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Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Nara, steps from Nara Park

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Free WiFi
Exterior
Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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31 Yurugicho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8283
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kofuku-ji Temple
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Todaiji Temple
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Double Room, Japanese Futon (Economy)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

Traditional Twin Room, Japanese Futon

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon

Traditional Quadruple Room, Japanese Futon

  • Sleeps 5
  • 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

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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kasuga Shrine - 10 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 10 min walk
  • Tanakura Station - 11 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪京都勝牛 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪PARK桃谷樓 -PARK TOKOKURO- - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪柿の葉茶専門 SOUSUKE - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kitahara Soba - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

Hostel in Nara, steps from 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 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

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.

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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.

Is parking available on site at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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, you won't find 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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

LJ, Edmonton, AB

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A great stay!

Great value for the price, reasonable walking distance to all major sights, very helpful staff that gave us a great intro to the city and lots of ideas for things to do.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carm, Montreal, QC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to stay while visiting Nara. A very short walk to Nara Park with all its temples and deers! The staff was very friendly. The place itself is rustic and traditional, but comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Blake

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

quaint and quiet

Beautiful and quiet ryokan experience. Loved the history of the house, the staff, and the location. I wanted to cancel our booking with the next hotel just to stay here another night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Halfway between station and the main tourist attractions which is useful

6/10 Okay

Kristen

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

Beautiful house, good location

The place was really nice (beautiful house and garden, lovely staff, very clean), but I think it would be important to have the right room and bed here. I stayed in a bunk bed in a female dorm room -- the room was small and a bit cramped/awkward, and my bed was also a bit awkward as the bottom 1/3 was covered by a low ceiling (the others were fine, just bad luck of the draw I guess!). The other dorm room (mixed?) looked a bit bigger, brighter and less awkward. Also, the dorm rooms were upstairs, and the only bathrooms were downstairs. The staircase is quite steep and squeaky, so not ideal if coming home late in the evening as you can make a lot of noise going up and down and up (I actually brought my toothbrush out with me when I went for drinks to prevent this!). Location was great, still glad I stayed here, but I think it would been awkward staying in my particular bunk bed for more than one night. Other rooms, especially on the main floor, would be lovely.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Historic style hotel

Lovely hotel with traditional Japanese style. The beds were really comfortable. It was good value. Really close to Nara's main sights. Host was very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018