LOCO minami-ichi

The room was clean, just as described. If you have a large suitcase, keeping it open might be a bit inconvenient, but for a 2-3 night stay, there's enough space to leave a smaller suitcase open and still move around comfortably. For this price, having a private toilet and shower in the room, right next to a shopping street, is simply fantastic. Check-in was easy despite it being unstaffed. There's an office a few minutes' walk away where you can store your luggage if needed. I would definitely like to stay here again.

We checked into this hotel in Nara to fully immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of this amazing city. We chose this hotel because of its convenient self check-in and check-out system – it's all very simple and fast. We recommend confirming your passport details in advance. The room looked small in the photos, but in reality, it's very decent and well-zoned. It's a great option for one night, especially if you want to wake up with the sunrise and see the deer still asleep, observing them before the tourists arrive. There's also an opportunity to buy crackers – during cherry blossom season, we noticed that many shops had already sold out by midday, so we recommend waking up early. The only drawback of this type of accommodation is the very thin walls. There are signs warning guests not to make noise after a certain time. We did hear other guests, but everyone was considerate, and we fell asleep very quickly, so nothing bothered us. We really enjoyed the experience and were very satisfied!

The location is superb, right next to the park. The room is good, and there's a place to do laundry, plus a communal kitchen. The only downside is the thin walls. We couldn't sleep the first night because other guests were very noisy, despite signs everywhere saying to be quiet after 10 PM – they were still making noise until morning. Everything else was great, and check-in was easy.

Very cozy, and the location is excellent. Thank you so much!