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Hotobil

2.5 star property

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property – evening/night
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Japanese-style Room (accompanied by 1 Group)
Breakfast and dinner served, international cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$265
12 May - 13 May

Explore the area

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181-15 Kainozukacho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8142
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarusawa Pond Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Nara National Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Japanese-style Room (accompanied by 1 Group)

Japanese-style Room (accompanied by 1 Group)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese-style Room, Non Smoking

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Western-style Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Nara

At Hotobil you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Highlights at this guest house include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and free self-parking. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Naramachi guest house include Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara National Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nara National Museum - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Nara Station - 9 min drive
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド 奈良紀寺店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪カナカナ - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪すするか、すすらんか。 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪麺屋えぐち - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ボリクコーヒー - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotobil

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotobil also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This Nara guest house is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotobil offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. This Nara guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Hotobil
Hotobil Inn
Hotobil Inn Nara
Hotobil Nara
Hotobil Guesthouse Nara
Hotobil Guesthouse
Hotobil Nara
Hotobil Guesthouse
Hotobil Guesthouse Nara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotobil?

Hotobil offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotobil?

As of 28 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotobil on 12 May 2026 start from NZ$265, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotobil?

Yep, Hotobil has a free self car park.

Does Hotobil serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is on offer at Hotobil.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotobil?

No, Hotobil does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotobil?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotobil's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotobil?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotobil?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotobil Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yen-Chen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gini

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience staying in a traditional Japanese home and the hostess , Adachi san was lovely and welcoming and she spoke good English which was really helpful. We chose the Japanese breakfast option and it was delicious especially the Agedashi tofu which was one of the best we've had ! The only reason we have not given it 5 stars is because the property was in a residential area and the street it was on was particularly narrow so the taxi was not able to drive right up to the door and so left us on the main intersection and we had to contend with lugging our luggage down the street to look for it. Having said that it wasn't that far nor hard to find and if you chose a smaller taxi, it would be able access the street. Bearing in mind it is a traditional home, and as the accomodation is on the 1st floor, it also meant taking our luggage up some steep stairs too. A small price to pay for a unique accomodation and there was even laundry facilities and a kitchenette . The place was also immaculately clean !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not only was the property clean, easy to locate, walkable and quiet but the lady who runs the hotel is an absolute sweetheart. The breakfast she made us was better than a lot of the food I was eating at restaurants. I would recommend this stay to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this a a traditional Japanese experience for my family. Our host was lovely and very attentive giving us cold drinks and cold towels because it was so warm outside. There was a choice of Japanese or Western breakfast. Both were excellent, especially the Japanese which had fish, omelette, noodles and tea. Quiet area but restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An incredibly nice, welcoming and fantastic host. A wonderful homemade breakfast, beautifully presented and very tasty! Very comfortable futons/beds, our most recharging night in a simple but lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen, Melbourne Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my favourite stay in Japan. It was a lovely experience to stay in a traditional Ryokan with tatami mats, futons, Shoji and fluffy doonas. Our hosts were friendly, warm and helpful with good English communication. We arrived a few hours before our check in time but were warmly welcomed and shown to our room. Hospitality extended to a delicious fluffy cream filled sponge waiting for us on our return to our room, and a delicious western style breakfast including bacon and eggs and freshly brewed black coffee (our choice, a Japanese breakfast also on offer) at a beautifully laid out table. Our kids loved the croissants and breads with fruity jams, the yogurt and freshly squeezed apple juice. Our hostess also instructed our daughter to make some traditional green tea. I left belongings which they organized to be sent to my next accommodation. These arrived the next day. (A Sunday !!!!). Very fond memories of this place. :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was incredible-- and the host was absolutely wonderful. Beautiful traditional room as well. The location was a little difficult to find for non-Japanese speakers. The shared bathroom and lack of of privacy (simply a paper wall between you and your neighbor) is charming if you want that experience but could be a slight set back if you are counting on some privacy. Very nice experience overall.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best meal in Japan. I enjoyed it so much. Thanks!

Truly a gem. Glad I stayed there. Was a blessing and a perfect experience. She is an excellent chef. I had the Japanese breakfast, seafood. Thank you Mieko-san!!!

8/10 Good

Margherita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had dinner on site and it was just amazing. The owner made us a traditional Japanese dinner, great food and service, beautifully laid out and presented, she spoiled us.

10/10 Excellent

Bining, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet house with amazing delicious home-made Japanese-style breakfast. Close to bus stop. Very good shampoo and conditioner.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little bit of Japan

A Homely stay which gives you insighht to Local Japan. Host was a perfectionist and went ut of her way to provide a enjoyable stay. Take the opportunity to enjoy dinner as thiis was one of our best in Japan..

4/10 Poor

Ignatz, New York, NY

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Modest Room on Second Floor of Private Residence

Located at a hard-to-find address in a modest neighborhood of Nara, this private residence offers one traditional Japanese room (not the several implied by its Web site, which shows pictures of the same room from different angles and alternate furnishings) at the top of narrow stairs, with a balcony used for storing cleaning and laundry supplies overlooking a parking lot. Clean toilet and bath located in adjoining hall, shared with another even more modest room. Bring your own sandals, arrange your own futons and maybe horse your bags up the stairs. The owner (only "staff" we encountered) tries mightily, providing tea, dinner and breakfast. No other facilities and no alcohol available aside from homemade sake unless the owner is asked to go shopping. This is not a hotel but a room on the second floor of a private residence, a B&B in European or American terms.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Hotel was homestyle. Comfortable. Host was really really really nice! She cooked us breakfast at 5:30 AM when we had to leave early. Her puppy is also amazing. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Eugène

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traditioneel Japans

Dicht bij het station en 10 minuten met de bus. Weg bij alle toeristen maar alles in de buurt. Wandelen naar de deer park is goed te doen. Ontvangst is zeer vriendelijk. Geen luxe maar authentiek Japans. Wij vonden het erg leuk. Het ontbijt voor de volgende dag kun je kiezen uit Europees of Japans. Logisch voor ons om Japans te kiezen. Deze was bijzonder lekker en meer dan voldoende. Al met al een heel fijn verblijf en wil hierbij de host nogmaals bedanken.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

マリ

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
気持ちの良いお部屋でゆっくりと過ごすことができました。ご主人のおもてなしも程よく、朝食も大変美味しかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Noriyoshi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駐車場無料なので、車でおとづれても便利ですが、駐車場までの道がかなり狭いので、要注意！ 朝食和食も、洋食も美味しかったです
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Youngkwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good experience

Owner was very kind snd friendly. And breakfast was so nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
物超所值，餐點好吃，服務優質
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

麻帆, 日本　大坂

Liked: Cleanliness
食事が品揃えが豊富でどれもとても美味しく、食後のコーヒーも挽きたてを入れてくれ心遣いがあちらこちらで感じられた。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Hotel erreicht man am Besten mit dem Bus. Der Bus pendelt im und gegen den Uhrzeigersinn zwischen den Tepelanlagen und der JR-Station. Eine Haltestelle liegt in der Nähe des Hotels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

宮川, 神奈川県藤沢市

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

潤 ほとびる

潤と書いて、ほとびるという名のホテル。 方言で潤うこと、リラックスする事を「ほとびる」という様です。 その名の通り、「ほとびる」想いでした。 家庭的で、三泊四日お世話になりましたが、自分の家の様に 気楽に過ごさせて頂きました。 食事は朝だけお願いしましたが、女将さんの心のこもった手作り料理で、 これこそ料理だ、といったもので、とても感激しました。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017