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Yuzan Guesthouse

Nara

Located in Nara and with Nara Station reachable within a 15-minute walk, Yuzan Guesthouse provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

C
Celina Taramina
From
Canada
If you are lucky enough that Yuzan has an opening book it! It is a lovely Japanese 100 year old house the owners have converted to a guesthouse/hostel. It feels like you are staying in a home. The owners are friendly and speak English well. We arrived 3.5 before check-in but my husband was very sick with a head cold. They kindly cleaned our room quickly so my husband could lie down. There is a full kitchen to use with stove top, microwave, fridge, dishes, coffee and tea all day. There is a lovely lounge area to use. There are shared toilets and showers but I never had to wait for either and the water is hot. Wifi worked great. Their breakfast to order is only 600Y with eggs, toast, yogurt and jam/butter. Yuzan is located minutes from the train station and we walked to all the sights within Nara Park. I highly recommend this guesthouse!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,164 reviews
Price from
$52.69
1 night, 2 adults

Deer hostel - Nara Old Town - 英語予約限定

Nara

Deer hostel - Nara Old Town - 英語予約限定 is located in Nara, within a 10-minute walk of Nara Station and 11 miles of Iwafune Shrine.

b
bayaa
From
Israel
It’s was super comfortable accommodation, place they give you feeling of home , you have kitchen , good AC , common area, place you can storage your luggage, area to smoke , it’s really exceptional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 716 reviews
Price from
$37.83
1 night, 2 adults

bnbplus Sarasa Nara

Nara

Located within a 17-minute walk of Nara Station and 12 miles of Iwafune Shrine, bnbplus Sarasa Nara provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Nara.

M
Mochileroo
From
United States
Good hostel. Kind of a quiet vibe. Good common area. Right near everything in Nara, plus a good supermarket like 200m away.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Price from
$44.59
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Caranashi

Osaka (Near Nara)

In a prime location in the Uehommachi, Tennoji, Southern Osaka district of Osaka, Hostel Caranashi is located a 6-minute walk from Nakagawa Park, half a mile from The Osaka Korean Church in Japan and...

H
Hank
From
Taiwan
This cozy hostel is run by a solo host — perfect for solo travelers looking for a warm and personal stay. The owner ken is a nice, friendly person. He sits along with everyone in the common area at night. He's a friendly person full of stories — always happy to share and connect with others.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Price from
$60.56
1 night, 2 adults

HOSTEL198

Osaka (Near Nara)

Located within a 9-minute walk of Nakagawa Park and 0.6 miles of The Osaka Korean Church in Japan, HOSTEL198 has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Osaka.

M
Mark Christian
From
Japan
The owner is super-duper kind and accommodating! And the whole place is just so clean and comfy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Price from
$98.19
1 night, 2 adults

ゲストハウス庵(いおり)大阪

Fujiidera (Near Nara)

Located in Fujiidera and with Shibagaki Shrine reachable within 2.3 miles, ゲストハウス庵(いおり)大阪 provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

M
Marco
From
Mexico
Everything, very welcoming and comfortable. Ryu is an excellent host, I highly recommend staying here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Price from
$54.04
1 night, 2 adults

Travellersdou Kirinya

Uji (Near Nara)

Travellersdou Kirinya is offering accommodations in Uji. Featuring a bar, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
Price from
$62.15
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Furoya

Osaka (Near Nara)

Located in Osaka, a 4-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine - Higashinari-ku, Hostel Furoya has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

E
Eliška
From
Czech Republic
The property is a former onsen, which makes it a very unique form of stay. The staff was always helpful and very nice, everything was clean, the kitchen was well equipped and there was complimentary coffee and several kinds of tea. The location is also quite nice, very close to Osaka Castle and in walkable distance to Namba and all the major tourist spots in Osaka.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,062 reviews
Price from
$57.22
1 night, 2 adults

Hilo Hostel

Nara

Hilo Hostel is located in Nara, within a 10-minute walk of Nara Station and 11 miles of Iwafune Shrine. Featuring a shared lounge, the 3-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom.

J
Joseph
From
Canada
Very clean, friendly and welcoming staff were a highlight of Nara for us. Some travellers to chat with in the well furnished kitchen and common room downstairs. Right next to Nara train station. Nice walk to Nara park from the property past many restaurants and stores. Glad I stayed in here in Nara rather than doing a day trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,004 reviews

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

Nara

Just 656 feet from Nara Park, Nara Backpackers offers affordable accommodations with free Wi-Fi. The traditional, 100 year-old house includes a modern free-use kitchen with microwave.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 659 reviews
    Very cheap price for a double bed room with a private bathroom - check in and check out are extremely no-fuss, you just walk in and out. Room was actually bigger than the last budget hotel we stayed at. Very short walk from the station, great food places within walking distance too.
    Guest review by
    Arthur Caskie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $64.18
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,004 reviews
    I don’t think I have ever rated a property as perfect, but this was one of the best hostels I have ever stayed in. It is immaculately clean, and well located only minutes walking from Nara Station and Nara Park. Hiro-San and his family are the most generous hostel hosts I have ever encountered. They will go out of their way to help you! Thank you so much for my stay here!! Ben (the Kokogakusha!)
    Guest review by
    Benjamin
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $64.18
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,004 reviews
    Great location. Everyone in the hostel were very welcoming and treat me warmly.
    Guest review by
    Evelynne
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $64.18
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,004 reviews
    The location was ideal to walk to Nara park, and the husband and wife owners (I'm terrible with names 😅) were incredibly warming and open when I arrived, and helped to call a restaurant when I needed to check my booking. My room was lovely, and this is one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in!
    Guest review by
    George
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 659 reviews
    It was clean, really really nice for such a cheap hostel, pretty good location (right in the middle of sightseeing locations but not too far from the station).
    Guest review by
    Annika
    Solo traveler