Smile Hotel Nara vs Yuzan Guesthouse

Same City · Nara Distance: 0.7km
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Smile Hotel Nara

★★★ 3-Star
8.2 5,317
Nara
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Yuzan Guesthouse

★★ 2-Star
9.2 418
Nara
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Smile Hotel Nara Yuzan Guesthouse
Agoda
8.1 (8,856)
9.3 (1,693)
Booking.com
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9.2 (1,179)
Expedia
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9.2 (67)
Trip.com
8.7 (404)
9.1 (53)
Overall Average
8.2 (9,260)
9.2 (2,992)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Smile Hotel Nara Yuzan Guesthouse
Strengths Strengths
+ Overwhelming reviews say it's extremely convenient, just 1-2 minutes from JR Nara Station + Staff are kind and give great travel recommendations in many reviews
+ Repeated praise across sites for clean rooms and comfortable beds + Cozy and unique traditional Japanese house atmosphere is a highlight
+ Many say breakfast buffet is great value and nearby convenience stores/restaurants are handy + Convenient location between Nara Station and park for sightseeing
+ Common opinion that location and cleanliness exceed the low price + Spacious common areas and kitchen/laundry use praised repeatedly
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Several reviews complain rooms are small and hard to unpack luggage - Thin walls let noise through in some reviews
- Repeated complaints about bed creaks and noise from neighboring rooms/corridors - Shared bathrooms can feel inconvenient
- Some say facilities feel dated due to old building

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Nara sightseers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Couples

Guest Reviews

Smile Hotel Nara

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Friendly service and very close to station, convenient

Trip.com 9.2 Friends

Clean, 3min to JR station, many nearby stores

Small room

Trip.com 10 Couple

Convenient location, tasty breakfast, many restaurants around

Agoda 10 Solo traveler

Station-adjacent, breakfast included, best value

Agoda 8.4 Solo traveler

Great access and value

Old building

Yuzan Guesthouse

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Spacious dorm bunks with earplugs, great service and luggage storage

Agoda 10.0 Solo Traveler

Perfect location near station, friendly host, clean facilities

Booking.com 9.2 Couple

Cozy traditional house, kind staff, good location and breakfast value

Noise from other guests

Trip.com 10.0 Solo Traveler

Charming Japanese building, convenient location, friendly staff

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.7km

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