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Hostel Caranashi

Osaka (Near Nara)

Situated conveniently in the Uehommachi, Tennoji, Southern Osaka district of Osaka, Hostel Caranashi is situated 700 metres from The Osaka Korean Church in Japan, 1.3 km from Osaka Seiwa Church and...

E
Elle
From
United Kingdom
Ken is such a wonderful host, the area is beautiful with some great restaurants, somewhat off the beaten track and therefore very much for the locals! The kotatsu (heated table) was a joy in cold weather, and this was a nice place to meet other travellers while travelling solo
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews
Price from
US$60.79
1 night, 2 adults

HOSTEL198

Osaka (Near Nara)

Set within less than 1 km of Nakagawa Park and a 12-minute walk of The Osaka Korean Church in Japan, HOSTEL198 offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Osaka.

N
Nicolas
From
Australia
Clean and super welcoming the host was really friendly and kind
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Price from
US$98.58
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 3.8 km, 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.

P
Priyanka Si
From
India
I had a very comfortable stay. It felt just like home. A compact cozy place. The host was really nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Price from
US$54.26
1 night, 2 adults

Travellersdou Kirinya

Uji (Near Nara)

Travellersdou Kirinya is set in Uji, 12 km from Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and 13 km from Tofuku-ji Temple.

S
Sharmaine
From
Philippines
My stay was great! The room has its own fridge, water dispenser (hot and cold), foldable table, mugs, coffee, tea, lockers (for your valuables), towels, trash bins, hair dryer and heater.. Kenji was real helpful and everything was kept orderly and clean :) he has a washing machine (u have to pay 200 yen for the washer and 100 for the dryer, there were soap pods available to use). Hot and cold showers were working fine too! I did not expect to have the room all to myself, the 3 bunks were unoccupied 🥹 the location was just a few min walk from Uji River, so there were harmless insects but nothing to worry about. Its walking distance from everything Uji Matcha as well 💚 i enjoyed my stay here so much :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
Price from
US$62.39
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Furoya

Osaka (Near Nara)

Set within 400 metres of Yasaka Shrine - Higashinari-ku and 800 metres of Sanadayama Sanko Shrine, Hostel Furoya offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Osaka.

K
Khongthong
From
Australia
Friendly staff. You literally can ask for any kind of help. The cheap price looked suspicious at first, but it turned out better than many Japanese hotels! The rooms are clean and have everything you need. The staff clean the facilities everyday. Wi-Fi is also great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,080 reviews
Price from
US$46.80
1 night, 2 adults

Hilo Hostel

Nara

Hilo Hostel is located in Nara, within less than 1 km of Nara Station and 18 km of Iwafune Shrine. Featuring a shared lounge, this 3-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom.

a
aoife
From
Ireland
I enjoyed my stay so much! The Japanese staff were amazing and kind and so helpful! He carried my suitcase up to the 3rd floor when I checked in and insisted on carrying it back down when I checked out. The hostel was so clean and the kitchen was equipped perfectly to cook a nice meal. I really loved staying at this hostel. Thank you to the really kind, amazing staff that made this stay really pleasant. Also a perfect location! Right in the town centre and a 30second walk to the station!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,018 reviews

Yuzan Guesthouse

Nara

Located in Nara and with Nara Station reachable within 1.3 km, Yuzan Guesthouse provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

Y
Young Yi
From
South Korea
First of all, the staff are really friendly! The 4-bed dorm had plenty of space and the bed was really comfortable! The kitchen space where I can drink tea or coffee is nice, and there are various books in the living room, which was helpful. It rained a lot in Nara when I stayed. I was able to enjoy the atmosphere of an old Japanese house listening to the sound of rain at night in the courtyard. It is also close to the train station and bus stop in Nara. I would love to stay again if I go to Nara!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,174 reviews

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

Nara

Just 200 metres from Nara Park, Nara Backpackers offers affordable accommodation with free Wi-Fi. The traditional, 100 year-old house includes a modern free-use kitchen with microwave.

H
Hester
From
United Kingdom
This property was stunningly beautiful, a wonderful old Japanese tea house. We were absolutely delighted. Not for those looking for a luxurious modern hotel, but absolutely perfect for us. Very close to everywhere we wanted to go, right next to Nara park, but not far from the station. Takashi, our host, was charming and spoke perfect English. He recommended where to go and returned to the house to show us how to turn the heating on when it got cold. We had a wonderful stay and we already miss it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Deer hostel - Nara Old Town - 英語予約限定

Nara

Deer hostel - Nara Old Town - 英語予約限定 is set in Nara, within less than 1 km of Nara Station and 18 km of Iwafune Shrine.

K
Kévin
From
France
Nice room well equiped and comfortable, possible to leave the luggages, not far from the bus station, kitchen and good shared space available.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 719 reviews

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.

F
Filová
From
Czech Republic
Very clean and comfortable place, had a private room. Loved the bath tub. Close to train station and main street. Coin laundry 1 minute away. Free tea and coffee.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 654 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 654 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,018 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 traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,018 reviews
    Great location. Everyone in the hostel were very welcoming and treat me warmly.
    Guest review by
    Evelynne
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,018 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 traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 654 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 traveller