While the hotel is close to the train station, I expected it to be closer to Nara Park. The room was very small, even by Japanese standards, and I couldn’t even fully open a backpack on the floor. Additionally, the staff wasn’t Japanese, and while they were nice, you could tell there was a difference in the level of service, which wasn’t quite on par with the hospitality I’ve received at other hotels in Japan.

This hotel offered great value for money, staying true to the typical budget-friendly standards of Japanese hotels in this category. The shower was excellent, and the free public bath is a unique touch for those who enjoy the experience of bathing in the company of strangers — a true Japanese tradition. The hotel also offered free luggage storage, which was convenient during my stay.

Stayed in April 2025

The room was smaller than expected though the basic facilities were available. 2 perso with big luggage’s may have problem packing.

The hotel is easy to locate and not too far from the train station. Place is clean and staff is helpful.

Stayed in March 2025

No option for breakfast at the hotel, small rooms

Location, very clean

Stayed in April 2024

The room was a little bit small for two people with big luggage but all the rest was great

Very clean and calm place. Very near to Nara park and all famous places to visit. The onsen inside the hotel is very great.

Stayed in March 2024

Bed was hard

Public bath waS great

Stayed in March 2024

Should provide drinking water. Rooms.are a bit small.

Close.to station and Nara Park.

Stayed in October 2023

The beds could be better

Easy to access location, decent sized rooms and washrooms.

Stayed in June 2023

Everything feels cramped. The hotel room is quite small for two people (not recommended for people with luggages). The toilet/bathroom seems to be made for people who are quite small in stature. The elevator can only fit three people max (and that is without luggages).

The staff were very nice and accomodating! The location is also very good as it is only approx. 5 minutes away from JR Nara.

Stayed in May 2023

The reception area can do with an extra lounge so that a large group staying in the hotel to gather and organise.

Just everything you can expect from a small business hotel. The location is boring but convenient, only 5 minutes walk from JR Nara station and 10 minutes walk from Kintetsu Nara station where there are plenty of shops and restaurants. The bus stop to Nara Park is only about 30 metres away making this hotel a good base to explore Nara from.

Stayed in April 2023

after we unpacked our luggage there was not much space to move around the room

the room is clean and well kept

Stayed in April 2023

Good location for Nara park and have public bath (internal onsen). Easy to leave luggages there before and after stay, very flexible

Stayed in April 2025

Clean, friendly and have washing machine.

Stayed in November 2024

The hotel is located within walking distance from both the train station and the Nara Park and there are plenty of restaurants in the area. Our room was lovely and clean, not bigger than other rooms we had in Japan but much better organized, so space wasn't a problem at all and we had a really comfortable stay. We had a nice view on the main street but it was quiet. We didn't use it but there was also a public bath for guests. The staff was helpful and spoke good english, they kindly kept our luggage for a few hours since we arrived earlier than check in time.

Stayed in November 2024

Room and bathroom was far too small for 2 people. No coffee making facility in the room as there was no room for a kettle even, nor a chair. Couldn't find a light switch to turn off the night light either

Location was acceptable

Stayed in November 2024

Very kind staff, family friendly, very accomidating and accepting towards tourists definitely recommend over anywhere else in nara!

Stayed in June 2024

Excelent staff, we could let the bagages before the check in. Excelent facilities.

Stayed in June 2024

The rooms were small but for the price one could not complain. We stored our luggage underneath the beds. The rate is so reasonable that if someone needed more space and you were two people, it is cheap enough to pay for an extra room.

Very clean. Lovely linen and pillows. Lots of extra supplies ,toothbrush,hair shampoo etc. Location was perfect,close to two stations and plenty of bus routes. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in June 2024

Wisteria is a lovely hotel with really nice, lovely and respectful staff. Rooms are very comfy, so are the beds and everything inside. I love their Onsen bath, so relaxing. They have a vending machine if you feel thirsty at any time and there is a laundry and dryers machines that was very handy. I love it. It was close to all the main venues in Nara.

Stayed in May 2024

The mattress is on the firm side and can be considered hard. I did notice that this kind of mattress is almost at all the places I booked in Japan. Requesting extra pillows, cushion or duvet could help with those who are not used to this kind of mattress but it's not that bad for me.

I booked the 1-person room and I am a small individual with just a compact luggage and a day bag. The room was perfect for my size. Just the right space and I thought the room was well thought of, to save space and be functional. I really liked that there is a small bath tub, together in a room with a toilet. Special mention to the staff who accommodated me when I made a mistake on setting up the tablet for the TV even when it was already late.

Stayed in August 2023

Air con was directly over the bed :\ but I understand it’s just a matter of being used to it.

Hotel is in a perfect location between JR station and kintetsu station. Walking distance to the main tourist locations and main hiking trails. The staff is very nice and the room was clean and comfortable. There’s a shared bath with hot springs free to use. Also a laundry room (very cheap).

Stayed in August 2023

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large public bath

Stayed in August 2023

Very clean and nice Hotel. 10/10 would recommend. It was an awesome stay.

Stayed in March 2023

Rooms were a bit snug.

The are of Hotel Wisteria was nice! Walking distance to Lawson and other shops! Our views in our room was nice and the staff were friendly!

Stayed in April 2023

I can walk to the hotel from the Nara Station. And I also walked to the Nara Park, the temples and the shopping street. The bed is super comfortable. I love that there a big mirror in the room (so I can make up in the morning). The staff is polite and friendly, they even warm up my food for me.

Stayed in March 2023