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A modern bathroom with multiple sinks, a heated floor, and a large mirror.

1. Novotel Nara

2.7 km from Saidai-ji

MICHAEL

Rp1.351.775 total

8 Dec - 9 Dec

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

2. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

2.6 km from Saidai-ji

John

Rp5.704.774 total

14 Dec - 15 Dec

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone path, stepping stones, and a stone lantern.

3. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

1 km from Saidai-ji

Kyle

Rp3.188.198 total

14 Dec - 15 Dec

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

4. Hotel SINDAI

0.8 km from Saidai-ji

Hong

Rp1.594.867 total

9 Dec - 10 Dec

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

5. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

1.9 km from Saidai-ji

Raquel

Rp1.431.178 total

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

1.5 km from Saidai-ji

Daniel

Rp878.654 total

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A modern building with a glass entrance, a water feature, and a bench.

7. Hotel Allamanda

2.8 km from Saidai-ji

Alexadra

Rp1.699.425 total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

8. Nara Royal Hotel

2.4 km from Saidai-ji

Abigail

Rp1.028.018 total

14 Dec - 15 Dec

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with chairs, a fireplace, and a TV.

9. Fine Garden Nara Horai

1.6 km from Saidai-ji

Lizzie

Rp603.007 total

9 Dec - 10 Dec

A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, a wooden ceiling with exposed beams, and artwork on the wall.

10. Comfy Stay TDS

3 km from Saidai-ji

HIROKO

Rp2.792.486 total

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, sliding doors, and a tiled roof.

11. Nara Seisha - For female guests aged 18-55 only, Self check-in (Please check your messages and emails from Expedia for important guidelines)

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

Rp454.378 total

26 Nov - 27 Nov

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

12. Ryokan Matsumae

Naramachi, 4.9 km from Saidai-ji

Mark

Rp4.048.510 total

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A hallway with a sign reading "Hana Naramachi" and a wooden slat door.

13. Hana Naramachi

Naramachi, 5.4 km from Saidai-ji

Sharon

Rp6.185.223 total

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a purple entrance curtain with a geometric pattern, and a sign in both Japanese and English.

14. Nara-Ryokan Villa

Naramachi, 4.4 km from Saidai-ji

Erika

Rp1.539.933 total

10 Dec - 11 Dec

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

15. Shikitei

5.3 km 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

Rp5.631.140 total

7 Dec - 8 Dec

A room with a wooden door, a dark wall, and a light-colored floor.

16. Private House Hibiki

Naramachi, 5.5 km from Saidai-ji

Kin Yee

Rp1.523.701 total

1 Dec - 2 Dec

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

17. Temple Town Hotel WAQOO Horyuji

10 km from Saidai-ji

Maiko

Rp2.217.449 total

9 Dec - 10 Dec

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

18. Asukasou

Naramachi, 5.1 km from Saidai-ji

Kevin

Rp2.697.807 total

8 Dec - 9 Dec

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a round window, and a view of a brick wall and greenery outside.

19. Hotel Rokune

3.7 km from Saidai-ji

Eddie

Rp1.313.476 total

7 Dec - 8 Dec

The exterior of a hotel with a modern design, featuring a large glass entrance, a sign with the hotel's name, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass.

20. Fairfield by Marriott Nara Tenri Yamanobenomichi

13.2 km from Saidai-ji

Suzanna

Rp1.608.159 total

7 Dec - 8 Dec

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Compare popular hotels close to Saidai-ji

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Novotel Nara	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 440 reviews	View
JW Marriott Hotel Nara	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 105 reviews	View
Kamenoi Hotel Nara	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 53 reviews	View
Hotel SINDAI	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 5 reviews	View
HOTEL ZEN narahourai	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 14 reviews	View

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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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Top Saidai-ji Hotel Reviews

Ryokan Matsumae

Naramachi

10/10 Excellent

Mark

A two-story building with a stone facade, a balcony, and a deer standing in front.

Mountain Home Lodge in Deer Park

Nara

10/10 Excellent

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

Shikitei

Nara

10/10 Excellent

Werner

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a wooden walkway, rocks, and a large tree.

Kokoro No Yado

Naramachi

10/10 Excellent

Alan

JW Marriott Hotel Nara

Nara

10/10 Excellent

John

A traditional Japanese entrance with a tatami mat leading to a room.

Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

Nara

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

A wooden walkway with a red carpet leading through a forested area.

Nara Kasugaokuyama Tsukihitei

Nara

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Hotel Rokune

Nara

10/10 Excellent

sylvie

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed pool, dark stone walls, and three granite sinks.

Hotel Tenpyo Naramachi

Naramachi

10/10 Excellent

Hotel was clean, staff friendly and in a perfect spot for those that want some peace at the end of the day. Private Shower or use of Public Bath (which is very nice to soak aching feet). Sarusawa Pond is beautiful to look out at either from the terrace or local Starbucks. Wild Deer on your doorstep and Nara Park a short walk. Plenty of food spots to pick from covering most if not all styles (including macdonalds if you're picky). Perfect Stay, would 100% stay again.

Darryl

A modern house with a wooden deck, a hot tub, and outdoor seating.

Hotel New Wakasa

Nara

10/10 Excellent

My daughter and I stayed here for just one night on a short trip from Tokyo. We came specifically for the Omizutori festival. Though we did swing by the Yamazaki distillery on the way back through Kyoto! We didn't have much choice of hotel but we picked the New Wakasa because of the spa. The hotel staff were very friendly and super efficient. They organised transport, guides and even hand warmers for the festival as it was heading below zero that night. As this is a Japanese style hotel the...

Roland, Alice

A hotel room with a city view, a desk with a computer, a bed, and a sofa.

Piazza Hotel Nara

Nara

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

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. Hotel Allamanda

8. Nara Royal Hotel

9. Fine Garden Nara Horai

10. Comfy Stay TDS

11. Nara Seisha - For female guests aged 18-55 only, Self check-in (Please check your messages and emails from Expedia for important guidelines)

12. Ryokan Matsumae

13. Hana Naramachi

14. Nara-Ryokan Villa

15. Shikitei

16. Private House Hibiki

17. Temple Town Hotel WAQOO Horyuji

18. Asukasou

19. Hotel Rokune

20. Fairfield by Marriott Nara Tenri Yamanobenomichi

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Other attractions near Saidai-ji

Nara Family

Top Saidai-ji Hotel Reviews

Ryokan Matsumae

10/10 Excellent

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