Book on our site
Up to 10% cheaper
than Booking.com
Check rooms and rates
From53US$ /night
Check-in
16Mar2026Select date
Check-out
17Mar2026Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
Key details

About the Hotel

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

The smoke-free Smile Hotel Nara is located about 5 minutes' walk from the Kaika Tenno Tomb and features a lift and a vending machine. The 3-star hotel, located a short way from the Higashimuki Shopping Street, features a lobby area and a laundromat.

Location

This Nara hotel is centrally situated approximately 2 km from the Japanese Todai-ji Buddhist Temple. The Smile Nara provides easy access to the Kofuku-ji Temple Five-Story Pagoda, which is merely a 14-minute walk away.

The accommodation is 100 metres from Sanjo-Kawasaki-cho bus stop and not far from Nara train station in Nara. You can reach Itami airport in 49 minutes by car.

Rooms

There are 275 rooms comprising storage. They come with complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as such comforts as climate control. A separate toilet and a shower, along with toiletries and bath sheets, are provided.

Eat & Drink

Ramen Chaya Tonkuchirin offers a selection of dishes around 5 minutes on foot from the Smile.

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.
View all

Select your room type

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

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Check availability and prices for your dates now!

Facilities

Smile Hotel Nara offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.8/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • 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
Show more

Smile Hotel Nara Location

4-21 Sanjo-Honmachi, Nara, Nara, Japan, 630-8122
Map view
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
Osaka International Airport (ITM)74 min  ·  30.6 mi
Kobe Airport (UKB)105 min  ·  43.1 mi
Train
Nara Station3 min  ·  700 ft
Kintetsu Nara Station12 min  ·  3300 ft
Interested in Nearby Hotel Rates?
Live prices. No outdated rates
Check Rates
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
7.8/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Location
8.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Staff
8.4/10
Value for money
8.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 2258 reviews
7.7/10
No reviews yet on our siteUnfortunately, our guests have not yet left any reviews for this hotel, but you can read reviews from Booking.com.
Open reviews
Check-in
16Mar2026Select date
Check-out
17Mar2026Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room