Nara Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, a quick walk to Sarusawa Pond Park

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Exterior
 Deluxe Twin C - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, desk
Front of property - evening/night
Japanese style room (47.4 sqm)  | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, desk
Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

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A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
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Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Japanese Style Room (58sqm) - New Wing

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese style room (47.4 sqm)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Futons

Park side Deluxe Twin - Main wing

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room - New Wing

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking - New Wing

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Main Building Deluxe Comfort Corner, Non Smoking

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 31.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Garden Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Crown Suite (New Wing)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Royal Suite (New Wing)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 127 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Main Building Standard Twin Park Side B

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

New Building Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

New Building Crown Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Main Building Standard Twin Townside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

New Building Japanese Style Room(8 + 4.5 Tatami)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Main Building Standard Double Park Side

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

New Building Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Run Of House Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Main Building Deluxe Modern Townside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Main Building Standard Twin Parkside A

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Main Building Standard Double Townside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Main Building Deluxe Classic Parkside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1096 Takabatake-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8301

What's nearby

  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nara Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nara National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kasuga Shrine - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪カナカナ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪THE BURGER STAND MAVERICK - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪タピオカミルクティ専門店 T. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ラサ ボジュン 奈良店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪メインダイニングルーム 三笠 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Nara Hotel

Upscale hotel near Sarusawa Pond Park
Located close to Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara National Museum, Nara Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and French cuisine. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 127 rooms boast comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

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

Property 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Nara Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Nara Hotel?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nara Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Nara Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Nara Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of JPY 2100 per person applies.

Where is Nara Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Nara, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sarusawa Pond Park, Nara Park, and Kofuku-ji Temple. Nara National Museum and Todaiji Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kintetsu-Nara Station is 15 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 26 minutes.

Nara Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 618 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1019 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire property is unique & beautiful. I loved the smell of old wood and the red carpets. Very classy hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were brilliant and couldn’t do enough for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel with great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So far it's the best place (out of five) I've stayed in Japan on this trip. Hotel is very comfortable and inviting with interesting history. Rooms are well sized and well designed making out stay really pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The deer outside the door in the morning were super cool. Reminds us of Banff in Canada.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Narges

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and easy transportation but room service wasn’t great: you had to pay for water & staff were not very knowledgeable on the tourist attractions around them.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms here are very outdated. We had old green carpet and pink tile over the whole bathroom. Our TV was on the same wall as the beds, so you couldn't watch tv from the bed. We asked to move but they said they were full. Our one reprieve from our awful room (and with food we could tolerate) was the bar, but on the second night the whole bar was reserved so we couldn't sit there. The hotel reeks of faded glory. That being said, the service and the hotel area were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Traveled with family
Historical Hotel living in the past
The hotel has an amazing history and generally is very nice but dated and a bit tired. Our traditional Japanese room, which was semi below ground felt like we were in a dank basement. For the price, I felt it was a bit much compared to other more modern, family friendly hotels in the Kyoto/Osaka/Nara area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Makes the trip to Nara
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ravi

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
They only clean rooms and make beds 1/3 days. Dust everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Zheng

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property in the area with good dine in restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kohsue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beyond my imagination. I had the Japanese style room and my goodness…how I wish I had more time here to enjoy this place. I would stay again! I loooooooove the vibe and ambience it has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yer

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing. Staff was very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Henrich

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice classic hotel
Nice Classic hotel with Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jass

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is full of historical relevance, and it was to stay at this elegant and historical hotel. The rooms are roomy, clean, with toiletries and beverages provided. We ate dinner and breakfast at the hotel - everything was delicious, and very fresh. Hotel staff was great and nice; Shuttle service to/from Nara Station provided though I wish they told us that there's one, as we had to walk quite a ways to get to the hotel - we hopped on the wrong bus (should've taken a taxi); they have electric bike rentals and it was fun to go to Nara Park with the bikes. I would recommend this hotel for those who's visiting Nara - staying at this old historical hotel is an experience in itself.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Vasudha

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Old charm property with very good service. Rooms are dark and run down. Carpet wasn’t clean. Great breakfast service in main dining room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and room were absolutely stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

yasushi

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent services.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, easy access to attractions and restaurants in a historic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this historic hotel within walking distance to the park. Breakfast in the morning was the best we've had in Japan. Really loved the pajamas left in your room to use. You will love your stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elegance in Nara
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stately building set in a park area, with deer roaming all around. Great breakfast in a beautiful dining room with attentive staff. Shuttle buses to the train stations. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FIVE STAR SERVICE THROUGH AND THROUGH!! By far my best service at any hotel I’ve been at. It started with our reservation and I advised the hotel it was my son’s birthday. They had tons of suggestions for things for us to do and he was THRILLED with everything. From the shuttle service driver who was sweet, smiling and took care of all our luggage without a second thought, to being greeted by staff or when they ran down the driveway with umbrellas when we got caught in the rain to the delicious breakfast and dinner, this was an absolute joy to stay here. The location is perfect and we got to see baby and mama deer roaming the property. If you go to Nara, or honestly anywhere near here, and you don’t stay here, you will be missing out!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024