Name: Oak Hostel Nara
Address: 630-8214 Nara, Nara, Higashimuki Kitamachi 15, Japan, Higashimuki Kitamachi 15, Nara, 630-8214, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $12 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.2

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Hostel Oak Hostel Nara

630-8214 Nara, Nara, Higashimuki Kitamachi 15, Japan –

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Private bathroom. Great location. Very close to the station and park. Staff are friendly. Comfortable bed.

Rob, Vietnam

The atmosphere was warm and homey. It felt super cozy. The staff were very nice!

Lee, New Zealand

Can’t imagine a better location in Nara! Right on pedestrian street less then 2 blocks from train station and covered shopping area. Right near entrance to main park too. Very friendly and helpful staff. Really a Great Hostel! We stayed in a private double. Used the convenient on site laundry too.

Rand, United States of America

It is very close to the station, and not far from the Nara park. Lots of restaurant in the area. The room was small, but it’s enough if you only come for sleeping. The staff is nice and English speaker. The room and the bathroom was clean. Possibility to bring your food from a convenient store in the hotel lounge. Good price for the quality and service. Breakfast is mainly pastries and not expensive.

Will, Japan

One word to describe the place is Awesome. The location , cost, comfortable bed, neat and private bathroom. Best hostel in Nara with kind and courteous staff. Ill definitelt stay again on my next visit.

Zanderventure, Macau

It’s close to the Kintetsu Nara station, Nara koen, and other attractions. The room was spotless. The towels were changed every day.

Hiroko, Japan

The staff were amazing and so helpful. In particular, Kana was a superstar. The room was spacious and had everything. The location was fantastic. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. We just cannot say enough good things about the oak hostel Nara and Kana and the town of Nara.

Brian, United States of America

Great staff, location A10, facilities outstanding.

Newlewis, Canada

Staff - helpful snd friendly. Great breakfast. Everything

Aroha, New Zealand

Great location close to both 奈良公園 and the train station! Friendly staff and very clean

れレイドン, United States of America

9.4

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“Private bathroom. Great location. Very close to the station and park. Staff are friendly. Comfortable bed.”

Rob Vietnam
“The atmosphere was warm and homey. It felt super cozy. The staff were very nice!”

Lee New Zealand
“Can’t imagine a better location in Nara! Right on pedestrian street less then 2 blocks from train station and covered shopping area. Right near entrance to main park too. ”

Rand United States of America
“It is very close to the station, and not far from the Nara park. Lots of restaurant in the area. The room was small, but it’s enough if you only come for sleeping. ”

Will Japan
“One word to describe the place is Awesome. The location , cost, comfortable bed, neat and private bathroom. Best hostel in Nara with kind and courteous staff. ”

Zanderventure Macau
“It’s close to the Kintetsu Nara station, Nara koen, and other attractions. The room was spotless. The towels were changed every day.”

Hiroko Japan
“The staff were amazing and so helpful. In particular, Kana was a superstar. The room was spacious and had everything. The location was fantastic. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. ”

Brian United States of America
“Great staff, location A10, facilities outstanding.”

Newlewis Canada
“Staff - helpful snd friendly. Great breakfast. Everything”

Aroha New Zealand
“Great location close to both 奈良公園 and the train station! Friendly staff and very clean”

れレイドン United States of America

Oak Hostel Nara is located in Nara, one mile from Kofuku-ji. Featuring a terrace, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is one mile from Todaiji Temple.

All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Kasuga Taisha is 1.6 miles from the hostel. Itami Airport is 29 miles from the property.

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

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Nara! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Nara! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Located in the top-rated area in Nara, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

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Closest Landmarks

Kintetsu Nara Station
0.1 miles
Nara Prefectural Art Museum
0.2 miles
Kofuku-ji
0.4 miles
Nara National Museum
0.5 miles
Naramachi
0.5 miles
Isui-en
0.5 miles
Gangoji Temple
0.5 miles
Nara Station
0.6 miles
Todaiji Temple
0.7 miles
Shosoin
0.7 miles

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アンヌマリーカフェ Cafe/Bar
0 miles
とんかつ　がんこ Restaurant
0.1 miles
成城石井 Supermarket
0.1 miles
スーパー　パケット(Paket) Supermarket
0.2 miles

Natural Beauty

若草山 Mountain
0.5 miles
猿沢池 Lake
0.2 miles
佐保川 River
0.5 miles

Closest Airports

Itami Airport
23.2 miles
Kobe Airport
34.5 miles
Kansai International Airport
37.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“I always try to stay at this hotel whenever I'm in the Nara area- the location is excellent (it's literally less than a minute away from Kintetsu Nara s...”

Sarawr

Japan

“- One of the biggest room we stayed in Japan. - Easy access to Kintetsu Nara Station, Nara Park & Todaiji.”

Richthophin

Australia

“We loved our stay at Oak hostel, it felt like home away from home. Everything you need is in walking distance, the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. We...”

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Australia

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3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 6 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

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Pets are not allowed.

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“Can’t imagine a better location in Nara! Right on pedestrian street less then 2 blocks from train station and covered shopping area. Right near entrance to main park too. Very friendly and helpful staff. Really a Great Hostel! We stayed in a private double. Used the convenient on site laundry too.”

Rand

United States of America

“It is very close to the station, and not far from the Nara park. Lots of restaurant in the area. The room was small, but it’s enough if you only come for sleeping. The staff is nice and English speaker. The room and the bathroom was clean. Possibility to bring your food from a convenient store in the hotel lounge. Good price for the quality and service. Breakfast is mainly pastries and not expensive. ”

Will

“One word to describe the place is Awesome. The location , cost, comfortable bed, neat and private bathroom. Best hostel in Nara with kind and courteous staff. Ill definitelt stay again on my next visit.”

Zanderventure

Macau

“The staff were amazing and so helpful. In particular, Kana was a superstar. The room was spacious and had everything. The location was fantastic. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. We just cannot say enough good things about the oak hostel Nara and Kana and the town of Nara.”

Brian

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Reviewed: December 13, 2018

Sarawr
Japan
Age group: 25 – 34

5 helpful votes
10

“Perfect place to stay in Nara”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
This place is perfect.
I always try to stay at this hotel whenever I'm in the Nara area- the location is excellent (it's literally less than a minute away from Kintetsu Nara station), the staff is always friendly, the rooms are clean, etc. I've never had a negative experience at this hotel, it's my favorite in Nara!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

luise_luetcke
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No negatives
One of the best dorm hostels I’ve ever stayed in - large comfortable bunk beds with privacy curtains, spacious and spotless bathrooms with great shower facilities and hairdryers available. The location is excellent: walking distance to both stations as well as all the major sights. A highlight was the free tea and coffee and well priced delicious pastries for breakfast!

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

dhRR
Netherlands
8.8

“Recommended when in Nara!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Not much, hostel exceeded expectations. Rooms could do with some modernisation to make the room more visually appealing.
We received a warm welcome by the reception who gave us plenty of tips (Great Buddha is of course the main attraction). Room was very spacious and clean. 100 yen 'breakfast' (pastries, not a full breakfast) is a very good deal and complements the free coffee and tea very nicely.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Richthophin
Australia

1 helpful vote
10

“Nice place to stay. Convenient.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- Almost nothing. We didn't use the coined laundry during our stay, but according to the reception, the laundry locates kind of at the back of the building (according to memory), so to use the laundry patrons will need to go outside the hotel and make one or two turns to get to the back.
- One of the biggest room we stayed in Japan. - Easy access to Kintetsu Nara Station, Nara Park & Todaiji.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 8, 2018

Lynette
Australia

3 helpful votes
10

“Great place to stay in central Nara”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There’s nothing that you can complain about. If you need a bigger room you’d have to pay a lot more.
There’s everything to like here - friendly helpful staff, free tea and coffee and a breakfast room where you can buy a pastry in the morning. The rooms are small, but at such great value for money you can’t be dissatisfied. The rooms are clean and include private bathroom. The place is very new and more like a hotel than a hostel. There is luggage storage available. It’s in a great location 5 mins walk from Kintetsu Nara.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 5, 2018

Paul
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Small Double Bed
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was perfecto
Happy and helpful staff. Great location for all the attractions. Easy transport links to Itami airport, Osaka and Kansai Airport.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 2, 2018

Danat Aliyev
Kazakhstan
Age group: 25 – 34

14 helpful votes
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Well, the reception personnel are cheaters. I kindly asked for the cabin on the first floor, they said they do not have. Though, there were a lot in the room that not been used by the time I checked out. I hate when people lie. Then, I was not been able to find the plastic key, it was somewhere inside the room, as I didn't go outside. They charged me 1000 yen for that. Can you imaging, the night costs 2000 yen, and they charge for the small plastic 1000... I would give a maximum 100 for that. They are cheaters. Worst place to stay. Avoid them. I'm the biggest travel blogger from Kazakhstan, and I would definitely describe all disadvantages of my stay to help other people to avoid this hostel.
The price is fair enough

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 1, 2018

Egil
Myanmar
10

“Nice place with good location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing to complain about
Good place, Good location. Good atmosphere. Nice people,

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 25, 2018

Rob
Vietnam
9.6

“Great place to stay in Nara”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Water for the bathroom was not very hot. Bikes to rent but for a fee.
Private bathroom. Great location. Very close to the station and park. Staff are friendly. Comfortable bed.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 24, 2018

Lee
New Zealand
10

“My friends and I really enjoyed our stay here. We loved the ambience and friendly staff. Thank you!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The atmosphere was warm and homey. It felt super cozy. The staff were very nice!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 22, 2018

Roy
Malaysia
10

“Excellent location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very close to 2 shopping arcades and Kintetsu Nara Station.Walking distance to the Deer Park.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 20, 2018

Anonymous
United States of America
10

“good location and a nice choice for stay in Nara”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
simple but comfortable enough

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 20, 2018

Gaik
Malaysia
4.6

“Budget hostel stay in Nara”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Small Double Bed
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location is quite far from Nara JR Station and facilites in the room are limited

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 19, 2018

Jérémie Jost
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
WiFi didn't work.
Small but comfy room with TV. Breakfast with fresh pastries.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 19, 2018

chuchu85
Malaysia
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Small, functional, clean and comfortable beds.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Small rooms.
Clean rooms and toilets. Nice beds.

Stayed in November 2018

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	Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This bed in dormitory has air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Refrigerator • Shared bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Shared toilet • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Bidet • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room with Small Double Bed 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This double room features air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Hot tub • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Bidet • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This double room has air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Hot tub • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Bidet • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This twin room features air-conditioning. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Hot tub • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Bidet • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This double room has air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Hot tub • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Bidet • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Family Room 4 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This quadruple room features air-conditioning. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Hot tub • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Bidet • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This single room has air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Hot tub • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Bidet • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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