling couples or family with big luggages. The staffs can speak English and are very eager to help. N...

There is no minor. Everything good and complete. There is microwave and londr in 5 th fllooor. Near aeon mall in nara station, which sell many arten from foods .Situation inthe city is awesome like in the village , not croweded especially rides one or two stop from nara. 100 m from station is farmer market which sell frsh fruits and vegetables, but not so big stores....

My single room is exactly what you get from a standard business hotel setting and it's newer and cleaner! For 3500 yen it's totally worth the deal. The even better bits: location location location. It's only 2 min from the kintetsu Nara station, the numerous bus stops and at the entrance of the Nara park area. There's also the whole shopping street nearby. The nice li...

This is our 2nd visit after 2 years and it is very very satisfactory. The location is close to Keihan or Kintetsu Line (Sorry could not recall correctly) but it is quite a far distance from JR station. The hotel itself is in a quite area and the surrounding is nice where Kofukuji Temple is just beside the hotel. The staff is very very helpful and speak fluent English j...

room is awesome, staff are okay (aside from the "we cant microwave your small pizza" issue we had..). Its a very "discreet" hotel, you aren't supposed to leave your room too much, but overall it was definately worth staying. we booked as it was the cheapest room and ended up staying another night. location isnt great but its ok- mcdonalds is nearby and a super cheap s...

This was my most favourite hotel in the whole of Japan. The rooms were modern Japanese design and were much more than what we expected with beautiful screened off areas. Staff were amazing, with a great sense of humour and explained all the highlights of Nara. On arrival, we were greeted with hot towels and a bowl of yummy hot lemon refreshment. The traditional bre...

It was a really small guesthouse without lift, so if you are carry huge wheeled luggage you have to carry it up. But they do have rooms at the ground level. There is a door that separates the main living space and the shared kitchen. Shared kitchen are really really well equipped, spices, rice cooker, all kitchen wares are available. This is a guesthouse therefore it d...

The hotel is next to Nara JR Station. It is very convenient to visit Nara Park which is a few minutes bus ride. Since JR Station is also a bus hub, it is also a good point to start a trip to visit other parts of Nara region. There is also a supermarket at the JR station which closes late. The air conditioner has a full function remote controller which is better than ot...

Pros: great environment , good for couples and small family (with a kid). They are a very special night event for sightseeing on the peak, very romantic and feel likes we are in the movie scene. Not many people use hotspa which is great and I love seeing the star at night by myself :) our room has a big empty for overviewing the view of nara, we can really spend out ...

Everything about this hotel was above standard: comfort, cleanliness, size, food, staff, location. We were forced to stay in Nara because Kyoto was booked up (really!!) but we had a rail pass and it was only 40 minutes to Kyoto. Nara itself was far more accessible than Kyoto and we were on the best and most interesting small street leading directly to the World Heritag...

Good: The staff are very friendly and extremely efficient, plus we were given a free drink on our arrival. The room is a good size, comfortable beds and large bathroom with shower. On your arrival you are given tickets to access the sauna and jacuzzi that is well work trying. There is a free shuttle service that takes you to and from the two main train stations and Nar...

Excellent location with reasonable price. 7-to-10-minute walk to 近鉄奈良駅 and just next to the shopping stree, with many restaurants and gift shops. Go to 興福寺 just need 5 minute and you can get into Nara Park through this way. The host is a young man with good English. He is wellcome for luggage storage if you come early or leave Nara late. And also the common area on ...

I have a great time staying at HARUYA Naramachi. I book for a dorm but been given a FREE upgrade to single room by the time I check in. This is so cool and I am very happy with that. The price is cheap. Location is a bit far from subway station but it is near to Nara Park. Room is clean and staff is super nice. Facilities also excellent with free wifi. Have to keep in ...

Since it's a guesthouse (dormitory style), it's a lot cheaper than hotels. That said, the place is really clean and I would recommend it to solo travellers. The owner was also really helpful and nice with me - he waited until almost 11pm for me to check in, due to a confusion with the address. From here it's easy to go to the train station, and also easy to walk to the...

Everything is fine, except the toilet. The breakfast is excellent. The room is spacious (in Japanese standard) and tidy. The staff is helpful. The location is within 5-min walk from the JR Nara station. But the toilet and its funny smell... Should I close or open the toilet door while I sleep?

Although there were little reviews on Tsukihitei, we were not sure what to expect. It was tricky to find on foot but once we got there, we were warmly welcomed to this establishment on the edge of the forest. It was stunning. The hostess was fantastic and the dinner (you must have if you stay there) was incredible- Compliments to the chef! They made a kids meal (more t...

This is possibly the most interesting place to stay in Nara! It is located right inside the world heritage grounds of the deer park and is also a stone's throw from the Kasuga shrine, another heritage site. For a reasonable price and a chance to stay in a minsu (inn) with deer greeting you in the morning and a primeval forest walk amongst stone lanterns - what else can...

The staff were very welcoming and tried their best to speak in english with us as we didn't understand japanese. We booked the traditional japanese room, so we had to remove our shoes and placed them in a shoe locker before entering the property. The room was clean enough for a traditional tatami mat room; I'm quite allergic to dust, but I didn't have allergy issues du...

My initial reason/s for booking: It was a highly-rated new property that was close to the Shin-Omiya rail station. Duration of stay: 2 nights First impressions: Most of the space inside the double room is taken up by the bunk beds, so I'd recommend that everything you need to bring out once inside the room (electronics, change/s of clothes) should fit in a small back...

The boss runs the hotel alone, he speaks fluent English and lives on 1st floor. The hotel is 800m from Kintetsu Nara station, passing through a Higashimuki shopping street where there are 3 medicine/cosmetics stores and 1 Daiso. From the map there’re several blocks away, but the blocks are small. Across the street of hotel it’s the Nara Library (can navigate the lib...

Locating in the most convenient location (3-min walk to Kintetsu Nara Station and the main bus stop and 8-min walk to JR station), Dear Guesthouse is walking distance to major spots such as the Nara National Museum, Nara Art Museum, Koufukuji, and Toudaiji. The Guesthouse is transformed from the traditional house, so you can imagine inside it's not too spacious, b...

I became unwell when I stayed at tenpyo ryokan. Staff were very helpful and thoughtful to my needs. Had to ask around in the arcade to find the lodgings but people directed me to find it. Great spot just on the edge of the major attractions on Nara. The arcade has lots of eating options.
Cheap places to stay in Nara

Locating in the most convenient location (3-min walk to Kintetsu Nara Station and the main bus stop and 8-min walk to JR station), Dear Guesthouse is walking distance to major spots such as the Nara National Museum, Nara Art Museum, Koufukuji, and Toudaiji. The Guesthouse is transformed from the traditional house, so you can imagine inside it's not too spacious, b...

Since it's a guesthouse (dormitory style), it's a lot cheaper than hotels. That said, the place is really clean and I would recommend it to solo travellers. The owner was also really helpful and nice with me - he waited until almost 11pm for me to check in, due to a confusion with the address. From here it's easy to go to the train station, and also easy to walk to the...

I have a great time staying at HARUYA Naramachi. I book for a dorm but been given a FREE upgrade to single room by the time I check in. This is so cool and I am very happy with that. The price is cheap. Location is a bit far from subway station but it is near to Nara Park. Room is clean and staff is super nice. Facilities also excellent with free wifi. Have to keep in ...

Excellent location with reasonable price. 7-to-10-minute walk to 近鉄奈良駅 and just next to the shopping stree, with many restaurants and gift shops. Go to 興福寺 just need 5 minute and you can get into Nara Park through this way. The host is a young man with good English. He is wellcome for luggage storage if you come early or leave Nara late. And also the common area on ...

My single room is exactly what you get from a standard business hotel setting and it's newer and cleaner! For 3500 yen it's totally worth the deal. The even better bits: location location location. It's only 2 min from the kintetsu Nara station, the numerous bus stops and at the entrance of the Nara park area. There's also the whole shopping street nearby. The nice li...

I absolutely loved my stay at Nara Guesthouse, Akie and the staff are so kind, polite and welcoming. If you're looking for a cosy traditional stay, then look no further. I would definitely come to this hostel if I come back to Nara. They have all the facilities you need, the bathroom style is like a mini 'Sento' great way to relax after a long day of walking. The w...

My initial reason/s for booking: It was a highly-rated new property that was close to the Shin-Omiya rail station. Duration of stay: 2 nights First impressions: Most of the space inside the double room is taken up by the bunk beds, so I'd recommend that everything you need to bring out once inside the room (electronics, change/s of clothes) should fit in a small back...

If you're ever in Nara and need a place to crash, I would reccomend Nara Guesthouse 3F! It was simple, clean, and great location. We decided to leave early in the morning, and they packed us sack breakfasts. Both of the staff members we interacted were very friendly. It was in a central location from both of the major train stations as well as Nara park and its surrou...

There is no minor. Everything good and complete. There is microwave and londr in 5 th fllooor. Near aeon mall in nara station, which sell many arten from foods .Situation inthe city is awesome like in the village , not croweded especially rides one or two stop from nara. 100 m from station is farmer market which sell frsh fruits and vegetables, but not so big stores....

I really regret not booking a longer stay here. This guesthouse was by far the best one in Japan that I have stayed in so far. For starters, the location is excellent and located in the beautiful Naramachi area, with lots of art galleries, cafes and izakaya. The cafe owns its own cafe/bar IRO, with reasonably priced drinks and coffee. (Maker's Mark Highball is a solid ...

The host is very kind and helpful. She can also speak good English so don't worry if you can't understand Nihongo. The traditional breakfast is vegetarian with various bowls of small serving side dishes together with home grown rice and tea as well as miso soup. The house is clean and toilets as well. The house is located just beside Nara hotel so the park is just near...

A nice traditional Japanese house that converted to guest house. It is great that you get to see the set up of a Japanese traditional house. The guest house is clean. Staff super helpful and friendly. You can also rent a bicycle from them to explore Nara. It is just 10 minutes walk to Nara Park.

This is possibly the most interesting place to stay in Nara! It is located right inside the world heritage grounds of the deer park and is also a stone's throw from the Kasuga shrine, another heritage site. For a reasonable price and a chance to stay in a minsu (inn) with deer greeting you in the morning and a primeval forest walk amongst stone lanterns - what else can...

I cant describe how perfect my days here in this guesthouse. Shunju-san is the best host ever as well as kind and gentle Kumiko-san. They give lots of tourist information too. The house itself is very clean and tidy, and my room is great, its not too cramped. The neighborhood is also friendly and quite. The guesthouse near Kyobate station, about 3 minutes walk. I have...

The boss runs the hotel alone, he speaks fluent English and lives on 1st floor. The hotel is 800m from Kintetsu Nara station, passing through a Higashimuki shopping street where there are 3 medicine/cosmetics stores and 1 Daiso. From the map there’re several blocks away, but the blocks are small. Across the street of hotel it’s the Nara Library (can navigate the lib...

This is our 2nd visit after 2 years and it is very very satisfactory. The location is close to Keihan or Kintetsu Line (Sorry could not recall correctly) but it is quite a far distance from JR station. The hotel itself is in a quite area and the surrounding is nice where Kofukuji Temple is just beside the hotel. The staff is very very helpful and speak fluent English j...

The owner was a sweetheart. She really cared for her guests and the place was immaculate! She offered me tea and cookies when I got there, helped me to find my way around and even offered dinner. I stayed in the Japanese style room which was beautifully decorated with tadional Japanese ink art on the sliding doors and bamboo floors. I definitely recommend this place, ...

It was a really small guesthouse without lift, so if you are carry huge wheeled luggage you have to carry it up. But they do have rooms at the ground level. There is a door that separates the main living space and the shared kitchen. Shared kitchen are really really well equipped, spices, rice cooker, all kitchen wares are available. This is a guesthouse therefore it d...

Nice owner speaks some English, and was kind enough to print English versions of all relevant maps of Nara. He let me use a bike for free, but it was late in the day, so that might not be the rule. Futon was very comfortable, but the room can get warm, so I opened the window, and this is where the value slid. The hotel is on the corner of a city street, and the occasio...

This was our first stop in Japan and thought that if all the hostels where we were going to be staying would be like this one, we were in Paradise! Unfortunately, they weren't and I must say that this was the best guest house where we stayed in during our trip in Japan. The staff was really nice, friendly and helpful with all our questions. We were a group of four ...

room is awesome, staff are okay (aside from the "we cant microwave your small pizza" issue we had..). Its a very "discreet" hotel, you aren't supposed to leave your room too much, but overall it was definately worth staying. we booked as it was the cheapest room and ended up staying another night. location isnt great but its ok- mcdonalds is nearby and a super cheap s...

I must really thank all the past reviewers for their past comments. This hotel indeed hold up to its rating as the best nara hotel in 2015. The hotel is connected to the JR nara station to the hotel lift that brings you to the check-in counter. Very convenient for travelling couples or family with big luggages. The staffs can speak English and are very eager to help. N...

The hotel is next to Nara JR Station. It is very convenient to visit Nara Park which is a few minutes bus ride. Since JR Station is also a bus hub, it is also a good point to start a trip to visit other parts of Nara region. There is also a supermarket at the JR station which closes late. The air conditioner has a full function remote controller which is better than ot...

An experience, no less. But a fantastic one. It is a 10 minute walk from JR Nara Station to the hotel. The front counter is covered by a curtain (presumably to give customers privacy when they speak to reception). There you indicate at what time you want to have breakfast delivered to your room. Then as you walk to your room, you hear sultry jazz music wafting through...

pros: clean environment, and helpful staff. cons: far away from train/ subway station, require about 20minutes walk. very small place, a bit over crowd from bed to bed. living room, laundry machine, shower all jammed at the ground floor, which could be very noisy. all in all, I am not gona come back. As,it could be better place to stay in Nara, or would move to osak...

Very clean and new hotel. Room is small but not too small. Comfortable with comfy bed, clean and new bathroom. For us, the cleanness is definitely 5 stars. Breakfast is good but more japanese style than western style. Machine coffee but tase good. The downside for us is the location. It is near JR station which is convenient. However, the area around is a bit industri...

The hotel is only about eight minutes’ walk from the station and a few minutes from the five-tiered pagoda, which is at the southern end of Nara Park and the temple complex. I found the staff friendly and helpful, and English was spoken so there were no communication problems. There’s free internet access via a computer in the reception area. My only criticism was that...
4-star hotels in Nara

We loved our one night stay in Nara at the Piazza Hotel. It is conveniently located right besides the JR Nara train station, so it's easy to check in and leave your luggage once you arrive and then explore the city. We rather liked walking to Nara park, which is only 20 minutes away through very nice streets, and there are also busses going through the city that can ge...

Good: The staff are very friendly and extremely efficient, plus we were given a free drink on our arrival. The room is a good size, comfortable beds and large bathroom with shower. On your arrival you are given tickets to access the sauna and jacuzzi that is well work trying. There is a free shuttle service that takes you to and from the two main train stations and Nar...

The staff were very welcoming and tried their best to speak in english with us as we didn't understand japanese. We booked the traditional japanese room, so we had to remove our shoes and placed them in a shoe locker before entering the property. The room was clean enough for a traditional tatami mat room; I'm quite allergic to dust, but I didn't have allergy issues du...

Location is fantastic as it is just a stone throw from the Nara Kintetsu station. Shopping street and 24hr convenience stall is just 3mins walk away. Most Shops closes about 6-7pm though. Ryokan was big and spacious for a family room. Portion for Breakfast and dinner were big and really filled our tummies and were really yummy!! Highly recommend!
Luxury hotels in Nara

Nara Hotel is everything you would expect from one of the old heritage hotels on the oldest capital of Japan. This year, it celebrates its 110 year and it’s looking every bit as good as it did when it first opened! Think teal and mahogany fittings in a period style hotel with grand tea rooms and silver service restaurants. It’s situated just off the Nara parks which ha...
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Real reviews for hotels
Nara is actually quite famous for its own local historical/religious buildings with uncountable deer around.
Nara is a good place for relaxation. It's really a province so lots of easy walking, sightseeing, and chill time.
Some very nice and historic places. Some of the sightseeing spots are a bit pricy, but still worthwhile
With eight Unesco World Heritage Sites, Nara is second only to Kyoto as a repository of Japan's cultural legacy.
There isn't much to do in Nara. Our 1 night stay is sufficient to cover Nara Park - deers roaming freely in the park/street.
Nara is more like ancient town surround by temples which are worth to visit and learn they history and culture.
If you love shrines and temples, NARA is the place to visit. Everything you want to see are all close in proximity from each other.
It is a very charming place with quaint shops and restaurants/cafes. And it is extra interesting in April because students from schools are visiting the attractions with you.
One of the most interesting heritage sites in Japan with an excellent infrastructure to support cultural tourism.
Nara is a pleasant break from Kyoto, though usually treated as a day trip, the town merits 2 or 3 days at least to do in a leisurely fashion.
Learn to speak a little Japanese. Not too many speak English. Restaurant menus are mostly in Japanese.
If interested in history, Nara is a most because of Todaiji temple and museum as well. And if another permits, worse visiting Horyui temple- oldest wooden temple in the world, with five story pagoda.
You may feed deers, visit temples, and enjoy a cozy day here. The restaurants are as good as in Osaka and Kyoto.
Nara is very historical and cultural and definitely worth a visit. It is easily reached by the JR line from neighboring cities like Kyoto and Osaka.
It was not what I expected. It is a bustling city/town. It was once the capital of Japan, so it is not just a park.
Hasedera,The head temple of Bunzan school of Saigon Buddhism.It make up a few dozen temple buildings situated along a side of the mountain.
It is a wonderful city for culture - sight seeing, but exhausting on foot. You need a car or a bicycle which are easy and inexpensive.
Just love the slow pace and how friendly the resident were. We were looking for a photo studio, asking one photo developing shop and we were surprised when he ask us to wait while he ran across the street to the tourist information.
beautify, historical, great greenery and idyllic place to relax. great park for strolling and watching deers roam freely.
We were only in Nara for 1 night and had only 1 day to see the sights. What we saw, we really liked.
Nara is a beautiful small city. You can have a taste of the most original Japanese life and style here through the restaurants, shops, temples, shrines and people here.
The Heijo Palace site is really interesting, but perhaps the summer is not the best time to visit as the grounds are huge and there is very little shade.
Small city, everything in walking distance; very friendly people with many restaurants and good food
Nara hotels with breakfast
Frequently asked questions
What's the average price of a hotel in Nara tonight?
The average price for a 3-star resort in Nara this evening is USD 102. The average price for a 4-star hotel in Nara tonight is USD 248. The average price for a 5-star property in Nara tonight is USD 368.
What are the best hotels in Nara for two guests?
Properties in Nara that are exceptionally scored by couples include Smile Hotel Nara, Hotel Nikko Nara and IROHA GRAND HOTEL Kintetsu-Nara.
What are the best accommodations in Nara for families?
Properties in Nara that are remarkably scored by families include Smile Hotel Nara, Hotel Nikko Nara and IROHA GRAND HOTEL Kintetsu-Nara.
What properties in Nara offers the best views?
Verified tourists to Nara have given exceptional reviews for the views at Sarusawaike Yoshidaya, Nara Hotel and Hotobil Guest House only accommodate one booking at a time.
What's the best area in Nara to stay in?
Admired communities among visitors staying in Nara include Nara, Tenri and Yamatokoriyama.
What places to stay located in Nara are well rated with regards to room comfort and quality?
Accommodationsfound in Nara which is exceptionally rated with regards to room comfort and quality include Mikasa Ryokan, Kanko Hotel Tamaru and New Wakasa Annex Hotel.
What resorts in Nara are very highly rated with regards to service?
Accommodationsfound in Nara which is exceptionally rated regarding service include ゲストハウス奈良庵 B&B Nara An, Machiya no Yado Gu and 肖舎 Shoya.
What are the prime places to stay in Nara that have spas?
Verified travelers to Nara have given out exceptional reviews regarding the spas at Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara Station Natural Hot Spring, Hotel New Wakasa and Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Springs.
What are the very best hotels around Nara offering free parking?
An accommodation that includes complimentary parking in Nara which is very highly rated is 徐宅.
What are the top rated accommodations around Nara with restaurants?
Accommodations which have restaurants around Nara that are exceptionally rated include EDOSAN, 奈良旅館別館 Sweet 螢 源 and Shikitei.
What's the top rated accommodation in Nara next to a golf course?
Highly rated hotels located in Nara close to a golf course include HAT byakugoji, Japanese traditional fireplace HAT白毫寺 自然豊富な別荘地にある囲炉裏付き一軒家, Mountain Home Lodge in Deer Park and Tsukihitei.
How long should I plan my stay in Nara?
In the past 3 months, tourists remain in Nara for 1 nights on average. The optimal length for your visit will depend on what you'd be interested to see and explore while there.
