The Best Hotels Closest to Heijo Palace in Nara for 2026

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

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape at night.

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food items and beverages, a pizza oven, and a decorative wall with shelves.

A modern bar area with seating, a wine display, and large windows offering a view of cherry blossoms.

1. Novotel Nara

1.3 km from Heijo Palace

Stephen

￥10,041

￥12,149 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV on a shelf, and an air conditioning unit.

A narrow hallway with a door leading to a room.

2. Hotel SINDAI

0.7 km from Heijo Palace

Hong

￥12,055

￥13,331 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

3. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

0.6 km from Heijo Palace

Kyle

￥14,677

￥16,562 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A modern indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sunbed area.

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

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

4. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

1.2 km from Heijo Palace

John

￥32,000

￥40,480 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a television.

An indoor parking area with a colorful floor design, a mural on the wall, and a car parked inside.

A hotel room with a large mirror, a bed with floral bedding, a small table with a remote control, and a wooden door leading to a bathroom with a sauna sign.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass display case, and directional signs.

5. HOTEL ESSOR - Adult Only

0.7 km from Heijo Palace

David

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

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

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.

6. Nara Royal Hotel

1.1 km from Heijo Palace

Darren

￥5,705

￥6,576 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a covered patio, and potted plants.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, a television, and a plant.

A bar area with a chalkboard menu, shelves of bottles, and a kitchen in the background.

A buffet setup with multiple stainless steel serving pots, a digital scale, and a variety of wine bottles on display.

7. Hotel Asyl Nara Annex

1.1 km from Heijo Palace

Masahide

￥8,051

￥8,916 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A small, single-room hotel room with two single beds, a wooden table, and a window with curtains.

8. Seisha for guests aged 18-55 only

1.4 km from Heijo Palace

"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

￥4,090

￥4,499 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A compact kitchen with a gas stove, sink, and microwave.

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

1.3 km from Heijo Palace

"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

￥2,727

￥3,000 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern hotel with a red facade, multiple floors, and a large entrance area with a covered walkway.

A grand lobby with a large Christmas tree and a reindeer decoration.

An indoor swimming pool with large windows and a view of greenery outside.

A buffet with various food stations, including a sushi bar and a selection of appetizers.

10. Hotel Nikko Nara

2.4 km from Heijo Palace

Hilletje

￥12,645

￥13,909 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 multi-story building with illuminated windows, a visible entrance, and a pedestrian overpass.

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

11. Piazza Hotel Nara

2.4 km from Heijo Palace

Breanne

￥7,773

￥8,550 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A rooftop terrace with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a city view.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and tiled walls.

A buffet with various food items and condiments, set against a cityscape view.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, marble flooring, and a chandelier.

12. APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

27.4 km from Heijo Palace

Jeremy

￥7,735

￥9,360 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, and a patterned rug.

A reception area with a stone wall, a wooden ceiling, and a sign that reads "IROHA GRAND HOTEL". There are three stools and two table lamps.

The exterior of the 168 IROHA GRAND HOTEL with a modern facade, a prominent entrance, and a visible sign for YAMATO KOMACHI.

13. IROHA GRAND HOTEL KINTETSUNARAEKIMAE

3.1 km from Heijo Palace

David

￥10,509

￥11,560 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A spa area with a large window, a pool, and a wooden ceiling.

A serene indoor pool area with a wooden ceiling, stone walls, and a stained glass window depicting a landscape.

14. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Springs

2.4 km from Heijo Palace

Eglis

￥9,623

￥10,886 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A tranquil indoor koi pond with a wooden deck, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, a massage chair, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, and a seating area.

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden deck, a stone hot spring, and a natural rock garden.

15. Kasuga Hotel

3.3 km from Heijo Palace

Raven

￥33,480

￥37,080 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A traditional Japanese-style building with a pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by greenery and stone accents.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a separate sink, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A traditional wooden entrance with plaques, a tiled floor, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a small seating area, and a pool.

16. Shisui, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara

3.8 km from Heijo Palace

Hasan

￥58,000

￥73,370 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, wooden sliding doors, and a low wooden table.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a cozy seating area with a table and chairs, and a compact kitchenette.

A modern dining area with wooden furniture, a buffet setup, and large windows offering a view of trees.

A modern hotel room with a wooden interior, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

17. SETRE NARAMACHI

Naramachi, 3.6 km from Heijo Palace

Victor

￥40,863

￥45,512 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

An outdoor covered walkway with wooden beams, a gravel path, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a lamp, a window with a view, and wooden beams on the ceiling.

A wooden bathroom with a large window, a mirror, and a shower.

A rooftop terrace with a wooden fence, lounge chairs, and a pagoda in the background.

18. Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

Naramachi, 3.6 km from Heijo Palace

Edward

￥18,167

￥19,984 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A wooden corridor with a railing, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A room with a wooden table and chairs, a view of greenery outside, and a sliding glass door.

A traditional Japanese-style entrance with a wooden door and stone steps leading to a covered porch.

19. Kazeno Naramachi

Naramachi, 3.2 km from Heijo Palace

jorge

￥42,534

￥46,787 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A traditional Japanese-style building with a thatched roof, surrounded by a pond and lush greenery.

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

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

20. Asukasou

Naramachi, 3.7 km from Heijo Palace

Aki

￥23,099

￥27,950 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Top Heijo Palace Hotel Reviews

Namba Oriental Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay here, the laundry very helpful for traveller with kid like us. The staff very nice and informative. The room clean. The location is very good in the heart of Namba. Recommended 10/10"

Miyako City Osaka Hommachi

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was clean all throughout and we enjoyed our stay very much!"

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"Luxury hotel in the heart of Osaka, walking distance to lots of shops, food and attractions. The rooms are spacious with robes and slippers provided. Fabulous bar and restaurant on the 33rd floor with sweeping views of the city."

THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

8/10 Good

"Property is clean and the room size is good. Do not get the breakfast. They offer freebies like a beer at 6 PM and a snack at 9 that were nice. Staff is helpful and nice too. Very close to subway / metro which is amazing."

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, suite was fantastic. Only downside was they charged to use the pool hourly"

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Great price with easy access to everything as well as the subways."

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was quiet and good condition. Breakfast is not enough but every time refreshing by staff."

Citadines Namba Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"We had an excellent stay here for our Osaka trip. Great location, lovely hotel with gorgeous rooms that are big for what you normally get in Japan. Excellent amenities, coffee on the top floor for no additional charge and great washing and drying facilities for little cost. We loved it here. Thank you."

Hotel THE LEBEN OSAKA

8/10 Good

"Room left humid and ac not strong enough"

Other attractions near Heijo Palace

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, red wooden beams, and a tiled roof.

Suzakumon Gate

Find out about the history of Nara when you take a trip to Suzakumon Gate. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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A traditional wooden building with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

Nara Family

8.0/10 (25 reviews)

During your visit to Nara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nara Family. While in this walkable 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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Suzakumon Square

You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Suzakumon Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

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Ichiniwa Kofun

Learn about the local history of Nara with a stop at Ichiniwa Kofun. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

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Hokke-ji Temple

Hokke-ji 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 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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Kairyuoji Temple

After visiting Kairyuoji 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Heijo Palace?

Heijo Palace is located in a culturally rich area of Nara known for its temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Heijo Palace?

Hotel New Otani Osaka is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 11 restaurants. You'll find it 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Heijo Palace. Other good choices in the area include The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori and APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower.

How many hotels are there near Heijo Palace?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Heijo Palace.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Heijo Palace, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Heijo Palace.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Heijo Palace?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Heijo Palace, click here.

What can I see and do near Heijo Palace?

You'll want to browse the collections at Nara National Museum, Nara Prefectural Art Museum, and Shosoin Temple. Explore landmarks like Nara Woman's University, Kofuku-ji Temple, and Kasuga Shrine. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Isui-en Garden, Nara Park, and Mount Wakakusa.

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Our top choices for Heijo Palace hotels

1. Novotel Nara

2. Hotel SINDAI

3. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

4. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

5. HOTEL ESSOR - Adult Only

6. Nara Royal Hotel

7. Hotel Asyl Nara Annex

8. Seisha for guests aged 18-55 only

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

10. Hotel Nikko Nara

11. Piazza Hotel Nara

12. APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

13. IROHA GRAND HOTEL KINTETSUNARAEKIMAE

14. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Springs

15. Kasuga Hotel

16. Shisui, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara

17. SETRE NARAMACHI

18. Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

19. Kazeno Naramachi

20. Asukasou

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Top Heijo Palace Hotel Reviews

Namba Oriental Hotel

Miyako City Osaka Hommachi

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

Citadines Namba Osaka

Hotel THE LEBEN OSAKA

Other attractions near Heijo Palace

Suzakumon Gate

Nara Family

Heijo Palace Ruins Historical Park

Suzakumon Square

Ichiniwa Kofun

Hokke-ji Temple

Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Kairyuoji Temple

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