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Yuzan Guesthouse, hotel in 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.

came to nara for a night to specifically stay here, to experience staying in a traditional japanese home. it was beautiful as the pictures and the bed was really comfortable. everyone staying was respectful of the quiet hours too, i slept really well
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,007 reviews
Price from
$50.18
1 night, 2 adults
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 owners are extremely attentive and helpful. The atmosphere is welcoming and quiet. I slept on the last floor, so for guests carrying a big luggage, I recommend to bring a duffel bag or similar to bring your belongings upstairs. Although the owners did not hesitate for a second to bring my luggage, it was good sense to leave it on the ground floor and bringing only the items to be used (toiletry, pajamas, etc). The shared room has enough space to circulate. If you prefer to sleep in the dark, I recommend you bring the sleeping mask, as the lights remain on until the last guest sleeps. The shower is good , and you will have a nice hot water. The location is very close to the train station and to the Sanjo Dori street.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
883 reviews
Price from
$57.90
1 night, 2 adults
Kohaku, hotel in Nara

Kohaku has accommodations in Nara. The 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi.

Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
5 reviews
Price from
$74.31
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Bare bones hostel style accomodations. No staff on hand, but that doesn't necessarily pose a problem. There is a closet to leave luggage for the day after checkout, which was a great bonus. It's not locked or even watched, so leave luggage at your own risk.
Scored 6.4
6.4
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
87 reviews
Price from
$38.60
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel Caranashi, hotel in 大阪市生野区

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...

The manager is very friendly, and everything is labelled very nicely. Comfortable beds, and spacious rooms.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
190 reviews
Price from
$75.27
1 night, 2 adults
ゲストハウス庵(いおり)大阪, hotel in Fujiidera

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.

The staff was very nice and sociable
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
42 reviews
Price from
$34.74
1 night, 2 adults
HOSTEL198, hotel in 大阪市

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.

The owner was a wonderful man and great to talk to, the facilities and rooms were clean, subway station a five minute walk, overall great atmosphere.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
124 reviews
Price from
$73.34
1 night, 2 adults
Travellersdou Kirinya, hotel in Uji

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.

Good location, owner is nice.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
68 reviews
Price from
$56.62
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel Furoya, hotel in Ōsaka-shi

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

Quiet.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
791 reviews
Price from
$25.73
1 night, 2 adults
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 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
12 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 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 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.
    Arthur Caskie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $51.47
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 883 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
  • Avg. price/night: $57.90
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 372 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: $51.47
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 883 reviews
    Great location. Everyone in the hostel were very welcoming and treat me warmly.
    Evelynne
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 327 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
  • Avg. price/night: $57.90
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 372 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: $51.47
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 883 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: $44.39
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 642 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
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 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).
    Annika
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $44.39
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 642 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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