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Hotel Obana

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Nara Park

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1110 Takabatakebodai-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8301
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kofuku-ji Temple
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Todaiji Temple
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)

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Single Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 121 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Nara

Located in Naramachi, Hotel Obana is next to popular attractions like Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Each of the 91 rooms at this 3-star hotel includes a refrigerator, an electric kettle, and a flat-screen TV.

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kasuga Shrine - 10 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 11 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ふく徳 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪奈良ホテル ティーラウンジ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪平宗 奈良店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪なら酒蔵なべ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪メインダイニングルーム 三笠 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Obana

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Nara Park
Guests staying at Hotel Obana enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables and luggage storage.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have free toiletries, slippers, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Other amenities include refrigerators, electric kettles, and free newspapers. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (JPY 1,200 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 per person
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Housekeeping service is provided every 3 days. Additional housekeeping service can be requested for no charge. Towel exchange and trash collection are provided daily.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 2200 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1200 per night(3 ft away; open 24 hours)

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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.

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.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Sunroute Nara
Sunroute Hotel Nara
Sunroute Nara
Sunroute Nara Hotel
Hotel Obana Nara
Hotel Obana Hotel
Hotel Sunroute Nara
Hotel Obana Hotel Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel Obana?

Hotel Obana offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Obana?

As of Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Obana on Dec 14, 2025 start from $79.32, 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's there to see near Hotel Obana?

This hotel is situated in Naramachi, just steps from Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park, and within a short walk of Kofuku-ji Temple. You'll also find Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara National Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Obana?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Hotel Obana include a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Obana doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Obana?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel Obana a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Obana?

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

Does Hotel Obana have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Obana serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Hotel Obana allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Obana.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Obana?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Hotel Obana?

The closest major airport to Hotel Obana is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 29.8 mi away (32 minutes by car).

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

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Obana.

Hotel Obana Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 237 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JACK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it was quiet and peaceful over there at night, hardly any noise whatsoever except for the ambulance. However, could improve by providing complimentary water bottles in the room so wouldn't have to buy water bottles from the vending machine. Other than that, I had a nice stay and staff were pretty welcoming and made me feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elspeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly hotel very convenient to Nakamichi area, train station and Nara Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon, Ottawa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient friendly hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haosong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely great! So helpful and full of recommendations despite my lack of japanese speaking. Very good hotel! The room was a bit small, but that's fine!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced. Good breakfast. Bathroom is too small.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price. Staff was very kind. I would stay here again and recommend it. It is clean and comfortable. Good basic hotel with laundry machines. Good neighborhood, walkable to all Nara attractions. Did not like the bedding material.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Great Location

For budget Japan Hotels this place is actually fairly spacious. It's not the most comfortable but it's easy access to some of the top sights in Nara make it worth it especially for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Affordable hotel Nara

Beautiful well located hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The water pressure at the bathtub was close to none. Bathroom way too small to be comfortable. Hotel needs modernization.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place at a perfect position within walking distance to Nara park.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, CA

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

Great value

The breakfast is fantastic quality. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel provides a well spread of traditional Japanese and Western breakfast buffet. Free public bath nearby hotel but have to bring own towel. Thus, never bother to go and try out the public bath. Nearby Nara Park and shopping streets. However, about 20min walk from JR station if you are using JR pass. Check in and out process were easy and fast. There is a cosy reading corner at lobby level with free coffee n tea dispensers and foot massage.

10/10 Excellent

Josephine, El Segundo

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

Hotel is close to everything

Hotel is nicely situated, and close to all the local shops, restaurants, temples, and transportations (JR and Kintetsu). With Nara being one of my favorite cities in Japan, the Hotel Sunroute is exceeding my expectations. Will definitely go back.

8/10 Good

Steve, Hong Kong

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

Convenient location and great bargain

I stayed in a single room, which was reasonably sized for Japan and a definite bargain for the price I paid. The central shopping/restaurant street is a 7 minute walk and the Nara Kintetsu is 17min (with luggage). Walking distance to all the main attractions. Free coffee/hot drink dispenser in the lobby. I received a single free pass to one of any 4 local onsen (hor water bath house).

8/10 Good

Sue

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

Great location

The hotel is in a great location next to the Nara Deer Park. We could see the 5-story pagoda of the Kofukuji Temple from our room on the 5th floor. It is the second tallest pagoda in Japan at 50 meters. The front desk staff was very helpful and kind. One very nice woman told us of a special celebration happening the evening we checked in to the hotel. It was a rare event that celebrates the completion of the Kasuga Taisha Shrine that is torn down and rebuilt every 20 years. It was spectacular! The next day, she gave us an oragami deer for our 6 mo. old grandson. She also gave us a postcard of the hotel and some oragami Autumn leaves to take home. There is a coffee/tea/hot cocoa machine in the lobby that is available during set times and is free. The breakfast was very good. Both Japanese and Western foods were on the buffet. The only complaint is that there were bus groups at the hotel both nights and they were at breakfast before the opening time, so these groups got seated for breakfast first and others had to wait for 20-30 minutes to get seated..

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small but fine for one cheap night in Nara

The hotel is fine for one night in Nara. The rooms are too small for anything longer!

8/10 Good

William, Sydney

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

Central Nara Comfort

Central to everything so walk and enjoy it all

8/10 Good

William, Houston

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

Good for visiting great town

Reasonably priced. Clean, comfortable. Building is modern and well maintained and managed. Did not notice any noise. About three blocks off the main street. Near the temple area. Within walking distance of train statilons. Sunroute is a chain.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
front desk is nice, kind, and friendly, they try hard to fulfil guest's needs

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