Hotel Asyl Nara offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Nara Park. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Kagariya, which serves Japanese cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
39 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Onsite self parking (JPY 1300 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Onsite parking limited
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Shared microwave
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children's games
Toys
What to do
Shopping
Working away
Meeting room
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchairs available on site
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Phone
Desk chair
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Kagariya - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1800 per person
Parking
Self parking costs JPY 1300 per day with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Asyl Nara
Hotel Asyl
Hotel Asyl Nara
Hotel Asyl Nara Nara
Hotel Asyl Nara Hotel
Hotel Asyl Nara Hotel Nara
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Hotel Asyl Nara?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Asyl Nara?
Yes. Self parking costs JPY 1300 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Asyl Nara?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel Asyl Nara and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Nara Park (11-min walk) and Kofuku-ji Temple (15-min walk), along with Nara National Museum (1 mi) and Todaiji Temple (1.3 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Asyl Nara?
Yes, Kagariya offers Japanese cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Asyl Nara like?
Hotel Asyl Nara is in the heart of Nara, a short 7-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station and 11 minutes' walk from Nara Park.
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2024
Touch of Old Japan
An older hotel but the accommodations were fine. Staff was friendly and the room had two levels - the upstairs had western style beds. Breakfast was good.
Gail
Gail, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2024
Breakfast buffet was terrific, staff very accommodating. Old hotel but modern japanese room was very spacious.
Beverly
Beverly, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2023
Tomoko
Tomoko, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 26, 2023
Convenient to Nara must see sites. Friendly staff.
Glenn
Glenn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 31, 2023
It was a good experience with the price I paid. Everything works just alright. The hotel feels pretty safe to stay.
Yangzhi
Yangzhi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2023
Great!
Sameer
Sameer, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 5, 2019
Hillary
Hillary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 7, 2018
Pleasant stay.
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 13, 2018
Huge rooms Japanese flavored
Just stayed at the room one night. The owner was very helpful. The room was great
Fred
Fred, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 16, 2017
Hotel near JR Nara Station
Nice room but prefer futami style instead of western beds.
Free wifi.
Communal bath rooms with rotation timing for woman and men.
Sabrina
Sabrina , 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 15, 2017
What we exspected good
Kay
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 13, 2017
Popular with locals
Hotel is a short distance walk from Nara station and well connected with buses to major attractions. Check in was smooth as staff speak English. Room is spacious however it looks a little old. The bed was hard (as compared to western hotels) and it seems consistent with Japanese hotels however it was too hard for me to sleep well. Breakfast was prefect with both western and japanese selections, in fact it tastes better than 5-star international hotels in my view. I see why this hotel is so popular with locals.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 19, 2016
Not a very convenient hotel
This hotel is ok for the price we are paying. Not very near to train station, places of interest and the airport bus shuttle.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2016
Very convenience and room is huge
ayumi
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 30, 2016
Convenient Location
The hotel is located close to the station and an easy 10 minute walk to the closest temple. The hotel offers a buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in its restaurant on the 2nd floor. and is located near the main shopping street which has a range of shops and restaurants. The room was large with a couch and small table and chair as well as a writing desk and chair and small fridge. There was an excellent supermarket next to the station which enabled us to buy food for breakfasts in our hotel room accompanied by a choice of teas(teabags) provided daily by the hotel.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 29, 2016
Hotel with character and space
If you are happy with sleeping on a futon, and having the convenience of using your space as bedroom or living space, I would recommend this hotel. It is a little tired but very clean in the rooms, close to station and easy to walk to Nara's sights.
Has character, charm and Japanese authenticity.
Sue
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 16, 2016
Clean hotel, large rooms, convenient for JR line
Hotel is on the main east-west road in Nara, 10 mins from Kintetsu and 5 mins walk from JR line station. Room was large and clean. Breakfast buffet was ok -plenty of choice. Staff were helpful and internet access was good.
Terry
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 9, 2016
Hot and humid but very quickly fixed
When we arrived at the hotel, we had an air-conditioning problem (it was a stinking hot day, 29C at that time!!). The staff were very kind and professional. They gave us another room where the air conditioning was working AND we also kept the original room as were a party of three, so that we did not need to carry everything to the new room.
We really liked the ground floor lobby as it had a traditional Japanese atmosphere. The restaurant had good food and sake but the service wasn't as good as that provided by the hotel staff. All in all it was a good place to stay with a mix of Japanese and Western style rooms.
Hannah
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 26, 2016
Great location
This hotel is about 6 minutes walk from the train station. Nara park and Toudai-ji are also with in walking distance.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 20, 2016
Run down but pleasant hotel
We stayed for one night while visiting a friend in Nara. The lobby is lovely and the staff was friendly. The single public bath in the basement is adequate but not unique and separated for men and women by time as there is only one bath. Of note there is no bathing time for men in the morning. You need to bring your towels from your room to the bath. The two private family baths are lovely, reservations are needed.
The hallways are in great need of refurbishing. The hallway carpet is heavily stained and worn. The painted trim is heavily chipped and dinged. The room was spacious for a Japanese hotel though, while very clean, was also rundown with many dents, dings in the walls and torn paper in the doors with only rudimentary repairs done to the damage. The en suite bathroom was small but adequate. One is expected to pull the bedding from the closet to assemble their own bed on the tatami but the bedding was clean and comfortable. The Wifi was strong and speedy. The AC was very effective on a very hot day. The hotel was a good value as one of the less expensive options in Nara; the family bath added greatly to the value. If only the hallway carpet and damaged trim and walls were attended to it would be an excellent option but as it is one should be prepared for the very poor appearance of the hallway carpet and damaged walls. The view from the window was of a neighboring apartment building (i.e. no view).We did not eat in the hotel so cannot comment.
Eli
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2016
Heiko
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2016
Really enjoyed my stay at Hotel Asyl Nara
This place is spacious and the bedding was of high quality and comfort.
Seang
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 7, 2016
jiamin
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 26, 2016
Can't check in until after 3 but this is common in Japan. Checked in our bags and left to go sightseeing and they put them in our room when we came back. Had to make our own tatami beds (other hotels did that for us) and they only have one public bath (times are split for men and women to take turns) but overall helpful friendly service and decent hotel in a good location with a good price.
Elad
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2016
Relax and comfort
Everything is fantastic, hard to get any better hotel with this reasonable price. The service is thoughtful and the house is very clean. Their public bathroom is somehow simple but it's enough. One more thing, they have 3 hotels in Nara, don't just trust google, it will lead you to a very far place.