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Hostel Caranashi

Osaka (Near Nara)

Situated conveniently in the Uehommachi, Tennoji, Southern Osaka district of Osaka, Hostel Caranashi is situated 700 metres from The Osaka Korean Church in Japan, 1.3 km from Osaka Seiwa Church and...

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Mary-Ellen
From
United States
This place is such a gem- it's one of those spots you can truly feel "at home." So many sweet little touches and amenities included in the price- even though I didn't use many of them I really appreciated the extra services they included. I wanted to extend but they were full. Don't hesitate to book this spot!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Price from
US$58.83
1 night, 2 adults

HOSTEL198

Osaka (Near Nara)

Set within less than 1 km of Nakagawa Park and a 12-minute walk of The Osaka Korean Church in Japan, HOSTEL198 offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Osaka.

L
Lena
From
Switzerland
Convenient, comfortable and very nice host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Price from
US$95.39
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 3.8 km, 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.

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Priyanka Si
From
India
I had a very comfortable stay. It felt just like home. A compact cozy place. The host was really nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
Price from
US$52.50
1 night, 2 adults

Travellersdou Kirinya

Uji (Near Nara)

Travellersdou Kirinya is set in Uji, 12 km from Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and 13 km from Tofuku-ji Temple.

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Amy
From
United Kingdom
Friendly staff, place was clean, easy to find, convenient, quiet, good space Did not get breakfast, so cannot comment
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
Price from
US$60.38
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Furoya

Osaka (Near Nara)

Set within 400 metres of Yasaka Shrine - Higashinari-ku and 800 metres of Sanadayama Sanko Shrine, Hostel Furoya offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Osaka.

C
Chi Cai
From
Malaysia
its clean here, its comfortable, would consider to stay again if I come Osaka next time
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,098 reviews
Price from
US$45.28
1 night, 2 adults

Hilo Hostel

Nara

Hilo Hostel is located in Nara, within less than 1 km of Nara Station and 18 km of Iwafune Shrine. Featuring a shared lounge, this 3-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom.

V
Veiga
From
Spain
Hilo was very ver nice and kind. The facilities were in good shape and very easy to use. It had toilet and bathroom separate. The kitchen was very cute. Air consitioning available. It is a very good hostel with lovely staff. My stay in Nara was amazing partly thanks to Hilo Hostel. I was so happy that I even left a Than you note at my departure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,026 reviews

Yuzan Guesthouse

Nara

Located in Nara and with Nara Station reachable within 1.3 km, Yuzan Guesthouse provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

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Alice
From
Ireland
The location of the property is great- so close to the train station. It’s impeccably clean, and the beds are comfortable. Felt like staying in somebody’s home, I loved staying here. The staff were really kind as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,180 reviews

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

Nara

Just 200 metres from Nara Park, Nara Backpackers offers affordable accommodation with free Wi-Fi. The traditional, 100 year-old house includes a modern free-use kitchen with microwave.

F
Francesca
From
Italy
It was the second time we stayed here. We enjoyed everything. A true Japanese experience. Good location, good services.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - 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 set in Nara, within less than 1 km of Nara Station and 18 km of Iwafune Shrine.

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Proteau
From
Canada
Loved this place ! I would reccomend booking a room, its so great to have your own little space with no roomies. Everything is freshly renovated and clean. I slept like a baby after a whole day at Nara park ☺️ Also great that you can leave your luggage after checking out, I liked being able to explore some more before heading back to Osaka. The common room are beautifully decorated and staff was kind. Would reccomend anyday ! Also, the first time I booked I had problems with my credit card and couldnt go to Nara, they issued a full refund without hesitation. Thank you again. 11/10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 729 reviews

bnbplus Sarasa Nara

Nara

Located within 1.5 km of Nara Station and 19 km of Iwafune Shrine, bnbplus Sarasa Nara provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Nara.

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Laura
From
New Zealand
Great location, within walking distance to all the main attractions. Very quiet, with everything that you can possibly need. Great cheap laundromat, really good bathroom facilities, very clean, you even have a soundproof cabin in case you need to work remotely. Best value for money and lovely staff. They upgraded my bed and let me check in earlier. Thanks a lot for that!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 658 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,026 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 traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,026 reviews
    Great location. Everyone in the hostel were very welcoming and treat me warmly.
    Guest review by
    Evelynne
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,026 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 traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 658 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 traveller