Nara

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A large tree in a grassy field with a traditional building in the background.
A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs, lanterns, and various shops.
A dish of sashimi on a wooden table.
A bowl of soup with noodles, green onions, and a piece of meat.
A traditional Japanese temple with wooden architecture and a stone pathway.

Where to stay in Nara

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A wooden building with a sign in Japanese.

Naramachi

Unique features of Naramachi include the coffeehouses and shopping. Make a stop by Nara Park or Nara City Museum of Photography while you're exploring the area.

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is ￥8,033 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
￥8,033
￥9,719 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,663 reviews)
"Clean room staff"

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
Fully refundable
The price is ￥14,957 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
￥14,957
￥18,920 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,690 reviews)
"Lovely place in a great location. Clean and nice room. Perfect for our 3 days in Osaka. Staff are helpful, friendly and polite and location was fantastic. Downstairs is shopping mall and restaurants, that was fantastic. Very busy place but not noisy at all. Well worth it."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

2 out of 5
2-13 Souemoncho Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
The price is ￥4,445 per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
￥4,445
￥4,889 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Unito Hotel Residence NAMBA Motomachi

Unito Hotel Residence NAMBA Motomachi

2 out of 5
2-13-8 Osaka Osaka
Stay at this aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and climate control. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
"Nice and clean!"

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2026

Unito Hotel Residence NAMBA Motomachi
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

4.5 out of 5
3-2-27 Kasugade Minami, Konohana-ku Osaka Osaka
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Universal Studios Japan and ...
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

4 out of 5
1 Shichijoodori Higashihorikawa Nishiiru Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Nara attractions

A traditional Japanese torii gate with a red frame, surrounded by lush greenery and stone lanterns.

Nara Park

9.0/10 (4,050 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Nara Park, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
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Things to do

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

￥12,000
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Picture 3 for Activity From Kyoto: Nara Guided Half Day Bus Tour

From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch

￥12,000
per adult
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch
Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka

Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)

￥8,966
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

￥19,000
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train,Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park

Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train,Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park

￥10,055
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train,Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with lunch

From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with lunch

￥10,200
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with lunch
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