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Our top choices for Yamatokoriyama LGBT-friendly hotels

1. Nara Royal Hotel

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

Location: Nara
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 1000 reviews)
Price: £42, 14 Dec - 15 Dec, for Our top choices for Yamatokoriyama LGBT-friendly hotels
Review: Very nice stay!, by Abigail

2. Smile Hotel Nara

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

Location: Nara
Guest rating: 8.2/10 (Very good, 300 reviews)
Price: £20, 14 Dec - 15 Dec, for Our top choices for Yamatokoriyama LGBT-friendly hotels
Review: Comfortable and in a good location. , by Shelby

3. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Springs

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

Location: Nara
Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 769 reviews)
Price: £57, 9 Dec - 10 Dec, for Our top choices for Yamatokoriyama LGBT-friendly hotels
Review: TV was nice. Easy check in check out. Great location right next to the station., by Gregory

4. Centurion Hotel Classic Nara

A spacious indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

Location: Nara
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 1001 reviews)
Price: £33, 8 Dec - 9 Dec, for Our top choices for Yamatokoriyama LGBT-friendly hotels
Review: Really nice spot next to Nara station, I come to Japan quite frequently, will definitely make this my regular spot, by Luis

5. Hotel Nikko Nara

A modern building with a flat roof and a red facade, featuring a large entrance and multiple windows.

Location: Nara
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 1007 reviews)
Price: £66, 6 Dec - 7 Dec, for Our top choices for Yamatokoriyama LGBT-friendly hotels
Review: Nice place and walking distance to trains and buses. Nice healthy breakfast., by James

6. Nara Hotel

A traditional building with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by trees and a bridge.

Location: Nara
Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 1000 reviews)
Price: £150, 10 Dec - 11 Dec, for Our top choices for Yamatokoriyama LGBT-friendly hotels
Review: Really amazing. Room service was good, restaurant was great and I just loved the history and vibe. Would recommend highly., by Flynn

7. Comfort Hotel Nara

A hallway with wooden flooring, a reception desk with a book display, and a wall with a mural.

Location: Naramachi
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 440 reviews)
Price: £37, 7 Dec - 8 Dec, for Our top choices for Yamatokoriyama LGBT-friendly hotels
Review: The breakfast was great, and coffee, tea and some other drinks were available in the lobby all day long. The window was a smoked glass, couldn’t see the view outside., by Chiaki

8. Fine Garden Nara Horai

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

Location: Nara
Guest rating: 7.8/10 (Good, 189 reviews)
Price: £26, 14 Dec - 15 Dec, for Our top choices for Yamatokoriyama LGBT-friendly hotels
Review: Was very private and provided an excellent range of amenities, by Lizzie

9. Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara

A public restroom with multiple sinks and a stone-tiled floor.

Location: Kashihara
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 519 reviews)
Price: £56, 13 Dec - 14 Dec, for Our top choices for Yamatokoriyama LGBT-friendly hotels
Review: The onsen amazing, by Alessio

10. KOKO HOTEL Higashiosaka

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

Location: Higashi-osaka
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 477 reviews)
Price: £34, additional charges may apply, 13 Dec - 14 Dec, for Our top choices for Yamatokoriyama LGBT-friendly hotels
Review: It was great, staff are super helpful and they took care of all of my needs., by Lucian

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Top Yamatokoriyama Hotel Reviews

Nara Royal Hotel

Address: 254-1 Hokkejicho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8001, JP
Location: Nara
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (1000 reviews)
Review: Great breakfast, friendly staff always very helpful, by Darren, 26 April 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Centurion Hotel Classic Nara

Address: 1-51 Aburasakacho, Nara, Nara, 630-8247, JP
Location: Nara
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (1001 reviews)
Review: Had a great time here. Staff were all really friendly, helpful and efficient. Would'nt hesitate to return., by Anonymous traveller, 9 April 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hotel Nikko Nara

Address: 8-1 Sanjo-hommachi, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8122, JP
Location: Nara
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (1007 reviews)
Review: Amazing stay and trip in Nara, by Anonymous traveller, 20 August 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Nara Hotel

Address: 1096 Takabatake-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8301, JP
Location: Nara
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 9/10 (1000 reviews)
Review: A very special place adjacent to Nara Park. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast was amazing and delicious. A very comfortable bed and spacious room. There is also a free bus shuttle service between the hotel and the train station., by Joanne, 22 March 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Comfort Hotel Nara

Address: 321-3 Sanjo-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8244, JP
Location: Naramachi
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (440 reviews)
Review: Just a couple of minutes from the Station and town generally this was a well located hotel with very good facilities at a great price. The room was compact but not the smallest we stayed in. Comfortable for 2 plus luggage. We only stayed 1 night but were very happy with the hotel. We even had breakfast included (the only time in Japan) which was a good buffet selection of western and Japanese food to suit all palates. Helpful staff on the front desk too., by CF, 14 October 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent

Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara

Address: 6522 Kumemachi, Kashihara, Nara-ken, JP, JP
Location: Kashihara
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (519 reviews)
Review: Great hotel next to the station, with easy access to Asuka loop bus. Great service, good food, and a wonderful bath and relaxation area with mindful experience., by Anonymous traveller, 17 October 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

A modern building with a large illuminated sign reading "THE LIVELY".

Location: Chuo
Review: A very nice, modern, clean and friendly place to stay in Osaka. Staff are very helpful and in a good location to catch trains and buses. I will most certainly be staying here again!, by Nimmer, 3 November 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Zentis Osaka

A modern interior with a staircase, wooden flooring, and a reception desk.

Location: Kita
Review: Fabulous property and great oasis as the first hotel we stayed at and I wish we had stayed longer as Osaka has so much to offer and hotel so good. A little thing on amenities , the shower cloth was amazing. Free coffee and sesame snacks and candy in reception was a nice touch. Great location to get around., by Richard, 26 September 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Citadines Namba Osaka

The entrance of Citadines hotel with ornate architectural details and a clear sign above the entrance.

Location: Minami
Review: Lovely staff. Very friendly and helpful, by Amir, 6 November 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi

A modern hotel entrance with large glass windows, a stone wall with the hotel name, and a stone floor.

Location: Minami
Review: Looks like a new hotel and is very modern and elegant. The location is great and would highly recommend this hotel if looking to explore the Dotonburi. The hotel is comfortable and clean and the staff are excellent and attentive., by Connor, 26 March 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Kaneyoshi Ryokan

A man and a child in a swimming pool with a water feature.

Location: Minami
Review: All worked well for us, by nicholas, 17 April 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu

A modern lounge area with a pool table, seating, and a city view.

Location: Minami
Review: We had a lovely stay at the hotel. The room was comfortable, clean and well maintained, and the location was convenient for getting around. Overall, we had a great experience and would happily recommend it to others. Thank you for making our stay enjoyable!, by Gulam, 28 October 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hotel Agora Osaka Moriguchi

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, large windows, and a herringbone-patterned wall design.

Location: Moriguchi
Review: MAIN POINTS...VERY GOOD LOCATION,CLOSE TO MAIN TRANSPORT HUBS,...PLENTY OF PLACES TO EAT NEAR HOTEL ALSO IN HOTEL ITSELF...,STAFF SPEAK ENGLISH, VERY EASY TO GET TO/FROM ITAMI AND KANSAI AIRPORTS., by GABRIEL [MR], 15 March 2013, rated 10/10 Excellent

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