Nara: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Nara side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Henn na Hotel Premier Nara	Best Value Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring	Luxury Novotel Nara
Guest score	8.6/10	9.0/10	9.0/10
Reviews	2,948	4,366	614
Stars	★★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	The Top-rated Area in Nara	The Top-rated Area in Nara	7-1-45 Omiya cho Nara City
Reference price per night	€96	€103	€143
Guests like	Location: Walking distance to Nara Park, temples, shopping streets, and local restaurants. Check-in/check-out: Fast, automated process featuring unique dinosaur robots and holograms.	Location: Walking distance to the deer park, local shops, and dining options. Staff: Friendly, polite, and accommodating team who assist with guest requests.	Staff: Friendly, helpful, and attentive team provide a warm welcome. Cleanliness: Spotless, modern, and well-maintained throughout.
Guests mention	Staff: Helpful team members assist when needed, though some guests report limited availability or poor attitude.	Room Size: Compact areas often tight for opening suitcases, though some guests find the space adequate.	Location: Convenient for the conference center, but far from the city centre and park.
Good for	family, ac, breakfast	spa, ac, breakfast	family, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Henn na Hotel Premier Nara if price matters most, Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring for the best balance of score and price, and Novotel Nara if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.