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 9.2 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 9.2

Breakfast Info

American

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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
  • Rebecca
    United States of America United States of America
    A MUST STAY IF YOU ARE SPENDING THE NIGHT IN NARA. Amazing service, location, food, and amenities. They have e-bike that you can rent. Bikes were a lifesaver after walking 10,000+ steps daily touring other cities in Japan.

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

Property practices

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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

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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
¥2,420 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.

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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

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

    • Bicycle rental

  • Room options at Nara Hotel include:

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

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

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

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

  • Nara Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • メインダイニングルーム「三笠」

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

  • Guests staying at Nara Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American