Smile Hotel Nara
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Smile Hotel Nara

Discover Smile Hotel Nara, an 3-star stay in Nara City. With a score of 8.8/10 based on 456 reviews, it offers an outstanding blend of quality and value, with prices starting from S$ 22.

Check-In & Check-Out

From 15:00 until 11:00

Nearby Attractions

Nara | WANIMA 2026 TOUR “Excuse Error”: 0.23km from the hotel

NARAWALK: 0.1km from the hotel

hostel&galleryGisgood: 0.18km from the hotel

Amenity Highlights

Pets policy: Pets are not allowed.

Breakfast style: Western,Japanese

Food & Drink: Restaurant

Smile Hotel Nara

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Highlights
Japanese breakfast
Bathtub
Ideal location
Great views
Clothes dryer
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Property Description
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very near the jr station. convenient to get the bus to nara park.
Surroundings
Airport: Osaka Itami Airport
(47.0km)
Train: Nara Station
(260m)
Train: Kintetsu-Nara Station
(1.2km)
Landmarks: NARAWALK
(100m)
Landmarks: hostel&galleryGisgood
(180m)
Landmarks: Nara | WANIMA 2026 TOUR “Excuse Error”
(230m)
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6

Double Room - Non-Smoking

1 Double bed
12m² | Floor: 12
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Refrigerator
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Superior Double Room - Non-Smoking

1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Refrigerator
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4

Twin Room - Non-Smoking

2 Single bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Refrigerator
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This property hasn't received any negative reviews in the past 1 month.
Average for similar properties in Nara City
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 16, 2026
You can spot the hotel from JR Nara Station, and it's just a 3-minute walk after you exit. The bus stop for popular attractions like Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara Park, and Todai-ji Temple is right in front of JR Station, making transportation very convenient.
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 4, 2026
Great hotel, near everything you'll need, food, train, arcade and deer. We did see deer near the hotel on a little stroll, definitely lost. Overall staff were great and it was a great stay
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
April 23, 2026
Front desk staff are so nice and friendly. Also English speaking is perfect! Location is great and convenient, many restaurants are near by.
W‍o‍h‍e‍w‍o‍d‍e‍j‍i‍a‍r‍e‍n
March 19, 2026
The hotel's location is fantastic, less than a five-minute walk from JR Nara. The higher floor rooms are comfortable, and they even display recommendations for good restaurants nearby in the lobby. This time, I revisited a restaurant I'd been to before and had the soba noodles – still amazing and delicious! The next day, I went to Japan's largest Muji store, which was great!
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April 15, 2026
All good. At the end of Nara Station. Specifically put a sign, to drink pipe water. Normal space, need to close the bag after open, otherwise it blocks walkway. Sometimes put on chair, to open my bag. Give extension cord! Very good! Because the plug is behind the TV, can't reach. Wooden window as curtains to block sunlight, but, it leaks in. Cannot have a dark room to sleep during day times. But the wooden window looks cool.
R‍a‍s‍ ‍Y‍e‍n
January 11, 2026
Close distance to the train station but it's on the opposite direction of the commercial street. Clean room, basic amenities. Couldn't get extra pillow as usual. Good enough for quick visit in Nara
D‍u‍o‍n‍g‍ ‍P‍h‍u‍ ‍M‍i‍n‍h‍ ‍H‍o‍a‍n‍g
December 3, 2025
Small room but full amenities. Breakfast is not so good but acceptable! Suggest you should book the room with breakfast for all hotel in Japan
J‍o‍s‍h‍u‍a‍ ‍G‍r‍a‍h‍a‍m
November 19, 2025
Good: Good cost performance, Good staff, great variety of food, convenient location - next to train station and convenience stores, signs are in english and Japanese. Staff have limited english skills which is ready good for simple requests I think. Bad: room seems to have no air conditioning (cool cold air) - the "air condition" dail only has fan speed not temperature and it blows warm air. The window gives cold air but can be noisy, especially at day time with construction work going on nearby unless window is left very slightly ajar. Overall it's fine but not sure how good it is in the summer without air-conditioning.
C‍P‍x‍x‍x‍x‍x‍x‍a
May 21, 2026
It's just next to the train station. It is very convenient to travel around. All amenities prepared for you to select.

Services & Amenities

Restaurant
Open for: Breakfast
Business hours: [Mon - Sun] 06:30-09:30

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–24:00
Check-out: 00:00–11:00

Front desk hours: 24/7

Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.

Breakfast
CuisineWestern, Japanese
StyleBuffet
Opening hours[Mon - Sun] 06:30-09:30 Open
AgeFee
Children 6 years old and under
Free
Children 7–17 years old
JPY 1,200 (approx. S$ 9.64) per person
Adult
Buffet:JPY 1,200 (approx. S$ 9.64) per person
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Service animals
Service animals are allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old

Paying at the hotel

Property Description

Local hotel name: スマイルホテル奈良
  • Opened: 2005
  • Number of Rooms: 275
Phone:+81-742-252111
Email:info-nara@smile-hotels.com
You'll be centrally located in Nara with a stay at Smile Hotel Nara, within a 15-minute walk of Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Nara Woman's University and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Kofuku-ji Temple.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Make yourself at home in one of the 175 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.

You might be wondering

What are the check-in and check-out times at Smile Hotel Nara?

Check-in at Smile Hotel Nara is from 15:00-24:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

Does Smile Hotel Nara have a pool?

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

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

Prices at Smile Hotel Nara vary depending on travel dates, hotel policies, and other factors. Please search for dates to see the latest prices.

Does Smile Hotel Nara provide breakfast?

Yes, Smile Hotel Nara provides breakfast for guests. Breakfast option includes Western, Japanese.

What’s the cancellation policy at Smile Hotel Nara?

The cancellation policy at Smile Hotel Nara depends on your room type and booking terms.

What attractions are close to Smile Hotel Nara?

The closest attraction to to Smile Hotel Nara is NARAWALK, located just 100m from your search (straight-line distance) from the hotel.

What is the nearest airport to Smile Hotel Nara?

The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, located about 1 hour from hotel by car (47.0km) away.

What is the nearest train station to Smile Hotel Nara?

The nearest train station is Nara Station, located about 4 mins from hotel on foot (260m) away.

Does Smile Hotel Nara offer airport transfer services?

No, the Smile Hotel Nara doesn't offer airport transfer services.

About This Property

Nearest AirportOsaka Itami Airport
Distance to Airport46.98KM
Nearest Train StationNara Station
Distance to Train Station0.26KM
Average Price FromSGD103
Hotel Star Rating3