The Nara Visitor Center and Inn is situated in the heart of Nara, just a 3-minute walk from Kofuku-ji Temple and Naramachi. The Todai-ji Temple and Deer Park are a 10-minute stroll away, while Nara Station on the Kintetsu Line is a 7-minute walk. JR Nara Station is 14-minutes away on foot. All guest rooms feature air conditioning and heating, and are equipped with a fridge and flat-screen TV. Japanese samue nightwear are available to all staying guests. Some units come equipped with an en suite bathroom with a shower, while some Japanese-style rooms come with an en suite shower. Japanese-style rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. The property offers free WiFi access and a 24-hour front desk. Luggage storage is available. There is a public bath on site, where guests will find free toiletries and hairdryers. A coin launderette, a shared kitchen and free-use internet PCs are offered on site. The on-site tourist information desk offers information in English, Chinese and Korean. Services offered at the desk include transport and meal tickets at a discount, currency exchange, bike hire at a charge, cultural activities at an additional charge, such as Japanese calligraphy lessons, and tour arrangements. Some cultural activities such as origami folding are offered free of charge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Nara, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Public Bath


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Nara
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  • Wei
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room is very clean, comfy with a great view! The location is PERFECT, right next of Nara park, walking distance to the main attractions, surrounded by shopping area and lots of restaurants. Our room is facing the Three story pagoda, on the...
  • Karmen
    South Africa South Africa
    Brilliant, wish we’d stayed longer than one night. Beautiful view and a lovely room!
  • Isabelle
    France France
    The location is very convenient. The vue from the room was incredible and the room (japanese style) was very nice. There is a private "onsen". You can try various activities.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of NARA Visitor Center and Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Strollers
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Public Bath
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

NARA Visitor Center and Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 00:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please contact the property directly for more details regarding the cultural activities offered to guests during their stay.

FAQs about NARA Visitor Center and Inn

  • Room options at NARA Visitor Center and Inn include:

    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Family

  • NARA Visitor Center and Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Public Bath

  • NARA Visitor Center and Inn is 1.6 miles from the centre of Nara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at NARA Visitor Center and Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, NARA Visitor Center and Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at NARA Visitor Center and Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.