3 Best Hostels in Nara

Yuzan Annex is an excellent option for travelers looking for a cozy stay in Nara. With a location just a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station and 8 minutes from JR Nara Station, the hostel provides easy access to the city. The property boasts 2 Japanese-style rooms and 2 Western-style rooms with bunk beds.

Accommodations are simply decorated with air conditioning and heating facilities, while bathroom facilities are shared. Guests can cook meals in the shared kitchen and relax in the small garden, terrace, or shared lounge. The hostel offers free luggage storage and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Guesthouse Tamura, located in the heart of Nara Town, is a beautifully-renovated 100-year-old private house turned cozy hostel. With Japanese-style private rooms and dormitories, it offers reasonable rates and a unique experience. Deer occasionally visit the garden, adding to the charm.

The hostel is just a short distance from Nara Park, Todaiji-temple, Kohfukuj-temple, Gangoji-temple, and other attractions. It's the perfect place to stay for exploring Nara. Vegetarian meals are also available upon request.

Bakery Hotel Chateau D'or, situated in Nara in the Nara region, is an excellent three-star hostel that provides a terrace, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, and family rooms. The hostel is just 1640 ft from Kofuku-ji Temple and 1 mi from Todai-ji Temple and guests can enjoy city views from some of its rooms.

All rooms are equipped with a kettle and comfortable beddings. Every morning, guests are offered a continental breakfast. Popular tourist spots like Nara Prefectural Art Museum, Nara National Museum, and Naramachi are located nearby.