Where to Stay Near Narita Airport: 8 Best Hotels by Area (2026)
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Narita Airport is about an hour by train from central Tokyo, so after a late landing or before a dawn flight, sleeping near the airport is far easier than heading into the city.
I grew up in Narita. Here are 8 hotels inside the airport, around it and in Narita’s old temple town, matched to your flight times.
Quick picks: which Narita hotel is right for you?
| If you want… | Stay at |
| Sleep inside the terminal after a late arrival or before a dawn flight | nine hours Narita Airport Inside the airport · US$35–80 |
| Be as close as possible to the terminals before an early flight | Narita Tobu Hotel Airport Near the airport (shuttle bus) · US$50–160 |
| A reliable Japanese hotel brand for a late arrival or early flight | Hotel Nikko Narita Near the airport (shuttle bus) · US$60–180 |
| Use IHG points and have a proper dinner at the hotel | ANA Crowne Plaza Narita Near the airport (shuttle bus) · US$70–200 |
| Use Hilton points and have a calm, full-service night | Hilton Tokyo Narita Airport Near the airport (shuttle bus) · US$100–250 |
| Soak in a natural hot spring after a long flight | Art Hotel Narita Near the airport (shuttle bus) · US$45–120 |
| Stay in Narita town and walk to Naritasan temple | Richmond Hotel Narita Narita town (temple district) · US$60–140 |
| Spend a night in a traditional ryokan at the temple gate | Wakamatsu Honten Narita town (temple district) · US$130–280 |
Prices are rough guides per room per night and change with dates and demand.
Where to Stay Near Narita Airport: The Three Areas
Narita Airport (NRT) is in Chiba, east of Tokyo, and not really in the city. Hotels near it fall into three areas: inside the airport, out by the airport, reached by hotel shuttle bus, and Narita town, a small temple town about 10 minutes away by train.
Which one suits you depends on what time your flight lands or leaves, and what you want to do with the evening.
Narita Airport, Narita town and the hotels in this guide
Hotels sit inside the airport (east), in the countryside between the airport and town (served by hotel shuttle buses), and in Narita town around the station and Naritasan temple (west). Tap a number to jump to that hotel.
- 1nine hours Narita AirportInside the airport · Inside Terminal 2 (no need to leave the airport)›
- 2Narita Tobu Hotel AirportNear the airport (shuttle bus) · About 5–15 min from the terminals by hotel shuttle bus›
- 3Hotel Nikko NaritaNear the airport (shuttle bus) · About 5–15 min from the terminals by hotel shuttle bus›
- 4ANA Crowne Plaza NaritaNear the airport (shuttle bus) · About 20–25 min from the terminals by hotel shuttle bus›
- 5Hilton Tokyo Narita AirportNear the airport (shuttle bus) · About 15–20 min from the terminals by hotel shuttle bus›
- 6Art Hotel NaritaNear the airport (shuttle bus) · About 30–35 min from the terminals by hotel shuttle bus›
- 7Richmond Hotel NaritaNarita town (temple district) · 5 min walk from Keisei-Narita Station (about 10 min by train from the airport)›
- 8Wakamatsu HontenNarita town (temple district) · At the gate of Naritasan Shinshoji (shuttle from Narita Station, book ahead)›
Simplified map. Distances and directions are approximate.
Inside the airport: for very late arrivals and very early departures
Terminal 2 has a capsule hotel inside the building, so you can sleep without ever leaving the airport. No shuttle times, no train timetables.
nine hours Narita Airport is here.
Near the airport: full-service hotels with shuttle buses
Most Narita hotels are in this area, a short ride from the terminals. You get there on the hotel’s own shuttle bus from the bus stops outside arrivals. Many have restaurants, pools or large baths.
The surroundings are quiet farmland and roads, with very little within walking distance. Plan to eat at the hotel.
Narita Tobu Hotel Airport, Hotel Nikko Narita, ANA Crowne Plaza Narita, Hilton Tokyo Narita Airport and Art Hotel Narita are here.
Narita town: a temple town 10 minutes from the airport
Around Narita Station is the town that grew up around Naritasan Shinshoji, a Buddhist temple more than 1,000 years old. The street from the station to the temple, called Omotesando, is lined with eel restaurants, sweet shops and souvenir stores.
Stay here if you want to eat out in the evening and see a bit of traditional Japan before or after your flight. Richmond Hotel Narita and Wakamatsu Honten are here.
As a rough guide, expect US$35–80 for the capsule hotel in the terminal, US$45–250 for the shuttle-bus hotels and US$60–280 in Narita town, where the ryokan is the priciest. Prices rise over New Year and Japanese holiday periods.
Rooms in Japan are smaller than in most US hotels, though airport hotels tend to be roomier than central Tokyo. If you’re traveling with several large suitcases, check the room size before you book.
The 8 Best Hotels Near Narita Airport
1 9h nine hours Narita Airport
- Area
- Inside the airportInside Terminal 2 (no need to leave the airport)
- Price guide
- US$35–80 per night
- Best for
- Solo travelers on a late arrival or very early departure who just need a few hours of sleep
Highlights
✅ Inside Terminal 2, so there’s no shuttle or train to catch
✅ The cheapest option in this guide
✅ Towels, a toothbrush and sleepwear are handed out at check-in
Why stay here
nine hours is a capsule hotel inside Terminal 2. A capsule hotel is a very Japanese kind of lodging: you sleep in a bed-sized pod and share the showers and bathrooms with other guests.
It isn’t a private room, but you never have to leave the airport, which makes it perfect after a midnight arrival or before a 7 a.m. flight. Big suitcases go in lockers.
If you stay more than one night, you check out and check back in every day. Think of it as a place to sleep for one night, not a base for a trip.
Good to know: You sleep in a capsule and share showers and toilets. It’s landside, so you can’t use it if you’re connecting airside without entering Japan. If you’ll check in late in the evening, let the property know in advance.
2 Narita Tobu Hotel Airport
- Area
- Near the airport (shuttle bus)About 5–15 min from the terminals by hotel shuttle bus
- Price guide
- US$50–160 per night
- Best for
- Early-morning flyers, late arrivals who just want to crash, and families
Highlights
✅ Right next to the airport, with one of the shortest shuttle rides
✅ A well-reviewed breakfast before you fly
✅ Rooms are roomy by Japanese standards, so you can open your suitcases
Why stay here
Narita Tobu Hotel Airport is one of the closest hotels to the terminals. The shuttle from Terminal 1 takes about 5 to 10 minutes, so it’s easy to plan an early morning departure.
It’s one of the busiest hotels around Narita, and guests regularly praise the room size and the breakfast. Choose it when you land late and simply want to be in bed fast.
Good to know: It’s in a quiet area by the airport with little within walking distance. The pool and gym cost extra.
3 Hotel Nikko Narita
- Area
- Near the airport (shuttle bus)About 5–15 min from the terminals by hotel shuttle bus
- Price guide
- US$60–180 per night
- Best for
- Travelers who want a dependable Japanese hotel brand for a short airport stay
Highlights
✅ Close to the airport with a short shuttle ride
✅ 24-hour front desk, so a midnight check-in is no problem
✅ Several restaurants on site, so you don’t need to go out to eat
Why stay here
Hotel Nikko Narita is close to the airport and consistently well reviewed. The front desk is open 24 hours, which takes the stress out of landing late.
There are restaurants in the hotel, so you can eat the night you arrive and the morning you leave without going anywhere. If you can’t decide, this is the safe all-round choice.
Good to know: Rooms are split between a main building and an annex, and they feel different. Check the room type when you book.
4 ANA Crowne Plaza Narita, an IHG Hotel
- Area
- Near the airport (shuttle bus)About 20–25 min from the terminals by hotel shuttle bus
- Price guide
- US$70–200 per night
- Best for
- IHG members and travelers who want a sit-down dinner, a pool and a gym
Highlights
✅ Earn and use IHG One Rewards points and member benefits
✅ Several restaurants and a bar, so dinner at the hotel is easy
✅ Indoor pool and gym to stretch out before or after a long flight
Why stay here
ANA Crowne Plaza Narita suits travelers who want a good dinner without leaving the hotel. With restaurants and a bar on site, you won’t go hungry even out by the airport.
There’s an indoor pool and a gym for shaking off a long-haul flight. For IHG members, points and status benefits are a big reason to pick it.
Good to know: The building is older and some rooms feel dated. The shuttle runs on a fixed schedule, so check the times before you land.
5 Hilton Tokyo Narita Airport
- Area
- Near the airport (shuttle bus)About 15–20 min from the terminals by hotel shuttle bus
- Price guide
- US$100–250 per night
- Best for
- Hilton Honors members and anyone who wants a quiet, full-service hotel on the first or last night of the trip
Highlights
✅ Earn and use Hilton Honors points and member benefits
✅ Three restaurants in the hotel, so you have choices for dinner
✅ Green, quiet surroundings that don’t feel like an airport
Why stay here
Hilton Tokyo Narita Airport is for travelers who want the hotel stay itself to feel like part of the trip. It sits in a quiet, green spot, so you can actually rest after a long flight.
With three restaurants in the building, there’s no need to go out on the night you land. Hilton members can also earn and use points here.
Good to know: It’s a bit farther out, about 15 to 20 minutes by shuttle bus.
6 Art Hotel Narita
- Area
- Near the airport (shuttle bus)About 30–35 min from the terminals by hotel shuttle bus
- Price guide
- US$45–120 per night
- Best for
- Travelers who want to try an onsen at the start or end of a trip, on a budget
Highlights
✅ Its own natural hot spring (onsen) with an outdoor bath and a sauna
✅ One of the cheapest hotels with an airport shuttle
✅ An easy, low-pressure way to try Japanese hot-spring bathing
Why stay here
Art Hotel Narita has a natural hot spring right in the hotel, with an outdoor bath and a sauna. It’s a wonderful way to unwind after 12 hours in a plane seat.
If you’ve never tried an onsen, this is a relaxed place to start. The shuttle ride is on the long side, so it’s better for days when you aren’t rushing.
Good to know: The onsen costs extra (hotel guests get a discount). Some rooms feel dated. If you have tattoos, ask the hotel before you go, as many baths in Japan restrict them.
7 Richmond Hotel Narita
- Area
- Narita town (temple district)5 min walk from Keisei-Narita Station (about 10 min by train from the airport)
- Price guide
- US$60–140 per night
- Best for
- Travelers who want to see the temple and eat out in town, not just sleep by the runway
Highlights
✅ A short walk from Keisei-Narita Station, about 10 minutes by train from the airport
✅ Walking distance to the temple’s main approach street
✅ Guests regularly praise the staff and breakfast
Why stay here
Most hotels near Narita are out in the countryside next to the airport. Richmond Hotel Narita is in the town itself, a short walk from Keisei-Narita Station.
You can walk to Omotesando, the old street leading up to Naritasan Shinshoji temple, and go out for grilled eel or a casual dinner in the evening. It’s the pick if you want a taste of Japan, not just a bed near the airport.
Good to know: Unlike the airport hotels, you’ll take a train (or bus) to the terminal. On the night before an early flight, check which train you’ll take.
8 Wakamatsu Honten
- Area
- Narita town (temple district)At the gate of Naritasan Shinshoji (shuttle from Narita Station, book ahead)
- Price guide
- US$130–280 per night
- Best for
- Travelers who want to try a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) on the first or last night, and walk the temple early in the morning
Highlights
✅ Right in front of Naritasan Shinshoji, on the old approach street
✅ Separate indoor baths for men and women, ryokan-style
✅ Some rooms look out toward the temple
Why stay here
Wakamatsu Honten is a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn, right in front of Naritasan Shinshoji temple. Drop your bags and you’re already on the temple’s main street.
Walking the temple grounds early in the morning, before the day-trippers arrive, is a treat only overnight guests get. It’s the best way to turn an airport night into a real Japanese experience.
Good to know: Check-in runs from afternoon to evening, and you need to tell the inn your arrival time in advance, so it doesn’t work for a late-night landing. Some room types share bathrooms; others have a private bath.
Tips Before You Book a Hotel Near Narita Airport
Landing late or flying early? Choose by distance
Japan’s trains stop running around midnight, and if you land late, there may be few or no trains left into Tokyo. That’s the main reason to stay near the airport.
For a late arrival, stay inside the terminal at nine hours Narita Airport, or at a hotel with a very short shuttle ride like Narita Tobu Hotel Airport or Hotel Nikko Narita. The same goes for a 7 a.m. departure. If you stay in Narita town instead, check your train to the airport the night before.
How the free hotel shuttle buses work
The hotels around the airport run their own shuttle buses between the terminals and the hotel. The airport’s official site lists shuttles for all the airport-area hotels in this guide, and Booking.com lists them as free. You don’t need to book. Just go to the bus stop outside the arrivals hall.
Each hotel uses a different numbered bus stop at each terminal, and timetables can change. Before you land, check your hotel’s stop number and the time of the last bus on its official website. If you land at Terminal 3 (used by low-cost airlines), you’ll usually need to walk or take the connecting bus to Terminal 2 first.
How far is Narita from Tokyo?
Farther than most visitors expect. Narita is about 60 km (40 miles) from central Tokyo. The two fastest options are the Keisei Skyliner to Nippori and Ueno, and JR’s Narita Express (N’EX) to Tokyo Station, Shibuya and Shinjuku. Both have reserved seats and luggage space. You can use a Suica IC card on local trains, but these express trains need a reserved-seat ticket.
Travel times from Narita Airport
Approximate time on the train. Transfers and waiting time not included.
Narita town (by train)
Central Tokyo (Skyliner / Narita Express)
Skyliner to Ueno; Narita Express to Tokyo Station and Shibuya. From the shuttle-bus hotels, ride the hotel bus to the terminal first, then take the train.
A night near the airport means you can head into Tokyo the next morning, rested, instead of dragging suitcases across the city at 11 p.m. With a lot of luggage, ask your hotel about luggage forwarding, a common service in Japan that sends bags to your next hotel.
Long layover? You can leave the airport
With a layover of several hours, you can pass through immigration and visit Narita town, just 10 minutes away by train. Whether you can enter Japan depends on your passport, so check the entry rules for your nationality before you go.
Leave plenty of time to get back through security and allow extra time for immigration lines. Remember that nine hours Narita Airport is outside the transit area, so it’s only for travelers who enter Japan.
Naritasan Shinshoji: a half-day temple visit
Naritasan Shinshoji is one of the most visited Buddhist temples in the Kanto region, founded more than 1,000 years ago. From Narita Station it’s a 10 to 15 minute walk down Omotesando, an old street famous for grilled eel (unagi) restaurants, Japanese sweets and souvenir shops.
The grounds are large, with gardens, pagodas and big temple halls, and entry is free. Two or three hours is enough for a relaxed visit. It’s extremely crowded over the New Year holidays.
Onsen etiquette and tattoos
In Japanese hot springs and public baths, you bathe naked, not in a swimsuit. Wash and rinse off at the shower stations before you get in, and keep your towel out of the water.
Many baths don’t allow guests with tattoos. If you have one, ask the hotel before you go.
No tipping in Japan
Tipping isn’t expected at hotels, restaurants or taxis in Japan, and shuttle drivers won’t expect a tip either. The price you see is the price you pay.
So, Which Narita Airport Hotel Should You Book?
Start with your flight times, then decide how you want to spend the evening.
For a midnight arrival or dawn departure without leaving the airport, book nine hours Narita Airport. For a real hotel room right next to the terminals, choose Narita Tobu Hotel Airport or Hotel Nikko Narita.
For a relaxed full-service night, IHG members should pick ANA Crowne Plaza Narita and Hilton members Hilton Tokyo Narita Airport. For a hot-spring soak on a budget, go for Art Hotel Narita.
To see Naritasan temple and eat out in town, stay at Richmond Hotel Narita, or try a traditional ryokan at Wakamatsu Honten. Even one night by the airport can become a highlight of the trip.
About the author: Yuki Sakaguchi
Travel writer and author with 15+ years of experience, now based in Japan after living in France and Canada. I travel with my family, including my 9-year-old daughter, with a focus on exceptional hotels, food and unique experiences.