Hotobil

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Nara Park

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Reviews
8.8

Excellent

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Room options

Japanese-style Room (accompanied by 1 Group)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotobil pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotobil?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotobil?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotobil?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotobil located?

Located in Naramachi, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara National Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kintetsu-Nara Station is 21 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 27 minutes.

Hotobil Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An incredibly nice, welcoming and fantastic host. A wonderful homemade breakfast, beautifully presented and very tasty! Very comfortable futons/beds, our most recharging night in a simple but lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen, Melbourne Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my favourite stay in Japan. It was a lovely experience to stay in a traditional Ryokan with tatami mats, futons, Shoji and fluffy doonas. Our hosts were friendly, warm and helpful with good English communication. We arrived a few hours before our check in time but were warmly welcomed and shown to our room. Hospitality extended to a delicious fluffy cream filled sponge waiting for us on our return to our room, and a delicious western style breakfast including bacon and eggs and freshly brewed black coffee (our choice, a Japanese breakfast also on offer) at a beautifully laid out table. Our kids loved the croissants and breads with fruity jams, the yogurt and freshly squeezed apple juice. Our hostess also instructed our daughter to make some traditional green tea. I left belongings which they organized to be sent to my next accommodation. These arrived the next day. (A Sunday !!!!). Very fond memories of this place. :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was incredible-- and the host was absolutely wonderful. Beautiful traditional room as well. The location was a little difficult to find for non-Japanese speakers. The shared bathroom and lack of of privacy (simply a paper wall between you and your neighbor) is charming if you want that experience but could be a slight set back if you are counting on some privacy. Very nice experience overall.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best meal in Japan. I enjoyed it so much. Thanks!
Truly a gem. Glad I stayed there. Was a blessing and a perfect experience. She is an excellent chef. I had the Japanese breakfast, seafood. Thank you Mieko-san!!!

8/10 Good

Margherita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had dinner on site and it was just amazing. The owner made us a traditional Japanese dinner, great food and service, beautifully laid out and presented, she spoiled us.

10/10 Excellent

Bining, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet house with amazing delicious home-made Japanese-style breakfast. Close to bus stop. Very good shampoo and conditioner.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little bit of Japan
A Homely stay which gives you insighht to Local Japan. Host was a perfectionist and went ut of her way to provide a enjoyable stay. Take the opportunity to enjoy dinner as thiis was one of our best in Japan..

4/10 Poor

Ignatz, New York, NY

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Modest Room on Second Floor of Private Residence
Located at a hard-to-find address in a modest neighborhood of Nara, this private residence offers one traditional Japanese room (not the several implied by its Web site, which shows pictures of the same room from different angles and alternate furnishings) at the top of narrow stairs, with a balcony used for storing cleaning and laundry supplies overlooking a parking lot. Clean toilet and bath located in adjoining hall, shared with another even more modest room. Bring your own sandals, arrange your own futons and maybe horse your bags up the stairs. The owner (only "staff" we encountered) tries mightily, providing tea, dinner and breakfast. No other facilities and no alcohol available aside from homemade sake unless the owner is asked to go shopping. This is not a hotel but a room on the second floor of a private residence, a B&B in European or American terms.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Hotel was homestyle. Comfortable. Host was really really really nice! She cooked us breakfast at 5:30 AM when we had to leave early. Her puppy is also amazing. Highly recommended.