The Best Hotels Closest to Toshodai-ji Temple in Nara for 2026

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

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'HOTEL WITH ZEN' sign.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a wall-mounted mirror, and a black abstract painting.

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

1. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

2.4 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Raquel

￥10,366

￥11,511 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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.

2. Novotel Nara

2.2 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Stephen

￥9,669

￥11,700 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a wooden sofa, a small wooden table, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a round window, and a view of a brick wall and greenery outside.

A modern hotel entrance with a wooden canopy, a stone wall, and a signboard.

3. Hotel Rokune

3 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Colin

￥9,394

￥10,425 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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 indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sunbed area.

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

4. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

2.1 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

John

￥31,000

￥39,215 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

5. Piazza Hotel Nara

3.1 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Breanne

￥8,722

￥9,594 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

A hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern design with wooden paneling and a red accent wall.

6. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Springs

3.1 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Eglis

￥9,602

￥10,864 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a decorative floral arrangement.

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

7. Hotel Nikko Nara

3.2 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Hilletje

￥12,347

￥13,582 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

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

8. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

1.5 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Kyle

￥13,785

￥15,670 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

9. Hotel SINDAI

2.1 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Hong

￥11,913

￥13,189 total

Aug 29 - Aug 30

The exterior of ABHOTEL NARA with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with glass doors and a sign above.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, two stools, and a patterned wall.

A buffet setup with various food items, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

10. AB Hotel Nara

3.2 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

bonnie

￥5,236

￥5,760 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a television, a nightstand, and a plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bedside table with a bottle and glasses, and a mirror.

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

11. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

2 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Daniel

￥5,409

￥6,024 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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.

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

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

12. Nara Royal Hotel

2.3 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Darren

￥5,734

￥6,607 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

A reception desk with informational signs, a bulletin board, and a counter with various items.

13. Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station

2.7 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

James

￥7,586

￥8,420 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A multi-story hotel building with a sign indicating it is a 'SMail Hotel'.

An elevator area with a digital display showing the floor number, a trash bin, and a mailbox.

A hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, several chairs, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a computer, and a window with a view.

14. Smile Hotel Nara

3.2 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Shelby

￥3,022

￥3,333 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A serene outdoor area with a stone water feature, a wooden bridge, and a building with a traditional architectural style.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a tea set.

A hotel with a waterfall feature in front of it.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two beds, and sliding doors.

15. Nara Park Hotel

1.7 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Tim

￥10,220

￥11,631 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A hotel entrance with a double door, a doormat, and two potted plants.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with chairs, a fireplace, and a TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a television, potted plants, and a chandelier.

16. Fine Garden Nara Horai

2 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Lizzie

￥4,570

￥5,530 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A hallway with wooden flooring and white walls, leading to multiple rooms.

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.

17. Comfy Stay TDS

2.3 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

HIROKO

￥24,159

￥26,702 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 hotel entrance with a distinctive black and white facade, featuring a large decorative metal crest above the entrance.

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

18. Hotel Asyl Nara Annex

1.6 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

Masahide

￥8,051

￥8,916 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

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.

19. Seisha for guests aged 18-55 only

1.8 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

"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

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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.

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

1.8 km from Toshodai-ji Temple

"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

￥2,272

￥2,499 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Toshodai-ji Temple

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
HOTEL ZEN narahourai	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Novotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 412 reviews	View
Hotel Rokune	9.4 Exceptional 122 reviews	View
JW Marriott Hotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 100 reviews	View
Piazza Hotel Nara	9.2 Wonderful 820 reviews	View

Top Toshodai-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"My family and I really enjoyed our stay. The breakfast buffet spread was awesome. We will definitely be returning."

Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama

8/10 Good

"Hotel is located at very convenient location, subway, bus stops and restaurants everything is close by. Everything is A+!"

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Great located hotel for Dotobori, with easy 10 minute walk. Hotel was of really good standard both in property and staff. Also located right next to Namba station with ability to leave luggage if required"

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

8/10 Good

"The room was actually quite small. It was a nice amenity to have the Japanese hot bath, which was very good. It is quite close to several train stations as well. Overall, I would recommend."

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean hotel helpful staff"

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"很好的酒店，出行方便"

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly. Having the train station immediately next door was such a plus! Helped us get back and forth so easily"

Cross Hotel Osaka（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

10/10 Excellent

"Well equipped"

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

10/10 Excellent

"Apa is easy and reliable. In summer it is perfect but be warned, in winter you can’t adjust the thermostat."

Other attractions near Toshodai-ji Temple

A large bell hanging from a wooden structure with traditional Japanese architecture in the background.

Yakushi-ji Temple

9.0/10 (322 reviews)

Yakushi-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 culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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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 Japanese pagoda with a multi-tiered roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

Heijo Palace

8.2/10 (93 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Heijo Palace. While in this walkable 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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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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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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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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Saidai-ji

8.8/10 (35 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nara when you stop by Saidai-ji. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Toshodai-ji Temple?

Toshodai-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Nara known for its temples. You'll find 148 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Toshodai-ji Temple?

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 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Toshodai-ji Temple. Other good choices in the area include APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower and The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori.

How many hotels will I find near Toshodai-ji Temple?

Expedia has 148 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Toshodai-ji Temple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Toshodai-ji Temple, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Toshodai-ji Temple.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Toshodai-ji Temple?

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What can I see and do near Toshodai-ji Temple?

Nara National Museum, Nara Prefectural Art Museum, and Shosoin Temple feature captivating exhibits. While you're exploring, swing by Heijo Palace, Nara Woman's University, and Kofuku-ji Temple to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Ukimido Hall, Nara Park, and Mount Wakakusa.

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Our top choices for Toshodai-ji Temple hotels

1. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

2. Novotel Nara

3. Hotel Rokune

4. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

5. Piazza Hotel Nara

6. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Springs

7. Hotel Nikko Nara

8. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

9. Hotel SINDAI

10. AB Hotel Nara

11. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

12. Nara Royal Hotel

13. Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station

14. Smile Hotel Nara

15. Nara Park Hotel

16. Fine Garden Nara Horai

17. Comfy Stay TDS

18. Hotel Asyl Nara Annex

19. Seisha for guests aged 18-55 only

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

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Top Toshodai-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

Cross Hotel Osaka（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

Other attractions near Toshodai-ji Temple

Yakushi-ji Temple

Suzakumon Gate

Heijo Palace

Nara Family

Kikoji Temple

Suzakumon Square

Heijo Palace Ruins Historical Park

Saidai-ji

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