Hostel Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

630-8283 Nara, Nara, Yurugi-cho 31 , Japan – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 231 reviews)

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8.8
Excellent
232 reviews

EVERYTHING! It’s so beautiful and old, the sound, the smell, the staff all was perfect. The guy that run the house upgrade us to the room that give on the garden, was kind enough to show us a map of Osaka and all of his highlights, let us know that a event was going to occur that same night

Billy Canada

The gentleman who took care of us was so sweet and attentive to all our needs and took the time to explain to us where everything was and gave excellent recommendations

Sahara United States of America

Wonderful old house with lots of character, beautiful space and perfect location - easy to get to temples on the East side. The common area was is very pretty and comfortable, and the kitchen is well-equipped. I visited in December, when it was quite cold outside, but the room had warm blankets and I was very comfortable.

Alina United States of America

The location is great, and the yard is very beautiful! The staff is very friendly! Next time will still stay here!

Jing China

The house is beautiful and the garden is gorgeous. If you are expecting a hotel, it will not meet your expectations, but if you expect a Japanese style stay, it is great. I have been there twice, and if I visit Nara again, I'll stay there a third time. Very friendly staff.

Rodrigo Spain

The staffs are nice and the old house itself is amazing!

范晏綾 Taiwan

Stunning location, so authentic and beautiful! The staff was great, we had the chance to have a tea together and it was a great human experience. Very clean, the mattress was very comfy.

Elisa France

The house itself is amazing, but I’m a sucker for old houses. A beautiful garden in the center, and my room looked into a small one just between the wall and the house. The staff was super enthusiastic about showing me the secrets of the house as well.

Anonymous United States of America

The house is a former tea house, aged 100 y.o. Beautiful little garden in the centre.

Amelie France

Perfect location and beautiful hotel with a lively garden and traditional feel, would highly recommend!

Katie Australia
8.8
Excellent
232 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “EVERYTHING! It’s so beautiful and old, the sound, the smell, the staff all was perfect.”
    Billy Billy Canada Canada
  • “The gentleman who took care of us was so sweet and attentive to all our needs and took the time to explain to us where everything was and gave excellent recommendations”
    Sahara Sahara United States of America United States of America
  • “Wonderful old house with lots of character, beautiful space and perfect location - easy to get to temples on the East side.”
    Alina Alina United States of America United States of America
  • “The location is great, and the yard is very beautiful! The staff is very friendly! Next time will still stay here!”
    Jing Jing China China
  • “The house is beautiful and the garden is gorgeous. If you are expecting a hotel, it will not meet your expectations, but if you expect a Japanese style stay, it is great.”
    Rodrigo Rodrigo Spain Spain
  • “The staffs are nice and the old house itself is amazing!”
    范晏綾 Taiwan Taiwan
  • “Stunning location, so authentic and beautiful! The staff was great, we had the chance to have a tea together and it was a great human experience. Very clean, the mattress was very comfy.”
    Elisa Elisa France France
  • “The house itself is amazing, but I’m a sucker for old houses. A beautiful garden in the center, and my room looked into a small one just between the wall and the house.”
    United States of America United States of America
  • “The house is a former tea house, aged 100 y.o. Beautiful little garden in the centre.”
    Amelie Amelie France France
  • “Perfect location and beautiful hotel with a lively garden and traditional feel, would highly recommend!”
    Katie Katie Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.3
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi 9.5
High score for Nara

Just 650 feet from Nara Park, Nara Backpackers offers affordable accommodations with free Wi-Fi. The traditional, 100 year-old house includes a modern free-use kitchen with microwave. Bicycle rental is offered.

Each dormitory-style bunk bed at Guest house Nara Backpackers has a reading light, power outlet and privacy curtains. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. A coin-operated washing machine is provided.

Children must be 13 or older to stay at this property.

The guest house is about a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station. JR Nara Train Station is 1.1 mi away. Todai-ji Temple and Kofuku-ji are a 10-minute walk.

This is our guests' favorite part of Nara, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 30, 2011

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Nara, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

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  • Bedroom 1: 1 futon bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 futon bed
  • Bedroom 3: 3 futon beds
  • Bedroom 4: 3 futon beds
  • Bedroom 5: 5 futon beds
  • Bedroom 6: 6 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

8.8
Excellent · 232 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.3
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi 9.5
High score for Nara

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Billy Canada

    “EVERYTHING! It’s so beautiful and old, the sound, the smell, the staff all was perfect. The guy that run the house upgrade us to the room that give on the garden, was kind enough to show us a map of Osaka and all of his highlights, let us know that a event was going to occur that same night”

  • Sahara United States of America

    “The gentleman who took care of us was so sweet and attentive to all our needs and took the time to explain to us where everything was and gave excellent recommendations”

  • Alina United States of America

    “Wonderful old house with lots of character, beautiful space and perfect location - easy to get to temples on the East side. The common area was is very pretty and comfortable, and the kitchen is well-equipped. I visited in December, when it was quite cold outside, but the room had warm blankets and I was very comfortable.”

  • Jing China

    “The location is great, and the yard is very beautiful! The staff is very friendly! Next time will still stay here!”

  • Rodrigo Spain

    “The house is beautiful and the garden is gorgeous. If you are expecting a hotel, it will not meet your expectations, but if you expect a Japanese style stay, it is great. I have been there twice, and if I visit Nara again, I'll stay there a third time. Very friendly staff.”

  • 范晏綾 Taiwan

    “The staffs are nice and the old house itself is amazing!”

  • Elisa France

    “Stunning location, so authentic and beautiful! The staff was great, we had the chance to have a tea together and it was a great human experience. Very clean, the mattress was very comfy.”

  • Anonymous United States of America

    “The house itself is amazing, but I’m a sucker for old houses. A beautiful garden in the center, and my room looked into a small one just between the wall and the house. The staff was super enthusiastic about showing me the secrets of the house as well.”

  • Amelie France

    “The house is a former tea house, aged 100 y.o. Beautiful little garden in the centre.”

  • Katie Australia

    “Perfect location and beautiful hotel with a lively garden and traditional feel, would highly recommend!”

Property questions and answers
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  • Is it quiet at night?
    We are located local area , and it's quiet at night.
    Answered on October 4, 2019
  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?
    Yes you can.
    Answered on October 4, 2019
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?
    We do not have lockers , ask the staff to save important items to store at the office.
    Answered on October 4, 2019
  • Do you have planned events or activities?
    We don't plan our own events though in Nara there are some events held and we offer these information.
    Answered on October 4, 2019
  • How much does it cost to rent a lock?
    each room has the lock except the Large Private Room.
    Answered on October 4, 2019

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Nara Prefectural Art Museum
    0.1 miles
  • Isui-en
    0.3 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple
    0.3 miles
  • Nara National Museum
    0.3 miles
  • Todaiji Temple
    0.4 miles
  • Shosoin
    0.5 miles
  • Nara Park
    0.6 miles
  • Naramachi
    0.6 miles
  • Gangoji Temple
    0.6 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Nara Station
    0.9 miles
  • Iwafune Shrine
    9 miles
  • Nozaki Kannon Shrine
    10.9 miles
  • Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church
    11.4 miles
  • Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore
    11.4 miles
  • Neyagawa Park
    11.5 miles
  • Hanazono Rugby Stadium
    11.8 miles
  • Suehiro Park
    12.1 miles
  • Aeon Mall Shijonawate
    12.3 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain
    0.9 miles
Public transit
  • Train Kintetsu Nara Station
    0.4 miles
Closest Airports
  • Itami Airport
    23.5 miles
  • Kobe Airport
    34.8 miles
  • Kansai International Airport
    37.7 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

Most popular amenities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Cycling
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs JPY 500 per day.
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Laundry Additional charge
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
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House rules Guesthouse Nara Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

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prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 10 and up are allowed)

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Guesthouse Nara Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Only cash is accepted for payment. Credit cards cannot be used.

Common areas are closed from 11 pm-7 am.

FAQs about Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

  • The prices at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Parking

  • Guesthouse Nara Backpackers is 1.6 miles from the center of Nara.

  • Check-in at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guesthouse Nara Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling