NARA Visitor Center & Inn

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

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Japanese Style Room for 5 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Japanese Style Room for 3 People | View from room
Japanese Style Room for 4 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Japanese Style Room for 5 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3, Ikenocho, Nara, Nara, 630-8361
  • Nara Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Nara National Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Todaiji Temple
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Japanese Style Room for 4 People

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 143 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room for 5 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Japanese Style Room for 3 People

  • 107 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Nara

Located in Naramachi, NARA Visitor Center & Inn is next to popular attractions like Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. This 24-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a terrace, and laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kasuga Shrine - 6 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 9 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪猿田彦珈琲 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪平宗 奈良店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ナナイロフルウツ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪喫茶52 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

NARA Visitor Center & Inn

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Nara Park
Guests of NARA Visitor Center & Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and a terrace. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a vending machine, and a communal living room.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Microwaves, ovens, and stovetops are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
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—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards.

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

NARA Visitor Center Inn
Visitor Center Inn
NARA Visitor Center
NARA Visitor Center & Inn Nara
NARA Visitor Center & Inn Hotel
NARA Visitor Center & Inn Hotel Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

NARA Visitor Center & Inn provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NARA Visitor Center & Inn on Sep 10, 2025 start from $52.41, 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 within easy reach of NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

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 NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does NARA Visitor Center & Inn feature a casino?

No, NARA Visitor Center & Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

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

Does NARA Visitor Center & Inn have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does NARA Visitor Center & Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, NARA Visitor Center & Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will NARA Visitor Center & Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at NARA Visitor Center & Inn though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

The closest major airport to NARA Visitor Center & Inn is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 29.7 mi away (67 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at NARA Visitor Center & Inn.