Hotel Nikko Nara

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Nara Park

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3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine
Exterior
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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8-1 Sanjo-hommachi, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8122
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Nara National Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Todaiji Temple
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Moderate Twin Room, Non Smoking (For 1-2 person)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Moderate Twin Room, Non Smoking (For 3 people)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Large Twin Room, Non Smoking (For 3 people)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Large Twin Room, Non Smoking (For 1-2 person)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Large Twin Room, Non Smoking (For 4 people)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Large Twin Room For 1–2 Persons

  • Sleeps 2

Middle Twin Room For 1–2 Persons

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Middle Triple Room For 3 Persons

  • Sleeps 3

Large Twin Room For 3 Persons

  • Sleeps 3

Large Twin Room For 4 Persons

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Nara

Central Nara getaway .You'll find Nara Park and Kofuku-ji Temple within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Nara National Museum and Todaiji Temple are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kasuga Shrine - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Nara Station - 3 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪三条坊 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪奈良のうまいものプラザ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪セリーナ - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Nikko Nara

4-star spa hotel near Nara Park
Hotel Nikko Nara offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A vending machine, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Nikko Nara. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Nara hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 330 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Hotel Nikko Nara offers 330 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including thalassotherapy. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Breakfast is not included in the breakfast rates for children 4-6 years old, and can be requested onsite for the listed child breakfast fee. The breakfast fee for children ages 0-3 is at no charge.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 27 2026 to January 27 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3500 for adults and JPY 1900 for children
  • Self parking fee: JPY 900 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Nikko Nara
Nikko Nara
Hotel Nikko Nara Nara
Hotel Nikko Nara Hotel
Hotel Nikko Nara Hotel Nara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Nikko Nara to the airport?

Hotel Nikko Nara is 28.6 mi (60-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Nikko Nara have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Nikko Nara.

Does Hotel Nikko Nara offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Nikko Nara, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 3500 for adults and JPY 1900 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Nikko Nara?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Nikko Nara?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Nikko Nara?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for JPY 900 per day.

Does Hotel Nikko Nara have a pool?

Hotel Nikko Nara does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Nikko Nara have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does Hotel Nikko Nara have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages and thalassotherapy.

How close is Hotel Nikko Nara to downtown Nara?

Hotel Nikko Nara is 0.8 mi away from Nara.

Hotel Nikko Nara Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay and tklll
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant venue for banquets and weekenders. Lots of senior guests. Great access to trains Probably the best hotel experience ever.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it! Great Value! The best staff! Great location. Breakfast was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoshie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Locations convenient for transportation,shopping etc.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAIME

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the location, and the hotel itself. We would go back again.....
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chee Keong

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Immaculate service & lobby, Rooms need a Refresh

Nikko Nara Hotel is most conveniently located, connected to Nara Station. Quaint Starbucks and Tourist Guide Centre next to station. Near to main road leading to town centre, with food streets, temples and past a small lake that eventually leads to Nara Deer Park. The hotel service is immaculate. Beautiful lobby which is well furnished. A small lounge next to the lobby provides hotel guests a place to have complimentary coffee cookies and drinks in the afternoons. The hotel rooms unfortunately are rather compact, in original condition and requires refurbishing. Since we sleep in the room and not in the hotel lobby, it would be ideal if Nikko Nara could invest in refurbishing the guest rooms, which would make it the perfect hotel to stay whenever we are back in Nara.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tushar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a relaxing setting. Good place to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria, Chino

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu

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

Trip to Japan with Friend

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was really cool! Right next to the station but was very quiet! Also lived that you can lock your bags up/utilize a locker to store bags while waiting for check in so you can explore Nara worry free! Staff was very nice and the restaurant in the hotel was a great experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petar, Adelaide

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel no issues
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Skye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very tiny room, 2 twin beds were together, 1 inch thick mattress-hurt my back. Super small bathroom. Not worth the money. Location was only good thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Davide

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dated and old hotel, not comfortable bed and very old amenities. Cleanliness should be improved too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

motoko, el paso

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ritsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel and facilities are not updated. No USB charger or international adapter in my room. I was using my own power bank to charge my mobile. Staff was helpful and polite if you have enquiries. The exhaust fan was not working in my bathroom. The mirror and everything were wet and sweaty. I did not notice that after I showered and it was late night, so I did not contact staff till I checked out. Nothing wrong with their staff and service, but they definitely need to upgrade their hardware and get the rooms renovated. I was surprised when they handed me a silver key with key ring while checking in, but not a keycard.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Juan, Murcia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old fashioned hotel with easy access to JR station. Large room and fast check in and Checkout process. Neither the public bath (tiny and uncomfortable changing room), nor the breakfast (average food at a unsuiting banquet hall) met our expectation on new year's day. No VIP access perks were given.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024