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Smile Hotel Nagano

3.0 star property
This serene hotel near Zenko-ji Temple provides a refreshing start to each day in Nagano, with convenient amenities that make exploring the area effortless.

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Smile Hotel Nagano offers a comfortable retreat in the heart of the city. Travelers connect to in-room WiFi, find snacks at the vending machine, and enjoy buffet breakfast before heading out to nearby Zenko-ji Temple for a day of exploration.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ₩63,590
₩69,949 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Minamichitose, a neighborhood in Nagano, is home to Smile Hotel Nagano. Togakushi Shrine and Saiko-ji Temple are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park and Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park. Kitano Cultural Center and Shiroyama Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Nagano travel guide
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1-12-4 Minamichitose, Nagano, Nagano, 380-0823

What's nearby

  • Nio-mon Gate at Narita-san Shinsho-ji Temple near Tokyo, Japan (HDR image)
    Nio-mon Gate
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Zenko-ji Temple
    Zenko-ji Temple
    4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gondo Shopping Street
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kitano Cultural Center
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum
    4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Nagano Station
    3 min walk
  • Nagano (QNG)
    4 min walk
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
    81 min drive

Restaurants

  • よし家
    1 min walk
  • だいだらぼっち 二の坊
    1 min walk
  • Tully's Coffee
    2 min walk
  • LOGIC Nagano
    1 min walk
  • COLORFUL
    2 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Nagano

  • Hotel near Zenko-ji Temple
  • Smile Hotel Nagano provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
    • A vending machine and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All 76 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
    • Electric kettles, heating, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (JPY 1,200 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 for adults and JPY 700 for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 for adults and JPY 700 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1200 per day (33 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is Smile Hotel Nagano pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Smile Hotel Nagano?

As of Jun 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Nagano on Jun 21, 2026 start from ₩63,590, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Smile Hotel Nagano?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Smile Hotel Nagano?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smile Hotel Nagano located?

Located in Minamichitose, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Saiko-ji Temple and Zenko-ji Temple. Saisho-in Temple and Gondo Shopping Street are also within 15 minutes. Nagano Station and Nagano (QNG) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Smile Hotel Nagano Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, quiet, amazing breakfasts
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nils-Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and cheap hotel with great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great breakfast and coffee, amazing staff service and convenient location close to Nagano station
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff were friendly to foreigners.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff, superb walkable location from major malls and train station
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul John Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was a little dated, but it was clean, comfortable, and relatively large. Staff was great. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place

Good hotel near the station. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As you walk up, how small the building is stands out, as is how the beat up the exterior looke, but once you walk into the lobby, you realize everything is going to be okay. Not only does everything look nice and clean, but even the smell is great. Staff makes check in great, and then when you get to the room, you once again are greated by a clean smell, something close to baby powder. The room is decent sized for the price, largely because the entrance has both a clothing cabinet and a table, chair, and mirror for makeup; I used the makeup table to keep a backpack on, freeing up desk space by the bed to set my laptop on. I slept very well here, largely because the AC actually works as advertised: I could actually get the room down to 20°C (68° F) at night. I liked the bed too, but it is the typical firm Japanese bed which some might not like. The location is also fantastic, as it is a short walk to Nagano Station, which also is the only walkable part of Nagano. The only negative is the view from the window, but I personally don't care about that much. Overall, fantastic hotel, and if I visit Nagano again, I'll likely stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay. The room was clean and spacious by Japanese standards. The bed was very comfortable as were the pillows and the duvet. The location was only a couple of blocks from the train station with shopping and restaurants. Great place to stay! Enjoyed it and would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to station. Staff were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was in a convenient location, short walk to station. Nothing special, expensive for what you get.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, kind staff, and convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nyambayar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Walkable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alejandro

Disliked: Cleanliness
Old bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

清治

ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

renier

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I left some items at the hotel and I know it's my fault, but after talking to them to solve... they put the address wrong and after that they never answered the phone, neither my cell phone nor the email. They made me lose 3 hours waiting for them to tell me later that it was their mistake, but they couldn't do anything else.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, close to train station, clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were very nice. However, the hotel itself was somewhat rundown and older. The rooms were tiny and there was no place to store anything. It felt like we were staying in a tiny RV or trailer. The good thing is it was close to the train station. The breakfast was OK. I feel we paid too much for the room, as we looked it up the day we checked in and the rooms were about half the price of what we had paid. To use the tiny bathroom, you had to step up over a threshold, which was about 10 inches tall, which was inconvenient and dangerous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Siong Goh

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is near the train station but not worth the value paid for the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
freee coffee service is good. room ligit is bright enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Edna

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nestor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was smiling the hole time lol! Great place! Near Nagano station. Highly recommend! Never find places like this of price back home!! 5/5
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Azuma

着いてすぐに冷蔵庫が冷えてるか確認したが 冷えてなかった。 コンセントが入っており スイッチなどもなく コンセントを抜き差ししてフロントに連絡した。 その後確認に来てくれた時は冷風が出ているけど 庫内温度を下げますと言って設定してくれた。 使えて良かったが確認しておいて欲しかった。
Stayed 1 night in May 2026