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Smile Hotel Nara

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Cleanliness standards
Interior
Hallway

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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, Nara Woman's University
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Non Smoking- 2 Nights Minimum

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Nara

Smile Hotel Nara places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. This 175-room hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, electric kettles, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nara Woman's University - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nara Station - 7 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪三条坊 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪奈良のうまいものプラザ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪セリーナ - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Nara

Guests staying at Smile Hotel Nara enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with pay movies. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in down comforters. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, electric kettles, and phones. Weekly housekeeping is available.

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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

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free 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 1200 for adults and JPY 1200 for children

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • 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

Are free cancellation options available at Smile Hotel Nara?

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

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

As of Jun 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Nara on Jun 28, 2026 start from $17, 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.

What is there to do within easy reach of Smile Hotel Nara?

This hotel is located in Nara, a short 14-minute walk from Nara Park and also 15 minutes on foot from Sarusawa Pond Park. You'll also find Kofuku-ji Temple and Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Smile Hotel Nara?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Is there a spa at Smile Hotel Nara?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Does Smile Hotel Nara feature a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at Smile Hotel Nara?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Smile Hotel Nara good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include in-room massages, a down comforter, and slippers.

Are there hot tubs at Smile Hotel Nara?

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

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

Smile Hotel Nara offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Smile Hotel Nara allow pets to stay for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Smile Hotel Nara?

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

How far is the airport from Smile Hotel Nara?

The closest major airport to Smile Hotel Nara is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 28.9 mi away (76 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Smile Hotel Nara?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Smile Hotel Nara.

Smile Hotel Nara Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 277 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and in a good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

6/10 Okay

Nagisa

quite close to the Nara JR station. Nice breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness
I think the hotel is fine if you don’t mind the train track noise pass midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chun Ming

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chun-Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bertrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jeany

Disliked: Room comfort
Room was very small for 2 adults and only 1 bed was provided
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Bertrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No problem
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
壁にグーパンチしたみたいな穴があいているお部屋でした。私はお安く泊まれたので許容範囲ですが一万円も出して泊まるお部屋ではないかなと感じました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ryuichiro

Liked: Staff & service
鍵が開けにくい(ドアの建て付けもちょっと悪い)のと、洗面所のシミが気になりました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAKASHI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフには接する機会はチェックイン時のみでよくわからない。設備と部屋はよいと思いました
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bertrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Oui
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness
蛇口がぐらついていた
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
De kamers schoon maar klein gote koffers hebben een probleem. De receptie was vriendelijk en ontbijt was prima.Jammer geen koffie op de kamers
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025