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Hilo Hostel, hotel in Nara

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

The family was so accomodating and warm. Pillow and towels super comfy and clean.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
807 reviews
Price from
$54.71
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 cozy accommodations with a shared kitchen.

Amazing stuff, great location. It was clean, I liked the facilities, restroom, shower, kitchen, patio, everything was great. Overall the style of the guesthouse was enjoyable. Kitchen and common area/living room was pretty big. The dormitory was quite big as well, there was space for luggage, small lockers for valuables, even a sofa. You could hold your backpack inside your bed because there was enough space. I would definitely stay there one more time if I were in Nara.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
859 reviews
Price from
$47.87
per night
Guesthouse Nara Backpackers, hotel in 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 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
$239.15
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....

Nothing to like about
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
647 reviews
Price from
$27.22
per night
Deer hostel- - 外国人向け - 日本人予約不可, hotel in Nara

Located in Nara, Deer hostel- - 外国人向け - 日本人予約不可 has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

It is not a far walk to Nara park or Nara station. About 20 minutes to the park and 10 to the station. Check in and check out was very easy. You do it on your own, so paying ahead of time is recommended. It was good value and you get what you pay for.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
573 reviews
Price from
$30.09
per night
bnbplus Sarasa Nara, hotel in 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.

Amazing showers! The best ones we got to use in a hostel in Japan. Hot water, great current, heating and a place to organize!
Scored 6.4
6.4
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
93 reviews
Price from
$68.39
per night
Hostel Caranashi, hotel in 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...

It was a great place to make memories!
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
135 reviews
Price from
$80.01
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 1.6 miles of Kadoma City History Museum and 1.9 miles of Panasonic Museum.

Host went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. She made me coffee in the morning, seemed genuinely interested in my travels, and even drove me to the train station after check-out. Even though I was only there for two nights, casa del girasol felt like home! I will definitely be staying here again when I come back to Osaka. Could not recommend this place more.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
35 reviews
Price from
$51.97
per night
Hostel Furoya, hotel in Nara

Located conveniently in the Uehommachi, Tennoji, Southern Osaka district of Osaka, Hostel Furoya is located a 4-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine - Higashinari-ku, half a mile from Sanadayama Sanko...

As always the dormitories and all the facilities were great. The best part of course is the Neighborhood. It's why I keep coming back. Staying here is always a good value as well.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
622 reviews
Price from
$34.47
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.

Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
67 reviews
Price from
$60.18
per night
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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: $27.22
    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: $65.93
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 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 traveler
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $65.93
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 807 reviews
    Great location. Everyone in the hostel were very welcoming and treat me warmly.
    Evelynne
    Solo traveler
  • 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 traveler
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $65.93
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $54.03
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $27.22
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $54.03
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 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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