AB Hotel Nara: from $292 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $292 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at AB Hotel Nara on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

AB Hotel Nara is a no-frills 3-star business hotel beside JR Nara Station in Nara, Japan.

Address: 4-30 Sanjohon Honmachi, Nara. Property ID: 1374357. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/nara/ab-hotel-nara-1374357

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/nara/ab-hotel-nara-1374357/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $292 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $517 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $601 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $685 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $854 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $999 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,099 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,268 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,394 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,477 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,542 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,624 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,689 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,742 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 8.0/10

A dependable station-side base with useful extras and compact rooms. A no-frills 3-star business hotel beside JR Nara Station, scored for what it is.

AB Hotel Nara is a no-frills 3-star business hotel, and we'd pick it for a practical, good-value stay rather than atmosphere. The official site puts JR Nara Station two minutes away and confirms complimentary breakfast and separate men's and women's public baths. Booking.com and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, convenience and value; recent Booking.com reviews also highlight welcoming staff.

The main compromises are space and bedding: several guests describe small standard rooms and bathrooms, with firm mattresses or pillows. Breakfast generally earns praise, though some guests find the Western selection limited. Smoking rooms are available, so choose your room category carefully. Parking costs extra, and the hotel does not accept check-in after midnight. We'd skip it if you want generous room space, soft bedding or a more characterful stay.

• Best for: solo travelers on a budget; rail-based sightseeing trips; short business stays

• Watch out for: compact standard rooms and firm bedding; smoking and non-smoking room categories; no check-in after midnight

• Location: Two minutes on foot from JR Nara Station, convenient for trains, buses and nearby dining.

• Rooms: Functional rooms; recurring complaints concern small standard categories and firm bedding.

• Cleanliness: A consistent strength in Booking.com and Hotels.com guest feedback.

• Service: Recent guests commonly praise friendly staff; reception is not staffed around the clock.

• Amenities: Complimentary buffet breakfast, gender-separated public baths, internet access and paid coin laundry.

• Fees and surprises: Parking is charged separately; smoking rooms exist, and check-in ends at midnight.

Axel's opinion of AB Hotel Nara, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Hotels.com · Trip.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

About AB Hotel Nara

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• 4-30 Sanjohon Honmachi, Nara
• Guest rating: 3.9/5 on Google from 1,062 reviews (location 4.5/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Nara Station: 2 min walk · Kansai International Airport: 81 min by taxi
• Optional charges: Self parking fee: JPY 500 per night
• Hotel policies: Parking (on site): ¥800 per car per night
• Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Parking, Parking nearby, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 10:00
• City page: Hotels in Nara

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Economy room — room photo 1
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Economy Single room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Economy Single room — room photo 1
• Economy Single room — room photo 2
• Economy Single room — room photo 3

Economy Single room (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Economy Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
• Economy Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
• Economy Single room (single bed) — room photo 3

Economy Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Economy Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Economy Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
• Economy Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
• Economy Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3

Standard room (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Single room (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Triple Family room (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Single room (shared bathroom) (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Twin room (shared bathroom) (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Twin Family room (shared bathroom) (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room — room photo 1
• Standard room — room photo 2
• Standard room — room photo 3

Standard Single room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Single room — room photo 1
• Standard Single room — room photo 2
• Standard Single room — room photo 3

Standard Triple room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Triple room — room photo 1
• Standard Triple room — room photo 2
• Standard Triple room — room photo 3

Standard Single room (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
• Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 3

Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3

Standard Triple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Triple room — room photo 1
• Standard Triple room — room photo 2
• Standard Triple room — room photo 3

Comfort room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Comfort Quadruple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business room (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Business Single room (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Business Single room (shared bathroom) (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Business Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Superior room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Deluxe Twin Family room (shared bathroom) (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Deluxe room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe room — room photo 1
• Deluxe room — room photo 2
• Deluxe room — room photo 3

Deluxe Triple room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Triple room — room photo 1
• Deluxe Triple room — room photo 2
• Deluxe Triple room — room photo 3

Deluxe Single room (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
• Deluxe Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
• Deluxe Single room (single bed) — room photo 3

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
• Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
• Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3

Deluxe Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 1
• Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 2
• Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 3

Luxury room (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Luxury Single room (shared bathroom) (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Luxury Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Luxury Twin room (shared bathroom) (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Suite

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite with land view

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

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