Nara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large tree in a grassy field with a traditional building in the background.
A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs, lanterns, and various shops.
A dish of sashimi on a wooden table.
A bowl of soup with noodles, green onions, and a piece of meat.
A traditional Japanese temple with wooden architecture and a stone pathway.

Our guide on where to stay in Nara

Find the best Nara areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Naramachi

Unique features of Naramachi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Nara City Museum of Photography or Nara Park while you're exploring the area.

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$106 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$106
29 June - 30 June
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,380 reviews)
"Great location and staff"

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$187 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$187
7 July - 8 July
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,653 reviews)
"The room was clean, but there wasn’t a lot of room to put our luggage. It was a bit difficult to find coming out of Umeda Station, but it was very convenient once we got our bearings. There are many dining and shopping options nearby. It was nice to have many laundry machines, and you didn’t need ..."

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$167 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$167
3 July - 4 July
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,232 reviews)
"The hotel is centrally located and while the rooms are a little older, they are a good size and nice and clean."

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

4.5 out of 5
3-2-27 Kasugade Minami, Konohana-ku Osaka Osaka
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Universal Studios Japan and Kyocera ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (345 reviews)
"Very beautiful rooms. A little far from tourist activities but close enough to a station for travel. Overall, a really great place to stay with lovely views and great hotel food! Will book again next time I’m in Osaka!"

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Unito Hotel Residence NAMBA Motomachi

Unito Hotel Residence NAMBA Motomachi

2 out of 5
2-13-8 Osaka Osaka
Stay at this aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and climate control. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Spa World are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"It was incredibly nice inside and most of the workers also could speak English!!"

Reviewed on 11 June 2026

Unito Hotel Residence NAMBA Motomachi
ESLEAD HOTEL Namba South 1

ESLEAD HOTEL Namba South 1

4 out of 5
3-chome-11-25 Ebisunishi Naniwa Ward Osaka Osaka
Stay at this aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and slippers. Popular attractions Spa World and Dotonbori are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)
"It's a cozy and clean place. Walking distance to multiple subway stations, might be a little tough if you have a big suitcase. It's a safe neighborhood to walk even at night. There is a washer in the unit. Drying process is not straight forward. Drying hanger was provided hanging directly under the ..."

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

ESLEAD HOTEL Namba South 1
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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