Nara

Travel Guide

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

Find the best Nara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Naramachi

Unique features of Naramachi include the coffeehouses and shopping. Make a stop by Nara Park or Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum 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 CA $74 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
CA $74
CA $82 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku Tower are located ...
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

3 out of 5
4-29 Sennichimae, Namba Osaka Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $75 per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
CA $75
CA $93 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
The price is CA $142 per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
CA $142
CA $182 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
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! (5,718 reviews)
"The hotel was well maintained. The staff members were extremely helpful and polite. The availability of dental kits, combs, coffee mix and tea bags in the lobby made the hotel very welcoming. The room was very clean. The comfortable slippers and pajamas in the room made one feel right at home. The ..."

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
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.
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (515 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The room was super nice and very accommodating. It had everything you may need for a comfortable stay. Very clean and modern. Centrally located and super close to Universal Studios."

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2026

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
ESLEAD HOTEL Namba East

ESLEAD HOTEL Namba East

4.5 out of 5
4-1-8 Osaka Osaka
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Nipponbashi and Tsutenkaku ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (27 reviews)
"Our stay was good. Everything was convenient with food places and transportation."

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2026

ESLEAD HOTEL Namba East
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

4 out of 5
724 Shimomatsuya,Kamanza-dori Oike-agaru Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fushimi Inari Shrine and Nijƍ Castle are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (429 reviews)
"We absolutely loved this hotel! Fantastic location that was out of the busyness of the main districts but in close walking proximity to convenience stores, restaurants, places for coffee and breakfast, and of course the castle and the imperial palace grounds. Great rooms - such a fantastic size for ..."

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2026

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
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.

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