Hotel Obana offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Nara Park.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
91 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Housekeeping service is provided every 3 days. Additional housekeeping service can be requested for no charge. Towel exchange and trash collection are provided daily.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
24-hours off-site parking within 3 ft (JPY 1200 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
What to do
Bike rentals nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Weekly housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1980 per person
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from 6 January 2025 to 31 January 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs JPY 1200 per night (3 ft away; open 24 hours)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Hotel Sunroute Nara
Sunroute Nara
Hotel Obana Nara
Hotel Obana Hotel
Hotel Sunroute Nara
Hotel Obana Hotel Nara
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Obana offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Obana does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Obana?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Obana?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel Obana and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Obana?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers Japanese cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Obana like?
Hotel Obana is a short 2-minute walk from Nara Park and 6 minutes' walk from Kofuku-ji Temple.
Hotel Obana Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 September 2024
Great!
Meera
Meera, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 September 2024
The staff was absolutely great! So helpful and full of recommendations despite my lack of japanese speaking. Very good hotel! The room was a bit small, but that's fine!
Gabriele
Gabriele, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2024
Reasonably priced. Good breakfast.
Bathroom is too small.
Eiko
Eiko, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 November 2023
Joel
Joel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 May 2023
Great hotel for the price. Staff was very kind. I would stay here again and recommend it. It is clean and comfortable.
Good basic hotel with laundry machines. Good neighborhood, walkable to all Nara attractions. Did not like the bedding material.
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 November 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 December 2018
Great Location
For budget Japan Hotels this place is actually fairly spacious. It's not the most comfortable but it's easy access to some of the top sights in Nara make it worth it especially for one night.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2018
Affordable hotel Nara
Beautiful well located hotel
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
21 April 2018
The water pressure at the bathtub was close to none. Bathroom way too small to be comfortable. Hotel needs modernization.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 April 2018
Great place at a perfect position within walking distance to Nara park.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
21 March 2018
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5-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
6 December 2017
Great value
The breakfast is fantastic quality. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Tiffany
Tiffany, 5-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 April 2017
Hotel provides a well spread of traditional Japanese and Western breakfast buffet.
Free public bath nearby hotel but have to bring own towel. Thus, never bother to go and try out the public bath. Nearby Nara Park and shopping streets. However, about 20min walk from JR station if you are using JR pass. Check in and out process were easy and fast. There is a cosy reading corner at lobby level with free coffee n tea dispensers and foot massage.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 January 2017
Hotel is close to everything
Hotel is nicely situated, and close to all the local shops, restaurants, temples, and transportations (JR and Kintetsu). With Nara being one of my favorite cities in Japan, the Hotel Sunroute is exceeding my expectations. Will definitely go back.
Josephine
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 November 2016
Convenient location and great bargain
I stayed in a single room, which was reasonably sized for Japan and a definite bargain for the price I paid.
The central shopping/restaurant street is a 7 minute walk and the Nara Kintetsu is 17min (with luggage).
Walking distance to all the main attractions.
Free coffee/hot drink dispenser in the lobby.
I received a single free pass to one of any 4 local onsen (hor water bath house).
Steve
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 November 2016
Great location
The hotel is in a great location next to the Nara Deer Park. We could see the 5-story pagoda of the Kofukuji Temple from our room on the 5th floor. It is the second tallest pagoda in Japan at 50 meters. The front desk staff was very helpful and kind. One very nice woman told us of a special celebration happening the evening we checked in to the hotel. It was a rare event that celebrates the completion of the Kasuga Taisha Shrine that is torn down and rebuilt every 20 years. It was spectacular! The next day, she gave us an oragami deer for our 6 mo. old grandson. She also gave us a postcard of the hotel and some oragami Autumn leaves to take home. There is a coffee/tea/hot cocoa machine in the lobby that is available during set times and is free. The breakfast was very good. Both Japanese and Western foods were on the buffet. The only complaint is that there were bus groups at the hotel both nights and they were at breakfast before the opening time, so these groups got seated for breakfast first and others had to wait for 20-30 minutes to get seated..
Sue
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
26 October 2016
Small but fine for one cheap night in Nara
The hotel is fine for one night in Nara. The rooms are too small for anything longer!
Matthew
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 March 2016
Central Nara Comfort
Central to everything so walk and enjoy it all
William
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8/10 Very good
5 October 2015
Good for visiting great town
Reasonably priced. Clean, comfortable. Building is modern and well maintained and managed. Did not notice any noise. About three blocks off the main street. Near the temple area. Within walking distance of train statilons. Sunroute is a chain.
William
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8/10 Very good
20 June 2015
front desk is nice, kind, and friendly, they try hard to fulfil guest's needs
Verified traveller
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8/10 Very good
16 June 2015
Convenient location
Convenient location within walking distance to many popular attractions.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
24 March 2015
Nice hotel not far away to many places
The room was clean but I could only book a smoking room but did not expect such strong smell of smoking.
Ken
Verified Travelocity guest review
4/10 Fair
22 November 2014
good location, but ...
good location, but an old hotel. it does not share the information of our deal from hotels.com. we almost lost our breakfasts. you clearly hear the noise of your steps from the room upstairs, and it disturbed your sleep.
Verified traveller
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8/10 Very good
21 November 2014
Clean, well located hotel
It's a nice hotel, close to all the sides to visit. About 20 min walk from the Nara train station.