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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.

E
Eric
From
Switzerland
very competent and helpful staff. It really felt authentic
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Price from
US$464.75
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.

K
Kate
From
New Zealand
The best hotel that we've stayed at in Japan! Everything was perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews
Price from
US$192.30
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.

J
Jan
From
Czech Republic
Overall a great experience and a highlight of our trip - amazing host, excellent dinner and breakfast (make sure to order these when staying here!), very cozy Japanese-style rooms. Good location, too - very peaceful neighborhood, but still close to all the sights. We'll be sure to stay here again next time we're in Nara!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
Price from
US$168.10
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.

A
Andrew
From
Japan
The location was splendid and the staff were very accommodating
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 721 reviews
Price from
US$196.15
1 night, 2 adults

Tsukihitei

Nara

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

G
Gabriel
From
Malta
Beautiful location and excellent staff. Very helpful and welcoming.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
Price from
US$702.64
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.

J
Jenny
From
United Kingdom
Excellent. Welcoming and friendly staff. Super clean, wonderful surroundings, so many beautiful touches. Fresh flowers! .The Onsen was great. Breakfast was magnificent. Brilliant location in Nara. Our room was very comfortable and spacious, super clean. Nice toiletries. We wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you so much to everyone at Ryokan Asukasou.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews
Price from
US$213.01
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.

E
Emily
From
Japan
We had the most amazing stay. We loved the matcha at the check in, the wonderful view, and the excellent quality of the food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 541 reviews
Price from
US$323.21
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.

A
Annarita
From
Spain
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,072 reviews
Price from
US$94
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.

G
Guillem
From
United States
Great place to enjoy kaiseki and onsens. We got the room with an in-room onsen too, which was great. Late at night we decided that we wanted to add a futon (instead of sleeping with the Western style beds) and they helped us with no problem.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
Price from
US$213.49
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.

A
Alberto
From
Switzerland
We were amazed by this place, the hospitality of the staff, the position and the room, everything perfect! Our baby was sick, and the manager and one caring member of the staff came with us for a pediatric visit, they took us with the car and stayed with us the hole morning, amazing people, strongly recommended !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
US$125.74
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.

Most booked ryokans in Nara and surroundings in the past month

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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, 274 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 514 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,072 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 541 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 721 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, 388 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$99.85 per night
  • Tenpyo Ryokan

    Nara
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 224 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, 428 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.

  • Nara Park Hotel

    Nara
    Central location
    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.

  • 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.

  • Tsubakiso

    Nara
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

    A 5-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Train Station, Tsubakiso is an 85-years old Japanese townhouse with a lovely garden and free Wi-Fi throughout.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Highly rated ryokans in Nara and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 180 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.

  • Kotonoyado Musashino

    Nara
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

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

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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, 952 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, 428 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$133.21
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,072 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$295.85
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 514 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$133.21
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,072 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$133.21
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,072 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, 952 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, 224 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, 224 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