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NARA Visitor Center & Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Nara Park

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Japanese Style Room for 4 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Japanese Style Room for 5 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes
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Japanese Style Room for 5 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes
NARA Visitor Center & Inn is near Sarusawa Pond Park and Kofuku-ji Temple. Travelers appreciate the grocery store, laundry, in-room WiFi, and 24-hour multilingual front desk. Enjoy the terrace, vending machines, luggage storage, and elevator.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 199
AED 219 total
22 Sep - 23 Sep

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Japanese Style Room for 4 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Japanese Style Room for 4 People

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room for 5 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Japanese Style Room for 5 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 17 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Twin Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese Style Room for 3 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Japanese Style Room for 3 People

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Map
3, Ikenocho, Nara, Nara, 630-8361

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nara National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kasuga Shrine - 6 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 9 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪猿田彦珈琲 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪メインダイニングルーム 三笠 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪ふく徳 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪喫茶52 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

NARA Visitor Center & Inn

Hotel near Nara Park
Located close to Sarusawa Pond Park and Kofuku-ji Temple, NARA Visitor Center & Inn provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, mini fridges, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

NARA Visitor Center Inn
Visitor Center Inn
NARA Visitor Center
NARA Visitor Center & Inn Nara
NARA Visitor Center & Inn Hotel
NARA Visitor Center & Inn Hotel Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is NARA Visitor Center & Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

As of 20 September 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NARA Visitor Center & Inn on 22 September 2025 start from $59.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is NARA Visitor Center & Inn located?

Located in Naramachi, this hotel is steps from Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall are also within 10 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is 9 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 19 minutes.

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NARA Visitor Center & Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 664 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 664 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 664 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 664 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 664 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff is very friendly and helpful, and the hotel is near Nara Park which is convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, amazing staff & very nice room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely place to stay in Nara, much more than what I expected! Very convenient location 10 minutes from subway, friendly staff, and even more, there's a sense of community since it's the visitor center. Definitely a hidden gem in Nara!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

El Deane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property connected to the visitor center. Japanese room is fantastic. Staff are incredibly. Super close to Nara Park, shopping street and station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Located trully in heart of Nara. Perfect price, perfect room condition, perfect view. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would visit again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caelan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room was amazing, the staff were lovely and very helpful. Would definitely stay there again next time I’m in town
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place is perfect. The staff were very helpful and kind, the traditional Japanese room was perfect, and the location was ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for families.

The location was great and the staff were friendly and helpful. I am not sure you can find a better deal in Nara. Not fancy but everything you need and more for your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while visiting Japan
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place to stay in Nara

Wonderful place to stay in Nara.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with cultural activities and a public bath, friendlt staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff and awesome location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay, amazing staff, close to things but quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This spot was so unique if you’re looking for a traditional spot to stay in Japan. Nara is a beautiful city and ending up being my favorite in all Japan. The staff were fantastic and very helpful. I would recommend this spot to my family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
非常非常棒
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Motoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable Japanese room and friendly staff and also price!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tranquil, clean, close to Nara Park.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Nara

Great hotel. Great location. Fabulous staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely kind and friendly staff who were very knowledgeable about Nara and tourist destinations. Hotel was in a great location and would gladly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really nice and having the tourist bureau inside is so convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kind staff, excellent location, room clean, recommend it 100%
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location and walking distance to Nara Park and temples. The staff was amazing and very intelligent! Some of them spoke many different languages. They had many fun things to do and everything we needed as far as amenities. Starbucks right across the pond and shopping centers as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here.

Lovely, clean friendly place. Greta views from the room and perfect location for the park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Aliette

Vraiment accueillant, les gens souriants et collaborants!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024