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Hostel Caranashi

Osaka (Near Nara)

In a prime location in the Uehommachi, Tennoji, Southern Osaka district of Osaka, Hostel Caranashi is located a 6-minute walk from Nakagawa Park, half a mile from The Osaka Korean Church in Japan and...

M
Marjorie
From
Guam
The best Hostel we experienced in Japan! Exceptionally clean and we love the Japanese bedding and tatame flooring. Great neighborhood, too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews
Price from
$59.52
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 2.3 miles, 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.

M
Marco
From
Mexico
Everything, very welcoming and comfortable. Ryu is an excellent host, I highly recommend staying here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
Price from
$53.12
1 night, 2 adults

HOSTEL198

Osaka (Near Nara)

Located within a 9-minute walk of Nakagawa Park and 0.6 miles of The Osaka Korean Church in Japan, HOSTEL198 has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Osaka.

E
Ebrar
From
Turkey
it was a very nice and clean place, it takes only five mins to go to the closest train station and the staff was really nice. the beds were really comfy and big. i enjoyed my stay overall, i think this place needs more customers!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
Price from
$96.51
1 night, 2 adults

Travellersdou Kirinya

Uji (Near Nara)

Travellersdou Kirinya is offering accommodations in Uji. Featuring a bar, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Price from
$61.09
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Furoya

Osaka (Near Nara)

Located in Osaka, a 4-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine - Higashinari-ku, Hostel Furoya has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

R
Ryan
From
Canada
Everything. The Hosts are wonderful. The accommodation is spotless. The showers have great pressure. The added bonus. There is a kitchen. l couldn’t imagine staying at a better place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,107 reviews
Price from
$45.82
1 night, 2 adults

Hilo Hostel

Nara

Hilo Hostel is located in Nara, within a 10-minute walk of Nara Station and 11 miles of Iwafune Shrine. Featuring a shared lounge, the 3-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom.

N
Ngọc Tiên
From
Vietnam
That was very nice! I stayed one night here, and really happy with my choice. Everything so clean, shower was wonderful. The owner helpful and friendly. He was showing me good restaurant to had dinner. He gave me chocolates for my birthday. I really appreciated it. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,030 reviews

Yuzan Guesthouse

Nara

Located in Nara and with Nara Station reachable within a 15-minute walk, Yuzan Guesthouse provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

N
Nurguiaan
From
Russia
Tatami floor! Beautiful traditional Japanese room. Pretty garden. Free earplugs for noise cancelling. Great location. And a nice restaurant in the facility with a great chef ☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,176 reviews

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

Nara

Just 656 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - 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 located in Nara, within a 10-minute walk of Nara Station and 11 miles of Iwafune Shrine.

D
Denisa
From
Romania
The place was very clean and tidy and felt comfortable. The bed was very comfortable as well. It was nice to have a kitchen and be able to cook and the overall vibe in the guesthouse was friendly and welcoming.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 734 reviews

bnbplus Sarasa Nara

Nara

Located within a 17-minute walk of Nara Station and 12 miles of Iwafune Shrine, bnbplus Sarasa Nara provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Nara.

A
Anfisa
From
Russia
One of the best hostels I've stayed in during the last couple of months. Everything is impeccably clean. Reception guy is friendly and making a real effort to keep everything tidy. A free towel is provided (along with earplugs, a toothbrush, and a razor). There's a water dispenser, free tea and coffee, and a fridge to store your food. The location is great, very close to Deer Park. I also appreciated the female washroom with its stronger water pressure 😜
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little 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
  • Avg. price/night: $64.41
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,030 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $64.41
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,030 reviews
    Great location. Everyone in the hostel were very welcoming and treat me warmly.
    Guest review by
    Evelynne
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $64.41
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,030 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 traveler
  • 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 traveler