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Hotel New Wakasa, hotel in Nara

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

The hotel is very nice including a superb view of the adjacent park. Very close to walk everywhere. Rooms are comfortable and shower has a very special design with a small external area. The reception and arrival services are outstanding. I only wish we could have stay longer.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
516 reviews
Price from
£186.52
1 night, 2 adults
Tsukihitei, hotel in Nara

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

The location in the forest The very friendly and attentive staff The food was special
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
187 reviews
Price from
£446.02
1 night, 2 adults
Kotonoyado Musashino, hotel in Nara

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

Excellent service, location, food and accommodation. Simply perfect.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
122 reviews
Price from
£437.91
1 night, 2 adults
Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast, hotel in Nara

The picturesque Japanese-style guest house Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast is centrally located in Nara, 10 minutes by taxi from JR Nara Station.

Places was really authentic, futon was incredible, and owner was really sweet and spoke good English. Dog was cool. Japanese breakfast was amazing.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
137 reviews
Price from
£116.57
1 night, 2 adults
Mikasa, hotel in 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.

The excellent service of the staff. We speak little Japanese but they went out of their way to explain things to us.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
341 reviews
Price from
£250.88
1 night, 2 adults
Wakasa Annex, hotel in 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.

Excellent location. Fabulous dining experience. Staff extremely helpful & great at helping us work out an itinerary to maximise our short time in Nara.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
287 reviews
Price from
£163.20
1 night, 2 adults
Daibutsukan, hotel in Nara

Built in the Taisho era, Daibutsukan is located in front of the Five-Storey Pagoda at Nara's Kofuku-ji Temple. It offers a large public bath, free parking on site and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

Very good breakfast, old fashioned charm and very welcoming staff
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
101 reviews
Price from
£94.78
1 night, 2 adults
Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park, hotel in Nara

Featuring relaxing massages and public baths, Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park is just a 3-minute walk from Nara’s Kofuku Temple.

Fabulous location in Nara, walking distance to restaurants and the Main Street. The room was great - simple and efficient. My young children were very happy to have access to the private onsen. Breakfast was fabulous as well.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
146 reviews
Price from
£142.73
1 night, 2 adults
KAMENOI HOTEL Nara, hotel in 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.

The onsen was nice and is open until midnight. Dinner was quite nice if a little unusual. Breakfast was a buffet ('viking' or "bai-kingu" as it's called in Japan) with lots of variety. The staff at the front desk and in the restaurant were lovely and tolerated my terrible rusty Japanese. The bedding was comfortable. The sweets and green tea in the room. The shuttle bus to the nearest station.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
125 reviews
Price from
£134.57
1 night, 2 adults
Nara Hakushikaso, hotel in Nara

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.

The value for price here is great. The staff were friendly and the hospitality was incredible. I dropped off my baggage early for storage prior to check-in time. I had an injury on my chin with a bandage - by the time I came back to the hotel for check in and was shown to my room, the hotel staff had even gone as far as putting a new bandage and cotton swab in my room with the yukata robe for me to use. I was blown away by their attention and caring. I would happily book here again.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
282 reviews
Price from
£105.93
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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Highly rated ryokans in Nara

  • Hotel Mimatsu
    8.0+ review score
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 9 reviews

    Hotel Mimatsu is an 8-minute walk from the Kintetsu Nara Train Station, and a 13-minute walk from the JR Nara Train Station. Japanese-style rooms with a flat-screen TV are featured.

  • Tenpyo Ryokan
    8.0+ review score
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 164 reviews

    Tenpyo Ryokan offers free WiFi in all areas and Japanese-style accommodations with a spacious public bath.

    Great location to the main shopping street in Nara

  • Nara Hakushikaso
    8.0+ review score
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 282 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.

    Breakfast and onsen, room was big, traditional ryokan

  • Sarusawaike Yoshidaya
    8.0+ review score
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 95 reviews

    Offering public baths, Sarusawaike Yoshidaya is situated in front of Sarusawa-ike Pond. Kofuku-ji Temple is just a 2-minute walk away. Free WiFi is available on site.

    La atención es muy buena y el lugar está súper bien ubicado !!

  • Kanko Hotel Tamaru
    8.0+ review score
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 5 reviews

    Kanko Hotel Tamaru is situated in Nara, 2.4 km from Nara Station, 19 km from Iwafune Shrine, as well as 23 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium.

  • Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 137 reviews

    The picturesque Japanese-style guest house Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast is centrally located in Nara, 10 minutes by taxi from JR Nara Station.

    Definitely the host and the traditionalist experience

  • Kotonoyado Musashino
    8.0+ review score
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 122 reviews

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

    Superbe accueil, endroit charmant et onsen superbe

  • Tsukihitei
    8.0+ review score
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 187 reviews

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

    We loved the formality and the service of the food.

These ryokans in Nara have non-smoking options

  • Nara Park Hotel
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 72 reviews

    Boasting a hot spring bath, Nara Park Hotel offers Japanese-style rooms fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring.

    スタッフの方も親切で丁寧でした。 お部屋も落ち着けました。 また、泊まりたいホテルです。 ありがとうございました。

Great access to the city centre! Check these ryokans in Nara

  • Ubusuna no Sato TOMIMOTO

    Offering a garden and garden view, Ubusuna no Sato TOMIMOTO is situated in Ando, 20 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium and 21 km from Iwafune Shrine.

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Ryokans that guests love in Nara

  • Avg. price/night: £96.86
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 692 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.
    Daniel
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 282 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!
    Miguel
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 714 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.
    Natalie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £211.86
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 361 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 ❤️
    Martínez Moroy
    People with friends
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 714 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.
    Annarita
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 714 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!
    Eleni
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £96.86
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 692 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.
    Krista
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 164 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
    Elías
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,793 reviews
    - almost everything - this hotel is directly at the beginning of the nara deer park. deer are literaly just outside your window. - stunning view at koufuku-ji temple - onsen directly in the hotel - nice staff - wonderfull tradinional room with tatami, futons and yukata - spotlessly clean - price - I would stay here again and I regret that I stayed only one night. I really enjoyed the evening, part of which I spent in my room
    Lucia
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 164 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.
    Michi
    Family with young children

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