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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Nara

Ukimido Pavilion, Nara, Japan (©NARA TOURISM FEDERATION/©JNTO) Ukimido Pavilion, Nara, Japan (©NARA TOURISM FEDERATION/©JNTO)

Nara, Japan is a fantastic city to visit for a weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make your trip even more enjoyable. Whether you're traveling as a couple, a family, or solo, we've analyzed all of the hotels in the area to help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Nara. There are many affordable options for a hotel here, from cozy bed and breakfasts to large chain hotels. When considering where to stay in Nara for your long weekend escape, make sure to look for amenities that will help you relax and unwind, such as a fitness center, spa, or pool. And don't forget to consider location - finding a hotel near restaurants and other things to do can make your stay much more enjoyable. Nara is a great city for sightseeing, and there are plenty of things to do for families or couples during a weekend escape, including museums or outdoor activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So if you're looking for a weekend getaway in Nara, one of these wonderful hotels will help you take advantage of everything on offer.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel New Wakasa

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa
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Located at 1 Kitahandahigashi-machi, Hotel New Wakasa has great rooms from $145 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, parking, hiking, and mountain views. It has a terrific 8.95 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.7 km from the city center, visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa at this convenient hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
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  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Nara Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is Nara Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $124. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1096 Takabatake Cho. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers city views, free parking, kids meals, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.7 km from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Nara Royal Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $51 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Nara
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Spa
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We found Nara Royal Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $51. We loved that is has a restaurant, a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, and a spa, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 7.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 254-1, Hokkeji-Cho. You'll also find free parking, kids meals, car rentals, laundry facilities, and family rooms which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.3 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Ando Hotel Nara Wakakusayama

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $219 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Nara
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $219, Ando Hotel Nara Wakakusayama, at 728, Kawakami-cho provides a restaurant, a bar, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and city views. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers cooking classes, a hot tub, free parking, kids meals, and air-conditioning. It's located just 3.9 km from the city center, too. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Kanko Hotel Tamaru

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Nara
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Kanko Hotel Tamaru has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10, and offers free parking, kids meals, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator. The great rooms here start at $114 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 41 Oshiagecho. Furthermore, it also offers massages, private parking, and karaoke, which is nice for visitors. Just 2.7 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara Eki

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $51 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Nara
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa
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The great guest rating of Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara Eki is 8.70 out of 10. This place has parking, laundry services, a spa, laundry facilities, and family rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $51, and it's located at 1-2, Sanjo-honmachi. We also love the air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, private parking, and elevators to the upper floors which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 1.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Comfort Hotel Nara

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $37 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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A cool place is Comfort Hotel Nara because it has great rooms that start at $37. It has parking, breakfast, laundry services, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 321-3 Sanjo-cho. Only 1.5 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Daibutsukan

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $193 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Nara
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Daibutsukan offers parking, rooms with kitchens, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $193 (before taxes). It's located at 250 Takabatake-cho and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers amenities which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.6 km from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Refrigerator
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Nara Park Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 4 18 1 Horai, Nara Park Hotel has great rooms from $83 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, a child pool, and free parking. It has a terrific 7.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find kids meals, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and private parking which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 3.2 km from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, and Wakayama.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Nara, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Nara, Best Hotels for One Week in Nara, Best Hotels for One Night in Nara, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Nara.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Nara?

Nara Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$113

Travelers to Nara, Japan will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 9 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $113. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Nara.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $124
  • 3-star hotels: $112


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