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Iroha Grand Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae

Hotel in Nara

Featuring 4-star accommodations, Iroha Grand Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae is located in Nara, a 18-minute walk from Nara Station and 12 miles from Iwafune Shrine.

K
Kazuya
From
Japan
Location, a lot of places to eat nearby.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,316 reviews
Price from
$57.04
1 night, 2 adults

Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

Hotel in Nara

Featuring natural hot spring baths on site, Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring is set in Nara, just a 3-minute walk from JR Nara Station.

D
Danylo
From
Poland
Very good onsen, staying here 2nd time it's worth it Clean room Clean bathroom Near train station Most of hotel after reception is covered with tatami, walking without shoes on it creates comfort feel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,861 reviews
Price from
$78.32
1 night, 2 adults

NARA Visitor Center and Inn

Hotel in Nara

The Nara Visitor Center and Inn is located in the heart of Nara, just a 3-minute walk from Kofuku-ji Temple and Naramachi.

N
Nico
From
Japan
Location, spacious rooms, very clean, very friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,273 reviews
Price from
$48.95
1 night, 2 adults

四季亭 Shikitei

Hotel in Nara Park, Nara

Attractively located in the Nara Park district of Nara, 四季亭 Shikitei is located 1.4 miles from Nara Station, 12 miles from Iwafune Shrine and 14 miles from Hanazono Rugby Stadium.

C
Chun Kit
From
Hong Kong
It’s a very traditional Japanese style, startup at 1899 which has over 125 years history. The interior was revamped, we enjoy the peaceful and friendly service from the staffs. Hotel’s location is excellent, next to the entrance of the Nara Park. They also offer a traditional Japanese Mocha Tea, in a tea room as a welcome drink, we love it very much. You can request in room massage service, there are 40mins / 60mins two options. The price is reasonable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
Price from
$407.24
1 night, 2 adults

Novotel Nara

Hotel in Nara

Located in Nara, one mile from Nara Station, Novotel Nara has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

J
Juliana
From
Canada
Super friendly staff, good size bedroom and delicious breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews
Price from
$88.76
1 night, 2 adults

奈良旅館別館 Sweet 螢 源

Hotel in Nara

Located in Nara and within a 9-minute walk of Nara Station, 奈良旅館別館 Sweet 螢 源 features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

S
SANTIYA
From
Thailand
It is very new, clean, well decorated, well organized.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
$232.34
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Rokune

Hotel in Nara

Located in Nara and within a 8-minute walk of Nara Station, Hotel Rokune features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

J
Jeroen
From
Germany
Amazing appartement. It has everything you need and is a short walk from the train station (2-3 minutes). Loved the amenities in the entrance. Would come again and wish all stays in Japan were like this one (we are in Kyoto right now and can only think back how great Rokune was compared to where we are staying now).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 460 reviews
Price from
$70.10
1 night, 2 adults

SETRE Naramachi セトレ ならまち

Hotel in Nara

SETRE Naramachi セトレ ならまち features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nara. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.

C
CJ
From
Singapore
Excellent location, right at the edge of the famous Nara Park. Comfortable and modern ryokan experience. Very friendly and helpful staff. Free flow of drinks including sake and wines in the lobby lounge. Enjoyed a nice multi-course Japanese dinner too. What more could one ask for?
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 566 reviews
Price from
$274.11
1 night, 2 adults

NIPPONIA HOTEL NARA NARAMACHI

Hotel in Nara

Located in Nara, a 13-minute walk from Nara Station, NIPPONIA HOTEL NARA NARAMACHI provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

R
Ramona
From
United States
I loved everything about it! The staff was extremely helpful and welcoming, the accommodations were wonderful and the food was fantastic! It was so great, we extended our stay there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
Price from
$349.49
1 night, 2 adults

ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama -DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS-

Hotel in Nara

Perched atop a hill overlooking the cityscape of Nara, ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama is just a brief 15-minute shuttle ride from JR Nara Station.

B
BEIBEI
From
United States
Hotel on the mountain, with a green and beautiful view. Comfortable public bathroom and swim pool A right choice away from the city and close to nature. The hotel has shuttle bus to the Train station and JR station
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
$186.39
1 night, 2 adults
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Iroha Grand Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae

Hotel in Nara

Featuring 4-star accommodations, Iroha Grand Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae is located in Nara, a 18-minute walk from Nara Station and 12 miles from Iwafune Shrine.

K
Kazuya
From
Japan
Location, a lot of places to eat nearby.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,316 reviews
Price from
$57.04
1 night, 2 adults

Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

Hotel in Nara

Featuring natural hot spring baths on site, Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring is set in Nara, just a 3-minute walk from JR Nara Station.

D
Danylo
From
Poland
Very good onsen, staying here 2nd time it's worth it Clean room Clean bathroom Near train station Most of hotel after reception is covered with tatami, walking without shoes on it creates comfort feel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,861 reviews
Price from
$78.32
1 night, 2 adults

NARA Visitor Center and Inn

Hotel in Nara

The Nara Visitor Center and Inn is located in the heart of Nara, just a 3-minute walk from Kofuku-ji Temple and Naramachi.

N
Nico
From
Japan
Location, spacious rooms, very clean, very friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,273 reviews
Price from
$48.95
1 night, 2 adults

四季亭 Shikitei

Hotel in Nara Park, Nara

Attractively located in the Nara Park district of Nara, 四季亭 Shikitei is located 1.4 miles from Nara Station, 12 miles from Iwafune Shrine and 14 miles from Hanazono Rugby Stadium.

C
Chun Kit
From
Hong Kong
It’s a very traditional Japanese style, startup at 1899 which has over 125 years history. The interior was revamped, we enjoy the peaceful and friendly service from the staffs. Hotel’s location is excellent, next to the entrance of the Nara Park. They also offer a traditional Japanese Mocha Tea, in a tea room as a welcome drink, we love it very much. You can request in room massage service, there are 40mins / 60mins two options. The price is reasonable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
Price from
$407.24
1 night, 2 adults

Novotel Nara

Hotel in Nara

Located in Nara, one mile from Nara Station, Novotel Nara has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

J
Juliana
From
Canada
Super friendly staff, good size bedroom and delicious breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews
Price from
$88.76
1 night, 2 adults

奈良旅館別館 Sweet 螢 源

Hotel in Nara

Located in Nara and within a 9-minute walk of Nara Station, 奈良旅館別館 Sweet 螢 源 features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

S
SANTIYA
From
Thailand
It is very new, clean, well decorated, well organized.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
$232.34
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Rokune

Hotel in Nara

Located in Nara and within a 8-minute walk of Nara Station, Hotel Rokune features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

J
Jeroen
From
Germany
Amazing appartement. It has everything you need and is a short walk from the train station (2-3 minutes). Loved the amenities in the entrance. Would come again and wish all stays in Japan were like this one (we are in Kyoto right now and can only think back how great Rokune was compared to where we are staying now).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 460 reviews
Price from
$70.10
1 night, 2 adults

SETRE Naramachi セトレ ならまち

Hotel in Nara

SETRE Naramachi セトレ ならまち features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nara. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.

C
CJ
From
Singapore
Excellent location, right at the edge of the famous Nara Park. Comfortable and modern ryokan experience. Very friendly and helpful staff. Free flow of drinks including sake and wines in the lobby lounge. Enjoyed a nice multi-course Japanese dinner too. What more could one ask for?
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 566 reviews
Price from
$274.11
1 night, 2 adults

NIPPONIA HOTEL NARA NARAMACHI

Hotel in Nara

Located in Nara, a 13-minute walk from Nara Station, NIPPONIA HOTEL NARA NARAMACHI provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

R
Ramona
From
United States
I loved everything about it! The staff was extremely helpful and welcoming, the accommodations were wonderful and the food was fantastic! It was so great, we extended our stay there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
Price from
$349.49
1 night, 2 adults

ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama -DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS-

Hotel in Nara

Perched atop a hill overlooking the cityscape of Nara, ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama is just a brief 15-minute shuttle ride from JR Nara Station.

B
BEIBEI
From
United States
Hotel on the mountain, with a green and beautiful view. Comfortable public bathroom and swim pool A right choice away from the city and close to nature. The hotel has shuttle bus to the Train station and JR station
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
$186.39
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Nara Royal Hotel offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms with free internet access. It features a spa center with a natural hot spring bath, 4 restaurants and a tea lounge with waterfall views.

From $58.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews

A 16-minute walk from Nara Station in Nara, Guesthouse Yoshikawa features accommodations with free Wifi and access to a hot tub.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Hotel Asyl Nara Annex is located in Nara, 1.2 miles from Nara Station and 10 miles from Iwafune Shrine. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

From $78.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews

Comfy Stay TDS offers accommodations in Nara, a 16-minute walk from Nara Station and 10 miles from Iwafune Shrine. There's a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay.

From $141.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews

Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Ekimae is located in Nara, within one mile of Nara Station and 11 miles of Iwafune Shrine. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

From $60.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Super Hotel Nara Shin Omiya Ekimae is located in Nara, within a 18-minute walk of Nara Station and 11 miles of Iwafune Shrine.

From $66.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews

Guesthouse法華寺Yoshikawa offers accommodations in Nara, 1.7 miles from Nara Station and 10 miles from Iwafune Shrine. This guest house offers free private parking and a shared kitchen.

From $58.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

Comfy Stay Kiyokawa features free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in Nara.

From $58.99 per night

Hotels located in the center of Nara

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews

Located in Nara and with Nara Station reachable within 1.1 miles, JW Marriott Hotel Nara has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar.

From $404.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

民宿奈良山月 仅限18到55岁入住 入住前请看邮件 provides air-conditioned rooms in Nara. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free Wifi throughout the property.

From $19.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Providing a garden, 奈良清舎 For guests aged 18-55 only offers accommodations in Nara.

From $32.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

Located in Nara, 1.7 miles from Nara Station, Hotel Essor (Adult Only) has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

Located within 1.7 miles of Nara Station and 10 miles of Iwafune Shrine, D-CUBE奈良店 provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nara.

栄の宿

Hotel in Nara
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

栄の宿 offers accommodations in Nara, 11 miles from Iwafune Shrine and 12 miles from Hanazono Rugby Stadium. With garden views, this accommodation features a balcony.

Located within 13 miles of Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church and 13 miles of Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore, 布袋屋 Hoteiya provides rooms in Nara.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Digital Nomad Nara offers accommodations in Nara, 13 miles from Nozaki Kannon Shrine and 13 miles from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church.

From $82.23 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Nara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,969 reviews

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Spring is located in Nara, within a 6-minute walk of Nara Station and 11 miles of Iwafune Shrine.

From $123.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,585 reviews

Open in June 2017, Piazza Hotel Nara is located just a minute's walk from JR Nara Station. Free WiFi is provided in all rooms. The property is nonsmoking throughout.

From $215.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,223 reviews

Set in Nara, Hotel Nikko Nara is connected to JR Nara Station. Tōdai-ji temple and the Nara Park can be reached within a 30-minute walk from the property.

From $140.97 per night

Ferie Nara

Hotel in Nara
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews

Ferie Nara offers accommodations in Nara, a 11-minute walk from Nara Station and 11 miles from Iwafune Shrine. There's a private entrance at the vacation home for the convenience of those who stay.

From $163.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,048 reviews

Only a 1-minute walk from the east exit of JR Nara Train Station, the modern Super Hotel Lohas features a natural hot-spring bath and a breakfast with fresh-baked bread.

From $118.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,227 reviews

Boasting a public bath, AB Hotel Nara is located a 2-minute walk from Nara Station. The property offers free WiFi in all areas and private paid parking on site.

From $57.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,236 reviews

Just a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Train Station, Smile Hotel Nara features air-conditioned rooms with free wired internet, an LCD TV and an electric kettle with green tea.

From $39.55 per night

Located within a 7-minute walk of Nara Station and 11 miles of Iwafune Shrine, Smile Hotel Nara - Vacation STAY 73745v has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nara.

From $68.14 per night

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What Guests Said About Nara:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Nara has a lot going on.

Nara has a lot going on. Lots of wonderful food, decent shopping and the Park is huge! There is way more to the park that is initially revealed in tourism blogs. We really loved early morning walks thought the park without the crowds. We spent 3 days there, and felt like it was perfect.
Guest review byFarley
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Nara is my favorite place in Japan.

Nara is my favorite place in Japan. It has really beautiful natural environment, lovely deer that you can easily see while walking on the street, and very friendly people. It has played a very important role in Japanese history (e.g. Horyuji, Toshodaija, etc. are important world heritage sites), but it does not have that many visitors as Kyoto, which makes traveling in Nara a lot more pleasant than travelling in Kyoto. I highly recommend people to travel to southern part of Nara Prefecture (e.g. Horyuji, Asuka-dera, Tsubosaka-dera, Oka-dera, etc.).
Guest review byHSIU-CHUAN LIAO
Taiwan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

I didn’t check closing times of temples and it was hard to...

I didn’t check closing times of temples and it was hard to determine the last buses back from further out locations. I did end up having a nice evening walk along a riverside to find a train station to come back into town.
Guest review byStephanie
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Nara is beautiful.

Nara is beautiful. There are two UNESCO world heritage sites and lots of deer. If you are afraid of animals, I don't recommend it. The deer will follow you if you have food and they may try to take it from you if you hesitate or don't gently push them away. They are not, as a general rule, aggressive. A lot of tourists freak out and just throw their crackers. Don't do that. Stay calm. The deer don't want to hurt you, they just want a snack. They don't care for being pet either. Just snap your crackers (200 yen sold at different stands) into 3-4 pieces, hold out your hand flat and let them take it from you. Be aware of how many are around you. They will surround and nibble your clothing. I found this hilarious. I grew up with cows and they will pretty much do the same thing. Use your voice and be gentle. The one day bus pass is really useful. I wish I had more time in Nara.
Guest review bySarah
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Nara Koen (park) is a beautiful place.

Nara Koen (park) is a beautiful place. Todaiji and Kasuga Kaisha is located nearby. The Sarusawa Ike (pond) behind the Nara Park leads to shopping place. One can spend whole day around Nara. - Beware of the deer, they might get a bit aggressive when offering food. - It gets crowded during on-season.
Guest review byLopa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

I love the deer and the ambiance of Nara.

I love the deer and the ambiance of Nara. Arrive early and expect crowds. As with anything else, the further you walk from the main area, you can stumble across more peaceful and secluded places. I would avoid Nara on the weekend, if possible. Deer can be friendly (and bow politely to ask for a treat) or aggressive (grabbing items out of your bag, biting your clothing, or being over-zealous). Keep your crackers high or out of sight and feel free to walk away from deer that are not vibing.
Guest review byAmy
United States

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From $123.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,969 reviews
This was one of the best stays we've had in Japan. Comfortable rooms, luxury amenities and the best of all , Onsen experience that takes away all your stress and fatigue. My wife really loved the comfort pyjamas and the dress provided. Hotel has its own restaurant and is just a minute's walk away from Nara JR station. Not to mention the vending machines within the hotel and the Lawson nearby for anything else. The deer park is also quite nearby. Staff was polite and knew good conversational english. It's a 10 on 10.
Guest review bySagar
India
From $106.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,861 reviews
Location was great, very close to both Nara station and the Kintetsu Nara station, which are the main stations for arrival from Kyoto or Osaka. Room was spacious and comfortable. We didn’t actually make use of the onsen but it was very popular and so I expect it was good! The midnight ramen offered was a nice touch also. A 10/15 min walk to Nara park and plenty of restaurants and bars nearby also.
Guest review byThomas
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,225 reviews
Even room size is not too big, but it has everything I need and clean as many Japanese hotels. Just around 200m from Nara Station. Staff are all very polite and helpful, they even allowed me to have food that I bought from outside in their restaurant and provide me chopsticks and spoons and free drinks like coffee and tea. This is amazing!
Guest review byStupig Kert
Malaysia
From $274.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 566 reviews
We came mainly for the location to Nara Park and the train station and was not expecting more than a basic hotel with beds. We were pleasantly surprised with the inner-courtyard for the kids, the restaurant and the general design of the hotel with sustainable wood. We would recommend to anyone staying the night in Nara.
Guest review byBenjamin
Germany
From $95.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,996 reviews
Location was fantastic, 2 minute walk to good restaurants and a short distance to walk to Nara Deer park and other locations. The hotel is beautiful and the view from the room was stunning.
Guest review byClare
United Kingdom