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Our top choices for Nara hostels

Property entrance

Mori no Guest House - Hostel

Mori no Guest House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Tenri
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (45 reviews)
"newly renovated, staff were very friendly!"
Canada
Matthew
The price is £31
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Mori no Guest House - Hostel
Basic Double Room | Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel Base Nara

Hotel Base Nara
2.0 star property
Nara
7.6 out of 10, Good, (4 reviews)
"また来年も宜しくお願いします"
Japan
masanobu
The price is £58
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Hotel Base Nara
Interior

Comfy Stay Sarusawaike

Comfy Stay Sarusawaike
2.0 star property
Naramachi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (10 reviews)
"It was like a shared house experience for us. The hotel room was a bit small but clean overall. The area was in the walking distance from shopping streets, restaurants and major shrines. Also the complimentary water and some juice were very nice."
Japan
Hiroko
The price is £226
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Comfy Stay Sarusawaike
City view from property

Bakery Hotel Château D'or - Hostel

Bakery Hotel Château D'or - Hostel
2.0 star property
Nara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (250 reviews)
"Great location, great hotel"
Mexico
Kristel
The price is £25
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Bakery Hotel Château D'or - Hostel
Classic Triple Room, Non Smoking | View from room

HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel

HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel
1.0 star property
Naramachi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (196 reviews)
"Comfortable host ! But we just stayed one night. Next time we will stay a few days."
Hong Kong SAR China
kit
The price is £20
2 Jul - 3 Jul
HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel
Superior Japanese Style Room | View from room

Yuzan Guesthouse - Hostel

Yuzan Guesthouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Nara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (68 reviews)
"Small Japanese style guesthouse , close to the park very good for budget travelers."
United States
Cindy
The price is £38
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Yuzan Guesthouse - Hostel
Exterior

BOND - Hostel

BOND - Hostel
1.0 star property
Shimamoto
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (19 reviews)
"great location no staff as such just follow door codes given in app nice area good transport links"
United Kingdom
nicholas
The price is £33
additional charges may apply
30 Jun - 1 Jul
BOND - Hostel
Garden

Mulan Hostel

Mulan Hostel
2.0 star property
Arashiyama
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (62 reviews)
"Great place to stay. "
Canada
Heather
The price is £48
additional charges may apply
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Mulan Hostel
Pool

Guest House HANA – Hostel

Guest House HANA – Hostel
1.0 star property
Otsu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (45 reviews)
"Super kind host, "
Canada
Jonas
The price is £33
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Guest House HANA – Hostel
Property grounds

Noosa Japan - Hostel

Noosa Japan - Hostel
1.5 star property
Takatsuki
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (25 reviews)
The price is £175
additional charges may apply
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Noosa Japan - Hostel
Lobby lounge

J-Hoppers Osaka Universal - Hostel

J-Hoppers Osaka Universal - Hostel
1.5 star property
Konohana
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (144 reviews)
The price is £21
additional charges may apply
5 Jul - 6 Jul
J-Hoppers Osaka Universal - Hostel
Exterior

WeBase KYOTO - Hostel

WeBase KYOTO - Hostel
2.5 star property
Shimogyo Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"It is awesome place with excellent staff"
United States
Erkan
The price is £20
additional charges may apply
29 Jun - 30 Jun
WeBase KYOTO - Hostel
Exterior

Guest House Ioly Osaka - Hostel

Guest House Ioly Osaka - Hostel
1.0 star property
Fujiidera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (27 reviews)
"The owner was very nice and accommodating "
United States
Elliot
The price is £38
additional charges may apply
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Guest House Ioly Osaka - Hostel
Books

Kokonoe Machiya

Kokonoe Machiya
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"Clean and warm atmosphere. Thank you Toni- san. "
Japan
Midori
The price is £70
additional charges may apply
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Kokonoe Machiya
Property entrance

add chaganju - Hostel

add chaganju - Hostel
2.0 star property
Uji
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (78 reviews)
"場所と清潔感が良い"
Japan
Fumiro
The price is £30
28 Jun - 29 Jun
add chaganju - Hostel
Annex Japanese-style room / Garden view | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel

Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel
1.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"It was a wonderful stay, a nice experience in a Japanese house. Mama and Papa are so kind and generous, very welcoming, and the place is so cosy and charming. I'd happily come back and stay here! 😊🤗 "
South Korea
Anonymous traveller
The price is £90
additional charges may apply
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel
Exterior

Piece Hostel Kyoto

Piece Hostel Kyoto
2.0 star property
Minami Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (895 reviews)
"Room and spaces were clean, staff was great, location was ideal."
United States
Laura
The price is £28
additional charges may apply
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Piece Hostel Kyoto
Living area

Hostel Otro Mundo

Hostel Otro Mundo
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (66 reviews)
"Very comfortable and convenient stay. Close to the bus stop. "
United States
Lauren
The price is £21
additional charges may apply
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Hostel Otro Mundo
Exterior

Azalea - Hostel

Azalea - Hostel
1.0 star property
Taisho-ku
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"The host was great and staying there was very nice!"
United States
Kathryn
The price is £37
additional charges may apply
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Azalea - Hostel
Lounge

2Z - DOYANEN HOTELS

2Z - DOYANEN HOTELS
2.0 star property
Nishinari
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7 reviews)
"清潔感があって過ごしやすかったです。少し部屋は暗めかな？と思いましたが、部屋でずっと過ごすわけではないので大丈夫かな。 共同スペースも綺麗でした。安いし、軽く泊まる時にまた使用したいです。"
Japan
Kanae
The price is £15
additional charges may apply
3 Jul - 4 Jul
2Z - DOYANEN HOTELS
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Top Nara Hotel Reviews

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent clean hotel with helpful staff. Breakfast was amazing as well. Location is great - convenient to shopping, a variety of food and train."
Doreen 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

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Nara Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,745
Accommodation
224 Hostels
Lowest Price
£15
Highest Price
£226

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Nara?
By going with a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and set aside more of your money for going out during your trip. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its temples and monuments.
What is a hostel?
These dormitory-style accommodations come in quite a few different forms, but they have a few qualities in common, including budget prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).
What are the best hostels in Nara?
Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start looking: HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Nara Park. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. You'll find bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Bakery Hotel Château D'or - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Nara Park. Property features include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. You'll find towels, TVs and hairdryers in all rooms.
How many hostels will I be able to find in Nara?
If you're looking for an affordable place to stay in Nara, one of Expedia's 10 hostels might be a great choice.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Nara?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 6°C. The rainiest months in Nara are July, June, September and October, with each month seeing an average of 210 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Nara?
In general, Nara is known for its temples, gardens and monuments. Major attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Spa World. Get out into nature with places such as Isui-en Garden, Nara Park and Mount Wakakusa. Cultural attractions include Nara National Museum, Nara City Museum of Photography and Nara Prefectural Art Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around Nara while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Nara on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Osaka (ITM-Itami), 21.9 mi (35.3 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Kobe (UKB), which is 32.7 mi (52.7 km) away. Once you've arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. To see more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Shin-Omiya Station, Nara Station or Kintetsu-Nara Station.

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