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Smile Hotel Nara

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Nara Park

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Exterior
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Twin Room, Non Smoking
Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4-21 Sanjo Honmachi, Nara, 630-8122
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarusawa Pond Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Kofuku-ji Temple
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Down duvets, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down duvets, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room - Non-Smoking

Down duvets, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room, Non Smoking- 2 Nights Minimum

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room-Non-Smoking

Down duvets, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Single Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Nara

Smile Hotel Nara puts you in the heart of Nara, within a 20-minute stroll of Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and a vending machine. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Nara hotel include Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Woman's University.

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nara Woman's University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Nara Station - 7 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪三条坊 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪奈良のうまいものプラザ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪大和乃山賊 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪農園直送レストラン 古都華 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Nara

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Nara Park
As a guest of Smile Hotel Nara, you'll find a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a lift. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Nara hotel is smoke free.

  • 175 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Smile Hotel Nara offers 175 accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets. Flat-screen televisions come with pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,200 for adults and JPY 1,200 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Smile Nara
Smile Hotel Nara Nara
Smile Hotel Nara Hotel
Smile Hotel Nara Hotel Nara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Smile Hotel Nara?

Smile Hotel Nara offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Smile Hotel Nara serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Smile Hotel Nara?

No, Smile Hotel Nara does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Smile Hotel Nara?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Smile Hotel Nara?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Smile Hotel Nara Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 250 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Roshan

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fairly expensive for the price paid. Greedy on the buffet breakfast. Barely had food left at 8:30am when it is meant to go until 9:30 - last order at 8:10. Won’t recommend opting for the breakfast option. Receptionists were welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable

It was a comfortable stay in an older building. The desk was nice and large and wifi was decent as I had to do a little work. The location to the train was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marija

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

Would not recommend

This is the worst hotel I have stayed in Japan. The room was musty and moist, the AC was not workin properly, I woke up at 1 am to 91 degrees. The bed was like laying on the floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tevon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chiyoko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

milad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's location is great. Access to trains makes it suitable for commute to and from Kyoto. Our room was small but ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jae Woo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Calm and quietplace to have rest time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service

So-so

Rooms are very small. Double is okay for one, but really too small for two. They only clean the rooms every 3 days, otherwise you leave your garbage and towels outside your door before 10 am. My bathroom had mold between the tiles in the bathroom. Staff was excellent and lovely. Breakfast was okay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chun Ming

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Located close to Jr train station, thus very convenient for my family to go to the airport. Staff is also polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great! Staff was very kind!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Navien

Liked: Cleanliness
I was having breathing problems at night and once i switch off the Aircon and open the windows everything is okay or i have to keep the Air purifier run all night. I stayed in a hotel near Smile hotel with similar room rent but far better rooms.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was terrible, and the closing time is 9:30am but they stopped putting out food 30 minutes before closing. If you come out late you get white rice and a cup of coffee, also they don’t offer coffee or tea in the room for guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran

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

Budget friendly, comfortable, well located hotel.

Practical accommodation close to the station and public transport. Good value. Nice breakfast with lots of variety on the buffet. Another guest smoked on our floor -the bad smell lingered a while. Otherwise, it was an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Apollo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some of the friendly staff do not speak English fluently, but they always tried to help, so it would be helpful if you know a little bit of Japanese. Very high value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jose

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

It’s worth for a short stay

I didn’t expect the place to be kinda old but it was decent for the price I paid. Also, when you go to the smoking floor to do laundry, you can tell it’s the smoking floor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff told me the near by parking is cheaper than their onsite parking. So cute
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Close to train station, walking distance to shrine

Adequate and good price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019