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. Bicycle rental is offered. Each dormitory-style bunk bed at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers has a reading light, power outlet and privacy curtains. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. A coin-operated washing machine is provided. Children must be 13 or older to stay at this property. The guesthouse is about a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station. JR Nara Train Station is 1.8 km away. Todai-ji Temple and Kofuku-ji are a 10-minute walk.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Nara, this property has an excellent location score of 10.0

Parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 futon bed
Bedroom 2:
1 futon bed
Bedroom 3:
3 futon beds
Bedroom 4:
3 futon beds
Bedroom 5:
5 futon beds
Bedroom 6:
6 bunk beds
Bedroom 7:
4 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.4
Location
10
High score for Nara
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katarzyna
    Poland Poland
    Beautiful traditional house, wonderful garden, multiple rooms, a lot of space, great location really close to everything. Loved the experience.
  • Francesca
    Italy Italy
    It was the second time we stayed here. We enjoyed everything. A true Japanese experience. Good location, good services.
  • Hester
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This property was stunningly beautiful, a wonderful old Japanese tea house. We were absolutely delighted. Not for those looking for a luxurious modern hotel, but absolutely perfect for us. Very close to everywhere we wanted to go, right next to...

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Property surroundings

Facilities of Guesthouse Nara Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Cycling
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs ¥500 per day.
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Guesthouse Nara Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:30 to 21:00
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Only cash is accepted for payment. Credit cards cannot be used.

    Common areas are closed from 23:00-07:00.

    FAQs about Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

    • Guesthouse Nara Backpackers is 1.6 miles from the centre of Nara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guesthouse Nara Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
    • Check-in at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers is from 15:30, and check-out is until 10:00.