Hostels in Nara, Japan

7 hostels available. Prices start from $8.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Nara

Adventure Hostels
"…Every room shares shower rooms and toilets. Self-service is the style in a guesthouse,, it is different from a ryokan or a hotel. But we serve rooms at a reasonable charge for couples or … More
Party Hostel
"…Kofuku-ji is 0.6 km from Nara Guesthouse Kamunabi, and Nara Park is 1.1 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 38.6 km from Nara Guesthouse Kamunabi. This property is also rated for … More
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller
"…Luggage can be left in the living room after check-out. Air conditioning is available in all areas. The common lounge is available through 10 p.m. every day. Summary In general this is a … More
Party Hostel
"…cancellation policy: (1)2 days in prior: free of charge (2)1 day in prior: 50% (3) the day & No Show: 100% 6.No smoking 7.Pets are not allowed. 8.Kids policy: one under 6 year-old kid … More
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Older travelers (+50) Quiet Rest
"…Luckily dorm rooms are spacious and well-set-up enough in which to spend down time. The reception area has plenty of information about Nara and local activities and attractions as well as free tea … More
Party Hostel
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Digital Nomads Solo Traveller
"…Extra pillows and blankets are available on request in the common room. The cubicles, however, are of sufficient size for sleeping, but there is not a real place for your luggage, which is … More

Hotels in Nara

"…The double room is decently large. No shelving or hooks in the rooms though. We had two chairs and two hangers on the curtain frame to utilize. It would be better if there were just a couple of … More
"…Explore Nara town easy and cheap! - 1000yen per day. Check-in: 3:30PM (Last check-in: Midnight) Check-out: 10AM Most guest rooms are Twin or Double. All rooms are en-suite. Facilities … More

Guest Houses in Nara

"…Friendly staff. Convenient location. Sufficient privacy. Excellent hostel." …"lounge with TV, a shared kitchen and an information corner with guide books and maps. The computer corner offers free … More
"…The building is well maintained and the beds are comfortable. The area for removing and storing shoes has a bench and ample space to maneuver, even when multiple people are entering or exiting. … More
"…and walking distance from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is very easy to find us ! You will see Higashimuki Shopping street in front of Kintetsu Nara Station. We are in that shopping street. … More
"…# Personal hygiene products (Body soap & Shampoo) # Hair dryer # Coat Hanger # Towel rental (100JPY) # Toothbrush (50JPY) # Check-in from 16:00 to 19:00 (Please contact us in a case of … More

Hostels in Nara, Japan

7 hostels available. Prices start from $17.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Nara (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Nara.

Better brush up on your deer-interaction skills before stepping off the train in Nara! Some of the critters are as bold as to actually make their way through to the train station, but if the first thing you see aren't a pair of big black eyes, don't despair -- there is no way you'll leave town without an dose (or overdose!) of their charm.

Nara is the favourite of travelers to Japan (of those who go, as sadly many miss out on it) and it is for good reason! It is jam-packed with world heritage sites and has marvelous surroundings for easy hiking through picture-perfect farmland and little patches of forest. But what ignites people's passion are the holy deer dotting the central parks and the temples and shrines! Special cookies can be bought at little stalls and offered to them, but don't forget we are in Japan here, so it's all about politeness -- before handing over the cookie, you should bow to the deer and it then will bow back (no kidding!). It is so easy to get lost in this fascinating atmosphere of Nara for days. Apparently there is also all the infrastructure of a city that size with shopping and restaurants. Actually, Nara could be a lovely base from where to undertake daytrips to Osaka and Kyoto (most people opt for the other way round, though). Train connections are frequent and really affordable!

Nara's hostel scene is small but lovely -- do watch out for some real marvels! There are some hostels in really stunning traditional houses where (almost) all is in traditional style. This is otherwise usually only found in Ryokan, which should prove to be not affordable for most budget travelers. It is absolutely worth putting up with the distance to those hostels you might have to bridge to get to them from the train station (not too bad after all, just not really close)! Should those be booked solid, all other hostels in Nara can be recommended with a peace of conscience. They are spotless and often small and cute and family run. There is also a different -- quieter -- type of traveler here than in neighbouring Kyoto or Osaka. Location-wise, most Nara hostels are scattered kind of close or smack in the middle of the town centre.

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Nara Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Nara, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 7
Average dorm price $26
Cheapest hostel in Nara Deer hostel- - 外国人向け - 日本語予約不可 with $16.5
Party hostels in Nara Nara Guesthouse Kamunabi (3 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 7.8

FAQ about Nara Hostels

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