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Nara Hotel

4.0 star property

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Garden Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
Front of property – evening/night
Japanese style room (47.4 sqm)
Property entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1096 Takabatake-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8301
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nara National Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Todaiji Temple
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking - New Wing

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking - New Wing

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Royal Suite (New Wing) | Living area

Royal Suite (New Wing)

  • 127 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Crown Suite (New Wing)

Crown Suite (New Wing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Japanese style room (47.4 sqm)

Japanese style room (47.4 sqm)

Japanese style room (47.4 sqm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side)

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side)

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Standard Double - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Standard Double - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Standard Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Standard Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Park side Deluxe Twin - Main wing

Park side Deluxe Twin - Main wing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin B - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

Deluxe Twin B - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

Deluxe Twin B - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin C - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Deluxe Twin C - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Deluxe Twin C - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side, 27.3 m2)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side, 27.3 m2)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Garden Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking

Combined shower/bathtub, deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries

Garden Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Japanese Style Room (58sqm) - New Wing

Japanese Style Room (58sqm) - New Wing

Japanese Style Room (58sqm) - New Wing

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Twin Room - New Wing

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Standard Twin Room - New Wing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking

Deluxe Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking

Deluxe Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin A - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

Deluxe Twin A - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

Deluxe Twin A - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Main Building Deluxe Comfort Corner, Non Smoking

Main Building Deluxe Comfort Corner, Non Smoking

Main Building Deluxe Comfort Corner, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for (Main Wing / New Wing) Run of house

(Main Wing / New Wing) Run of house

(Main Wing / New Wing) Run of house

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Nara

With a stay at Nara Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Nara, within a 10-minute walk of Sarusawa Pond Park and Nara Park. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kofuku-ji Temple and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Todaiji Temple.

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nara National Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kasuga Shrine - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 15 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪奈良ホテル ティーラウンジ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ふく徳 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪青葉茶屋 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪メインダイニングルーム 三笠 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peaks Beignet - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Nara Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, 6-minute walk to Sarusawa Pond Park
Nara Hotel offers 127 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 127 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy French cuisine at Main Dining Room MIKASA, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Main Dining Room MIKASA - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 4,600 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Main Dining Room MIKASA

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1909
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 4 2026 to May 31 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from January 4 2026 to May 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Elevator
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 7000.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 2420.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 4600 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: JPY 2100 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: JPY 1050 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 2420.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 7000.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Nara
Nara Hotel
Nara Hotel Nara
Nara Hotel Hotel
Nara Hotel Hotel Nara

Reviews

Nara Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Haldis, Kirkland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and property was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic
Display if I recall is a replica, the real deal is still on property
For papper
Historic art
X2
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its probably the best place I have stayed as of yet, from my exploration its not really missing anything, a few scars here and there yet they tell a story. some parts need restoration, bath tubs and fittings would be the ones actually 'needed' to prevent rotting through and damaging the foundation via inflation. Other wise its good as is. That is my opinion on the matter, I dont know if there is barrier between the tub and the building if so it can be left alone, if my version of a fix would be remove the rust in a circle, and with new sealant put in a lovely patterns
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wing Man Liza

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So cute could see the deer from our room just loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takako

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

So

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, hotel and location. Walkable to parks, grounds were lovely and everyone was very helpful. Clean, large rooms and dining on site.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really a great location if you want to go to the park. Has a bus to go to Nara Station.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anand

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced and poor facilities, hotel in need of complete renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent and the exterior of the hotel is ok but the inside of the hotel is worn and tired and in desperate need of renovation - particularly for the very high price. Staff friendly but inflexible and mediocre service. Giving The Shining vibes. Not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuanfu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Xiangan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff members are very friendly and helpful, but the facility is not worth the cost. Spider on bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are incredibly nice and helpful. Japanese breakfast was incredible with fish option. Facility is immaculate and well located to temples. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
A beautiful old building, a wonderful Suite with two bathrooms, two balconies unfortunately no balcony furniture to sit outside, the staff was helpful and friendly. Great location to reach many Nara highlights, restaurants and shops by foot.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely historic building in a great location next to the wonderful park where the deer roam. Great breakfast, we had the second best eggs benedict of our experience. Staff very sweet and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property that was the perfect setting for our stay in Nara.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Bus tour hotel

Hotel itself is very nice but too many bus tours and front desk services are poor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025