NARA Visitor Center and Inn vs Smile Hotel Nara NARA Visitor Center and Inn vs Smile Hotel Nara
Same City · Nara
Distance: 1.2km
Overview
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NARA Visitor Center and Inn
NARA Visitor Center and Inn
★★
2-Star
9.5
613 reviews
Nara
Property Type: -
Room Size: -
Smile Hotel Nara
Smile Hotel Nara
★★★
3-Star
8.2
5,317 reviews
Nara
Property Type: -
Room Size: -
Live Price Comparison
| Site | NARA Visitor Ce... NARA Visitor Center and Inn | Smile Hotel Nara Smile Hotel Nara |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
| 라쿠텐트래블 | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | NARA Visitor Ce... NARA Visitor Center and Inn | Smile Hotel Nara Smile Hotel Nara |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
9.5
(3,381)
|
8.1
(8,856)
|
| Booking.com |
9.4
(2,254)
|
-
|
| Expedia |
9.6
(692)
|
-
|
| Trip.com |
9.6
(430)
|
8.7
(404)
|
| Overall Average |
9.5
(6,757)
|
8.2
(9,260)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| NARA Visitor Center and Inn NARA Visitor Center and Inn | Smile Hotel Nara Smile Hotel Nara |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Staff praised for friendly, attentive help in English, Chinese, and Korean across multiple sites | + Overwhelming reviews say it's extremely convenient, just 1-2 minutes from JR Nara Station |
| + Tatami Japanese rooms described as spacious, clean, and comfortable in many reviews | + Repeated praise across sites for clean rooms and comfortable beds |
| + Public bath great for unwinding with good amenities, frequently mentioned | + Many say breakfast buffet is great value and nearby convenience stores/restaurants are handy |
| + Quiet relaxation with Sarusawa Pond and deer views often highlighted | + Common opinion that location and cleanliness exceed the low price |
| + Free cultural activities like origami fun and authentic, per reviews | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Walk to JR Nara Station takes 14-15 minutes, mentioned in reviews | - Several reviews complain rooms are small and hard to unpack luggage |
| - Some note AC noise or dated facilities in certain rooms | - Repeated complaints about bed creaks and noise from neighboring rooms/corridors |
| - A few say rooms small or beds uncomfortable for families | - Some say facilities feel dated due to old building |
Recommended For
Solo travelers
Couples
Families
Sightseers
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Recommended For
Solo travelers
Couples
Nara sightseers
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Guest Reviews
NARA Visitor Center and Inn
NARA Visitor Center and Inn
Expedia
10.0
Solo
Traditional Japanese room perfect, fantastic location
Agoda
9.6
Solo
Room spacious clean quiet, bath and pond view relaxing
Wi-Fi slightly unstable
Agoda
10.0
Couple
High-quality staff, clean facilities, great pagoda view
Trip.com
10.0
Family
Best location, comfy bath, enthusiastic staff, good activities
Booking.com
4.0
Solo
Spacious clean affordable, warm staff service top-notch
Closing soon, sad
Smile Hotel Nara
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
Location Comparison
Distance: 1.2km
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