Hotel Nikko Nara

4.0 star property
Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Nara Park
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3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Public bath

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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8-1 Sanjo-hommachi, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8122
  • Place, Nara Park
    โ€ช12 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Sarusawa Pond Park
    โ€ช14 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Kofuku-ji Temple
    โ€ช17 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    โ€ช61 min driveโ€ฌ
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Room options

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Moderate Twin Room, Non Smoking (For 1-2 person)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Large Twin Room, Non Smoking (For 1-2 person)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Middle Twin Room For 1โ€“2 Persons

  • Sleeps 2

Moderate Twin Room, Non Smoking (For 3 people)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Large Twin Room, Non Smoking (For 3 people)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Large Twin Room, Non Smoking (For 4 people)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Middle Triple Room For 3 Persons

  • Sleeps 3

Large Twin Room For 3 Persons

  • Sleeps 3

Large Twin Room For 4 Persons

  • Sleeps 4

Large Twin Room For 1โ€“2 Persons

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Nara

Nara Park is a short stroll from Hotel Nikko Nara, and other popular attractions like Kofuku-ji Temple are within a mile (2 km). This 330-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nara Station - 3 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชไธ‰ๆกๅŠ - โ€ฌ7 min walk
  • โ€ชใƒขใ‚นใƒใƒผใ‚ฌใƒผ - โ€ฌ3 min walk
  • โ€ชๅฅˆ่‰ฏใฎใ†ใพใ„ใ‚‚ใฎใƒ—ใƒฉใ‚ถ - โ€ฌ3 min walk
  • โ€ชStarbucks - โ€ฌ3 min walk
  • โ€ชใ‚ปใƒชใƒผใƒŠ - โ€ฌ1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Nikko Nara

Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Nara Park
Guests staying at Hotel Nikko Nara enjoy access to a full-service spa, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is offered for JPY 900 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, access to locker space, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include meeting rooms, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Refrigerators, electric kettles, and safes are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including thalassotherapy. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (JPY 900 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,500 for adults and JPY 1,900 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • ICHO
  • SERENA
  • YOSHINO

Things to do

  • Books
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Stroller

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Spa open daily
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Breakfast is not included in the breakfast rates for children 4-6 years old, and can be requested onsite for the listed child breakfast fee. The breakfast fee for children ages 0-3 is at no charge.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 27 2026 to January 27 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3500 for adults and JPY 1900 for children
  • Self parking fee: JPY 900 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
  • Check-in: 3:00 PMโ€”-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Nikko Nara
Nikko Nara
Hotel Nikko Nara Nara
Hotel Nikko Nara Hotel
Hotel Nikko Nara Hotel Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Nikko Nara?

Hotel Nikko Nara provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Nikko Nara?

As of Dec 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Nikko Nara on Dec 18, 2025 start from $86.49, excluding 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.

What is there to do around Hotel Nikko Nara?

This hotel is located in Nara, a short 13-minute walk from Nara Park and also 14 minutes on foot from Sarusawa Pond Park. You'll also find Kofuku-ji Temple and Kลfuku-ji National Treasure Hall less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Nikko Nara?

Yes, parking is offered for JPY 900 per day. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Hotel Nikko Nara?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include thalassotherapy and massages.

Does Hotel Nikko Nara have a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Nikko Nara doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Nikko Nara?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Nikko Nara?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as a bar and 3 restaurants.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Nikko Nara?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Nikko Nara feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Nikko Nara has 3 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Hotel Nikko Nara allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Nikko Nara though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Nikko Nara?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Nikko Nara?

The closest major airport to Hotel Nikko Nara is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 28.6 mi away (60 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Nikko Nara?

No, at Hotel Nikko Nara, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Hotel Nikko Nara Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Great location

A lovely stay in a hotel very close to the train station. Very efficient and welcoming staff, free drinks during the afternoon. A lovely buffet style breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Oleg

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay and trip in Nara
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok for just staying overnight

The hotel is very old, even though its lobby looked like a palace! But they still use real key to access to my room (not the modern room key card with sensors) which was what I had when I was little (like 30 years ago when I travelled abroad) which , surprised me a bit, lol, maybe it is designed to stay that way since Nara is also an old city? I wondered. Inside the room was clean though, but all facilities looked outdated such as bathtub, faucet sink, ect but if you are like me who doesnโ€™t need fancy hotels then it works fine! I had to ride limousine bus to Itami airport from JR Nara station to fly back to Haneda the next day after visiting Nara Park, so it was convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomoko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

SUNYI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet was the best! I could enjoy a variety of Naraโ€™s original food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jinghu

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristal

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manami Y, Hagatna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff are very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay and tklll
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant venue for banquets and weekenders. Lots of senior guests. Great access to trains Probably the best hotel experience ever.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it! Great Value! The best staff! Great location. Breakfast was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoshie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Locations convenient for transportation,shopping etc.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAIME

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the location, and the hotel itself. We would go back again.....
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chee Keong

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Immaculate service & lobby, Rooms need a Refresh

Nikko Nara Hotel is most conveniently located, connected to Nara Station. Quaint Starbucks and Tourist Guide Centre next to station. Near to main road leading to town centre, with food streets, temples and past a small lake that eventually leads to Nara Deer Park. The hotel service is immaculate. Beautiful lobby which is well furnished. A small lounge next to the lobby provides hotel guests a place to have complimentary coffee cookies and drinks in the afternoons. The hotel rooms unfortunately are rather compact, in original condition and requires refurbishing. Since we sleep in the room and not in the hotel lobby, it would be ideal if Nikko Nara could invest in refurbishing the guest rooms, which would make it the perfect hotel to stay whenever we are back in Nara.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tushar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a relaxing setting. Good place to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria, Chino

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu

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

Trip to Japan with Friend

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was really cool! Right next to the station but was very quiet! Also lived that you can lock your bags up/utilize a locker to store bags while waiting for check in so you can explore Nara worry free! Staff was very nice and the restaurant in the hotel was a great experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025