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Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a view of a garden through large windows.
A traditional Japanese building with large sliding glass doors, a wooden walkway, and lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a hanging paper lantern.
A traditional Japanese-style building with sliding doors and a garden pathway.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low bed, and sliding doors leading to a balcony.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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31 Yurugicho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8283
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Todaiji Temple
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

Dormitory Mixed-sex

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Interior

Japanese Room, Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 45
  • Free WiFi

Traditional Double Room, Japanese Futon (Economy)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

Traditional Twin Room, Japanese Futon

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

Traditional Quadruple Room, Japanese Futon

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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A dimly lit room with a wooden ladder and curtains.

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dimly lit room with a wooden ladder and curtains.

Mixed Dormitory Room (1 bed out of 6 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Interior

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 23
  • 23 Double Futons
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Nara

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers places you next to Nara Park and Nara Prefectural Art Museum. 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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nara Woman's University - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 9 min walk
  • Tanakura Station - 12 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪柿の葉すし本舗たなか なら本店 - ‬8 min walk
  • サイゼリヤ
  • ‪PARK桃谷樓 -PARK TOKOKURO- - ‬5 min walk
  • Grancha

About this property

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

Guests staying at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. Front-desk staff can assist with access to locker space and luggage storage.
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.

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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 provided

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

Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 and a smoke detector
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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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 is located in Nara, just steps from Nara Park and Nara Prefectural Art Museum, and within a short walk of Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall. You'll also find Nara Woman's University and Kofuku-ji Temple less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park 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.

Does Guesthouse Nara Backpackers have a hot tub?

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 available?

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 about 23.4 mi away.

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

No, there aren't any rooms at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers that offer a balcony.

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

Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hostal es una casa preciosísima muy antigüa y muy bien conservada, la ubicación es excelente, el staff súper amable y eficiente, una delicia de lugar. Tiene todos los servicios incluida una cocina super equipada, hay café y té gratis todos los días.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

sejour idéal

Auberge très bien située, à 15 minutes à pied du Todai-ji. Accueil très agréable, hôte très attentionné. Chambre simple mais confortable. Douche propre. Cuisine propre et agréable. The et café offerts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
还好
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super beautiful. Recommended

好美，下次還想來住這家。大家都輕聲細語，走路也盡量不發出聲音，我們住在二樓的獨間，有view獨享，超棒的！！而且枕頭很好睡，想知道枕頭在哪買的~~
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

很棒的體會日式房屋的經驗！

擁有百年歷史的日式旅館，很有古老的味道。老闆的英文非常流利，溝通完全沒問題。也會和我們推薦去玩的地點、時間，人很親切。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
　近鉄奈良駅から少し歩いた場所にある、このゲストハウス。古い日本家屋を使用しています。階段が急だったり、少し寒かったり・・・古い日本家屋っぽくて私は好きです。寒いと言ってもキッチンは暖房が効いていますし、リビングはこたつがあるので暖かいです。 　スタッフの方も親切で、近隣のイベントなどを教えてくれてりして、観光の参考になります。近くには銭湯もありますし、飲食店にも困ることもありません。とても居心地の良いゲストハウスだと思っています。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really stunning old teahouse now used as a guesthouse. Very traditional and in such an old building it cannot be totally 100% modern conveniences. If you want slick and modern go somewhere else but as an informal traditional style, reasonably priced guesthouse/backpacking hostel it was great. The owner was very welcoming and gave us lots of tips for the local area and is obviously very proud of her guesthouse and Nara. We had a beautiful room with a view of the garden to wake up to. We also had the opportunity to sleep on tatami mats, which won’t suit everyone but at least we can say we tried it. Excellent location for the deer park and shrines
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Guesthouse was very clean and beautiful, over 100 year old. Staff was super nice and friendly. Only complaint was that it was quite cold
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very unique experience to live in the Japanese old house. The garden is very pretty. Host is nice. Feel welcomed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
こじんまりと古民家の雰囲気の良い宿でした。隣の大部屋の話し声が丸聞こえでしたが、24時には静かになったのでよかった。2階の廊下がかなりギシギシしていた。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Truc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good location, nice property but restroom smell

The location is very good. It is very close to the Nara park, the shopping center, and train station. The property is very nice and cozy. There are two restroom and one of them is very stink the urine smell.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joakim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Money well spent

The location is excellent and close to the sights in Nara. Altough there were some minor hickups with a borrowed charger not working and a toilet not flushing (!) the staff was very helpful and friendly. The rooms were a bit cramped but ok. House was very picturesque and cozy with its own garden. Thank you for a good stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel is just the right amount away from the big tourist spots to get some peace and quiet but close enough to visit everything! If you're upstairs, don't come here unless you can handle steep ones. Both receptionists that i dealt with were very friendly, informative and helpful. Had a little trouble adjusting the heat in one of the showers but figured it out eventually. Facilities were good. Common room and garden were very sweet. Other guests were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

很好的日式住宿體驗

職員很友善，居住環境清幽寧靜，是不錯的選擇。 地方鄰近車站及奈良公園，方便遊客。 屋外園景很美麗，屋主很有心思設計 職員推薦的餐廳都很好，建議大家去問問職員有咩餐廳好推薦
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Très bel endroit avec beaucoup de cachet. Bien situé. Personnel sympathique. La propreté laisse un peu à désirer. Il y a de la moisissure noire sur les bouteilles de shampoing et de savon dans la douche et j’ai trouvé un bout de papier d’emballage dans le lit. Pour un court séjour, considérant le prix et l’emplacement, c’est un bon choix.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the fact I'm staying in a 100-year old traditional Japanese home! Its cleanliness is actually better than some places I've been to, much newer and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018