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Deer Guesthouse - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel in Nara, walk to Nara Park

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Deer Guesthouse - Hostel

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Front of property – evening/night
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Property amenity
Garden

Overview of Deer Guesthouse - Hostel

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
36 Tsubai-cho, Nara City Center, Nara, 630-8343
  • Popular LocationNara Park3 min walk
  • Popular LocationKofuku-ji Temple7 min walk
  • Popular LocationTodaiji Temple3 min drive
  • AirportKobe (UKB)92 min drive
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Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Mixed Dorm for 2 people

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2017
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Female Dorm for 2 people

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2017
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2017
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2017
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2017
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon

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About the area

Nara

Deer Guesthouse - Hostel is located in Naramachi, a neighbourhood in Nara, and is near a train station. Nara Craft Museum and Okumura Commemorative Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nara Kenko Land and Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum. Yoshikien Garden and Manyo Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 3 min walk
  • Nara Park - 3 min walk
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 7 min walk
  • Nara National Museum - 14 min walk
  • Todaiji Temple - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 6 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • 若草カレー本舗 - 1 min walk
  • ほうせき箱 - 1 min walk
  • ORCHIS - 2 min walk
  • 焼肉の牛太郎 - 1 min walk
  • LIGHT - 1 min walk

About this property

Deer Guesthouse - Hostel

Transformed hostel, renovated in 2017 and located in Naramachi
Close to Todaiji Temple, Deer Guesthouse - Hostel provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Luggage storage, a TV in reception and multilingual staff
  • Barbecues and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Deer Guesthouse - Hostel include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1931
  • Renovated entire property - January 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer on request
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property charges a fee for luggage storage before check-in. Luggage storage must be requested in advance of arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Deer Guesthouse Hostel Nara
Deer Guesthouse Hostel
Deer Guesthouse Nara
Deer Guesthouse
Deer Guesthouse - Hostel Nara
Deer Guesthouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Deer Guesthouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is Deer Guesthouse - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Deer Guesthouse - Hostel?

Deer Guesthouse - Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Deer Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Deer Guesthouse - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Deer Guesthouse - Hostel located?

Located in Naramachi, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Sarusawa Pond Park and Nara Park. Nara Christ Church and Nara Craft Museum are also within 5 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is 6 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 16 minutes.

Deer Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 45 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, very convenient.
It was very convenient but the bed was very cold. The upper bunks were hot so I wore my jacket and two pants to sleep. Otherwise a nice hostel. Nowhere to hang anything in the bathroom and shower area. Nice if towels were included.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Collette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff
Very good location for the deer park and other sights. Arrived earlier than check in time but the hostel had send an email with the door code so we were able to leave our luggage and head out to see the sights. Rooms are a little tight and there are no curtains on the bunks but the beds are comfortable enough and the hostel was very clean. Staff member also gave us some good advice on free activities which was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and the staff were super friendly and seemed apologetic about the condition of the property. That said this hostel was just not for me. SUPER small common area, only one restroom per gender and one shower for everyone. The kitchen, patio and common area was cluttered. This place would be ok if it was one of my hippy friends places and they were letting me crash for the night. It wasn't what I expect for something I paid for and is a professional business.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

X, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Deer Guesthouse is very centrally located in Nara - close to the Station and points of interest. It is also very inexpensive. It was pretty clean. It is quite a small place. Also, there is very little security- no locks on any of the inner doors and the manager's presence is unpredictable. The outer door has a lock but it was always open whenever I came in or left. There are small lockers to store valuables. The manager was helpful in giving useful information about the area. You can use the washer/dryer for 300 yen. The place is very low key, so it was quite easy to meet other travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Backpackers dream place
Everything was as described on the website and guest ratings are true. You get a great welcome from the two people running the guest house. It was cold outside and I was immediately offered a cup of hot tea. Washing and shower area great. Bedrooms very warm and plenty of space for your back pack. All beds have two sockets for charging phones etc. Great little music bar just 3 doors away. All beers, spirits and cocktails. Gin & Tonic great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Tilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hostel was in a great location, but is very small and cramped inside, great if you are travelling light, not so great if you are backpacking and have big rucksacks, there was nowhere to put them apart from in the beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Horace, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel close to the subway, walk within 10 minutes
Easy to find out the location, near the main shop street
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay!
I really enjoyed my stay here. The owners/managers are very considerate, helpful people and made me feel welcome right away, which, traveling alone, I really appreciated. Deer Guesthouse is very close to the big attractions in Nara, the main temples and the Nara Deer Park. There's also a lot of nice shops nearby and tasty, affordable places to eat. Deer Guesthouse has more of an older, traditional Japanese style, with sliding screens, a small garden in the middle, tatami mats etc. Though it is an older, traditional style, the WiFi was very reliable. The owner also speaks good English and he knows all about Nara and the surrounding area, so there is no trouble getting around. I thought it was very quaint and cozy as well as affordable. I would definitely stay here again and I would recommend it to others. (Sidenote; there is also a location in town called Deer Hostel which might confuse Google Maps, be sure to search Deer Guesthouse)

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Great location.Clean place.The owner is a funny young man and I had a wonderful night there. Look forward to staying at Deer guesthouse again someday.