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

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

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape at night.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden headboard.

1. Novotel Nara

2.7 km from Saidai-ji

MICHAEL

S$159

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a large sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

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 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

S$464

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

A building entrance with a tiled facade, a small garden area with plants, and a signboard.

A narrow hallway with a door leading to a room.

A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a small refrigerator, and a shelf with kitchenware.

3. Hotel SINDAI

0.8 km from Saidai-ji

Hong

S$113

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

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

A buffet with various food items and cooking stations.

4. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

1 km from Saidai-ji

Kyle

S$223

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

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

5. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

1.9 km from Saidai-ji

Raquel

S$91

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 sofa, a bed, a television, a nightstand, and a plant.

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

S$60

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a large window with a view of greenery, and a dark wooden floor.

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

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

7. Hotel Allamanda

2.8 km from Saidai-ji

Alexadra

S$121

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

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

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

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

8. Nara Royal Hotel

2.4 km from Saidai-ji

Abigail

S$133

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

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

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

9. Fine Garden Nara Horai

1.6 km from Saidai-ji

Lizzie

S$44

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a vase with flowers.

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

10. Comfy Stay TDS

3 km from Saidai-ji

HIROKO

S$256

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

11. Nara Seisha - For guests aged 18-55 only, Self check-in (Please check your messages and emails from Expedia for important guidelines)

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

S$31

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

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

A compact kitchen with a gas stove, sink, and a microwave.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, a heater, and a wooden ceiling.

12. 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

S$33

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 a built-in dishwasher, a microwave, and a sink.

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

13. Comfy Stay Kiyokawa

3 km from Saidai-ji

S$115

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance and a stone pathway leading to the door.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cushion, sliding doors, and a large window with a view.

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring and a single light fixture on the ceiling.

A corridor with sliding doors on one side and a wooden floor.

14. Ryokan Matsumae

Naramachi, 4.9 km from Saidai-ji

Mark

S$320

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 low table, chairs, a television, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a tiled entrance, and a red bench outside.

15. Shikitei

5.3 km from Saidai-ji

Joseph

S$359

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A variety of Japanese dishes, including sashimi and sushi, served on decorative plates.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a thatched roof, surrounded by a pond and lush greenery.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, and a view of a pagoda.

A modern bathroom with a large window, a shower, and a sink.

16. Asukasou

Naramachi, 5.1 km from Saidai-ji

Kevin

S$270

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern infinity pool with a city view, glass walls, and a sleek design.

A high-rise building with large windows offering a city view.

A spacious lobby with a large sofa, multiple chairs, and tables, featuring a large window with a city view.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, glass partitions, and a large water feature.

17. Candeo Hotels Osaka Hirakata

18.2 km from Saidai-ji

Alex

S$146

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows allowing natural light.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

A long, narrow hallway with a carpeted floor, wooden doors, and recessed lighting.

A modern hotel with a curved entrance, large windows, and a prominent sign.

18. Richmond Hotel Higashi Osaka

17.4 km from Saidai-ji

Tate Patrick

S$65

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel reception area with a 'FRONT' sign, a digital display, and a blue carpet with the hotel's website.

A hotel hallway with carpeted flooring, white walls, and doors on both sides.

A modern building entrance with a tiled floor, a sign with Japanese characters, and a glass door leading inside.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'Toyoko Inn' and a visible entrance with glass doors.

19. Toyoko Inn Osaka Kadoma-shi Ekimae

18.7 km from Saidai-ji

Dongliang

S$68

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern interior with colorful hexagonal partitions, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A modern skyscraper with a glass facade reflecting the sky.

A modern interior with colorful hexagonal partitions, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the street.

A buffet area with various food items and a television screen mounted on the wall.

20. KOKO HOTEL Higashiosaka

17.1 km from Saidai-ji

Lucian

S$68

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Saidai-ji

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Novotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 436 reviews	View
JW Marriott Hotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 103 reviews	View
Hotel SINDAI	8.8 Excellent 5 reviews	View
Kamenoi Hotel Nara	8.8 Excellent 53 reviews	View
HOTEL ZEN narahourai	8.6 Excellent 11 reviews	View

Top Saidai-ji Hotel Reviews

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"clean and tidy!"

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

8/10 Good

"It’s very close to dotonbori. We love facial moisturizer included. Hair curler was available. Room is small but clean"

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Room was wonderful. The room was clean and the staff was very helpful."

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and very clean hotel!"

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

10/10 Excellent

"One of the cleanest and nicest hotels I been in Japan and it’s been my second time, the staff were really patient and helpful with my check in and when I was there, not to mention they had free skin care too? Also what I liked about the hotel was that they had events happening throughout the month and I was lucky enough to be in a week where there was loads of events happening! Highly recommended for anyone wishing to stay in Osaka. I shall be back!"

Hotel THE LEBEN OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it! Would return"

THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome staff. Clean room. Great hotel. Right by a 7-11, train stations isn’t far. Close to Osaka castle."

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

8/10 Good

"Everything was great. Good food, very helpful staff and close to train station, food and shops!"

Hotel Forza Osaka Kitahama

8/10 Good

"The hotel offers luggage forwarding. However we encountered issues completing the form via the QR code. We asked the staff for assistance completing the form as there was a glitch in the system and they were not prepared to assist. If you provide a service please test it out.so that you know what your guest are up against."

Other attractions near Saidai-ji

Nara Family

8.0/10 (25 reviews)

During your visit to Nara, you can do some window-shopping 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 trip 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 traveller 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 will I find near Saidai-ji?

Expedia has 147 hotels and other accommodation options 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 if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Saidai-ji.

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 SINDAI

4. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

5. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

7. Hotel Allamanda

8. Nara Royal Hotel

9. Fine Garden Nara Horai

10. Comfy Stay TDS

11. Nara Seisha - For guests aged 18-55 only, Self check-in (Please check your messages and emails from Expedia for important guidelines)

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

13. Comfy Stay Kiyokawa

14. Ryokan Matsumae

15. Shikitei

16. Asukasou

17. Candeo Hotels Osaka Hirakata

18. Richmond Hotel Higashi Osaka

19. Toyoko Inn Osaka Kadoma-shi Ekimae

20. KOKO HOTEL Higashiosaka

Compare popular hotels close to Saidai-ji

Top Saidai-ji Hotel Reviews

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

Hotel THE LEBEN OSAKA

THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

Hotel Forza Osaka Kitahama

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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