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8.9

306 reviews

Novotel Nara

Novotel Nara

7-1-45 Omiya Cho Nara City, Nara, 630-8115, Japan

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Novotel Nara

Novotel Nara is a 4-star hotel in Nara-shi, Japan, located just 0.1mi from the city center. The address is 7-1-45 Omiya Cho Nara City, putting guests within easy reach of the area’s highlights. With 306 reviews, this hotel has built a reputation for comfortable stays in the heart of Nara.

Featured amenities include a restaurant, free Wifi, and a free shuttle service, plus a free fitness center, streaming service (like Netflix), a hot tub, air conditioning, and a kid-friendly buffet. Parking options are available for an extra charge (Private Parking) and on-site parking as well, while other conveniences include a terrace, soundproof rooms, a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, wheelchair accessibility, an elevator, a bathtub, upper floors accessible by elevator, free toiletries, and a bidet.

Minimum price starts from $94. Reviews total 306, signaling traveler interest in this Nara option.

On-site dining is led by PONTE NARA, a versatile restaurant that blends American, Japanese, and European flavors. The dining room shifts between family-friendly, traditional, and modern ambiances, making it easy to find the right mood for any occasion—whether a lively meal with companions or a quiet evening out.

Practical touches support a smooth stay: complimentary shuttle service helps with getting around, free WiFi keeps devices online, and a 24-hour front desk stands ready to assist. For payment, cash is accepted and a wide range of cards are supported, including Mastercard, Visa, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, and UnionPay.

A diverse lineup of room types is available, including Standard, Superior, and Executive options. These configurations include beds such as twins or doubles, catering to solo travelers, couples, or families seeking comfortable quarters after days spent exploring Nara.

Closest airports

Osaka International Airport

22.1mi

Kobe Airport

33.1mi

Kansai International Airport

36.6mi

Chūbu Centrair International Airport

58mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bidet

Bathtub

Rooms

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Standard, 2 Twin Beds

1 Twin Bed

270 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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x3

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This quadruple room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 2 beds.

Executive Junior Suite with Two Single Beds in Novotel Nara

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Executive Junior Suite, 2 Single

2 Twin Beds

580 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

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The hot tub is a top feature of this suite. This spacious suite comes with 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 2 beds.

Executive Japanesetatami Suite with Two Single Beds in Novotel Nara

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Executive Japanesetatami Suite

2 Twin Beds

375 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

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More details

This suite's special feature is the hot tub. The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite has tatami floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Japanese Tatami, Twin

1 Twin Bed

375 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

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The family room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The family room features tatami floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Standard, 1 Double Bed, Bathtub

280 sqft

Spa tub

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This triple room features a hot tub. The triple room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. This triple room is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.

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Standard, 1 Double Bed

260 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

More details

The quadruple room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Standard, Twin

270 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

More details

This quadruple room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Executive Suite

755 sqft

Spa tub

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x8

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x5

More details

The hot tub is a top feature of this suite. This spacious suite comes with 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 2 beds.

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Executive, 1 Bed, Executive Lounge Access

280 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

More details

The suite offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access, a seating area, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.

Executive Superior Twin Room in Novotel Nara

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Executive Superior, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

420 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

x4

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x3

More details

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Superior, 2 Twin Beds

1 Twin Bed

Spa tub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

x4

+

x3

More details

Standard Double Room with Bathtub in Novotel Nara

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Standard, Double, Bathtub

1 Double Bed

280 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

+

More details

Guest reviews

8.9

306 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Baljit

10

May 2025

Very spacious. Took me 30 minutes to walk to the hotel from Nara station. But all in all the hotel was fantastic and so spacious that it felt like I was back in a European hotel. I had a super king size bed that was a nice surprise and lots of room. It felt new and overall my best hotel out of my 3 1/2 weeks stay in Japan so far. Excellent value for money and they do actually have a shuttle bus that runs from the hotel to the station that I didn’t know about - albeit it wasn’t running the day I arrived, I did use it the following day when I checked out to go back to the station. The station by bus was Approx. 10 mins that takes you into town.

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Emily

8.2

April 2025

Modern and newly designed, the space features a beautiful interior with cozy spots to relax, including sofas and chairs positioned in front of the bath. The gym was a nice bonus—though compact and equipped with lighter weights (up to 16kg), it was still a welcome addition.

The staff was friendly, though not particularly helpful. The location is slightly outside the city center, but they do offer a complimentary shuttle bus on select days, running once every hour. However, the bus is quite small and doesn't accommodate many passengers, so it's a good idea to queue at least 30 minutes early if you want to secure a spot.

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Peggy

10

July 2025

We loved everything about this hotel! It was like a 5-star hotel. The facilities - spa, gym, open sitting areas - are wonderful. I used the laundry facility and it was clean and well priced. The breakfast buffet was delicious and even included champagne! The rooms are elegant and have everything needed for your stay and the mattresses/pillows are very comfortable. There is a mall at walking distance and buses run from a block away from the hotel to many places including the bus station.

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Matt

10

June 2025

Super helpful and friendly staff. We paid for an upgrade so had access to the exec lounge which meant free food and drink between certain hours which as a result kind of paid for the upgrade. Lovely views from both our room and the roof terrace. Parking on site was super handy.

Not about the property but the main road outside gets totally solid with traffic and it took us about 20 minutes to do half a mile!

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Paul

10

May 2025

Fantastic , comfy , spotlessly clean , huge comfy bed , the comfiest I had out of 16 different hotels during my stay in Japan. Big room , lovely and modern with a huge TV and a touch screen mirror if you want to order room service. Although that option was pricey.

Price of the meal options & room service on the high side. Other than this , everything else was perfect.

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James

9.1

August 2025

Very smart, modern and luxurious accommodation at a very good price for our family. Didn’t have time to use all the facilities but everything looked very well maintained. Very good air conditioning and very quiet.

Nothing to add here. Slippers a little small for Western feet 😄

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Gemma

9.1

May 2025

Clean, modern interior and rooms were large and spacious. Short walk to bus stop toward Nara Park and the temples, and conveniently located between 2 train lines for day trips to Uji and travel to/from Kyoto and Osaka. Across the street is a FamilyMart within the library, handy for snacks.

Nothing

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Fabien

10

May 2025

The room was spacious, very clean, as well as good location in Nara and the conference center. There is also an onsen (no mix) and chair massages. The breakfast is very good with plenty of choices.

There is no change in the breakfast

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Yuen

10

July 2025

Everything, hotel staff, cleanness, comfortable, hot spring bath, parking, gym, toilet. Have been in several 5* hotels, and I have to say this hotel is on my top list. Would love to stay longer. Good price too! Booked based on pictures: not disappointed.

Nothing

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Ashley

9.1

May 2025

The people were wonderfully friendly and helpful.

On the first day, breakfast was completely disorganised resulting in queues of >30 minute waiting time. They learnt from the complaints they received, because the rest of the time we were there we didn't have any issues.

Points of Interest Around Novotel Nara

Attractions

Byodo-in Temple

14.2mi

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

16.9mi

National Bunraku Theater

17mi

Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

17.1mi

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

17.3mi

Minami

17.4mi

Utsubo Park

17.8mi

Tempozan Ferris Wheel

21.4mi

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple

21.5mi

Shoren-in Temple

22.4mi

Kamogawa River (Kamo River)

22.4mi

Kyoto Handicraft Center

23.1mi

The Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)

23.4mi

Togetsu-kyo Bridge

23.9mi

Sagano

24.2mi

Restaurants

PONTE NARA

Cuisines

  • American
  • Japanese
  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern

Amenities of Novotel Nara

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bidet

Bathtub

Stay rules - Novotel Nara

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property