Best hotels in Nara City

Explore Nara City with 144 stays near iconic landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining

Iroha Grand Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae
9.4 (703 reviews)

Iroha Grand Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae ★★★★

📍 30-1 Konishicho, Nara City

"This was my second time visiting Nara, and this time I traveled completely independently. The hotel's location is incredibly convenient. Coming from Kyoto on the Kintetsu Nara Line, you just walk straight down a bustling shopping and food street from the subway station, and the hotel is right at the end. It has a resort-style feel. There's no hot water dispenser in the room, so if you want hot water, you have to go downstairs, which is a bit inconvenient. I ended up bringing my own water every day. Bus route number 2 stops right outside and is a loop line, making it easy to get to all the attractions whenever you want."

Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring
9.4 (1,275 reviews)

Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring ★★★★

📍 Omiyacho 1-1-6, Nara City

"I liked the friendliness and professionalism of the staff! I find them very helpful and kind! I like the onsen, massage chair, ice cream and breakfast. I lived in the room facing the train tracks. The sound proof windows do a good job blocking the sound. The entrance is separated by 2 doors, so I didn’t hear much from the hallway. Very private."

LOCO minami-ichi
9.2 (46 reviews)

LOCO minami-ichi ★★★

📍 10-4 Minamiichicho, Nara City

"The room was clean, just as described. If you have a large suitcase, keeping it open might be a bit inconvenient, but for a 2-3 night stay, there's enough space to leave a smaller suitcase open and still move around comfortably. For this price, having a private toilet and shower in the room, right next to a shopping street, is simply fantastic. Check-in was easy despite it being unstaffed. There's an office a few minutes' walk away where you can store your luggage if needed. I would definitely like to stay here again."

Hotel Nikko Nara
9.0 (737 reviews)

Hotel Nikko Nara ★★★★★

📍 8-1 Sanjohonmachi, Nara City

"Very close to NARA JR, nice and clean with good amenities but my automatic washer in toilet is broken. Hotel staff was friendly but not fluent in English. Good for business and travel in Nara. p.s. my friend who reserve room+breakfast said the morning buffet is good in both Japanese and Western style, might try on next visit"

Piazza Hotel Nara
9.3 (685 reviews)

Piazza Hotel Nara ★★★★

📍 10-11-20 Sanjohonmachi, Nara City

"The hotel is very good and convenient. The room is very nice and clean."

Hotel New Wakasa
9.4 (69 reviews)

Hotel New Wakasa ★★★★

📍 Hotel New Wakasa, 1-3-1 Kitahanda Higashimachi, Nara City

"The hotel is wonderful! Very clean, a hot onsen right in the room on the balcony, goodie bags, a very beautiful entrance hall, a beautiful view from the rooftop. I didn't like the traditional Japanese breakfast—there just wasn't enough for my taste. A European breakfast is better."

Ryokan Asukasou at the Entrancne of Nara Park
9.5 (160 reviews)

Ryokan Asukasou at the Entrancne of Nara Park ★★★★

📍 1113-3 Takabatakechō, Nara City

"Hotel was about 2 mins walk from the entrance of Nara park n the shopping district. Very good location. You could either walk 1.3km to the hotel from the JR station, or take a taxi which would cost around 1200yen. About 10 mins walk from the metro station. I stayed for 2 nights with breakfast and dinner inclusive. The Ryokan did take note n served us a different menu each day. There was also a small indoor n outdoor onsen in the Ryokan. The food was superb."

HOSHINOYA Nara Prison
9.2 (1 reviews)

HOSHINOYA Nara Prison

📍 18 Hannyajicho, Nara City

Nara Royal Hotel
9.0 (162 reviews)

Nara Royal Hotel ★★★★

📍 254-1 Hokkejicho, Nara City

"Very nice place for the first time to travel in Nara, I will choice here next time."

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JW Marriott Hotel Nara Hotels in Nara City

JW Marriott Hotel Nara

"When you first walk in the smell of relaxation hits you. I'm not sure what fragrance it was but absolutely loved it. We enjoyed everything about this hotel from location, food and room accommodations."

Nara Kasuga KANOYA Hotels in Nara City

Nara Kasuga KANOYA

"This has been one of the best if not THE best experience I have ever had in a Japanese hotel. We stayed in Nara for 2 days. The hotel has only a few rooms and quietly located within walking distance of the Kasuga Taisha. The room we had faces the forest on one side and a beautiful path on the other, and it was super large. It might not be as noticeable as others near the train station, but it’s a must try if you plan to stay in Nara for an extended period, which in its own rightis definitely worth it."

Nara Hotel Hotels in Nara City

Nara Hotel

"The hotel has a very historical feel. We booked the cheapest room in the main building. The room is not big and can't accommodate suitcases. The breakfast is interesting and the visual selection is better than the taste. The service is OK, but early check-in is not possible."

Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara Hotels in Nara City

Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara

"A fantastic gem which we we enjoyed every minute we stayed there. The choice of having a private onsen in our room was worth every penny of the premium we paid. I had my onsen dip three times a day and had never felt more relaxing and enjoyable. The hotel compound is so beautiful and all the staff were so accommodating. I would highly recommend this hotel who like spend a relaxing time in Nara."

Hotel Asyl Nara Hotels in Nara City

Hotel Asyl Nara

"The room was absolutely great. In Japanese style, futons, tatami, exactly the one we wanted to try. Staff friendly, helpfull and kind. The only thing we dislike was the smell of fried oil in the hotel corridors. Luckily it did not smell in the room."

The Deer Park Inn Hotels in Nara City

The Deer Park Inn

"The room was considered large for Japan, with only two beds and a table. The bathroom was shared, but it wasn't crowded, so there was no queue. The receptionist looked like Liu Yifei and was very friendly and welcoming. Overall, it was a good experience."

Hotel Asyl Nara Annex Hotels in Nara City

Hotel Asyl Nara Annex

"An older hotel but very well maintained and clean. The bed was comfortable and the room size was decent. Free parking is definitely a bonus. Breakfast was included and the food was amazing. The staff were lovely and welcoming and they even provide free beverages from 3pm onwards which is a nice touch. Overall the price is reasonable for what you get. Location is not far if you are driving to the tourist attraction."

Fufu Nara Hotels in Nara City

Fufu Nara

"A fantastic designer hotel. The one-night stay with two meals is perfect for a relaxing vacation. All meals are in private rooms with a wonderful ambiance. The kaiseki dinner was excellent; I highly recommend trying it if you're staying at the hotel. The service was meticulous, and there was Chinese-speaking staff, so communication was no problem at all. Feeding the deer during the day and soaking in the private onsen in the afternoon was so relaxing and enjoyable. I slept very well and felt completely at ease. I would definitely stay here again next time I'm in Nara!"

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Solo traveler
Iroha Grand Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae ★★★★
"Very clean and comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff. Price is affordable and reasonable."
★★★★★
2026-06-03
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Xiaojuan Yu

Family
Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring ★★★★
"The hot spring was excellent, and we really enjoyed the complimentary ice cream and late-night ramen. The breakfast offered a great variety of delicious options. The only downside was that the room felt a little cramped, but overall we had a very pleasant stay."
★★★★★
2026-07-18
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evelinaaeva

Traveling with friends
LOCO minami-ichi ★★★
"We checked into this hotel in Nara to fully immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of this amazing city. We chose this hotel because of its convenient self check-in and check-out system – it's all very simple and fast. We recommend confirming your passport details in advance. The room looked small in the photos, but in reality, it's very decent and well-zoned. It's a great option for one night, especially if you want to wake up with the sunrise and see the deer still asleep, observing them before the tourists arrive. There's also an opportunity to buy crackers – during cherry blossom season, we noticed that many shops had already sold out by midday, so we recommend waking up early. The only drawback of this type of accommodation is the very thin walls. There are signs warning guests not to make noise after a certain time. We did hear other guests, but everyone was considerate, and we fell asleep very quickly, so nothing bothered us. We really enjoyed the experience and were very satisfied!"
★★★★★
2026-04-23
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MouseSky

Solo traveler
Hotel Nikko Nara ★★★★★
"Everything was excellent, I loved it! 💕 There was a lovely lady at the front desk who was a compatriot. She was so patient, polite, and friendly, and helped me find a quiet room. The single room was very cozy. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious. My favorite was that vegetable and tofu soup – so tasty and comforting."
★★★★★
2026-04-27
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Family
Piazza Hotel Nara ★★★★
"I had a really pleasant stay at here. The room was excellent, comfortable, well designed, and fully equipped with everything I needed. What truly impressed me was the service: They helped me to make a restaurant reservation."
★★★★★
2026-03-29
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Kirian Mirabet

Couple
Hotel New Wakasa ★★★★
"Great experience!"
★★★★★
2025-10-14
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Guest User

Couple
Ryokan Asukasou at the Entrancne of Nara Park ★★★★
"It was excellent. Thank you"
★★★★★
2026-08-11
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Julia369

Couple
Nara Royal Hotel ★★★★
"Hotel is a station away from Nara center. We took bus or train. About 9 min away from station. Hotel has specious and beautiful Lobby, Rooms are very simple. Of course clean and neat as usually in Japan."
★★★★★
2025-07-27
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Guest User

Couple
Smile Hotel Nara ★★★
"Great hotel, near everything you'll need, food, train, arcade and deer. We did see deer near the hotel on a little stroll, definitely lost. Overall staff were great and it was a great stay"
★★★★★
2026-05-04

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Number of reviews

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Total properties

144

Weekday Avg. Price

$246

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$280

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