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

A chef preparing food in a kitchen with a wood-fired oven, various food stations, and a buffet with an assortment of dishes and condiments.

A modern hotel entrance with a welcoming sign, large stone columns, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a mirror, and a walk-in closet.

1. Novotel Nara

2.7 km from Saidai-ji

Stephen

₩111,992

₩135,510 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 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.

2. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

2.6 km from Saidai-ji

John

₩352,758

₩446,239 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 sofa, a bed, a small table with a tray, and artwork on the walls.

3. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

1.9 km from Saidai-ji

Raquel

₩98,549

₩108,400 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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.

4. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

1 km from Saidai-ji

Kyle

₩119,202

₩133,703 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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.

5. Hotel SINDAI

0.8 km from Saidai-ji

Hong

₩109,816

₩120,798 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A modern hotel room with a black leather sofa, a bed with a white headboard, a small table with a plant, a TV, and a minibar.

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.

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

1.5 km from Saidai-ji

Daniel

₩56,179

₩61,797 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern building with a glass entrance, a water feature, and a bench.

A modern interior with a glass staircase, a seating area, and a spa-like setting with a hot tub.

A modern building with a vertical wooden slat facade, a narrow water feature, and potted plants.

A building with a brick facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area with outdoor seating.

7. Hotel Allamanda

2.8 km from Saidai-ji

₩106,379

₩128,719 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

A spacious indoor dining area with tables and chairs, large windows offering views of greenery and a waterfall, and a modern chandelier.

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

8. Nara Royal Hotel

2.4 km from Saidai-ji

Abigail

₩77,521

₩87,854 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

9. Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station

3 km from Saidai-ji

James

₩89,519

₩98,471 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a reception desk, a computer, a telephone, and a potted plant.

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

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

10. Fine Garden Nara Horai

1.6 km from Saidai-ji

Lizzie

₩38,773

₩46,915 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A kitchen with a gas stove, stainless steel sink, and wooden countertop.

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

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a gas stove, and a wooden countertop. There are two trash bins and a window with curtains.

11. Comfy Stay TDS

3 km from Saidai-ji

HIROKO

₩215,410

₩236,951 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

12. Nara Seisha - For guests aged 18-55 only, Self check-in (Please check your messages and emails)

2.6 km from Saidai-ji

"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

₩31,286

₩34,415 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, potted plants, and a parked car.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a low wooden table, a television, and a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with tea set, a television on a stand, and sliding doors with a floral painting.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a television, a rice cooker, and a tea set.

13. Sansui Ryokan

1.9 km from Saidai-ji

Hidenari

₩56,633

₩62,723 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A pine tree with a thick trunk and multiple branches, positioned in front of a building with a window and a balcony.

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.

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

2.6 km from Saidai-ji

"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

₩23,488

₩25,838 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with three beds, a large window, and a refrigerator.

A hotel hallway with a shoe rack, a television, and a dining area in the background.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a small countertop.

A building entrance with a sign that reads "Comfy Stay Kyoto" and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

15. Comfy Stay Kiyokawa

3 km from Saidai-ji

₩83,374

₩91,711 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A room with a bed, a table, chairs, a small plant, and a window with a view.

A room with tatami flooring, a television, a small refrigerator, and a window with blinds.

A minimalist room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a small kitchen area, and a sliding door.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a sign for Nara Inn.

16. Nara Inn Japanese Ryokan

Naramachi, 4.4 km from Saidai-ji

₩97,141

₩106,855 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A traditional wooden gate leading to a pathway with a tiled roof overhead.

A modern outdoor space with a wooden bench, a decorative lantern, and a view of a tree through a glass wall.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a wooden interior.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, a television, and sliding doors.

17. Shikitei

5.3 km from Saidai-ji

Joseph

₩392,844

₩432,129 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, two beds with pillows, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A modern interior with a wooden bench, a TV on a stand, and a wall with shelves displaying various items.

A building with a stone facade, illuminated windows, and a sign with Japanese characters.

A library with bookshelves, wooden chairs, and tables arranged for reading.

18. Temple Town Hotel WAQOO Horyuji

10 km from Saidai-ji

Maiko

₩140,785

₩154,861 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A traditional Japanese building with a sign reading "やまと".

A swimming pool with a red water wheel, stone rocks, and a mosaic wall.

A traditional Japanese building with a stone pathway leading to a gate.

A tatami mat room with a low wooden table, sliding doors, and a television.

19. Kanko Ryokan Yamato

8.2 km from Saidai-ji

Alise

₩154,870

₩170,357 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a low table with chairs, a television, and a large window with shoji screens.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with chairs, and large windows offering a view of the sea.

A view through a window with a tiled floor and a reflection of lights in the window.

A room with tatami mats, a television, a small table, a sofa, and a view of the city.

20. Shiroyama inn

8.3 km from Saidai-ji

Barri

₩132,530

₩146,774 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Saidai-ji

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Novotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 422 reviews	View
JW Marriott Hotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 100 reviews	View
HOTEL ZEN narahourai	9.0 Wonderful 8 reviews	View
Kamenoi Hotel Nara	8.8 Excellent 51 reviews	View
Hotel SINDAI	8.8 Excellent 5 reviews	View

Top Saidai-ji Hotel Reviews

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Great place. 7/11 in the hotel was super convenient. Only about a 10 minute walk from the Glico sign."

THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean rooms and property. Great location with convenient metro lines close by. Staff were very accommodating, they were willing to secure our luggage after checkout until our train arrived. Would stay again."

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

10/10 Excellent

"A delightful hotel in a very central area with excellent staff"

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and modern."

ANCHORED by RIHGA OSAKA NAMBA

10/10 Excellent

"Out of all the hotels we have been at these have been the best dryers available. We left with dry clothes for once ! It was a clean hotel and able to get to places fairly easily. Though one thing I will mention is having to get an app to check in was a bit annoying and that all parties in my group had to do that. But other than that we enjoyed out stay !"

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

10/10 Excellent

"I loved this hotel. I’ve been coming to Osaka for a few years now and this hotel ranks right at the top of the list for me. Great views. Friendly staff and close to everything."

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

10/10 Excellent

"Staff are accomodating. Easy access to laundry. Convenient location."

Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba

10/10 Excellent

"Very central location with easy access to all major sites around Dotombori, Namba and Nihonbashi. Stayed for 4 nights and found the rooms large, the beds comfortable with good quality bedding. Loved the Onsen! Didn’t use the restaurant. Would stay again if in Osaka."

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and clean environment"

Other attractions near Saidai-ji

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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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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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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Emperor Seimu Mausoleum

Emperor Seimu 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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Akishino-dera Temple

After visiting Akishino-dera 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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Sakimisakizakiyama Ancient Tomb

You can find out about the history of Nara with a stop at Sakimisakizakiyama Ancient Tomb. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

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Gourd Mountain Ancient Tomb

You can find out about the history of Nara with a visit to Gourd Mountain Ancient Tomb. 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Saidai-ji?

Saidai-ji is located in a walkable area of Nara known for its temples. You'll find 147 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Saidai-ji?

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 mi (22.6 km) from Saidai-ji. Other good choices in the area include APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower and Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA.

How many hotels are there near Saidai-ji?

Expedia has 147 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Saidai-ji.

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

Yes, you'll find most 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 your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Saidai-ji.

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

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Saidai-ji, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Saidai-ji?

You'll want to browse the collections at Nara National Museum, Nara Prefectural Art Museum, and Shosoin Temple. Heijo Palace, Nara Woman's University, and Kofuku-ji Temple are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can wander around Isui-en Garden, Nara Park, or Keihanna Memorial Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Saidai-ji hotels

1. Novotel Nara

2. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

3. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

4. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

5. Hotel SINDAI

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

7. Hotel Allamanda

8. Nara Royal Hotel

9. Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station

10. Fine Garden Nara Horai

11. Comfy Stay TDS

12. Nara Seisha - For guests aged 18-55 only, Self check-in (Please check your messages and emails)

13. Sansui Ryokan

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

15. Comfy Stay Kiyokawa

16. Nara Inn Japanese Ryokan

17. Shikitei

18. Temple Town Hotel WAQOO Horyuji

19. Kanko Ryokan Yamato

20. Shiroyama inn

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Top Saidai-ji Hotel Reviews

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

ANCHORED by RIHGA OSAKA NAMBA

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower

Other attractions near Saidai-ji

Nara Family

Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Kikoji Temple

Emperor Seimu Mausoleum

Akishino-dera Temple

Sakimisakizakiyama Ancient Tomb

Gourd Mountain Ancient Tomb

Heijo Palace Ruins Historical Park

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