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AB Hotel Nara

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Nara Park

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AB Hotel Nara is a serene retreat near Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara National Museum. Indulge in the free breakfast buffet, rejuvenate with spa services or an indoor public bath, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Luggage storage, express check-out, and a computer station are also available for your convenience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single B, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single B, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single A, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single A, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Separate Single, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Separate Single, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Triple Room, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking (Universal)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Single A, Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single A, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Single A, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single A, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Single B, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single B, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single B, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Separate Single, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Separate Single, Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Separate Single, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Triple Room, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking (Universal)

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking (Universal)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
4-30 Sanjohon Honmachi, Nara, Nara, 630-8122

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kasuga Shrine - 13 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nara Station - 7 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪三条坊 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪奈良のうまいものプラザ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪セリーナ - ‬6 min walk

About this property

AB Hotel Nara

Hotel near Nara Park
Located close to Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara National Museum, AB Hotel Nara provides a free breakfast buffet, an indoor public bath (no minerals), and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All 148 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 800 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Spa

  • Massage
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: JPY 800 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

AB Hotel
AB Nara
AB Hotel Nara Nara
AB Hotel Nara Hotel
AB Hotel Nara Hotel Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is AB Hotel Nara pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for JPY 800 per night.

What time is check-in at AB Hotel Nara?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at AB Hotel Nara?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is AB Hotel Nara located?

Located in the heart of Nara, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nara Park and Kofuku-ji Temple. Nara National Museum and Ukimido Hall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Nara Station is 7 minutes by foot and Kintetsu-Nara Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

AB Hotel Nara Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 209 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zifei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent sized room, next to the station. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient

Convenient place right next to the train station, nice and quiet, good quality, nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's convenience
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great.Tourist information office is less than a five minute walk. Bus service available is in the same location. A bus rote takes you to the main tourist attraction Nara Park Staff is unavailable during the night. Room cards allow entry into the building
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yaser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful people
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, convenient location, best for the money!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Harumi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent, better than some hotel charges $12-15. However, I wished an amenity should have more items such as a shower cap, cotton and cotton swabs. The location was excellent because the train station was so close. Inside 5minutes walking many restaurants were near by.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kenichi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
宿泊ありがとうございました。 敷地内駐車場は長時間止めることが出来て、とてもありがたかったです。 ただ洗面台が汚れていたのが、少し残念でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to Nara Station. Very convenient to take a bus to all the famous place in Nara. Hotel is good except late check-in after 12pm as all the staffs are off and nobody in counter to help you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MASATAKA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
駅至近で立地が良く、過不足無い設備でしたが、一点改善を望みたいことがありました。ブッフェスタイルの朝食会場のレイアウトです。ご飯や味噌汁をつぐ釜などが置かれている場所が角の奥まったところで、そこでどうしても宿泊客が（ご飯をついだり味噌汁に好みの具を足すのに時間がかかるので）大渋滞となる訳です。素人目にも、レイアウトを工夫すればもっとスムーズになるのにと悲しくなりました。支配人クラスの方が誰も気づかないのか、働いているスタッフも気づかないのか、宿泊施設としての"やる気の無さ"はこういうところに現れると思います。がっかりしました。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, nice common bath area, good size room, near train station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

satomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
JR奈良駅から近く、不便はなかったです。 チェックイン前後にキャリーケースを預かっていただけて、手軽に観光もできました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naohiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

次も泊まります

ビジネスホテルに泊まってきた中での比較となりますが、 フロントの対応：問題なし 清潔さ：綺麗、良い部類 駅からの距離：近い 設備面：普通 それ以外に求めてるものは無いので、大満足でした
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the Nara JR station!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

syouzou

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
平日に宿泊しました、施設の設備やアメニティ類も充実しており、ゆっくりと過ごすことができました。 朝食のバイキングの種類は少なめですが、無料サービスという点から考えてもとても満足でした。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitsuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
値段がやっぱり手頃で利用しやすい。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

HIROTAKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ありがとうございます
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasushi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
JR奈良駅の直ぐ斜め前。立地最高。 無料朝食も普通に良いです。 大浴場が良かったです。 部屋着は上下別で着心地がよいです。 アメニティはフロントにあります。 リピート有りです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

悪くなかったです。

シャワーブースはあるけど、バスタブは無く、大浴場を使いました。アメニティもほとんど部屋には無く、無駄を省いたセッティングに、ちょっとひきましたが、嫌な感じはなかったです。 駅近でアクセスは申し分なく、宿泊費は良心的だったと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

SHUICHI

奈良ではここが1番。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

KYOSUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
素泊りの宿を至急で探していたので 駅近で大浴場付きの宿が安く取れてよかったです。
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuk Lan Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
很近JR,站有超市，非常方便。 另附有浴場和早餐，cp值高。
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

yusuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
大浴場がよかった、駐車場併設で車を駐めやすかった。
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

部屋やロビーは清潔で綺麗でした

チェックインはスムーズで、笑顔で迎えていただきました 部屋も廊下も清潔で綺麗で良かったです 朝食は普通でした お風呂に入りに行った時間が悪かったのか、脱衣所がかなり汚くて、床もベタベタしていて残念でした 掃除してしまった
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

tsutomu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋は綺麗で大浴場が良かったです！ 1日歩き回ったのですごく気持ち良かったです！
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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