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.

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, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

2025/1/30

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Not only was the property clean, easy to locate, walkable and quiet but the lady who runs the hotel is an absolute sweetheart. The breakfast she made us was better than a lot of the food I was eating at restaurants. I would recommend this stay to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

2024/7/5

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Booked this a a traditional Japanese experience for my family. Our host was lovely and very attentive giving us cold drinks and cold towels because it was so warm outside. There was a choice of Japanese or Western breakfast. Both were excellent, especially the Japanese which had fish, omelette, noodles and tea. Quiet area but restaurants nearby.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gini

2025/4/29

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was a great experience staying in a traditional Japanese home and the hostess , Adachi san was lovely and welcoming and she spoke good English which was really helpful. We chose the Japanese breakfast option and it was delicious especially the Agedashi tofu which was one of the best we've had ! The only reason we have not given it 5 stars is because the property was in a residential area and the street it was on was particularly narrow so the taxi was not able to drive right up to the door and so left us on the main intersection and we had to contend with lugging our luggage down the street to look for it. Having said that it wasn't that far nor hard to find and if you chose a smaller taxi, it would be able access the street. Bearing in mind it is a traditional home, and as the accomodation is on the 1st floor, it also meant taking our luggage up some steep stairs too. A small price to pay for a unique accomodation and there was even laundry facilities and a kitchenette . The place was also immaculately clean !

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugène

2024/5/20

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

Traditioneel Japans

Dicht bij het station en 10 minuten met de bus. Weg bij alle toeristen maar alles in de buurt. Wandelen naar de deer park is goed te doen. Ontvangst is zeer vriendelijk. Geen luxe maar authentiek Japans. Wij vonden het erg leuk. Het ontbijt voor de volgende dag kun je kiezen uit Europees of Japans. Logisch voor ons om Japans te kiezen. Deze was bijzonder lekker en meer dan voldoende. Al met al een heel fijn verblijf en wil hierbij de host nogmaals bedanken.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Anne

2024/4/6

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

マリ

2023/4/19

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

気持ちの良いお部屋でゆっくりと過ごすことができました。ご主人のおもてなしも程よく、朝食も大変美味しかったです。

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Noriyoshi

2023/1/6

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2019/9/23

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

駐車場無料なので、車でおとづれても便利ですが、駐車場までの道がかなり狭いので、要注意！朝食和食も、洋食も美味しかったです

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Youngkwan

2019/3/19

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

Good experience

Owner was very kind snd friendly. And breakfast was so nice

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2019/1/24

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

物超所值，餐點好吃，服務優質

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2018/11/18

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jen, Melbourne Australia

2018/11/11

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

麻帆, 日本　大坂

2018/10/22

Liked: Cleanliness

食事が品揃えが豊富でどれもとても美味しく、食後のコーヒーも挽きたてを入れてくれ心遣いがあちらこちらで感じられた。

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

2018/10/12

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2018/7/20

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2018/5/26

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

Das Hotel erreicht man am Besten mit dem Bus. Der Bus pendelt im und gegen den Uhrzeigersinn zwischen den Tepelanlagen und der JR-Station. Eine Haltestelle liegt in der Nähe des Hotels.

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

宮川, 神奈川県藤沢市

2017/10/15

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

潤ほとびる

潤と書いて、ほとびるという名のホテル。方言で潤うこと、リラックスする事を「ほとびる」という様です。その名の通り、「ほとびる」想いでした。家庭的で、三泊四日お世話になりましたが、自分の家の様に気楽に過ごさせて頂きました。食事は朝だけお願いしましたが、女将さんの心のこもった手作り料理で、これこそ料理だ、といったもので、とても感激しました。

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

KATSUYUKI

2017/6/5

Liked: Staff & service

通常のホテルでの宿泊も良いが、

風情のある閑静な居住エリアの民家を利用したホテル。場所的には、ループバスで、比較的簡単に、東大寺や奈良駅(JR、近鉄)にアクセスでき、徒歩でも奈良町を散策できる距離。女将さんの朝食がとても美味しかった！

Stayed 1 night in May 2017

8/10 Good

Christopher

2017/4/24

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 traveler

2017/4/23

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

Verified traveler

2017/4/22

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

8/10 Good

Margherita

2016/12/2

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2016/11/6

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

料理最高。

立地が分かりずらいですが、奥さんの料理は最高！疲れ果てて、食事をする店を探すのが嫌になり、無理と承知でお願いしたら、快諾！夫婦喧嘩回避！幸せな気分になれました！朝食も量、質共に最高レベル。犬が嫌いでなければ、最高のゲストハウスだと思います。

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2016/4/6

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

10/10 Excellent

Bining, Hong Kong

2016/4/4

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.

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Steven

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