Smile Hotel Nara

7.6
Very Good
(788 reviews)

4-21 Sanjohonmachi, Nara, 630-8122, Japan

+81 742-25-2111

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Hotel Description

Smile Hotel Nara is a simple yet comfortable hotel located in the heart of Nara, Japan. Situated at 4-21 Sanjohonmachi, Nara, 630-8122, it is just a 2-minute walk from Nara train station, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking for convenience and accessibility. The hotel is within easy reach of some of Nara’s most renowned attractions, including the Nara National Museum and Yakushi-ji Buddhist temple, both located approximately 2 km away. For those looking to explore more of the city, Tōdai-ji, Nara Park, and the famous Kasuga Taisha Shrine are just a short distance from the property. The hotel itself offers a streamlined and modern design, providing a peaceful ambiance for guests to unwind and relax. The rooms are designed with comfort in mind, offering a range of amenities including free Wi-Fi, desks, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffee-making facilities. The property features a lobby lounge, making it an ideal spot to relax after a day of sightseeing. A coin-operated laundry service is available for guests’ convenience, and parking is offered for an additional fee. A delicious breakfast buffet is also available, providing guests with a great start to their day. The hotel’s prime location, combined with its inviting atmosphere, makes it an excellent choice for both business and leisure travelers alike. With close proximity to Nara Station, guests have easy access to public transport links, and major airports like Osaka International Airport and Kansai International Airport are easily reachable by taxi. Smile Hotel Nara is a smoke-free property and offers various amenities such as baggage storage, vending machines, and English and Japanese-speaking staff. Whether visiting for a short stay or a longer vacation, this hotel promises a relaxing and enjoyable experience for all guests.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. The rooms are equipped with refrigerators, ensuring convenience for guests.

2. Just a 5-minute drive to Gangō-ji, an important historical site in Nara.

3. Despite some guest complaints about the air conditioning, the hotel offers good service.

4. Only a 4-minute walk to the nearest train station, offering great accessibility.

5. Free Wi-Fi and breakfast buffet are offered, enhancing the overall guest experience.

6. The hotel provides self-service laundry options and full-service laundry for guests' convenience.

7. A smoke-free environment and an elevator are available, ensuring a pleasant stay.

8. Nara Station is just 4 minutes' walk, making it easy to explore the city.

9. The hotel offers both cash and mobile payment options, providing flexibility for guests.

10. Parking facilities are available on-site for those who drive or rent a car.


9.0 Exceptional

Location rating

Top sights

Tōdai-ji
8 min
Nara Park
10 min
Kasuga Taisha
11 min
Kofuku-ji
11 min
Nara National Museum
8 min
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Good to know

Check-in15:00
Check-out11:00
Location rating9.0
Nearest airportOsaka International Airport (Itami Airport)
Travel time to airport58 min

Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)

Check-in: Sun, Nov 17
Check-out: Mon, Nov 18
    Official Hotel

    $61

    Bluepillow.com

    $52

    Musetrip

    $59

    Booking.com

    $62

    Priceline

    $63

    Traveloka.com

    $70


Location

4-21 Sanjohonmachi, Nara, 630-8122, Japan

Airports:

Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport)

Taxi: 58 min

Transit: 1 hr 17 min

Nagoya Airport (Komaki Airport)

Taxi: 2 hr 15 min

Transit: 2 hr 23 min

Kobe Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 21 min

Transit: 1 hr 55 min

Chubu Centrair International Airport

Taxi: 2 hr 24 min

Transit: 2 hr 34 min

Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Taxi: 1 hr 19 min

Transit: 1 hr 25 min

Transit:

Nara Station

Walking: 4 min

Shin-Ōmiya Station

Taxi: 6 min

Walking: 22 min

Kintetsu-Nara Station

Taxi: 11 min

Walking: 18 min

JR Nara Sta. (East Gate)

Walking: 4 min


Nearby locations

9.0

Exceptional Location

A 2-minute walk from Nara train station, this simple hotel is 2 km both from the Nara National Museum and from Yakushi-ji Buddhist temple.

Top Attractions


Amenities and Facilities

Parking & transportation

Parking

Services

Front desk

Baggage storage

Full-service laundry

Self-service laundry

Elevator

Pets

No pets

Languages spoken

English

Japanese

Accessibility

Not accessible

Policies & payments

Smoke-free property

Credit cards

NFC mobile payments

Cash

Food & drink

Breakfast

Breakfast buffet

Vending machines

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Bathtub

Shower

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

No hot tub

Rooms

Air conditioning

Refrigerator


Reviews

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Y TARO

3/5
The location is cost-effective. It's about a 5 minute walk from Nara Station. There are also many restaurants in the surrounding area. The only drawback is that the bed is old and creaky.It sounds terrible. Other than that there were no problems.

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Beatriz Hernández Lillo

5/5
Good quality/price hotelQuite hard mattressBathroom ok, hot waterIt has machines to wash clothes with coinsReally the worst of all is the staff with whom you cannot communicate because they do not speak any English (a shame)No possibility of late check-out

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モリゾー

5/5
It's cheap and has good access from the station.Even if you come by car, the parking fee is relatively cheap and you can easily come here.Because of the above, I wanted to come again.

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Stephen Van Wiele

4/5
Close to the jr station. Perfect base to explore Nara.Room was OK. An important negative point is that the matrass was very hard.Price for the room was good value.

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대니엘윤

4/5
It has everything a hotel needs.

Room 4

Service 4

Location5

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siro ko

5/5
It's a little far to walk to Nara Park Todaiji Temple.There is a parking lot on the premises, but since there was barely enough space, they introduced me to a nearby coin parking lot.The room felt a little old, but the price was reasonable, the staff was friendly, and the shower pressure was great.

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小林譲

5/5
For the night before climbing, I use a business hotel instead of an expensive mountain hut.This time, I was attracted by the low price (there was a campaign discount, so it was around 3100 yen).I am satisfied with all aspects such as cleanliness, full facilities, 24-hour front desk service, newness of the hotel, location near Nara Station, and convenience of related stores such as a convenience store.