The century old Nara Hotel features classic Japanese architecture and elegant rooms with free WiFi. Located on Nara Park’s beautiful hills, it overlooks the ancient capital’s historic sites. The cozy rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and warm colors. They come with an LCD TV with satellite channels, a mini-bar and a bathrobe. From Nara Hotel, the center of Nara Park is a 10-minute walk, Isuien Garden is a 15-minute walk and Todai-ji Temple is a 20-minute walk. Nara Station is a 10-minute bus ride away and connects to Kyoto in 45 minutes, while Kansai Airport is a 100-minute bus ride. Guests can explore the ancient city with Hotel Nara’s rental bicycles. They can browse in the hotel’s gift shop. French cuisine can be enjoyed in a mixture of classic Japanese and French décor at dining room Mikasa, while Restaurant Hanagiku serves seasonal Japanese dishes. Freshly baked pastry and park views are offered at the Tea Lounge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Nara, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast Info

Asian, American

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Raymond
    United States of America United States of America
    Very beautiful hotel with traditional Japanese architecture. Great location! Walking distance to Nara Deer Park. Very spacious rooms. Awesome balcony where you can see deer every morning and night. They have traditional Japanese and a western...
  • Quevedo
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is ideal. The hotel has a rich history and the staff was very helpful.
  • Kevin
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful Hotel, Amazing breakfast, Great Location!
  • Adam
    Ireland Ireland
    The staff and room were great.Its also very close to nara park.Breakfast was good too
  • Marsha
    The hotel is really lovely and in a very nice location. Our room was quite comfortable.
  • Brian
    United States of America United States of America
    We stayed in a Japanese style room for the experience. It was fun, although definitely felt like a tourist-sanitized version. That was probably better for us anyway, which is why this is going in the positive category. The staff is great and the...
  • Xiao
    Thailand Thailand
    Location and the hotel itself is a historical site
  • Suzanne
    Canada Canada
    Old world charm…staff were very attentive There was a shortcut access to the old city which was very useful The train station bus
  • Anne
    United States of America United States of America
    Good location and lovely room. Excellent breakfast.
  • Fay
    United States of America United States of America
    Grandeur. Breakfast. Staff. Electric bicycles. Rooms. Brilliant barmaid/mixologist

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • メインダイニングルーム「三笠」
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional

Amenities of Nara Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Nara Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
¥2,530 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Japanese-style room cannot accommodate an extra bed.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Nara Hotel

  • Yes, Nara Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Nara Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Asian
    • American

  • Check-in at Nara Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Nara Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental

  • Nara Hotel is 1.7 miles from the center of Nara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Nara Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • メインダイニングルーム「三笠」

  • The prices at Nara Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Nara Hotel include:

    • Triple
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Twin/Double