The Nara Visitor Center and Inn is located 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 private 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Nara, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

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 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
3 futon beds
4 futon beds
5 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Nara

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Blythe
    Greece Greece
    Very kind and wholesome environment, made origami deer with the the extensive help of the staff. Theres an onsen on the property that I didn’t get a chance to use but it was a great bonus! They have a list of objects you can borrow from a kettle...
  • Alexander
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Amazing location, super friendly staff, unbeatable value for money.
  • Matias
    Canada Canada
    They had public baths, nice activities, very friendly and helpful staff, and the room was very spacious and had a great view
  • U
    Ukum
    Japan Japan
    The service I received in relation to my budget was top notch.
  • Jia
    Canada Canada
    great location and staff. the room was very comfortable and the center seems to be very accessibility friendly
  • Hong
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, friendly and helpful staff, very clean, great traditional tatami room with futon beds.
  • Brian
    United States of America United States of America
    The Nara Visitor center and In. Was a great spot to strike out on adventures in Nara. Either to see the deer or other fun activities in Nara. The property itself had excellent and helpful staff a public kitchen, as well as tons of tourist...
  • Rima
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was perfect Friendly staff Location Size and comfort of room Very low price Great atmosphere Wonderful comm7nity center Free instruction in calligraphy and origami Quiet in room Access to kitchen
  • Ana_
    Chile Chile
    Everything! The location, the room, the view and pibloc bath. Also the fact that you could do activities at the Nara Visitor Center like origami, wearing a yukata and writing your name in kanji
  • Silvia
    Canada Canada
    Location is the best. Close to everywhere. The staff speaks english very well. Many activities such as origami and calligraphy for free cause this place is basically a visitor center.

Hotel area info

Amenities of NARA Visitor Center and Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

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)
  • Baggage 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
  • Safe

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa

  • Public Bath

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

House rules
NARA Visitor Center and Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-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

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

  • Check-in at NARA Visitor Center and Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at NARA Visitor Center and Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at NARA Visitor Center and Inn include:

    • Triple
    • Quad
    • 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 center of Nara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.