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 136 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

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

Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. 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 DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka Castle .

How many hotels will I find near Saidai-ji?

Expedia has 136 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 Koriyama Goldfish Museum. 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, Keihanna Memorial Park or Mount Wakakusa if you want a dose of fresh air.

The Best Hotels Closest to Saidai-ji in Nara - 2026 Updated Prices

Our top choices for Saidai-ji hotels

Novotel Nara

2.7 km from Saidai-ji

gail

₹7,120 total

9 Jan - 10 Jan

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine

JW Marriott Hotel Nara

2.6 km from Saidai-ji

Pui Shan

₹26,912 total

7 Jan - 8 Jan

Kamenoi Hotel Nara

1 km from Saidai-ji

Kyle

₹8,890 total

12 Jan - 13 Jan

HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

1.5 km from Saidai-ji

Daniel

₹5,592 total

2 Feb - 3 Feb

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | Minibar, free WiFi

HOTEL ESSOR - Adult Only

2.1 km from Saidai-ji

"Very nice corridor with classic music at a low volume. Double entry doors that bring down the outside noise. It has a small entrance space between those doors. Nicely decorated and spacious room. A choice of drinks and other stuff you might need in small vending machines inside the room. AC and heating working well. Ensuite sauna, jet-bath, shower, separate bathroom and sink. Microwave, kettle, different glasses and plates, sets of assorted coffee and tea.. Very clean. The only reason of 4 stars...

Ashod

₹3,543 total

15 Jan - 16 Jan

Nara Royal Hotel

2.4 km from Saidai-ji

₹4,532 total

4 Feb - 5 Feb

Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station

3 km from Saidai-ji

James

₹4,411 total

7 Jan - 8 Jan

Nara Park Hotel

1.4 km from Saidai-ji

"We had a lovely time here! We were travelling by public transport, and this spot is a little of out of the way, but they sent a shuttle to the train station and it was easy to arrive. It was not clear from their website that the restaurant would not be open for dinner, and the closest restaurant by foot (other than McDonald's) was a 30 minute walk away. That was no problem; we had a nice walk, a great dinner, and really loved the onsen!"

Giampaolo

₹5,276 total

13 Jan - 14 Jan

Fine Garden Nara Horai

1.6 km from Saidai-ji

Lizzie

Hotel SINDAI

0.8 km from Saidai-ji

Anonymous traveller

₹7,580 total

7 Jan - 8 Jan

Lunch and dinner served, Japanese cuisine

Hotel Asyl Nara Annex

2.4 km from Saidai-ji

Kato

₹6,227 total

18 Jan - 19 Jan

Comfort Apartment, Non Smoking | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfy Stay TDS

3 km from Saidai-ji

naramoon aged 18 to 55 are allowed to stay

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...

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