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Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Nara, walk to Nara Park

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Exterior
Free WiFi
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Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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31 Yurugicho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8283
  • Popular LocationNara Park2 min walk
  • Popular LocationTodaiji Temple9 min walk
  • Popular LocationNara National Museum9 min walk
  • AirportKobe (UKB)47 min drive

Room options

Traditional Double Room, Japanese Futon (Economy)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Free WiFi

Dormitory Room for Women (1 bed out of 4 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Mixed Dormitory Room (1 bed out of 6 beds)

Free WiFi

Mixed Dormitory Room (1 bed out of 6 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Traditional Twin Room, Japanese Futon

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon

Traditional Quadruple Room, Japanese Futon

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Nara

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers places you next to Nara Park and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Todaiji Temple. This 7-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 2 min walk
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 8 min walk
  • Todaiji Temple - 9 min walk
  • Nara National Museum - 9 min walk
  • Kasuga Shrine - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 10 min walk
  • Tanakura Station - 11 min drive
  • The nearest major airports are:<br />Itami Airport (ITM): 32-min drive, 29.5 mi/47.6 km<br /> Kobe Airport (UKB): 48-min drive, 43.5 mi/70 km<br /> Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX): 77-min drive, 48.9 mi/78.6 km<br /> <p></p>

Restaurants

  • ワインの王子様 - 4 min walk
  • 喫茶田川 - 3 min walk
  • 吉野本葛天極堂奈良本店 - 2 min walk
  • 奈良而今 - 4 min walk
  • toi印食店 - 7 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

Hostel in Nara, walk to Nara Park
Guests staying at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and access to locker space.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Rice cookers are also available. Bathrooms are shared; housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Rice cooker

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 10 and younger (only guests older than 10 are allowed)

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers?

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Guesthouse Nara Backpackers?

This hostel in Nara is within a 10-minute walk of Nara Park and Todaiji Temple. You'll also find Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara Woman's University less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does Guesthouse Nara Backpackers feature a casino on the premises?

No, Guesthouse Nara Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Guesthouse Nara Backpackers feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Guesthouse Nara Backpackers doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Guesthouse Nara Backpackers allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers.

Does Guesthouse Nara Backpackers have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How far is the airport from Guesthouse Nara Backpackers?

The closest major airport to Guesthouse Nara Backpackers is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 29.5 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers.

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 192 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 192 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 192 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 192 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 192 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hostel in a 100 year old building! Beautiful garden. Central to all the attractions! Really really beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Japanese House
Cute little Japanese guesthouse near the main attraction in Nara. Was perfect for my one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts, really welcoming and friendly. Great traditional room. Perfect location for anything you could want to do in Nara
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old classic Japanese home. It really gave an old Japanese feeling. Was absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

SEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walking distant to most of interesting place, friendly services, relax with traditional Japanese house
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old traditional Japanese house, currently used as a backpackers. Taking that into consideration the experience of staying there is great value for money and the chance to stay in a Japanese house that has been kept with so many traditional features is not too be missed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really close to the places I wanted to visit. As a 100 years old house, it is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff and visitors. I like the atea. Would go back. Nature lovers surrounding for tranquillity.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very close to Nara Park and the temples which makes it very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019