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Kotonoyado Musashino

Nara Park, Nara

Kotono yado Musashino offers accommodation in Nara, and is located a 11-minute drive from Nara Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line.

F
Fabio
From
Italy
The staff was very kind and helpful and the meals were really tasty and beautifully presented ! The room and the Ryokan were splendid and the position is wonderful ! It was an experience that I'll never forget !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Price from
US$472.31
1 night, 2 adults

Wakasa Annex

Nara

Wakasa Annex features an outdoor hot public bath and free WiFi. Other facilities include a 24-hour reception, drinks vending machines and free parking. Todai-ji Temple is only an 8-minute walk.

C
Celine Jaikam
From
Norway
The service was excellent, the staff made us feel special. They even adapted the meal to our preferences.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 356 reviews
Price from
US$195.43
1 night, 2 adults

Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast

Nara

Featuring 1-star accommodation, Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast is located in Nara, 2.1 km from Nara Station and 21 km from Iwafune Shrine.

T
Thomas
From
Australia
Lovely owner, beautiful part of Nara and a wonderful Japanese breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
US$170.83
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel New Wakasa

Nara

A 12-minute walk from the Kintetsu Nara Train Station, Hotel New Wakasa offers Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring.

C
Cilia
From
Denmark
The staff was helpfull and friendly. The food was tastefull and beautifully arranged. They staff knew about local culture.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 720 reviews
Price from
US$199.34
1 night, 2 adults

Tsukihitei

Nara

Tsukihitei is located in the Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

L
Lilit
From
France
Beautiful and the staff was amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews
Price from
US$714.07
1 night, 2 adults

Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park

Nara

Featuring an open-air bath and views of quiet street, Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park is a recently renovated ryokan located in Nara, 1.8 km from Nara Station.

S
Sleepy
From
Hong Kong
Excellent service. Staff were friendly and went out of their way to help. We had a beautiful room with partial temple view and private bath. Very spacious (around 55 sq m). Everything felt new and renovated. Clean with all modern amenities. Had parking. Quiet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews
Price from
US$216.47
1 night, 2 adults

Mikasa

Nara

A 10-minute drive from Kintetsu Nara Train Station on the hotel’s free shuttle, Mikasa offers open-air baths and a dining room with beautiful Nara views. On-site parking is free.

D
Dorrain
From
Singapore
What an experience, staying at Mikasa is my version of heaven. The staff were sweet, the breakfast and dinner were so enjoyable, 8-courses of a tasting menu meant that every night all our relatives were jealous of the pictures we were sending home. Our food preferences were adjusted for, and the bar at the end of the night was to look out over the city light. 4 nights wasn’t enough the enjoy this experiment. Public bath was great, and my mum really liked talking to yuki now!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews
Price from
US$328.47
1 night, 2 adults

Nara Ryokan

Nara

1.5 km from Nara Station, Nara Ryokan is situated in Nara and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

X
Xiating
From
China
Excellent location near Nara Park. Good experience with staying in a traditional tatami room and using a bathhouse.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,058 reviews
Price from
US$95.53
1 night, 2 adults

KAMENOI HOTEL Nara

Nara

Located in Nara, 4.1 km from Nara Station, KAMENOI HOTEL Nara provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre, free private parking, an open-air bath and a garden.

L
Liam
From
Ireland
My room was fabulous, with my own onsen bath, on the balcony overlooking Nara's ancient imperial palace site. The staff excelled themselves with their helpfulness, and dinner was fantastic, despite my lack of chopsticks skills!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
Price from
US$209.51
1 night, 2 adults

Daibutsukan

Nara

Daibutsukan is situated in Nara, 1.9 km from Nara Station, 19 km from Iwafune Shrine, as well as 23 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium.

M
Maria
From
Netherlands
The location of the property could not be better. Within walking distance of many temples and the lively narrow old streets of Nara, at the bottom of the road by the pond. The staff of this very traditional (rather rustic) hotel went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Free parking right in front of the hotel. The traditional Japanese breakfast served at this hotel was absolutely amazing. Delicious and beautifully presented. We had a big tatami room with a view of the park and, in about 7 years time, the old 5 story pagoda. Unfortunately the pagoda is now completely covered undergoing a major restoration. However the deer wandering across the road made our view also interesting. Although this hotel might benefit from a renovation, the incredibly friendly and service minded staff made us feel as if we were staying at the Four Seasons😉. A very authentic positive experience. Great value for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
US$127.78
1 night, 2 adults
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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.

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  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,058 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 720 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these ryokans in Nara and nearby

  • Hotel Asyl Nara

    Nara
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from JR Nara Train Station and a 10-minute walk from Nara Park, Hotel Asyl Nara, which was awarded two red pavilions by the Michelin Guide 2013, offers free public baths, a...

    From US$168.37 per night
  • Tenpyo Ryokan

    Nara
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews

    Set within 1.7 km of Nara Station and 18 km of Iwafune Shrine in Nara, Tenpyo Ryokan offers accommodation with seating area.

  • Nara Hakushikaso

    Nara
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews

    Offering public baths, OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is just a 2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station. The air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi and a full private bathroom.

  • Kasuga Hotel

    Nara
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews

    A 2-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station, a 5-minute taxi ride from JR Nara Train Station and a 5-minute walk from Kofuku-ji Temple, Kasuga Hotel features Japanese cuisine and beautiful hot public...

    From US$375.82 per night
  • Daibutsukan

    Nara
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews

    Daibutsukan is situated in Nara, 1.9 km from Nara Station, 19 km from Iwafune Shrine, as well as 23 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium.

    From US$135.30 per night
  • Kanko Hotel Tamaru

    Nara
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Kanko Hotel Tamaru is situated in Nara, 2.3 km from Nara Station, 19 km from Iwafune Shrine, and 23 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church.

  • Hotel Mimatsu

    Nara
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Set in Nara and only 1.1 km from Nara Station, Hotel Mimatsu offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 2-star ryokan offers a lift and luggage storage space.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 950 reviews

    Offering a shared lounge and city view, Ryokan Kousen Kazeya Group is situated in Nara, 1.8 km from Nara Station and 19 km from Iwafune Shrine.

Highly rated ryokans in Nara and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

    Featuring 1-star accommodation, Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast is located in Nara, 2.1 km from Nara Station and 21 km from Iwafune Shrine.

These ryokans in Nara and nearby have non-smoking options

  • Nara Park Hotel

    Nara
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

    Offering mountain views, Nara Park Hotel is an accommodation set in Nara, 5.4 km from Nara Station and 13 km from Iwafune Shrine.

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Ryokans that guests love in Nara

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 950 reviews
    Friendly staff in a clean and quiet ryokan style hotel right next to Naramachi, central Nara, and the park. The rooms were nice with a tatami area as well as a little reading space next to the windows overlooking the pond.
    Guest review by
    Daniel
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews
    Extremely friendly staff, the kaiseki dinner was delicious with a lot of variety, same for the breakfast (opted for Japanese style). Everything was clean, the room was amazing, clean yukatas and haoris were provided daily, the futon beds were very comfortable. This Ryokan is very well located as it's very close to the Kintetsu-Nara train station (with direct trains to both Kyoto and Osaka) and the main streets while still in a very quiet area. Definitely recommend to anyone staying in Nara, either for just one night or for a few days!
    Guest review by
    Miguel
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,058 reviews
    Beautiful ryokan with English-speaking staff and a private-use onsen. Only a 10 minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station and close to Nara Park and located in a gorgeous part of town. Beds (futons) were very comfortable, free wifi, large room - I would stay here again if in Nara.
    Guest review by
    Natalie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$375.82
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews
    The onsen was amazing and the breakfast was one of the most unique experiences in Nara! Recommend if you want to live the Japanese experience having and amazing time in a tatami room, sleeping in a Futon and having an amazing view from an onsen ❤️
    Guest review by
    Martínez Moroy
    People with friends
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,058 reviews
    This place was exactly what I was looking for. A quiet ryokan with a private tattoo-friendly onsen. My room was big and the futon was very comfy. I appreciated the complimentary water and a kettle to make tea. Everything was so good, thank you! I will definitely come back.
    Guest review by
    Annarita
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,058 reviews
    The room was perfectly cleaned and was convenient and quiet, typical tatami floors and futon bed to sleep on. The area is quiet but very central and within walking distance to all major attractions. The staff was very helpful and polite and they accommodated all of my requests. The private onsen is amazing to have and I enjoyed it very much. Would highly recommend staying here!
    Guest review by
    Eleni
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 950 reviews
    My son and I loved this ryokan. We had previously paid $300 per night at a ryonkan of similar standard in Kyoto and this was almost as much value for a much lower price. The room was huge. The location was the best we'd had during our stay as it is right near the food market and main part of town. The staff were so lovely. The Onsen was wonderful although I recommend getting there soon after 5pm when it is filled as it cools down quickly. The futons and pillows were too hard for us but that is just personal preference.
    Guest review by
    Krista
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
    The Ryokan is literally 1min walk from the station, in a peatonal street full of shops. The personal was very kind and they were always trying to help. They took care of our luggage before the check in and after the check out. The room was amazing with tatami floor and they left a yukata for each gest. The Onsen was amazing and very relaxing. The breakfast was incredible, everything in the menu was amazing and very tasty. 100% recommended
    Guest review by
    Elías
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
    Lovely spacious tatami room, very comfortable futon. Room did have ensuite bathroom, but we enjoyed the nice big hot shared baths available, much like going to a sento. Yukata were provided too. Teas and senbei in the room were very welcoming.
    Guest review by
    Michi
    Family with young children