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We loved our one night stay in Nara at the Piazza Hotel. It is conveniently located right besides the JR Nara train station, so it's easy to check in and leave your luggage once you arrive and then explore the city. We rather liked walking to Nara park, which is only 20 minutes away through very nice streets, and there are also busses going through the city that can get you to and from the Nara station in a pinch. Moreover, room was beautiful, impeccably clean and super modern with really comfortable beds.

Nara Hotel is everything you would expect from one of the old heritage hotels on the oldest capital of Japan. This year, it celebrates its 110 year and it’s looking every bit as good as it did when it first opened! Think teal and mahogany fittings in a period style hotel with grand tea rooms and silver service restaurants. It’s situated just off the Nara parks which have all the sights within walking distance. The shuttle bus service to the two stations is a nice touch. The hotel shop sells its merchandise and they do have beautiful stuff. Book a room on the old building to get the best experience.

I must really thank all the past reviewers for their past comments. This hotel indeed hold up to its rating as the best nara hotel in 2015. The hotel is connected to the JR nara station to the hotel lift that brings you to the check-in counter. Very convenient for travelling couples or family with big luggages. The staffs can speak English and are very eager to help. Not only did they offer complementary good japanese breakfast with 5 types of bread freshly baked every morning, they are free access to onsen (indoor and outdoor) to recupurate your tired body. Little things we appreaciate is that the lift to the rooms are nicely scented too. How not to remember this hotel? The supermart is also just few steps away. For the location, services and price, I will definately stay with Super Lohas hotel in my next Nara trip. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Great location, 2 minutes walk from JR Nara station. Close to supermarket, bakery, and eateries located in the station. Staff is excellent, courteous and helpful, very typical of Japanese customer service which is the best in the world. Room is larger than a business hotel and the hallways are much wider also. Laundry facilities are located on 2 floors and there is use of a microwave oven on one floor . Although the hotel is located near the train station it was very quiet. The breakfast (800 yen) was excellent with choices (it's a buffet) of healthy Japanese foods (including natto!) or western food (bread, sausages, egg, etc)

My single room is exactly what you get from a standard business hotel setting and it's newer and cleaner! For 3500 yen it's totally worth the deal. The even better bits: location location location. It's only 2 min from the kintetsu Nara station, the numerous bus stops and at the entrance of the Nara park area. There's also the whole shopping street nearby. The nice little izakaya restaurant nearby (Japan, 〒6308266 奈良県奈良市花芝町Hanashibachō, 6番地プラザ花芝101 酒とめし おてんがら) is a recommendation! Nice food and nice owners at cheap price! The staff at oak hostel is very helpful and can speak English well. The 100yen breads breakfast and free coffee are just some minor add ons that make the stay even better! Highly recommended and will definitely stay again when I come back to Nara (which will surely happen sooner rather than later).

This is our 2nd visit after 2 years and it is very very satisfactory. The location is close to Keihan or Kintetsu Line (Sorry could not recall correctly) but it is quite a far distance from JR station. The hotel itself is in a quite area and the surrounding is nice where Kofukuji Temple is just beside the hotel. The staff is very very helpful and speak fluent English just the same as our 1st visit 2 years ago. In future, if there is another trip to Nara. Hotel Pagoda is the only choice i will choose. The room we took was double bed room with Tatami flooring. The best part was the room was the same one as per 2 years ago.

room is awesome, staff are okay (aside from the "we cant microwave your small pizza" issue we had..). Its a very "discreet" hotel, you aren't supposed to leave your room too much, but overall it was definately worth staying. we booked as it was the cheapest room and ended up staying another night. location isnt great but its ok- mcdonalds is nearby and a super cheap supermarket near that too (head away from town from the mcdonalds). Nara Park is maybe 2 hours walk or theres a bus stop near mcdonalds. definately recommended.

This was my most favourite hotel in the whole of Japan. The rooms were modern Japanese design and were much more than what we expected with beautiful screened off areas. Staff were amazing, with a great sense of humour and explained all the highlights of Nara. On arrival, we were greeted with hot towels and a bowl of yummy hot lemon refreshment. The traditional breakfast was awesome, plentiful, and an artform in it's own right. The hotel is not located very close to public transport, however it is located conveniently close to the main sites for visiting Nara. We loved our stay here and would rate it as our most favourite hotel stay we had whilst in Japan. I have no hesitation in recommending this Hotel as excellent value for money and feel it is deserving of of a higher star rating than it currently is.

It was a really small guesthouse without lift, so if you are carry huge wheeled luggage you have to carry it up. But they do have rooms at the ground level. There is a door that separates the main living space and the shared kitchen. Shared kitchen are really really well equipped, spices, rice cooker, all kitchen wares are available. This is a guesthouse therefore it does not operates like hotel so you can't do a 24 hours check in and the main door will be armed after a certain hours, anyway the shops in Nara doesn't operate till late, probably 8pm. if you are coming back late, they would provide you the password. You can also rent bicycle from the guesthouse directly which is more convenient and cheaper. very peaceful surrounding around the neighbourhood. The room is small, but it's japan anyway. but it is sufficient. there are more things that we are happy with than to make noise about the room size. grab on the articles and maps at the living area, those maps show places of interest that travel guidebook doesn't feature. and most importantly, we cycled through the whole of Nara with help of all these extra materials provided and enjoyed Nara to the fullest. Staff are really friendly as well, rest assured you will enjoy your stay.

My wife and I have just stayed for two nights in this fantastic hotel. The service was absolutely flawless with all the staff welcoming, helpful and unwaveringly attentive. They made a special effort to cater for my wife’s allergies, including providing dairy free options at breakfast (without even having to ask). Breakfast was superb, the best we’ve had during our stay in Japan. A mixture of western and Japanese options, fresh fruit and good quality tea and coffee options. The extra touches of flowers for my wife’s birthday and snacks/fruit provided in the room upon arrival was greatly appreciated. The hotel is well situated for exploring all of Nara’s main attractions and has nice views of Nara Koen. We would unreservedly recommend this hotel to anyone seeking a comfortable and luxurious stay in Nara.

I always favour Nara over Kyoto & Osaka for lodging because it's a fraction of the price for food & lodging, but most of all it's the peace & quiet away from overcrowded tourist spots. And the local people are enormously charming and thoughtful. I have stayed at over 10 different hotels in Nara over the years and Fujita is the most convenient--smack in the middle of the main shopping street and walking distance to top tourist sights and restaurants. It's equal distance between two train stations (which means it's a walk either way, but it's also gives me flexibility from choosing between JR & Kintetsu). Traveling with large luggage is tedious though. Rooms are old and dated. But it's spotlessly clean (I've checked). Staff and cleaning staff is one of the best I've experienced in Kansai area (that's saying a lot). If you want luxury, stay at Nara Hotel. But value for money I'd lick Fujita.

The hotel is next to Nara JR Station. It is very convenient to visit Nara Park which is a few minutes bus ride. Since JR Station is also a bus hub, it is also a good point to start a trip to visit other parts of Nara region. There is also a supermarket at the JR station which closes late. The air conditioner has a full function remote controller which is better than other centralized system. The breakfast is fair.

Pros: great environment , good for couples and small family (with a kid). They are a very special night event for sightseeing on the peak, very romantic and feel likes we are in the movie scene. Not many people use hotspa which is great and I love seeing the star at night by myself :) our room has a big empty for overviewing the view of nara, we can really spend out time there by doing nothing happily. Oh pillow is very special too. Ladies got to pick their own japanese dress when they check in which is another highlight point for me!! (Tho it would be great if there is a section to teach us how to dreas it or the cutlure) Meals are great but too much! Cons: Wifi needs to improve.

Everything about this hotel was above standard: comfort, cleanliness, size, food, staff, location. We were forced to stay in Nara because Kyoto was booked up (really!!) but we had a rail pass and it was only 40 minutes to Kyoto. Nara itself was far more accessible than Kyoto and we were on the best and most interesting small street leading directly to the World Heritage Sights, which were the equal of anything in Kyoto. We loved the deer and the giant Buddha hall. Superb.

Good: The staff are very friendly and extremely efficient, plus we were given a free drink on our arrival. The room is a good size, comfortable beds and large bathroom with shower. On your arrival you are given tickets to access the sauna and jacuzzi that is well work trying. There is a free shuttle service that takes you to and from the two main train stations and Nara Park. For a fee of ¥500 you can hire cycles for the day. Bad: The only negative thing was they didn’t supply coffee sachets, otherwise keep up the good work.

Excellent location with reasonable price. 7-to-10-minute walk to 近鉄奈良駅 and just next to the shopping stree, with many restaurants and gift shops. Go to 興福寺 just need 5 minute and you can get into Nara Park through this way. The host is a young man with good English. He is wellcome for luggage storage if you come early or leave Nara late. And also the common area on 1/F is opened for all use. The house has 2 floors, both with shared toliet but bathroom is only on 1/F. The only bad thing is that warm water is just got in the kitchen and bathrooms(I think hot enough for bath). Though these are shared facilities, all are clear and the others seem polite and considerate so no trouble with using those. The rooms are not so noise-proof so you may hear some sounds of chating from other rooms. Yet the neighbours talk quietly and the environment around is so peaceful. We lived in a family room, with 2 double-deck beds. So enough space for 4 people to sleep, place the luggage, and sit.

I have a great time staying at HARUYA Naramachi. I book for a dorm but been given a FREE upgrade to single room by the time I check in. This is so cool and I am very happy with that. The price is cheap. Location is a bit far from subway station but it is near to Nara Park. Room is clean and staff is super nice. Facilities also excellent with free wifi. Have to keep in mind that this is a very old traditional wooden house, you will heard other tourists walking in the house but I still have a great time staying for 2 nights in Nara. =)

Since it's a guesthouse (dormitory style), it's a lot cheaper than hotels. That said, the place is really clean and I would recommend it to solo travellers. The owner was also really helpful and nice with me - he waited until almost 11pm for me to check in, due to a confusion with the address. From here it's easy to go to the train station, and also easy to walk to the major attractions in Nara (about 20-30 minutes, depending on how relaxed you go). TIP: When I typed it in Google Maps, I got instantly redirected to Nara Guesthouse. Make sure you select and have Nara Deer Hostel instead, because they're two different places (and the guesthouse is farther from the station).

Although there were little reviews on Tsukihitei, we were not sure what to expect. It was tricky to find on foot but once we got there, we were warmly welcomed to this establishment on the edge of the forest. It was stunning. The hostess was fantastic and the dinner (you must have if you stay there) was incredible- Compliments to the chef! They made a kids meal (more than enough for out little man) and a private bath for the adults after dinner (you can choose which order). Essentially our needs were looked after, but completely left alone. Didn't see other guests, and awoke to the waterfall running nearby in the lush forest. Magical, Japanese style and really a great experience. Highly recommended

This is possibly the most interesting place to stay in Nara! It is located right inside the world heritage grounds of the deer park and is also a stone's throw from the Kasuga shrine, another heritage site. For a reasonable price and a chance to stay in a minsu (inn) with deer greeting you in the morning and a primeval forest walk amongst stone lanterns - what else can you ask for in Japan! The inn is actually a converted community hall and has rooms partitioned up. There are double decker beds and double occupancy rooms. The noise insulation is a little weak and the toilets/bathrooms are common. There is a communal dining area with free coffee and tea, and light instant meals at a small charge. One can leave the luggage after the 11 am check out but you are discouraged from remaining in the premises while cleaning is taking place. The park is quiet at night and you should take your meals early before 6 pm or you will need to walk a good 20 minutes to the town centre for meals. Nara is a tranquil place unlike Kyoto - so this place reflects the mood and spirit of this ancient city.

The staff were very welcoming and tried their best to speak in english with us as we didn't understand japanese. We booked the traditional japanese room, so we had to remove our shoes and placed them in a shoe locker before entering the property. The room was clean enough for a traditional tatami mat room; I'm quite allergic to dust, but I didn't have allergy issues during my stay in the room. They were also nice enough to serve us hot tea two times during our one-night stay (once during check-in, and one more time at night) and gave us postcards and pretty little bags as souvenirs to bring home. The only downside is probably the location. It's about a 10-15min walk to Nara downtown, so if you did not book the room with dinner meal, you'll have to walk quite a distance to the restaurant areas. We also had zero issues with noise even though there was a group of school children staying at the property during our stay. Well recommended!

My initial reason/s for booking: It was a highly-rated new property that was close to the Shin-Omiya rail station. Duration of stay: 2 nights First impressions: Most of the space inside the double room is taken up by the bunk beds, so I'd recommend that everything you need to bring out once inside the room (electronics, change/s of clothes) should fit in a small backpack. If you're bringing a big backpack or a trolley bag, it's better to ask the reception to store them. Later realizations: Pick the lower bunk bed if you're used to sleeping in chilly temperatures, & pick the upper bunk bed if you're used to sleeping in warmer temps. Most shops in the department store downstairs close at 8 PM so plan accordingly if you want to buy a cheap dinner from the foodcourt. If the distance between the rail station & the hostel is too far for you, the nearest bus stop that takes you to the city center is just a very short distance away, in front of Nara City Hall. Will I recommend it? Yes

The boss runs the hotel alone, he speaks fluent English and lives on 1st floor. The hotel is 800m from Kintetsu Nara station, passing through a Higashimuki shopping street where there are 3 medicine/cosmetics stores and 1 Daiso. From the map there’re several blocks away, but the blocks are small. Across the street of hotel it’s the Nara Library (can navigate the library) and a few Mobike shared bicycles, but 33 minutes’ ride costed nearly RMB15. Then we booked 2 bikes from hotel at 500 Yen/day. On 2nd day we found the hotel is only 150 meters from Deer Park and many other attractions, we had to park the bikes downstairs, and never used them until tour end. You could cook in the dining room with eggs and bread from hotel. The room is very spacious for a Japan hotel and smells of grass, only public toilets on each floor and shower rooms on 2nd floor, but the good part is after you check out, you could still take a shower. All in all, The hotel is near to Railway station and sightseeing attractions, it’s definitely worth the price. Will drop by if next trip.