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APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Nara Park

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Connecting Room B, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes
APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae is minutes from Nara Park, with helpful staff ready to enhance your visit. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, use nearby dry cleaning and laundry services, or grab a snack from the vending machine after a day of sightseeing.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Triple Beds Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Triple Beds Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Queen Bed Room for one person, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Connecting Room C, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Connecting Room C, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Twin Beds Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Beds Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Queen Bed Room for two people, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Connecting Room B, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Connecting Room B, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Connecting Room A, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Connecting Room A, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room with 1bed - Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Nara, APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae is near a train station. Nara Woman's University and Kasuga Shrine are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Todaiji Temple and Nara Family are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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29-1 Kamisanjocho, Nara, Nara, 630-8228

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nara Woman's University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kasuga Shrine - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 4 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CAFE de CRIE 奈良三条通店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カフェ エトランジェ ナラッド - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪CHAMI - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪大仏いちご - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪じゅん平 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae

Hotel near Nara Park
Located close to Sarusawa Pond Park and Nara Woman's University, APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 163 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Deep soaking tubs, showers, and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Property payment types

Important information

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPay, Merpay, and R Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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

Property is also known as

Apa Kintetsu Nara Ekimae Nara
APA Hotel Kintetsunara Ekimae
APA Hotel <Kintetsu Nara Ekimae>
APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae Nara
APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae Hotel
APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae Hotel Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae located?

Situated in Nara, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Nara Woman's University and Todaiji Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kintetsu-Nara Station is only a 4-minute walk and Nara Station is 12 minutes.

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APA Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 530 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 530 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 530 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 530 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 530 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Amenities
Close to many attractions for tourists
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Perfect location to visit Nara!

Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to great restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gze Hin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nicely designed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chimere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful as advertised and the staff are very helpful and efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, only 5 minutes from Nara Park. Hotel was clean and modern, and the staff were friendly. Checking in and out was efficient and the hotel was great value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a stay in Nara
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to the deer park. Super easy to get to as it is super close to the train station. Amazing dinning places.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Very quiet. Onsen is nice. Walking distance to the Ropeway to Hakone cauldron.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nara is great hotel was nice cant wait to go back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to Nara station and right on a busting shopping area. Lots of cafe and restaurants around the hotel and close to bus stops. The connecting rooms are great option for family travel together. Staff is super friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just like the other Apa hotels the staff and room were fantastica
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location next to Kinetsu/Nara station with good shopping and a smorgasboard of dining locations to choose from. Only ten minute walk to Nara deer park and associated sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small, as with most rooms in Japan, but clean and comfortable. Great location - just a 5 minute walk to the national park and right in the centre of the town. Surrounded by restaurants and shops. Solo female traveller & felt very safe here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was so impressed by this hotel. You definitely get your money's worth. It was in a perfect location. I could easily walk around and to main tourist destinations. The staff spoke english and were very helpful. It was a beautiful hotel! I highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Meefong

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

2 nights stay in Nara

The location is superb so near to the deer park, dining and shopping area. It is only 15 minutes walk to the deer park. The only thing I don't like is to stay in the first floor, the same floor as the lobby and the window is block by the wall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
April 2025 visiting from USA. Hotel is a 10 minute walk to train and bus station. 7 minute walk to Nara Park and Museum. 5 minute walk to Kohfukuji temple. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to Nara park, which for me was the main thing too see!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to train station and Nara Park. The frontdek staff was helpful I used the laundry machines, very clean area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean new quiet polite convenient highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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