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Hilo Hostel

Nara

Hilo Hostel is located in Nara, within a 10-minute walk of Nara Station and 11 miles of Iwafune Shrine. Featuring a shared lounge, the 3-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom.

M
Mina
From
Belgium
The owners are extremely attentive and helpful. The atmosphere is welcoming and quiet. I slept on the last floor, so for guests carrying a big luggage, I recommend to bring a duffel bag or similar to bring your belongings upstairs. Although the owners did not hesitate for a second to bring my luggage, it was good sense to leave it on the ground floor and bringing only the items to be used (toiletry, pajamas, etc). The shared room has enough space to circulate. If you prefer to sleep in the dark, I recommend you bring the sleeping mask, as the lights remain on until the last guest sleeps. The shower is good , and you will have a nice hot water. The location is very close to the train station and to the Sanjo Dori street.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,000 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$58.24
1 night, 2 adults

Yuzan Guesthouse

Nara

Located in Nara and with Nara Station reachable within a 15-minute walk, Yuzan Guesthouse provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

Q
Quang
From
Vietnam
Best for the price, warm welcome staffs: nice garden, quite zen to living there
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,156 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$52.82
1 night, 2 adults

Deer hostel - Nara Old Town - 英語予約限定

Nara

Deer hostel - Nara Old Town - 英語予約限定 is located in Nara, within a 10-minute walk of Nara Station and 11 miles of Iwafune Shrine.

N
Nguyen
From
South Korea
Listen guys! I travel frequently and this gotta be the best hostel by far, among like over 40 countries I have been, considering the prices, location and all! Everything is perfect! definitely recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 717 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
$36.57
1 night, 2 adults

Nara Deer Hostel- - Nara Old Town -英語予約限定

Nara

Open in 2017, Nara Deer Hostel- - Nara Old Town -英語予約限定 is located just a 5-minutes walk from JR Nara Station and an 8-minutes walk from Kintetsu Nara Station.

B
Bikram
From
Nepal
3 beds with toilet and bathroom attached
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 660 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
$29.80
1 night, 2 adults

bnbplus Sarasa Nara

Nara

Located within a 17-minute walk of Nara Station and 12 miles of Iwafune Shrine, bnbplus Sarasa Nara provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Nara.

M
Mochileroo
From
United States
Good hostel. Kind of a quiet vibe. Good common area. Right near everything in Nara, plus a good supermarket like 200m away.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
$44.69
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Caranashi

Osaka (Near Nara)

In a prime location in the Uehommachi, Tennoji, Southern Osaka district of Osaka, Hostel Caranashi is located a 6-minute walk from Nakagawa Park, half a mile from The Osaka Korean Church in Japan and...

S
Sanghyun Michael
From
United States
Cleanness and the overall vibe. 5 stars!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Location 8.9
Price from
$52.82
1 night, 2 adults

HOSTEL198

Osaka (Near Nara)

Located within a 9-minute walk of Nakagawa Park and 0.6 miles of The Osaka Korean Church in Japan, HOSTEL198 has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Osaka.

Y
Yang
From
Canada
Amazing owner Able to communicate in English without a problem Very clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
Location 8.4
Price from
$75.91
1 night, 2 adults

momodani agito 桃谷アジト

Osaka (Near Nara)

Well located in the Uehommachi, Tennoji, Southern Osaka district of Osaka, momodani agito 桃谷アジト is located a few steps from Miyuki-dori Shopping Street, a 2-minute walk from Ansenji Temple and a few...

K
Kimberly
From
Japan
It was nice that it was close to Osaka’s Korea town. If you are planning to visit that area then it would be perfect. The facilities were well maintained and it was nice that there were lockers for guests to keep their valuables in. Although I didn’t use it they also have a washing machine with an area to dry your clothes. If you’re looking for a cheaper place that is decent I would recommend here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Location 8.2
Price from
$39.28
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 2.3 miles, 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.

M
Marco
From
Mexico
Everything, very welcoming and comfortable. Ryu is an excellent host, I highly recommend staying here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Location 8.2
Price from
$54.17
1 night, 2 adults

Travellersdou Kirinya

Uji (Near Nara)

Travellersdou Kirinya is offering accommodations in Uji. Featuring a bar, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
$62.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Avg. price/night: $37.24
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 660 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
  • Avg. price/night: $64.33
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,000 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $64.33
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,000 reviews
    Great location. Everyone in the hostel were very welcoming and treat me warmly.
    Guest review by
    Evelynne
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $64.33
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,000 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $37.24
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 660 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).
    Guest review by
    Annika
    Solo traveler
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