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Hilo Hostel

Nara

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

T
Tea
From
Australia
Great location - less than a 5 minute walk from Nara station and within walking distance of the other main attractions! Hilo was an amazing host! Marked out the attractions on a map and gave me recommendations. ¥600 in total for the washing machine and dryer. Free tea and coffee too. Nice little kitchen area. I speak very little japanese, but Hilo has a translator device to help communicate with each other. I definitely recommend staying here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,058 reviews
Price from
US$64.02
1 night, 2 adults

Yuzan Guesthouse

Nara

Located in Nara and with Nara Station reachable within 1.3 km, Yuzan Guesthouse provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

E
Emma
From
Japan
A wonderful wonderful guest house. The female dorm was really clean and beautiful, and great value for money. The staff were so kind at check-in and also breakfast time/check out. I really want to go back soon. A really great surprise was the breakfast: it was freshly cooked and such good value for money! I really recommend! It was a great way to start my day before visiting Nara Park and hiking around the Primeval Forest.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,201 reviews
Price from
US$46.56
1 night, 2 adults

Kohaku

Nara

Kohaku is set in Nara, within 19 km of Iwafune Shrine and 22 km of Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium. The 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi.

C
Claudia
From
Netherlands
Location was great and it was nice and clean. Basic facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$64.66
1 night, 2 adults

bnbplus Sarasa Nara

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 private bathroom in Nara.

D
David
From
United Kingdom
Great place! The staff were so nice. I got a very warm welcome and lots of smiles.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
Price from
US$58.20
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Caranashi

Osaka (Near 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...

R
Renee
From
Netherlands
There is put a lot of effort and personality in this place. Everything is taken into consideration and built by the host which adds to a cosy homely feeling. There is a common space and kitchen to socialize with other travelers. The neighbourhood is quiet but interesting. A lot of different Asian kitchens around the corner.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 311 reviews
Price from
US$52.17
1 night, 2 adults

ゲストハウス庵(いおり)大阪

Fujiidera (Near Nara)

Located in Fujiidera and with Shibagaki Shrine reachable within 3.8 km, 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.

P
Priyanka Si
From
India
I had a very comfortable stay. It felt just like home. A compact cozy place. The host was really nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Price from
US$46.56
1 night, 2 adults

HOSTEL198

Osaka (Near Nara)

Set within less than 1 km of Nakagawa Park and a 12-minute walk of The Osaka Korean Church in Japan, HOSTEL198 offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Osaka.

L
Lavenir
From
France
The member staff were super friendly One guy snored heavy at night and a second set his alarm from 5 am.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
Price from
US$84.59
1 night, 2 adults

Travellersdou Kirinya

Uji (Near Nara)

Travellersdou Kirinya is set in Uji, 12 km from Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and 13 km from Tofuku-ji Temple.

S
Sharmaine
From
Philippines
My stay was great! The room has its own fridge, water dispenser (hot and cold), foldable table, mugs, coffee, tea, lockers (for your valuables), towels, trash bins, hair dryer and heater.. Kenji was real helpful and everything was kept orderly and clean :) he has a washing machine (u have to pay 200 yen for the washer and 100 for the dryer, there were soap pods available to use). Hot and cold showers were working fine too! I did not expect to have the room all to myself, the 3 bunks were unoccupied 🥹 the location was just a few min walk from Uji River, so there were harmless insects but nothing to worry about. Its walking distance from everything Uji Matcha as well 💚 i enjoyed my stay here so much :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Price from
US$53.54
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Furoya

Osaka (Near Nara)

Set within 400 metres of Yasaka Shrine - Higashinari-ku and 800 metres of Sanadayama Sanko Shrine, Hostel Furoya offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Osaka.

T
Tomas
From
Brazil
One of the best hostels I've ever stayed. The cozy and homey feel is just on-point. The pods are spacious and comfy. The dorms are also spacious and quiet. The fact the space used to be an onsen adds an extra charm to the facilities. Super cool! The staff is nice, but Red is exceptional. He's a super nice and friendly guy who keeps the place orgazined and tidy (If not the only one who does so). His playlist is also awesome, building a great vibe for guests :) What's more, the location is convenient, the shower rooms are nice, the kitchen is really good, and it’s a great value for money. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,145 reviews
Price from
US$40.16
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

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.

F
Francesca
From
Italy
It was the second time we stayed here. We enjoyed everything. A true Japanese experience. Good location, good services.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
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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: US$28.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 659 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.
Guest review by
Arthur Caskie
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,058 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!)
Guest review by
Benjamin
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,058 reviews
Great location. Everyone in the hostel were very welcoming and treat me warmly.
Guest review by
Evelynne
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,058 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!
Guest review by
George
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$28.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 659 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).
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Annika
Solo traveller
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