The Best Hotels Closest to Toshodai-ji Temple in Nara for 2026

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A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and a high ceiling with a geometric pattern.

A modern hotel entrance with a welcoming sign, large stone columns, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a mirror, and a walk-in closet.

A modern bar area with seating, a wine display, and large windows offering a view of cherry blossoms.

1. Novotel Nara

2.2 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

MICHAEL

AED 375

AED 454 total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a central dining area with tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a large sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A modern indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sunbed area.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple floors, and large windows.

2. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

2.1 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

John

AED 1,067

AED 1,350 total

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern interior with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a large sliding glass door leading to a garden area with a water feature and plants.

A chef holding a plate of vegetables in a well-lit room with a chandelier, wooden paneling, and a television on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a large window with a view of trees.

A wooden door with glass panels and a telephone on a shelf.

3. Nara Ryokan Annex Sweet Hotaru Gen

3.1 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

David

AED 875

AED 966 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a long reception area, a seating area with chairs, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern design with wooden paneling and a red accent wall.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A spa area with a large window, a pool, and a wooden ceiling.

4. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Springs

3.1 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Gregory

AED 412

AED 461 total

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A hallway leading to a room with wooden doors, labeled "HOTEL WITH ZEN TIMELESS RESORT".

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'HOTEL WITH ZEN' sign.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table with a tray, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a tray of items, and a TV.

5. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

2.4 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Raquel

AED 234

AED 260 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Hotel Rocco." It features a modern design with balconies and a stone facade.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a television, a nightstand, and a plant.

A modern hotel room with a black leather sofa, a bed with a white headboard, a small table with a plant, a TV, and a minibar.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bedside table with a bottle and glasses, and a mirror.

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

2 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Daniel

AED 152

AED 168 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

The exterior of ABHOTEL NARA with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with glass doors and a sign above.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, two stools, and a patterned wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A buffet setup with various food items, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

7. AB Hotel Nara

3.2 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Tom

AED 290

AED 319 total

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A multi-story hotel building with a sign indicating it is a 'SMail Hotel'.

An elevator area with a digital display showing the floor number, a trash bin, and a mailbox.

A hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, several chairs, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a seating area, a reception desk, and a minibar.

8. Smile Hotel Nara

3.2 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Shelby

AED 137

AED 152 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel entrance with a double door, a doormat, and two potted plants.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a reception desk, a computer, a telephone, and a potted plant.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a television, potted plants, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

9. Fine Garden Nara Horai

2 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Lizzie

AED 102

AED 124 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, a heater, and a wooden ceiling.

A compact kitchen with a gas stove, sink, and a microwave.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a futon bed.

A pine tree with a thick trunk and branches, positioned in front of a building with a window and a balcony.

10. naramoon The stairs are steep, suitable for young people to live in.

1.8 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

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Hsin-Teh

AED 84

AED 93 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with three beds, a large window, and a refrigerator.

A building entrance with a sign that reads "Comfy Stay Kyoto" and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a microwave, and a sink.

A hotel hallway with a shoe rack, a television, and a dining area in the background.

11. Comfy Stay Kiyokawa

2.9 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

AED 271

AED 298 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance and a stone pathway leading to the door.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a low bed, and sliding doors.

A corridor with sliding doors on one side and a wooden floor.

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring and a single light fixture on the ceiling.

12. Ryokan Matsumae

Naramachi, 4.2 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Mark

AED 784

AED 868 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A traditional wooden gate leading to a pathway with a tiled roof overhead.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, a television, and sliding doors.

A modern outdoor space with a wooden bench, a decorative lantern, and a view of a tree through a glass wall.

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a tiled entrance, and a red bench outside.

13. Shikitei

4.7 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Joseph

AED 879

AED 967 total

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, two beds with pillows, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A library with bookshelves, wooden chairs, and tables arranged for reading.

A modern interior with a wooden bench, a TV on a stand, and a wall with shelves displaying various items.

A building with a stone facade, illuminated windows, and a sign with Japanese characters.

14. Temple Town Hotel WAQOO Horyuji

8.4 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Maiko

AED 494

AED 543 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.

A modern two-story house with a garage, large windows, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

A spacious room with large windows, a wooden floor, and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a wooden table.

15. Danro no yado Concept House Hoshida

15 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Anonymous traveler

AED 872

AED 1,075 total

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A traditional Japanese building with a sign reading "やまと".

A tatami mat room with a low wooden table, sliding doors, and a television.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, wooden tables, and chairs.

A swimming pool with a red water wheel, stone rocks, and a mosaic wall.

16. Kanko Ryokan Yamato

8.7 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Alise

AED 417

AED 459 total

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a low table with chairs, a television, and a large window with shoji screens.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with chairs, a view of the city through shoji screens, and a ceiling fan.

A view through a window with a tiled floor and a reflection of lights in the window.

A room with tatami mats, a television, a small table, a sofa, and a view of the city.

17. Shiroyama inn

8.8 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

"The staff were beyond friendly and hospitable! My friend staying with me was having medical issues and we were immediately offered help/accommodations in any way possible. The bath has a fantastic view over Nara, the property is nestled amongst some of the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever seen, our room was very cozy, and the breakfast in the morning left us full and satisfied. Somehow in a Country other than my home, I felt right at home. If I ever come back to Japan, I’d be remiss if I didn’t...

Stephen

AED 417

AED 459 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, wooden flooring, a sliding door with frosted glass panels, and a ceiling fan.

A compact, white washing machine in a corner of a room with beige walls and a wooden floor.

A traditional Japanese-style room with wooden paneling, a tatami mat floor, a low table with a tea set, and a window with a view.

A kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and a window with colorful paper lanterns.

18. Nara-Ryokan Villa

Naramachi, 3.6 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Erika

AED 471

AED 521 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hot tub with a wooden bench, large windows, and a view of a garden.

A hallway with a wooden bench, a vase with flowers, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A clear water feature with rocks and a wooden backdrop.

A reception area with a dark reception desk, wooden stools, a potted plant, and a traditional Japanese sliding door.

19. Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

3.2 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Patrick

AED 376

AED 423 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare top hotels near Toshodai-ji Temple

Novotel Nara 2.2 km from Toshodai-ji Temple View	JW Marriott Hotel Nara 2.1 km from Toshodai-ji Temple View	Nara Ryokan Annex Sweet Hotaru Gen 3.1 km from Toshodai-ji Temple View	Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Springs 3.1 km from Toshodai-ji Temple View	HOTEL ZEN narahourai 2.4 km from Toshodai-ji Temple View
9.4 Exceptional 435 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 103 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 764 reviews	8.8 Excellent 10 reviews
AED 375 AED 454 total 18 Nov - 19 Nov	AED 1,067 AED 1,350 total 15 Nov - 16 Nov	AED 875 AED 966 total 1 Nov - 2 Nov	AED 412 AED 461 total 20 Nov - 21 Nov	AED 234 AED 260 total 3 Nov - 4 Nov

Top Toshodai-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

8/10 Good

"Room was not cleaned well. Was not vacuumed after three days. Overall decent hotel. Great location for transportation ans restaurants."

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

10/10 Excellent

"The room size is great, and also jas great amenities. The breakfast is also well served and it was very convenient to us during our stay. The location is also great. I would return and recommend it to others."

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

10/10 Excellent

"Loved starting our day with an amazing breakfast. Wish that the menu was a little more extensive"

Namba Oriental Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel with great location!! We really loved our stay at this hotel!! Very convenient!!"

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

8/10 Good

"Comfortable beds and clean rooms. There are not enough washing machines for the number of rooms in the hotel so they are running non-stop. This means you usually have to fight to get the next open washer & we did have some laundry come out smelling bad after washing. Either the detergent had run out for the washer or the machines are not cleaned often. Otherwise great location and good hotel overall!"

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Close to train station and shibuya sky. Also tons of food and shopping options"

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Good and very enjoyable for Osaka. Enjoyed very much."

THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel with clean amenities! Generally well connected to the subway for Osaka but if u r commuting to Kyoto, a more central location wld be better"

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

10/10 Excellent

"10/10"

Other attractions near Toshodai-ji Temple

A large bell hanging from a wooden structure with traditional Japanese architecture in the background.

Yakushi-ji Temple

9.0/10 (322 reviews)

Yakushi-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, red wooden beams, and a tiled roof.

Suzakumon Gate

Find out about the history of Nara when you take a trip to Suzakumon Gate. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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A traditional Japanese building with a multi-tiered roof, red pillars, and a statue on top.

Heijo Palace

8.2/10 (93 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Heijo Palace. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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A traditional wooden building with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

Nara Family

8.0/10 (25 reviews)

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

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Kikoji Temple

Kikoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Suzakumon Square

You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Suzakumon Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

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Heijo Palace Ruins Historical Park

After visiting Heijo Palace Ruins Historical Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nara. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

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Saidai-ji

8.8/10 (35 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nara when you stop by Saidai-ji. 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 Toshodai-ji Temple?

Toshodai-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Nara known for its temples. You'll find 150 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Toshodai-ji Temple?

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 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Toshodai-ji Temple. Other good choices in the area include APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower and APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi.

How many hotels will I find near Toshodai-ji Temple?

Expedia has 150 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Toshodai-ji Temple.

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

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Toshodai-ji Temple.

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

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What can I see and do near Toshodai-ji Temple?

Nara National Museum, Koriyama Goldfish Museum, and Nara Prefectural Art Museum feature captivating exhibits. While you're exploring, swing by Heijo Palace, Nara Woman's University, and Kofuku-ji Temple to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Isui-en Garden, Nara Park, and Mount Wakakusa.

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Our top choices for Toshodai-ji Temple hotels

1. Novotel Nara

2. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

3. Nara Ryokan Annex Sweet Hotaru Gen

4. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Springs

5. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

7. AB Hotel Nara

8. Smile Hotel Nara

9. Fine Garden Nara Horai

10. naramoon The stairs are steep, suitable for young people to live in.

11. Comfy Stay Kiyokawa

12. Ryokan Matsumae

13. Shikitei

14. Temple Town Hotel WAQOO Horyuji

15. Danro no yado Concept House Hoshida

16. Kanko Ryokan Yamato

17. Shiroyama inn

18. Nara-Ryokan Villa

19. Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

Compare top hotels near Toshodai-ji Temple

Novotel Nara

JW Marriott Hotel Nara

Nara Ryokan Annex Sweet Hotaru Gen

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Springs

HOTEL ZEN narahourai

Top Toshodai-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

Namba Oriental Hotel

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower

THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

Other attractions near Toshodai-ji Temple

Yakushi-ji Temple

Suzakumon Gate

Heijo Palace

Nara Family

Kikoji Temple

Suzakumon Square

Heijo Palace Ruins Historical Park

Saidai-ji

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