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Smile Hotel Nara

4-21 Sanjo HonmachiSee map

€ 17.79per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 30 Sep

Top reasons for booking
Good location
Close to JR Nara station and bus center. Convenient for travel to Kyoto and Osaka. Easy access to public transport and amenities.
Friendly staff
According to user reviews, most guests think the hotel service is great
Popular facilities
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
4.1/5Great 289 reviews
Reviews summary
Excellent location near JR Nara station, with friendly staff and clean facilities. Good breakfast options and high value. Comfortable and quiet rooms.
Exploring the area
Nara Station, 200m, About 3 mins from hotel by foot
Sanjo Dori Shopping Mall, 600m, About 10 mins from hotel by foot
Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum, 900m, About 15 mins from hotel by foot
2
SINGLE NON SMOKING
1 single bed

12 m²

23
Business Double Room Non smoking
1 double bed or bigger

18 m²

21
Twin Room, Non Smoking
2 beds

18.0 m²

24
Superior Double Room, Non Smoking
1 double bed or bigger

18.0 m²

9
Double Room, Non Smoking
1 double bed or bigger

12.0 m²

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Reviews

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4.1/5.0

Great

289 reviews
Location
0.0
Services offered
4.3
Cleanliness
4.0
Atmosphere & facilities
4.0
Reviews summary
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Overall impression
Excellent location near JR Nara station, with friendly staff and clean facilities. Good breakfast options and high value. Comfortable and quiet rooms.
Location
Close to JR Nara station and bus center. Convenient for travel to Kyoto and Osaka. Easy access to public transport and amenities.
Services offered
Friendly, helpful, and multilingual staff. Luggage storage available. Flexible support. Free amenities like sleeping robes. Coin laundry.
Cleanliness
Clean rooms and well-maintained facilities. Thorough cleaning. Waffle gowns provided. Cleanliness consistently highlighted. Tidy and comfortable.
Atmosphere & facilities
Calm and quiet environment. Good value. Comfortable beds. Lobby waiting area. Nice breakfast with variety. Strong shower pressure.
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With photos
4.5+
3.0+
Clean rooms
Good location
Friendly staff
Klook User
Reviewed: 1 Aug 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Twin Room, Non Smoking · 1 Adult(s), 1 child(ren) · 2 Nights

cleanliness: 5 out of 5 service: always willing to help and serve hotel location: right by the train station
Klook User
Reviewed: 25 May 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Business Double Room Non smoking · 2 Adults · 1 Nights

cheap and good stay which is near the tourist center and the deer park to see Nara in half a day.
Klook User
Reviewed: 6 May 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

SINGLE NON SMOKING · 2 Adults · 1 Nights

The staff was kind and the facilities were clean. Free amenities such as a sleeping robe was provided. Very nice
Klook User
Reviewed: 22 Nov 2025

4.0/5.0

Great

Double Room, Non Smoking · 2 Adults · 1 Nights

Near the train station. Went there during autumn, they don't have air conditioning just heater.
Racheljoy *****
Reviewed: 6 Aug 2025

4.0/5.0

Great

Twin Room, Non Smoking · 2 Adults · 2 Nights

the place was clean plus there was coin laundry inside the hotel though the breakfast is same as was yesterday it was still a good stay

Overview

Smile Hotel Nara

First open:2005-01-01
Rooms:175
Star rating:

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.

Description

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.

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Exploring the area

Transport

Nara Station

Train stations
200m

Attractions

Sanjo Dori Shopping Mall

600m

Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum

900m

Paket Nara

1.0km

Higashimuki Shopping Street

1.0km

Kofuku-ji Sanjunoto (Three Story Pagoda)

1.1km

Naramachi Nigiwai-no-le

1.1km

Nanen-do

1.1km

Ruis of Kofuku-ji Shoro (Bell Tower)

1.2km
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Facilities & services

Popular facilities
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
General
Non-smoking throughout
Elevator
Vending machine
Cleaning services
Laundry service
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Food & drink
Breakfast service (additional charge)
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Property policies

Check-in/out Time

Earliest check-in time:After 15:00 - Before 00:00

Latest check-out time:Before 11:00

Check-in policy

The guest responsible for check-in must be aged 18 or above

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-in descriptions

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

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

Note: Check-in policies vary by property. Please check carefully before booking

Child Policy

Children at all ages are welcome to stay at this property

Other fees

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1200 for adults and JPY 1200 for children

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

Food & drinks

Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

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