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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.

O
Oleksandr
From
Japan
I was surprised how good this place is. Totally recommended! Clean, cozy, amazing stuff! Thank you あかり! 🇺🇦
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews
Price from
$51.93
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...

A
Alek
From
Netherlands
So far the best hostel I stayed in so far. The interior design is amazing and they have like an array of comfy sofas, a kitchen, fridge with beers (not free) and the rooms are spacious and instead of cramming as many beds as possible they keep it spacious. Very nice host, almost every possible amenity I could think of available and great location, with a park across the street if you like a calm morning breakfast in nature. Just a few stops removed from Namba and subway is a 5 min walk. Again, so far the best hostel I stayed in and would definitely recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 309 reviews
Price from
$58.19
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 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
Price from
$51.93
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.

Y
Yang
From
Canada
Amazing owner Able to communicate in English without a problem Very clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
Price from
$94.35
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.

y
yukari
From
Turkey
My husband and my friend stayed here. It was one of the places where he felt travellers spirit. Staff was very friendly, people were gathering at the saloon and played a guitar, enjoyed together. Shower rooms are wide, clean, comfortable, toilets are also. He's strongly recommends here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,119 reviews
Price from
$44.79
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.

K
Katherine Milagros
From
Peru
I had a fantastic stay at Hilo Hostel! The host was amazing, he helped me with my luggage and was incredibly attentive to my comfort. As a solo female traveler, I felt extremely safe throughout my stay. The location was perfect, just a short walk from Nara Park and other attractions. I highly recommend this hostel for anyone visiting Nara!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,038 reviews

Kohaku

Nara

Located within a 18-minute walk of Nara Station and 12 miles of Iwafune Shrine, Kohaku has rooms in Nara. The 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7 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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

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.

A
Anfisa
From
Russia
One of the best hostels I've stayed in during the last couple of months. Everything is impeccably clean. Reception guy is friendly and making a real effort to keep everything tidy. A free towel is provided (along with earplugs, a toothbrush, and a razor). There's a water dispenser, free tea and coffee, and a fridge to store your food. The location is great, very close to Deer Park. I also appreciated the female washroom with its stronger water pressure 😜
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews

Nara Deer Hostel- - Nara Old Town -英語予約限定

Nara

Open in 2017, Nara Deer Hostel- - Nara Old Town -英語予約限定 is located just a 5-minutes walk from JR Nara Station and an 8-minutes walk from Kintetsu Nara Station.

E
Ervinas
From
Lithuania
Excellent location near the train station and the staff was very helpful! Exceptional value! Got the entire room for a cheap price. They even have a bathtub. I highly recommend staying here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 657 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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Avg. price/night: $44.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 657 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,038 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,038 reviews
Great location. Everyone in the hostel were very welcoming and treat me warmly.
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Evelynne
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,038 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!
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George
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $44.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 657 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).
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Annika
Solo traveler