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Hilo Hostel, hotel in Nara

Hilo Hostel is located in Nara, within less than 1 km of Nara Station and 18 km of Iwafune Shrine. The 3-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi.

Very friendly & welcoming family-run hostel, impeccably clean facilities, great location
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
807 reviews
Price from
£41.76
per night
Yuzan Guesthouse, hotel in Nara

Conveniently located a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station and a 8-minute walk from JR Nara Station, Yuzan Guest House Annex offers cosy accommodation with a shared kitchen.

The Guesthouse was really cute and had its own charme because of the old style. It was really pretty and the rooms were spacious and comfortable. The employees were super friendly and it was at a good destination to explore the city
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
859 reviews
Price from
£36.54
per night
Guesthouse Nara Backpackers, hotel in Nara

Just 200 metres from Nara Park, Nara Backpackers offers affordable accommodation with free Wi-Fi. The traditional, 100 year-old house includes a modern free-use kitchen with microwave.

It was the second time we stayed here. We enjoyed everything. A true Japanese experience. Good location, good services.
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£182.52
per night
Nara Deer Hostel- - 外国人向け - 日本人予約不可, hotel in Nara

Open in 2017, Nara Deer Hostel- - 外国人向け - 日本人予約不可 is located just a 5-minutes walk from JR Nara Station and an 8-minutes walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property....

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.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
647 reviews
Price from
£20.77
per night
Deer hostel- - 外国人向け - 日本人予約不可, hotel in Nara

Set within less than 1 km of Nara Station and 18 km of Iwafune Shrine, Deer hostel- - 外国人向け - 日本人予約不可 provides rooms in Nara.

The Bathrooms are very small and a bit moldy in spots but the rest was great
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
573 reviews
Price from
£22.97
per night
bnbplus Sarasa Nara, hotel in Nara

Located within 1.5 km of Nara Station and 19 km of Iwafune Shrine, bnbplus Sarasa Nara provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Nara.

Location good
Scored 6.4
6.4
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
93 reviews
Price from
£52.19
per night
Hostel Caranashi, hotel in Nara

Situated conveniently in the Uehommachi, Tennoji, Southern Osaka district of Osaka, Hostel Caranashi is situated 700 metres from The Osaka Korean Church in Japan, 1.3 km from Osaka Seiwa Church and...

Best hostel I've stayed in Japan, felt like being at home, super clean and charming, very nice and authentic neighborhood. I recommend this place 💯
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
135 reviews
Price from
£61.07
per night
Casa del girasolカサデルヒラソル, hotel in Nara

Casa del girasolカサデルヒラソル is located in Moriguchi, within 2.6 km of Kadoma City History Museum and 3.1 km of Panasonic Museum.

I was warmly welcomed by the owner, who even lent me a Yutanpo (hot water bottle), making my stay literally warm. The room was clean and comfortable.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
35 reviews
Price from
£39.67
per night
Hostel Furoya, hotel in Nara

Ideally located in the Uehommachi, Tennoji, Southern Osaka district of Osaka, Hostel Furoya is set 400 metres from Yasaka Shrine - Higashinari-ku, 800 metres from Sanadayama Sanko Shrine and less than...

Location close to Osaka castle and train station, calm area though. Friendly atmosphere, nice shower, free tea and coffee
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
622 reviews
Price from
£29.23
per night
Travellersdou Kirinya, hotel in Nara

Comfortably nestled a 3-minute stroll away from the World Heritage Site Byodo-in Temple, Tabibitoyado Kirinya offers free WiFi throughout the entire property.

Affordable and in a central location
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
67 reviews
Price from
£45.93
per night
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £20.77
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 647 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.
    Arthur Caskie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £50.32
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 807 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!)
    Benjamin
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 317 reviews
    The hostel is in a great location and ihre hostel is very clean. Since none else had booked the dorm room I had it for myself.
    Marie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £50.32
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 807 reviews
    Great location. Everyone in the hostel were very welcoming and treat me warmly.
    Evelynne
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 293 reviews
    Absolutely incredible comfort and hospitality. The owner is exceptionally friendly and outgoing. Fells like a homestay rather than a hostel. Great way to meet new people also.
    Matthew
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 317 reviews
    Perfect The staff was really nice, the place cute and cozy, felt like home. Bring your earplug if you book the dormitory. Breakfast is cheap ans tasty. Close to the park. In a quiet area. Hot bath was nice at the end of the day! And cheap.
    K
    Karolina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £50.32
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 807 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!
    George
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £41.23
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 591 reviews
    Perfect location for Nara Deer Park. There were Deer right outside the door. It was great value for money, when you are a solo traveler looking for somewhere cheap but safe to stay.
    Alice
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £20.77
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 647 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).
    Annika
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £41.23
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 591 reviews
    Great location near temples right in the park. Quiet, friendly, clean place. Not fancy but comfortable as a hostel should be:) Very cheap for such place. Sweet stuff.
    Vero
    Group

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