Hilo Hostel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Hilo Hostel in Nara offers a 3-star hostel experience with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a lounge. Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen, full-day security, and luggage storage. Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a work desk, sofa, and tatami floors. Additional amenities include a bidet, hairdryer, shared bathroom, shower, and slippers. Prime Location: Located less than 0.6 mi from Nara Station, the hostel is 33 mi from Itami Airport. Nearby attractions include Iwafune Shrine (11 mi) and Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church (14 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its friendly host, excellent public transport options, and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Nara, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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2 bunk beds
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Simora
United States United States
“The staff was so friendly, it was a couple and his name was Hilo. They are so proud of their hostel and you can tell. You can not get a better location or price in Nara. I could not recommend more.”
Cecilia
United States United States
“The host was very kind,he helped me with my luggage and explained in detail the sightseeing places. The place was very clean and the location is just a few steps from Nara station. i would definitely book this place again when I go back to Nara.”
Wenck
France France
“The staff here is great, offering help whenever they can, you really feel like you're at home !”
Rebekah
New Zealand New Zealand
“This was a very quiet and calm hostel with kind owners who go out of their way to help you. I stayed in the female dorm and there was one other guest. The bed was very comfortable! Especially the firmness of the pillow as well as the heaviness of...”
Rosli
Malaysia Malaysia
“The hotel was more like a guesthouse with Japanese ambience. The owner was very warm and kind although he could not speak good English but all facilities were all properly tagging, and you knew what to do.”
Chihjou
United States United States
“Everything! It’s really close to the train station. The staff is also very friendly and helpful. It’s low-key and quiet, perfect for mature solo travelers. I ended up staying here for 3 days instead of Osaka.”
Aidar
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
“Amenities, though washing machines are few and occupied in the evening”
Gil
Israel Israel
“Great location, 15 minutes walk to Nara Park. Very nice and clean rooms, and lovely staff! They also offer laundry service, so my laundry was taken care of and ready in just half a day.”
James
United States United States
“Superb hospitality and kindness offered by the hosts. A cafe, inside the hostel, makes great sandwiches. Clean, comfortable, and a few steps from the JR Nara Station. There's a grocery store and tourist information center at the station. Centrally...”
Katherine
Peru 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...”

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property is located on upper-level floors with no elevator access.

Please inform Hilo Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.