The Best Hotels Closest to Saidai-ji in Nara for 2026

Our top choices for Saidai-ji hotels

HOTEL ZEN narahourai

1.9 km from Saidai-ji

Raquel

AED 276 total

25 Jun - 26 Jun

Novotel Nara

2.7 km from Saidai-ji

Sean

AED 255 total

2 Jul - 3 Jul

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

JW Marriott Hotel Nara

2.6 km from Saidai-ji

John

AED 863 total

6 Jul - 7 Jul

Kamenoi Hotel Nara

1 km from Saidai-ji

Kyle

AED 797 total

30 Jun - 1 Jul

HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

1.5 km from Saidai-ji

Daniel

AED 173 total

6 Jul - 7 Jul

Hotel SINDAI

0.8 km from Saidai-ji

Hong

AED 302 total

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Hotel Allamanda

2.8 km from Saidai-ji

Alexadra

AED 381 total

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Nara Royal Hotel

2.4 km from Saidai-ji

Darren

AED 171 total

22 Jul - 23 Jul

Fine Garden Nara Horai

1.6 km from Saidai-ji

Lizzie

AED 120 total

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Seisha for guests aged 18-55 only

2.6 km from Saidai-ji

"Great value for money. 3 rooms on 2nd floor and 1st floor is common area with toliet, shower, kitchen, refrigerator. Traditional Japanese style room. Room is simple with matress, small ground table, A/C. Not much soundproof. No elevator & need to use stiff stairs. Host seems living in 1st floor. Use key to open/close room. Place is located on the side of small car road, not inside. Search '清舎' on google map."

SEUNGMIN

AED 102 total

25 Jun - 26 Jun

Basic Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Mezzanine | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfy Stay Kiyokawa

3 km from Saidai-ji

AED 302 total

14 Jul - 15 Jul

Hana Naramachi

Naramachi, 5.4 km from Saidai-ji

Sharon

AED 1,182 total

6 Jul - 7 Jul

Mountain Home Lodge in Deer Park

6.3 km from Saidai-ji

"Amazing room, especially for the price, even as a solo traveller. Would definitely recommend (and have done to friends and family already). Great location, can see the deer from the window. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Basically an apartment, with a hob to cook on, a washing machine, just amazing. I can praise highly enough. Wish I could have stayed longer, and will definitely return if I ever go to Japan again."

Daniel

AED 319 total

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Down comforters, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Nara-Ryokan Villa West

Naramachi, 4.4 km from Saidai-ji

Erika

AED 350 total

25 Jun - 26 Jun

Shikitei

5.3 km from Saidai-ji

Jonathan

AED 1,033 total

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Private House Hibiki

Naramachi, 5.5 km from Saidai-ji

Kin Yee

AED 304 total

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Asukasou

Naramachi, 5.1 km from Saidai-ji

Aki

AED 635 total

22 Jul - 23 Jul

Design Double Room, Non Smoking | Laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel Rokune

3.7 km from Saidai-ji

Colin

AED 240 total

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

3.7 km from Saidai-ji

Elaine Ah gi

AED 263 total

25 Jun - 26 Jun

Superior Japanese Style Room | View from room

Yuzan Guesthouse - Hostel

4.1 km from Saidai-ji

Cindy

AED 187 total

5 Jul - 6 Jul

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
HOTEL ZEN narahourai	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Novotel Nara	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 361 reviews	View
JW Marriott Hotel Nara	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 97 reviews	View
Kamenoi Hotel Nara	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 48 reviews	View
HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 23 reviews	View

Top Saidai-ji Hotel Reviews

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower

8/10 Good

"Location is a little off from station and shopping. Extra charge for access to swimming pool and fitness center. Enjoy the onsen in the property. Staff are friendly and helpful."

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

8/10 Good

"We paid for the executive lounge, but it wasn’t accessible thru-out the day. It’s only open from 2 PM - 9:30pm I like to use executive lounges, so that I can do zoom/phone calls as needed, or just a place to check my email. Also typical lounges offer continental breakfast, and a little bit more food during dinner time. This one only offers charcuterie. This morning I had an important zoom call but wasn’t able to use the executive lounge because they said it was closed. I had to ask for management since I wasn’t able to find any place to take the zoom call and the lounge was completely empty anyways."

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

8/10 Good

"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 to put in soap. It took many hours to dry clothes in the washer dryer combo, but I tried a different machine the next morning, and I think the machine I was using was just not good."

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

8/10 Good

"The room was comfortable, well-appointed, and surprisingly spacious for Namba. The air conditioning and television were also very easy to use, which is a welcome touch for non-Japanese-speaking travellers, as hotel room controls in Japan can sometimes be difficult to navigate, even with AI translation tools. What let the hotel down, however, was the breakfast experience. There were lengthy queues each morning simply to be seated, as only one hostess was managing the process. Most guests do not want to begin their day by waiting in line for up to 15 minutes, particularly when there are plenty of vacant tables available in a large dining area. It seemed unnecessary for guests to have to wait to be formally seated. Once inside, there was further congestion due to there being only one coffee machine and one toaster, resulting in even more queuing in what is clearly a very busy hotel. Overall, the room itself was excellent, but the breakfast operation would benefit from some improvements to better accommodate the number of guests."

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

8/10 Good

"Excellent location. Steps away from Namba station , restaurants and shops.Self Check in and Check out. Incredible breakfast/lunch 6am-2pm Western and Japanese. It’s small. No room for luggages. Luggage’s are expected to push under the bed at all time otherwise there’s no room to walk. Bathroom is small. Barely room for daily essentials. Beautiful rooftop pool and public bath house. In house 7/11 and laundry room are pluses."

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Monterey in Japan. The rooms were exceptionally clean, comfortable, and well maintained, making it easy to relax after a long day of sightseeing. Everything felt organized and spotless, and the overall atmosphere of the hotel was excellent. The only downside was finding the entrance to the parking area. The logistics and access were somewhat confusing at first and could benefit from clearer signage. Once we located it, everything went smoothly. Overall, this was a fantastic stay with excellent accommodations, and I would gladly return on a future trip to Japan. Highly recommended for anyone looking for clean, comfortable rooms and great service."

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel, modern room, amazing views of the city, delicious food and breakfast in the lounge, friendly staff, perfect location, cool rooftop bars, easy to catch taxis from. Overall, we loved staying here. We loved the city of Osaka, and we will definitely return to this hotel."

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Nara Family

8.0/5 (25 reviews)

During your visit to Nara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nara Family. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Saidai-ji?

Saidai-ji is located in a walkable area of Nara known for its temples. You'll find 147 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Saidai-ji?

Hotel New Otani Osaka is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 11 restaurants. You'll find it 14 mi (22.6 km) from Saidai-ji. Other good choices in the area include APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower and Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA.

How many hotels are there near Saidai-ji?

Expedia has 147 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Saidai-ji.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Saidai-ji, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Saidai-ji.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Saidai-ji?

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What can I see and do near Saidai-ji?

You'll want to browse the collections at Nara Prefectural Art Museum, Nara National Museum, and Nara City Museum of Photography. Heijo Palace, Nara Woman's University, and Kofuku-ji Temple are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can wander around Isui-en Garden, Nara Park, or Keihanna Memorial Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Saidai-ji hotels

HOTEL ZEN narahourai

Novotel Nara

JW Marriott Hotel Nara

Kamenoi Hotel Nara

HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

Hotel SINDAI

Hotel Allamanda

Nara Royal Hotel

Fine Garden Nara Horai

Seisha for guests aged 18-55 only

Comfy Stay Kiyokawa

Hana Naramachi

Mountain Home Lodge in Deer Park

Nara-Ryokan Villa West

Shikitei

Private House Hibiki

Asukasou

Hotel Rokune

Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

Yuzan Guesthouse - Hostel

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