Nipponia Hotel Nara Naramachi vs Hotel New Wakasa

Same City · Nara Distance: 1.2km

Overview

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Nipponia Hotel Nara Naramachi

★★★★ 4-Star
8.9 22
Nara
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Hotel New Wakasa

★★★ 3-Star
9.1 533
Nara
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.1 (192)
9.1 (1,493)
Booking.com
9.1 (150)
9.1 (814)
Expedia
8.2 (10)
9.2 (231)
라쿠텐트래블
8.9 (16)
9.2 (25)
Trip.com
9.1 (17)
9.3 (62)
Overall Average
8.9 (385)
9.1 (2,625)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Nipponia Hotel Nara Naramachi Hotel New Wakasa
Strengths Strengths
+ Historical charm of renovated sake brewery and spacious rooms repeatedly mentioned + Reviews praise walkable distance to Todai-ji and Nara Park for easy sightseeing
+ Many reviews praise attentive and friendly staff service + Private outdoor baths and public onsens are repeatedly called clean and relaxing
+ Japanese meals, sake, and gardens impress consistently + Staff's friendly hospitality and thoughtful service are commonly raved about
+ Walkable to Naramachi attractions, convenient location noted + Clean tatami rooms and rooftop terrace views leave strong impressions
+ Family-friendly perks like free drinks and ice cream are appreciated
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Thin walls let in neighbor or footsteps noise, per reviews - Some complaints about facility and price differences when assigned to annex
- Restaurant-adjacent rooms hear kitchen noise complaints - Tatami mattresses are firm and cause back pain in reviews
- Some say it's overpriced - Rooms feel small and cramped for family stays
- Traditional Japanese food unfamiliar and hard to eat for some

Recommended For

Couples Friends Culture seekers

Recommended For

Families Couples Ryokan enthusiasts

Guest Reviews

Nipponia Hotel Nara Naramachi

Trip.com 10 Couple

Unique history of sake brewery reno, comfortable rooms, great staff.

Trip.com 10 Couple

Countryside quiet with spacious stay and great food.

Expedia 10 Couple

Impressive dinner at restaurant, attentive young staff.

Booking.com 10 Couple

Personal Japanese garden and traditional room, amazing food.

Trip.com 2.5 Family

Uncomfortable safety light, poor service, couldn't sleep.

Hotel New Wakasa

Trip.com 10 Family

Kids loved traditional tatami and private bath, 3min to Todai-ji

Trip.com 10 Couple

Free parking, 15min walk to Todai-ji, delicious meals and onsen

Agoda 9.6 Family with young children

Clean renovated room, free drinks and kid services, walkable sightseeing

Room tight for 4

Agoda 10 Family with teens

Spacious tatami room and onsen, deer motifs and tasty breakfast

Expedia 10 Couple

Best ryokan experience, private onsen and traditional meals

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.2km

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