You'll be centrally located in Nara with a stay at Smile Hotel Nara, within a 15-minute walk of Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Nara Woman's University and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Kofuku-ji Temple.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Make yourself at home in one of the 175 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
WWohewodejiaren2026.03.19
The hotel's location is fantastic, less than a five-minute walk from JR Nara. The higher floor rooms are comfortable, and they even display recommendations for good restaurants nearby in the lobby. This time, I revisited a restaurant I'd been to before and had the soba noodles – still amazing and delicious! The next day, I went to Japan's largest Muji store, which was great!
Novotel Nara is conveniently located close to transport links. If you are searching for Nara Hotels for business or leisure purposes, Novotel is a great choice. Featuring 264 guestrooms and suites, function spaces, a meeting room, a wellness area and an Executive Lounge with a terrace and exquisite views across the city, this is the best hotel in class for short breaks or extended vacations. Of all the hotels in Nara, Japan, Novotel Nara ticks all the boxes for every guest
GGuest User2026.02.27
Fantastic 4-star experience in Nara! Novotel Nara offers a perfect mix of modern luxury and local hospitality. The rooms are clean, the beds are incredibly comfy, and the breakfast is definitely worth it. A stylish and convenient place to stay for any traveler visiting the area
With a stay at Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station in Nara, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Nara Park and Heijo Palace. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Sarusawa Pond Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Nara Woman's University.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary Japanese breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 97 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature slippers and toilets with an electronic bidet.
GGuest User2025.01.21
Located next to Shin Omiya train station, which turned out to be not very convenient for visiting Nara. At the same time, the number of trains and electric trains that pass through this station is large. The guys at the reception are very nice, quickly checked in, and tried to explain, with the help of a map, where the main attractions are. The room is standard for Toyoko. The only major drawback is the breakfast, which included a drink and a couple of types of onigiri. The problem was not that it was not enough, but that it was not tasty. You can consider this a hotel without breakfast, despite the included breakfast.
A stay at Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring places you in the heart of Nara, within a 5-minute walk of Wakakusa Yamayaki and Shin yakushiji Temple. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Nara Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Todaiji Temple.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including hot springs and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and a vending machine.
At Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 216 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and pay movies provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
TTongtongRicky2026.03.28
My stay at Nono Hotel Nara was excellent overall. The hotel is right next to JR Nara Station, making it super convenient for getting around. The lobby has an authentic Japanese style, where you need to take off your shoes and they provide clean socks, which adds a nice touch to the experience. Although the room wasn't huge, it was well-designed, clean, and tidy, with a comfortable bed. The biggest highlight was the natural hot spring on the first floor, featuring both indoor and outdoor pools. After a soak, you can even enjoy free ramen and ice cream! Breakfast offered a wide variety of choices and tasted great. The only minor downside is that being close to the station, you might hear some train noise early in the morning. All in all, it's great value for money and highly recommended for anyone visiting Nara.
Nara Royal Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel.Experience the wonders of Nara with ease by utilizing the services provided at car hire.Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel.Reception services such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements.Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Nara Royal Hotel due to the hotel's dry cleaning service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones.Each accommodation at Nara Royal Hotel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere.In certain rooms, the hotel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction.In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment.Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of a refrigerator can be found. Nara Royal Hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel.Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Throughout the day and evening, grab a bite to eat from hotel's self-service vending machines whenever you please. Nara Royal Hotel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy.Unwind after a long day by stopping by massage, hot tub, steam room and sauna to rejuvenate your senses.
JJulia3692025.07.27
Hotel is a station away from Nara center.
We took bus or train. About 9 min away from station.
Hotel has specious and beautiful Lobby,
Rooms are very simple. Of course clean and neat as usually in Japan.
A stay at Piazza Hotel Nara places you in the heart of Nara, within a 5-minute drive of Nara Park and Kofuku-ji Temple. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Todaiji Temple.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and a vending machine.
At Piazza Hotel Nara, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.
Make yourself at home in one of the 137 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access is available. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and bidets. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
GGuest User2026.02.23
Excellent location, right next to Nara JR Station, which is super convenient for travelers with luggage. After dropping off our bags, we easily walked through Sanjo-dori to Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Park, passing by various shops and restaurants along the way. The hotel's self check-in and check-out machines were very efficient, even printing our breakfast vouchers automatically. The room size was just right, and the facilities were quite new. Highly recommend this hotel!
Located in Nara (Naramachi), LOCO Minamiichi is within a 5-minute walk of Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. This guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kofuku-ji Temple and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Nara Woman's University.
Stay in one of 11 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
GGuest User2025.03.27
We had a good time at this place. Everything was very clean, the check-in was very easy and despite the thin walls (occasionally you could hear other guests use their door lock or the hotels neighbors coming home to their house) we had a good nights sleep. Would come again. Very spacious rooms compared to other Japanese hotel rooms. Bonus: there was a super clean and almost unused community kitchen with washingmachines and dryers.
Located in Nara (Naramachi), Comfy Stay Sarusawaike is within a 5-minute walk of Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. This hostel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kofuku-ji Temple and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Nara National Museum.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets.
GGuest User2025.12.05
This was one of my favorit stays in Japan , this place had gread value for money. Location was great close to shopping street pond and park. There was space to eat food and they provides all usual free stuff. Access through codes ,loved not having to carry any cards keys etc.
Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at IROHA GRAND HOTEL Kintetsu-Nara. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hotel. Reception assistance is offered at the hotel featuring luggage storage.For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At IROHA GRAND HOTEL Kintetsu-Nara, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the television for your enjoyment.In select rooms within the hotel, a refrigerator, bottled water and instant coffee is available to cater to your requirements when desired.In the hotel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at IROHA GRAND HOTEL Kintetsu-Nara. Begin your day feeling refreshed and invigorated as you enjoy a delightful cup of quality coffee available at the cafe situated within the hotel.Ideal for business or sightseeing travelers who want to reduce luggage
Perfect for solo female trips or girls’ trips (ladies’ amenities &facilities)
Convenient for long stays and multiple-night stays (laundry facilities available)
Suitable for families and friends (various room types + barrier-free access)
DDallas Goh2026.03.08
This has to be my favourite hotel in Japan. Firstly, the hotel is close to Nara Station, about a 3 minutes walk away. Room is spacious, and plenty of free consumables provided in the lobby. Filtered water dispenser is also available at the lobby. I think there was some food or snacks provided at night, but I came back to the hotel too late, only to find an empty tray with crumbs only.
Breakfast is a mix of traditional Japanese cuisine and Western breakfast items, and I was super impressed with the Japanese style breakfast! Please, you have to try the breakfast if you’re staying here.
With a stay at Comfort Hotel Nara in Nara (Naramachi), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Nara Park and Nara Craft Museum. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Nara Information Center.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 131 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
MM4266****2025.12.14
The room was comfortable and clean. However, the first room I was given faced the street and was a bit noisy, which affected my sleep. After two nights, I asked the front desk staff to switch rooms. The staff member was very helpful and showed me the new room, for which I'm very grateful. I slept very well on the last night. The hotel is super close to Nara Station, making transportation incredibly convenient. I even walked to Nara Park.
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AAnonymous UserHygiene: Yellow stains that had not been cleaned were found on the toilet
Environment: Halfway up Mount Wakakusa, isolated from the outside noise. The overall design style is modern Japanese. If you want to experience pure Japanese living, you should pay attention to the difference
Service: The service is still worthy of praise. The driver and front desk staff are very enthusiastic. They helped arrange the car to go up the mountain in the morning. It was very lucky to see 👀 deer🦌 on a rainy day
Food: Most of the food arranged is made from local ingredients in Nara. The ingredients are not gorgeous, the taste is OK, and it is more down-to-earth
KKinglumLoved the hotel!! It’s in the center of nara city
It’s 5 mins walk to the nara shopping area, 5mins walk to the nara park there is deer walking around the hotel in the morning
There is free morning city walk tour at 7:00-8:00 with local guide; the bicycle is free
The view of the pond is nice the service is great!! 5stars to everything
The room is spacious and the bed is comfortable
They have drink lounge for free use with unlimited snacks; fruit juice, sake, beer, wine from
15:00pm-2:00am
Really recommend everyone that travels to nara city to stay at this hotel!!
The only downside of this hotel is the breakfast only provides japanese style food ; grill fish and onigiri
The onigiri is huge, grill fish and miso soup is cold
I wish they can make the onigiri smaller so
We can taste more flavors
And hope that they can provide a bakery corner for people who doesn’t like to eat fish
Otherwise we loved the hotel and want to go
Back again!!
Ps: there is not parking space so we need to park at the coin parking costs us 2400¥ /night
GGuest UserA fantastic gem which we we enjoyed every minute we stayed there. The choice of having a private onsen in our room was worth every penny of the premium we paid. I had my onsen dip three times a day and had never felt more relaxing and enjoyable. The hotel compound is so beautiful and all the staff were so accommodating. I would highly recommend this hotel who like spend a relaxing time in Nara.
GGuest UserThe transportation is incredibly convenient; you can take an elevator directly from the platform to the front desk, so there's no need to worry about wind or rain. Plus, there are plenty of convenience stores nearby.
The hotel's own hot spring is open all night, which is perfect if you want to avoid crowds.
The entire place is clean and tidy, and the room even came with a multi-port charging cable, which shows great attention to detail! Thumbs up!
Breakfast starts at 6:30 AM, which is especially good for those who need to leave early. Check-out is quick and self-service. This is my second time booking this hotel, and I'll definitely choose it again next time I'm in Nara.
EeddiehappyA hotel full of history as it has been the chosen venue for important events in Nara. Many celebrities had stayed in this hotel including Albert Einstein. Tried the rice lager at the tea house which is very good tgough some may find it not strong enough. The vicinity is nice. It is within waljing distance of the famous Nara Park. The room is spacious. Shuttle bus service to Nara station is excellent. Very helpful staff. An enjoyable stay indeed!
GGuest UserThe stay experience exceeded expectations! Five-star recommendation for this treasure hotel!
This stay completely refreshed my perception of business hotels! From the moment I stepped into the lobby, I was impressed by the hotel's modern and simple style and the warm and thoughtful service of the staff. The front desk lady smiled kindly and reminded me of the surrounding traffic routes when checking in. The details were perfect!
The room was even more surprising! The room was spacious and bright, the floor-to-ceiling windows had a wide view, and the softness of the bedding was comparable to the Simmons mattress at home. The service was really heartwarming.
SsimonesterThis is a great option if you want a budget option that is still reasonably comfortable and clean. You get a physical key as the room key and there and then you know that it is a dated hotel. And that also means anyone can access the hotel room floors, and thankfully, there was no security issues throughout our stay.
Besides that, the hotel room amenities are acceptable and we enjoyed using the bathroom supplies very much. We booked the Large Twin Room which also means our bath area and toilet are in separate rooms, which is great. The bathroom has the traditional bath house concept with the stool and low mirror, which made our bath time fun for the kids and interesting for adults.
We like that fresh towels were provided daily even if we put the Do Not Disturb sign on the door knob. Housekeeping would leave the items in a plastic bag outside your door, including bottles of mineral water. Yes, bottled water is provided for free here, which is perfect.
The hotel staff were very friendly. Lifts were spacious and worked perfectly. There were no bugs in the room. Our non-smoking room also smelled fine - no odd or bad smell/odour. The location is also easy for taxi drivers to find.
There's also a Family Mart and 7-11 less than 5 minutes away. While you're there, check out Yakinikukotora, just 5 minutes away - a great place to go for dinners and suppers; I believe they close at 3am.
All in all, it was a pleasant stay.
GGuest UserThe hotel is conveniently located near the station in a quiet area. You can walk to Nara Park and the nearest sights. The room had a teapot, tea, plastic glasses (which is uncomfortable), a fan, a lingerie dryer, bathrooms, lots of towels. But on the layer floor where the bed is very dusty. All the windows and curtains are in dust. Appended a photo.
AAnonymous UserGood location, facilities and amenities. The room was a bit cramped for 2 people with 2 medium luggage, but if you travel light it was a nice hotel for short stays 👍
GGuest UserFirst of all, the service staff is warm and thoughtful, and the attitude is amiable! Tell the precautions, the hotel is clean and hygienic, and the quilt is covered by yourself. The bathroom in the bath is particularly clean. Every guest is very conscious. Try to control yourself and not disturb others. It is really great!
What are the best family-friendly hotels in Nara City?
Families visiting Nara City often prefer hotels like Tenpyo Ryokan (from JPY 12,583), which are well-known for their family-friendly features of spacious family rooms and child-friendly services.