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About the Hotel

4-21 Sanjo-Honmachi, Nara, Nara, Japan, 630-8122
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Close to Nara Park
Very good
7.7
7.9
/10
4.3
/5

Situated around 25 minutes' walk from the Japanese Todai-ji Buddhist Temple, the smoke-free Smile Hotel Nara features Wi-Fi in public areas, and private parking on site. This 3-star hotel is 550 m from Nara train station and only steps away from the Vierra Nara.

Location

You'll need 49-minute drive to Itami airport. The public Nara Park is an about a 30-minute walk away.

Guests might as well visit Nara Park, which is merely 1.2 km away. The buddhist Kofuku-ji Temple 3 Storey Tower is situated within 5 minutes' drive of the Smile Hotel Nara.

Sanjo-Kawasaki-cho bus stop is located right near this Nara hotel.

Rooms

Climate control are also included, and storage are featured in the rooms for extra convenience. For your comfort, you will find a separate toilet and a shower, along with toiletries and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

Smile Hotel Nara is a stone's throw from Surugamachi no Okonomiyakiya serving Asian dishes.

Leisure & Business

Those who prefer pool swimming might find a hot tub in the pool area.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit Todai-ji Temple to see the Great Buddha statue up close.
  • Stroll through Nara Park and feed the friendly deer there.
  • Try Kakinoha-zushi, a local delicacy wrapped in persimmon leaves.
  • Explore the Isuien Garden for a serene escape from the city bustle.
  • Discover the hidden treasures at the Naramachi historical district.
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Smile Hotel Nara offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior Double Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Double Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating

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Facilities

Smile Hotel Nara offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.7/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • Handicap parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Smile Hotel Nara Location

4-21 Sanjo-Honmachi, Nara, Nara, Japan, 630-8122
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4-21 Sanjo-Honmachi, Nara, Nara, Japan, 630-8122
Nearby
Sanjo Street
500 ft
1-1 Sanjo Hommachi
Vierra Nara
500 ft
Restaurants
Surugamachi no Okonomiyakiya
700 ft
606-8 Sanjocho
Vie de France Nara
1300 ft
1-1 Sanjo Hommachi Viera Nara 2F
Amanojaku Jr Nara
1000 ft
35-1 Surugamachi
onwa
2000 ft
3-23 Sanjo Omiyacho
Sushi Ichi
1400 ft
12-4 Surugamachi
Machikado-Ya Nara Omori-Cho
1300 ft
55-1 Omorimachi
Saint Marc Cafe SanjoSt
1100 ft
495-1 Sanjocho
Kasuya JR Nara Ekimae
1500 ft
11-4 Aburasaka Jikatacho
Sandaime Torimero
1700 ft
3-1 Aburasaka Jikatacho Shelly Sanjo Bldg. 1
Takomi
1900 ft
485 Sanjocho
Getting around
City Centre
Nara18 min  ·  5000 ft
Airports
Itami (ITM)74 min  ·  30.6 mi
Kobe (UKB)105 min  ·  43.1 mi
Train
Nara Station3 min  ·  700 ft
Kintetsu Nara Station12 min  ·  3300 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at JPY 800 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs JPY1,000 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
Number of rooms:
275
Former name
Sun Hotel Nara

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Smile Hotel Nara from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 798 verified reviews
7.7/10
Very good
79%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Comfort
8.0/10
Facilities
7.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Location
8.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Staff
8.5/10
Value for money
8.2/10
Guest reviews
based on 2309 reviews
7.7/10
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