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Recommended hotels in Nara

A modern spa with a stone wall, a wooden floor, and a large window offering a view of bamboo outside.

1. Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring
3.0 star property
Nara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,058 reviews)
"Great variety of breakfast buffet."
Australia
Yoshito
The price is NZ$140
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring
A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and a high ceiling with a geometric pattern.

2. Novotel Nara

Novotel Nara
5.0 star property
Nara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (439 reviews)
"Clean and good location for family on vacation"
United States
MICHAEL
The price is NZ$138
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Novotel Nara
A hotel room with a city view, a desk with a computer, a bed, and a sofa.

3. Piazza Hotel Nara

Piazza Hotel Nara
3.5 star property
Nara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (885 reviews)
"Super close to JR Nara station and only 20 mins walk from the main attractions. Property has nice clean modern rooms. Staff were very friendly and helpful."
United Kingdom
Gerard
The price is NZ$114
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Piazza Hotel Nara
A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, and a patterned rug.

4. IROHA GRAND HOTEL KINTETSUNARAEKIMAE

IROHA GRAND HOTEL KINTETSUNARAEKIMAE
3.5 star property
Nara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (316 reviews)
"A nice, clean and comfortable hotel in an excellent location"
Japan
William
The price is NZ$159
7 Dec - 8 Dec
IROHA GRAND HOTEL KINTETSUNARAEKIMAE
A variety of Japanese dishes, including sashimi and sushi, served on decorative plates.

5. Asukasou

Asukasou
4.0 star property
Naramachi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (263 reviews)
"Great kaseiki dinner. Our best meal in Japan. This ryokan oozes charm and the staff is wonderful"
United States
Kevin
The price is NZ$314
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Asukasou
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden facade, a decorative entrance gate, and two wall-mounted lights.

6. Nara Ryokan

Nara Ryokan
3.0 star property
Naramachi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (147 reviews)
"The room was clean not very spacious for two people. Great AC and access to a private bathing room. The breakfast was good and inexpensive. It was in a great location."
Canada
sharon
The price is NZ$142
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Nara Ryokan
A hot spring bath area with a stone pathway, bamboo wall, and a wooden bench.

7. SUPER HOTEL Premier JR Nara Station

SUPER HOTEL Premier JR Nara Station
3.0 star property
Nara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (534 reviews)
"Fantastic breakfast including fresh breads and Japanese hot dishes. Homemade fresh local tofu. Many organic foods. Close to station and shops and restaurants. Great view of Nara City at night during the happy hour or morning during breakfast. Basic pillow was traditional Japanese pillow filled with beans or grain. Other softer pillows were available from the front reception area. The hotel is working hard to reduce/eliminate carbon footprint. As a traveler with small luggage at the end...
United States
Linda
The price is NZ$93
7 Dec - 8 Dec
SUPER HOTEL Premier JR Nara Station
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a plant in the foreground.

8. Guesthouse Narakomachi

Guesthouse Narakomachi
2.0 star property
Naramachi
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (557 reviews)
"Great location. "
United Kingdom
Debra
The price is NZ$62
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Guesthouse Narakomachi
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, wooden paneling, and ambient lighting.

9. Henn na Hotel Premier Nara

Henn na Hotel Premier Nara
3.0 star property
Nara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (529 reviews)
"Unbeatable value if you're comfortable with a fully automated stay. The property is clean and in an excellent location. The rooms are a bit small, and the included breakfast is just okay. Additionally, there is no visible staff on-site, so you need to be comfortable using an automated system for self-check-in/out and luggage storage. They have a handy vacuum compression unit in the lobby to help you pack your bags. If you don't mind the tech-only approach, it's a clean and well-located budget...
Canada
Heather
The price is NZ$104
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Henn na Hotel Premier Nara
A hotel entrance with a glass door and a metal gate, a dewy ground, and a statue of deer in the background.

10. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

Kamenoi Hotel Nara
4.0 star property
Nara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (53 reviews)
"Incredible food, nice open air bath and great karaoke. Rooms are nice and clean and the staff is very nice"
United States
Kyle
The price is NZ$326
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Kamenoi Hotel Nara
A hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, several chairs, and a tiled floor.

11. Smile Hotel Nara

Smile Hotel Nara
2.5 star property
Nara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (298 reviews)
"Comfortable and in a good location. "
United States
Shelby
The price is NZ$65
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Smile Hotel Nara
A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a low wooden staircase, and a tatami mat sofa.

12. Wakasa Bettei

Wakasa Bettei
3.0 star property
Nara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (114 reviews)
"Amazing welcome Food delicious "
Canada
david
The price is NZ$318
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Wakasa Bettei
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. Hotel Rokune

Hotel Rokune
3.0 star property
Nara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (125 reviews)
"Clean room close enough to station,"
United States
Eddie
The price is NZ$148
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Hotel Rokune
A modern building with a flat roof and a red facade, featuring a large entrance and multiple windows.

14. Hotel Nikko Nara

Hotel Nikko Nara
4.0 star property
Nara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice place and walking distance to trains and buses. Nice healthy breakfast."
United States
James
The price is NZ$158
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Hotel Nikko Nara
A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, marble flooring, and modern furnishings.

15. APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae

APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae
3.0 star property
Nara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (673 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
khiem
The price is NZ$101
6 Dec - 7 Dec
APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae
An outdoor covered walkway with wooden beams, a gravel path, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

16. Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

Sarusawaike Yoshidaya
3.5 star property
Naramachi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
"I highly recommended this place."
United States
Edward
The price is NZ$410
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Sarusawaike Yoshidaya
A traditional building with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by trees and a bridge.

17. Nara Hotel

Nara Hotel
4.0 star property
Nara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"This is one of a handful of classy historic hotels near major rural attractions in Japan. A real old fashioned high-end style and treatment that makes you think you're in the 1930s. The location is convenient to the Nara Park where the historic attractions are located. It is not in walking distance of either train station."
United States
Benjamin
The price is NZ$462
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Nara Hotel
A spacious indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

18. Centurion Hotel Classic Nara

Centurion Hotel Classic Nara
3.0 star property
Nara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Very good!"
Japan
JOSE HENRIQUE KEN ITI
The price is NZ$85
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Centurion Hotel Classic Nara
A hallway leading to a room with wooden doors, labeled "HOTEL WITH ZEN TIMELESS RESORT".

19. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

HOTEL ZEN narahourai
3.0 star property
Nara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
"Loved the whole place."
United States
Raquel
The price is NZ$126
10 Nov - 11 Nov
HOTEL ZEN narahourai
A traditional Japanese entrance with wooden slats and red banners with white text.

20. Tenpyo Ryokan

Tenpyo Ryokan
3.0 star property
Nara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (86 reviews)
"Shops nearby"
United States
Alexander
The price is NZ$144
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Tenpyo Ryokan
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Nara and related destinations

Bow to friendly deer roaming freely through ancient temples and shrines in Nara Park, where Japan's largest bronze Buddha awaits. Take a guided tour of Todai-ji temple's massive wooden structure, then sample traditional mochi sweets along Naramachi's preserved merchant district streets.

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A traditional Japanese temple with a large pond in front.

Top reviews in Nara

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden walkway, moss-covered rocks, and a wooden structure with a staircase.
Nara Kasugaokuyama Tsukihitei

Nara Kasugaokuyama Tsukihitei

Nara Kasugaokuyama Tsukihitei
Nara

10/10 Excellent

Our first time in a Ryokan and my first time in Japan. Now at the end of our journey, I think we started at the best of traditional Ryokans. Beautiful location, in the forest and deer all around. Very welcoming staff and we were looked after so well by our hostess, who was lovely and helped us with everything..she even spoke some English! Quite a personal experience. The meals were exquisite to look at and eat (breakfast and dinner). The rooms were very large and the views so restful, all...
Australia
Louise
Reviewed September 11, 2015
Nara Kasugaokuyama Tsukihitei

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Nara?

When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Nara. In the larger area, popular places to visit include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Kyocera Dome Osaka.

What's it like to stay in a motel?

Motels often offer free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. Introduced in the early 1950s, customised neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and today, examples of these can still be found along historic US Route 66.

What are the best motels in Nara?

These are some of Expedia customers' favourite motels to choose from in the larger area. Family Lodge Hatagoya Narahari: If driving, you'll be within 16 minutes of Nara Park. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Family Lodge Hatagoya Osaka Hirakata: Free WiFi, free parking and a terrace are available during your stay. Central Nara is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) away. Family Lodge Hatagoya Osakako: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from the heart of Nara. Family Lodge Hatagoya Iga: Central Nara is 26.2 mi (42.1 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking and laundry facilities are available during your stay.

What can I do in Nara?

People visiting Nara like its temples, monuments and gardens. As you're sightseeing around the area, make sure that you enjoy all there is to see and do. Favourite places in and around Nara include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Kyocera Dome Osaka. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Nara Park, Mount Wakakusa and Kasugayama Hill Primeval Forest. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum and Kojindo.

What's the weather like in Nara?

Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Nara to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 6°C. The rainiest months in Nara are July, June, September and October, with each month seeing an average of 210 mm of rainfall.

What are my options for getting around Nara while staying in a motel?

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Nara to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Osaka (ITM-Itami), which is located 21.9 mi (35.3 km) away from the city centre. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Kobe (UKB), which is 32.7 mi (52.7 km) away. If you want to see more of the area, hop on a train from Shin-Omiya Station, Nara Station or Kintetsu-Nara Station.