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

A chef preparing food in a kitchen with a wood-fired oven, various food stations, and a buffet with an assortment of dishes and condiments.

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

A modern lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and a distinctive blue patterned ceiling.

1. Novotel Nara

2.7 km from Saidai-ji

Stephen

Rp1.473.403

Rp1.782.817 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a large painting on the wall, and a chandelier.

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

2. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

2.6 km from Saidai-ji

John

Rp4.075.013

Rp5.154.891 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

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.

3. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

1.9 km from Saidai-ji

Raquel

Rp1.296.533

Rp1.426.141 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a small refrigerator, and a shelf with kitchenware.

A hallway with lockers, a staircase, and a reception desk with informational posters.

A narrow hallway with a door leading to a room.

4. Hotel SINDAI

0.8 km from Saidai-ji

Hong

Rp1.444.777

Rp1.589.255 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

A buffet with various food items and cooking stations.

A heated outdoor pool with a stone border, a wooden pergola, and a stone wall.

A wooden spa tub with a view of a cityscape through a large window.

5. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

1 km from Saidai-ji

Kyle

Rp2.716.036

Rp3.021.675 total

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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 sofa, a bed, a television, a nightstand, and a plant.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a massage chair, a table with candles, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

1.5 km from Saidai-ji

Daniel

Rp739.111

Rp813.022 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A modern building with a vertical wooden slat facade, a narrow water feature, and potted plants.

A building with a brick facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area with outdoor seating.

A modern interior with a glass staircase, a seating area, and a spa-like setting with a hot tub.

7. Hotel Allamanda

2.8 km from Saidai-ji

Alexadra

Rp1.399.540

Rp1.693.443 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, and a round mirror on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

A grand staircase with red carpet and golden railings, leading to an upper floor with a glass railing and a decorative chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a green leather sofa, and a staircase.

8. Nara Royal Hotel

2.4 km from Saidai-ji

Abigail

Rp860.556

Rp980.570 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a sign with foreign text, and a wheelchair accessibility symbol.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Vending machines with beverages and snacks, and an ice dispenser.

A compact white refrigerator in a corner of a room with a patterned carpet.

9. Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station

3 km from Saidai-ji

James

Rp944.569

Rp1.039.026 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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.

10. Fine Garden Nara Horai

1.6 km from Saidai-ji

Lizzie

Rp510.107

Rp617.230 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A kitchen with a gas stove, stainless steel sink, and wooden countertop.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a vase with flowers.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a gas stove, and a wooden countertop. There are two trash bins and a window with curtains.

11. Comfy Stay TDS

3 km from Saidai-ji

HIROKO

Rp2.833.986

Rp3.117.385 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, and a shoji screen door.

A small, compact room with two single beds, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A narrow hallway with a wooden staircase leading to a kitchen area.

12. 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

Rp411.618

Rp452.780 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, potted plants, and a parked car.

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

A wooden staircase leading to a second floor, a bookshelf filled with books, and a poster with Japanese text.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with tea set, a television on a stand, and sliding doors with a floral painting.

13. Sansui Ryokan

1.9 km from Saidai-ji

Hidenari

Rp745.086

Rp825.203 total

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a small table.

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

A room with a wooden door, a window with frosted glass, and a wall with a red circle and a mountain painting.

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

2.6 km 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

Rp308.758

Rp339.626 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a small countertop.

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

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

15. Comfy Stay Kiyokawa

3 km from Saidai-ji

Rp1.086.393

Rp1.195.040 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

16. Shikitei

5.3 km from Saidai-ji

Joseph

Rp4.009.473

Rp4.410.409 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

17. Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

3.7 km from Saidai-ji

Kit U

Rp1.286.222

Rp1.448.802 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

A modern bathroom with a large window, a shower, and a sink.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, and a view of a pagoda.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a view of a pagoda through large windows.

18. Asukasou

Naramachi, 5.1 km from Saidai-ji

Aki

Rp4.032.112

Rp4.878.809 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a television, and a decorative deer head.

A room with a bed, a chair, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

A traditional Japanese-style entrance with a wooden lattice door, a green awning, and a small lantern on the ground.

19. Kokoro No Yado

Naramachi, 4.8 km from Saidai-ji

Alan

Rp2.884.887

Rp3.173.376 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

A modern hotel room with large windows offering a city view, a desk with a phone, and a comfortable chair.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, a television displaying hotel information, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern reception area with a marble wall, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

20. Piazza Hotel Nara

3.8 km from Saidai-ji

Leona Luya

Rp1.091.207

Rp1.200.328 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Saidai-ji

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Novotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 418 reviews	View
JW Marriott Hotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 100 reviews	View
HOTEL ZEN narahourai	9.0 Wonderful 8 reviews	View
Hotel SINDAI	8.8 Excellent 5 reviews	View
Kamenoi Hotel Nara	8.8 Excellent 51 reviews	View

Top Saidai-ji Hotel Reviews

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

10/10 Excellent

"Great location!"

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

8/10 Good

"Bathroom a little bit too small and more storage for clothes as we were living out of our suitcases no room to put stuff. The lifts tend to be slow"

Hotel THE LEBEN OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Air con was a little warm but everything else was great"

Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba

10/10 Excellent

"Public bath was very nice"

Namba Oriental Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Splurge and add breakfast! It was excellent. The French toast with truffle butter was perfection. Location is great for those who want to be close to the shopping areas, restaurants and shops."

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel. Convenient, breakfast was good, laundry was easy to figure out. Recommend for sure."

THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

8/10 Good

"The room was decently sized and staff very helpful"

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

8/10 Good

"I don't like spaces, a little tight spaces for 2 people and when get on to bed is difficult."

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

10/10 Excellent

"great"

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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Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Emperor Koken Mausoleum is just one of the places to see in Nara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the 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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Emperor Seimu Mausoleum

Emperor Seimu Mausoleum is just one of the places to see in Nara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

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Akishino-dera Temple

After visiting Akishino-dera Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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Sakimisakizakiyama Ancient Tomb

You can find out about the history of Nara with a stop at Sakimisakizakiyama Ancient Tomb. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

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Gourd Mountain Ancient Tomb

You can find out about the history of Nara with a trip to Gourd Mountain Ancient Tomb. 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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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 151 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 APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi.

How many hotels will I find near Saidai-ji?

Expedia has 151 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, Hakomotokan Konya 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 Nara Park, Keihanna Memorial Park or Mount Wakakusa 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. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

4. Hotel SINDAI

5. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

7. Hotel Allamanda

8. Nara Royal Hotel

9. Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station

10. Fine Garden Nara Horai

11. Comfy Stay TDS

12. Seisha for guests aged 18-55 only

13. Sansui Ryokan

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

15. Comfy Stay Kiyokawa

16. Shikitei

17. Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

18. Asukasou

19. Kokoro No Yado

20. Piazza Hotel Nara

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Top Saidai-ji Hotel Reviews

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel THE LEBEN OSAKA

Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba

Namba Oriental Hotel

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

Other attractions near Saidai-ji

Nara Family

Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Kikoji Temple

Emperor Seimu Mausoleum

Akishino-dera Temple

Sakimisakizakiyama Ancient Tomb

Gourd Mountain Ancient Tomb

Heijo Palace Ruins Historical Park

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