The Best Hotels Closest to Saidai-ji in Nara - 2026 Updated Prices

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

1. Novotel Nara

1.7 mi from Saidai-ji

MICHAEL

7 Dec - 8 Dec

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

2. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

1.6 mi from Saidai-ji

John

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A hotel entrance with a glass door and a metal gate, a dewy ground, and a statue of deer in the background.

3. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

0.6 mi from Saidai-ji

Kyle

2 Dec - 3 Dec

A building entrance with a tiled facade, a small garden area with plants, and a signboard.

4. Hotel SINDAI

0.5 mi from Saidai-ji

Hong

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

5. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

1.2 mi from Saidai-ji

Raquel

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

0.9 mi from Saidai-ji

Daniel

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hot spring area with a waterfall view, stone walls, and a wooden ceiling.

7. Nara Royal Hotel

1.5 mi from Saidai-ji

Abigail

6 Dec - 7 Dec

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

8. Fine Garden Nara Horai

1 mi from Saidai-ji

Lizzie

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a shelf with pictures, and a wardrobe.

9. Comfy Stay TDS

1.9 mi from Saidai-ji

HIROKO

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.

1.6 mi from Saidai-ji

"1st, this is an old and poorly maintained house without the old house charm. 2nd, please add a "Can Not accept any guest older than 55 years old. We were almost denied at check-in due to our age. 3rd, Expedia should not outsource the reservation through another 3rd party platform (Ctrip.com). 4th, English communication is challenged. 5th, it is not price competitive. Another hostel a few house down was only US$26 instead of $52. 6th, the hostel does not allow any cancellation. 7th, the...

Hsin-Teh

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

11. Comfy Stay Kiyokawa

1.9 mi from Saidai-ji

6 Dec - 7 Dec

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

12. Shikitei

3.3 mi from Saidai-ji

"Amazing place to stay in Nara, located right in the Park but in a quiet area. Delicious traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast, they were even able to accommodate vegetarian requests. Sleeping on the tatami was special!! Very attentive and kind staff, the only note is that they don't speak English so make sure to have your phone with you with Google translate, especially at the restaurant. The matcha tea ceremony was cute but very rushed (10 minutes in total)."

Daniele

7 Dec - 8 Dec

A variety of Japanese dishes, including sashimi and sushi, served on decorative plates.

13. Asukasou

Naramachi, 3.1 mi from Saidai-ji

Kevin

2 Dec - 3 Dec

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

14. Temple Town Hotel WAQOO Horyuji

6.2 mi from Saidai-ji

Maiko

2 Dec - 3 Dec

A modern infinity pool with a city view, glass walls, and a sleek design.

15. Candeo Hotels Osaka Hirakata

11.3 mi from Saidai-ji

Alex

additional charges may apply

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows allowing natural light.

16. Richmond Hotel Higashi Osaka

10.8 mi from Saidai-ji

Tate Patrick

additional charges may apply

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden desk with a laptop, a remote control, and a towel.

17. Osaka English House

11 mi from Saidai-ji

Kenji

additional charges may apply

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A modern bathroom with multiple sinks, mirrors, and a central hot tub.

18. KOKO HOTEL Higashiosaka

10.7 mi from Saidai-ji

Lucian

additional charges may apply

6 Dec - 7 Dec

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

19. Danro no yado Concept House Hoshida

8.3 mi from Saidai-ji

Anonymous traveller

additional charges may apply

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and wall-mounted lighting.

20. U Community Hotel

11.4 mi from Saidai-ji

Ziad

additional charges may apply

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Novotel Nara 5.0 star property 1.7 mi from Saidai-ji View	JW Marriott Hotel Nara 5.0 star property 1.6 mi from Saidai-ji View	Kamenoi Hotel Nara 4.0 star property 0.6 mi from Saidai-ji View	Hotel SINDAI 3.5 star property 0.5 mi from Saidai-ji View	HOTEL ZEN narahourai 3.0 star property 1.2 mi from Saidai-ji View
9.4 Exceptional 439 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 105 reviews	8.8 Excellent 53 reviews	8.8 Excellent 5 reviews	8.6 Excellent 13 reviews
The price is £58 7 Dec - 8 Dec	The price is £251 6 Dec - 7 Dec	The price is £136 2 Dec - 3 Dec	The price is £65 23 Nov - 24 Nov	The price is £53 17 Nov - 18 Nov
No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included Yes, Pool Yes, Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	Yes, Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking

Top Saidai-ji Hotel Reviews

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente hotel!!!"

Hotel New Otani Osaka

8/10 Good

"I recently stayed here and had an okay stay. It's an old property but it's decently maintained even though it could use some refurbishing. The rooms are huge. I stayed in the Super Double Room and it was a very large, especially as a solo traveler. The bed was comfortable and I had no trouble sleeping. Breakfast was really good, lots of options, both Japanese and western. The location is just okay, it's far from the centre of Osaka and you cannot walk anywhere, but the subway is nearby which was convenient. I used the onsen and sauna and they were great, though I did think it was strange that hotel guests have to pay an extra fee to use the facilities. Regardless, it was still worth it. There was an incident, where one of the cleaning staff dropped one of my skincare bottles and broke the cap, but I guess it was my fault for leaving a wet glass bottle in the shower. They put it back together so I didn't notice right away it was actually broken. I thought it was a bit odd they didn't leave me a note explaining the situation but they did leave me extra skincare packets to make up for it. I thought I could salvage the cap and a couple lovely staff members were able to tape it back up for me and carefully wrap up the bottle so I could take it with me. Despite my initial annoyance I appreciated that they were so helpful. The real standout of this hotel is the service and the staff. You can tell that they really take their roles seriously."

Hotel Forza Osaka Kitahama

8/10 Good

"Overall great stay. Although sometimes had to wait a while for elevators. Rooms were way smaller than expected (given the pics online) but has everything you need. It’s close to the big three conbinis. Breakfast buffet was great. The room we stayed in had a shower/tub combo but the tub was pretty slippery. You either had to get nonslip tub mats or put a towel down so you wouldn’t slip. Had a coffee maker at the lobby which was very convenient. Starbucks is literally around the corner. Overall decent place. Less than 10 min walk to nearest train station. Easy to get a taxi-about 10-15 min taxi rides to all the attractions around the area."

Other attractions near Saidai-ji

Nara Family

8.0/10 (25 reviews)

During your visit to Nara, you can do some window-shopping at Nara Family. While in this walkable 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 traveller 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 will I find near Saidai-ji?

Expedia has 147 hotels and other accommodation options 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 if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Saidai-ji.

What can I see and do near Saidai-ji?

You'll want to browse the collections at Nara National Museum, Nara Prefectural Art Museum and Shosoin Temple. 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

1. Novotel Nara

2. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

3. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

4. Hotel SINDAI

5. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

7. Nara Royal Hotel

8. Fine Garden Nara Horai

9. Comfy Stay TDS

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

11. Comfy Stay Kiyokawa

12. Shikitei

13. Asukasou

14. Temple Town Hotel WAQOO Horyuji

15. Candeo Hotels Osaka Hirakata

16. Richmond Hotel Higashi Osaka

17. Osaka English House

18. KOKO HOTEL Higashiosaka

19. Danro no yado Concept House Hoshida

20. U Community Hotel

Compare top hotels near Saidai-ji

Novotel Nara

JW Marriott Hotel Nara

Kamenoi Hotel Nara

Hotel SINDAI

HOTEL ZEN narahourai

Top Saidai-ji Hotel Reviews

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower

Other attractions near Saidai-ji

Nara Family

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