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Our top choices for Nara hostels

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1. Bakery Hotel Château D'or - Hostel

Bakery Hotel Château D'or - Hostel
2.0 star property
Nara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (261 reviews)
"Check-in was a breeze. The location is fantastic, and the breakfast each morning was even better. Should I return to Nara this will absolutely be my first choice of places to stay again!"
United States
Caden
The price is ￥5,239
￥5,763 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Bakery Hotel Château D'or - Hostel
Classic Triple Room, Non Smoking | View from room

2. HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel

HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel
1.0 star property
Naramachi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (202 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 ￥4,090
￥4,499 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel
Superior Japanese Style Room | View from room

3. 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 ￥5,581
￥8,139 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Yuzan Guesthouse - Hostel
Interior

4. 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 ￥7,316
￥11,090 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Comfy Stay Sarusawaike
Property entrance

5. Mori no Guest House - Hostel

Mori no Guest House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Tenri
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (46 reviews)
"Excellent property. Highly recommend"
Canada
Roya
The price is ￥5,607
￥6,237 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Mori no Guest House - Hostel
Basic Double Room | Cribs (free), WiFi (free), bed sheets

6. 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 ￥9,180
￥10,098 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Hotel Base Nara
Exterior

7. 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 ￥6,328
￥6,983 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
BOND - Hostel
Property entrance

8. add chaganju - Hostel

add chaganju - Hostel
2.0 star property
Uji
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (81 reviews)
"Cute, comfortable accommodation with generous uji matcha available to try!"
Singapore
Molly
The price is ￥7,273
￥8,042 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
add chaganju - Hostel
Exterior

9. 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 ￥6,976
￥7,778 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Guest House Ioly Osaka - Hostel
Property entrance

10. &And Hostel Shinsaibashi East

&And Hostel Shinsaibashi East
2.0 star property
Chuo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (233 reviews)
"Excellent place for short stay. Clean and quiet."
Canada
Jose Christian
The price is ￥3,392
￥3,732 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
&And Hostel Shinsaibashi East
Street view

11. SEKAI HOTEL Deep Osaka Experience - Hostel

SEKAI HOTEL Deep Osaka Experience - Hostel
2.0 star property
Higashi-osaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (48 reviews)
"Sekai Hotel was perfect for what I needed: a place to sleep and keep some stuff while I explored Osaka. It is a great deal, close to the subway and tons of shops and restaurants, and got the job done. "
United States
Devina
The price is ￥8,010
￥8,910 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
SEKAI HOTEL Deep Osaka Experience - Hostel
Living area

12. COGO TENNOJI

COGO TENNOJI
2.0 star property
Tennoji
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (84 reviews)
"◎"
Japan
Kakeru
The price is ￥2,445
￥2,690 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
COGO TENNOJI
Cafe

13. HIPPO Hostel & Cafe Bar

HIPPO Hostel & Cafe Bar
1.0 star property
Tsuruhashi
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (70 reviews)
"It was the best one in my life."
Japan
INMO
The price is ￥4,265
￥4,714 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
HIPPO Hostel & Cafe Bar
Interior entrance

14. Roots Hostel

Roots Hostel
1.0 star property
Nishi
7.8 out of 10, Good, (253 reviews)
"Acceptable but could of used some deep cleaning"
Canada
Corey
The price is ￥3,109
￥3,420 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Roots Hostel
Property grounds

15. Noosa Japan - Hostel

Noosa Japan - Hostel
1.5 star property
Takatsuki
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (26 reviews)
"複数家族で利用しました。一棟貸しとのことで、急な人数変更でも料金の変更がないので安心して予約できました。またオープンな環境に見えてプライバシーが守られているので、ホテルなどで雑魚寝するよりよっぽど睡眠の質はあがります。 各スペースにコンセントがあるのもかなり助かりました。洗面3つ、シャワールーム2つ、男女混合の14名で利用させていただきましたが申し分ない設備でした。駅やコンビニ、パーキング、大型スーパー、飲食店等も近くにありました。人数も多かった為Wi-Fiが繋がりにくい時がありましたが、ボードゲームなども充実しておりデジタルデトックスできたので逆に良かったです。また是非利用したいです！"
Japan
ともよ
The price is ￥33,649
￥37,267 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Noosa Japan - Hostel
View from property

16. Osaka Guesthouse Nest - Hostel

Osaka Guesthouse Nest - Hostel
2.0 star property
Tennoji
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (164 reviews)
"Spotless room, friendly volunteer staff and easy access to trains, stores and other helpful amenities"
Australia
Mack
The price is ￥3,455
￥3,800 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Osaka Guesthouse Nest - Hostel
Shared fridge, shared microwave

17. GRAND HOSTEL LDK Osaka Shinsaibashi

GRAND HOSTEL LDK Osaka Shinsaibashi
2.0 star property
Minami
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (293 reviews)
"Made for a great stay"
United States
Henry
The price is ￥5,331
￥5,864 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
GRAND HOSTEL LDK Osaka Shinsaibashi
Lounge

18. &And Hostel Hommachi East

&And Hostel Hommachi East
2.0 star property
Chuo
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (308 reviews)
"Great for the price! Loved the neighborhood and location generally, but be aware the hotel is right next to a very busy roadway. The hotel offers complimentary earplugs."
Canada
Robyn
The price is ￥2,908
￥3,213 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
&And Hostel Hommachi East
Exterior

19. WeBase KYOTO - Hostel

WeBase KYOTO - Hostel
2.5 star property
Shimogyo Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"It was very easy to find and the room and bathroom was clean. I would rec"
United States
Meriam Mayumi
The price is ￥4,018
￥4,420 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
WeBase KYOTO - Hostel
Lobby lounge

20. J-Hoppers Osaka Universal - Hostel

J-Hoppers Osaka Universal - Hostel
1.5 star property
Konohana
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (146 reviews)
"Room was clean and neat, friendly atmosphere for families or just friends "
United States
Rogelio
The price is ￥4,377
￥4,819 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
J-Hoppers Osaka Universal - Hostel
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Top Nara Hotel Reviews

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel."
Cathy 1-night trip
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Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

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Nara Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,775
Accommodation
227 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥2,690
Highest Price
￥37,267

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Nara?
By going with a hostel you can reduce your spending on lodging and set aside more of your budget for exploring during your trip. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its temples and monuments.
What is a hostel?
These dorm-style accommodations come in many shapes and sizes, but all of them have three main qualities in common, including budget prices, a social atmosphere, and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).
What are the best hostels in Nara?
Ready to book a hostel in town? These options have the best reviews from our travelers and might be a good place to look first: HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Nara Park. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and laundry facilities. You'll find bed sheets and free WiFi in all rooms. Bakery Hotel Château D'or - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Nara Park. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. You'll find towels, TVs, and hair dryers in all rooms.
How many hostels are there in Nara?
If you're hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Nara, one of Expedia's 18 hostels might be a great choice.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Nara?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 77°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 43°F. The rainiest months in Nara are July, June, September, and October, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches 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 Kyocera Dome Osaka. Get out into nature with places like Nara Park, Mount Wakakusa, and Kasugayama Hill Primeval Forest. Cultural attractions include Nara National Museum, Nara Prefectural Art Museum, and Nara City Museum of Photography.
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 Itami Airport (ITM), 21.9 mi (35.3 km) from the city center. An alternative is Kobe Airport (UKB), located 32.7 mi (52.7 km) away. When you're out and about, you may want to use public transit to get around. To check out more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Shin-Omiya Station, Nara Station, or Kintetsu-Nara Station.

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