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Deer Guesthouse - Hostel

1.0 star property
A peaceful retreat in Naramachi with garden surroundings and modern amenities, where multilingual staff help travelers make the most of their visit

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Travelers find a quiet escape at Deer Guesthouse - Hostel in Naramachi, with a serene garden perfect for relaxation. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the multilingual staff is praised for their helpful service. Barbecue grills add a homey touch for outdoor meals.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Mixed Dorm for 2 people

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Female Dorm for 2 people

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Naramachi, a neighborhood in Nara, Deer Guesthouse - Hostel is near a train station. Nara Prefectural Art Museum and Neiraku Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum and Nara Kenko Land. Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Todaiji Temple Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Nara travel guide
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Map
630-8343, Nara, 36 Tsubai-cho, Nara City Center

What's nearby

  • Nara Park which includes a park and heritage elements
    Nara Park
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sarusawa-ike showing signage and a lake or waterhole
    Sarusawa Pond Park
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kofuku-ji Shrine which includes heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship
    Kofuku-ji Temple
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nara National Museum showing heritage elements
    Nara National Museum
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall
    7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station
    6 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ほうせき箱
    2 min walk
  • 若草カレー本舗
    1 min walk
  • 喫茶珈琲一族
    1 min walk
  • Bar Savant
    1 min walk
  • 喫茶南風
    1 min walk

About this property

Deer Guesthouse - Hostel

Hostel near Nara Park
Deer Guesthouse - Hostel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and barbecue grills
  • A TV in the lobby and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Deer Guesthouse - Hostel have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1931
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 staffed during limited hours
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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

You need to know

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 elevators
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?

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?

Check-out 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 Kōfuku-ji National Treasure Hall are also within 5 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is 6 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 14 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Deer Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

町家

こじんまりとした感じですが、アットホームな環境を味わえました。 町家を改装しているので、今後もっと工夫すれば、良い味わいも醸し出せると思いました。
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

6/10 Okay

Chizuru

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

よく眠れた

部屋が寒かった。洗面所が2つしかないので、不便だった。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

asami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

内部は田舎のおばあちゃん宅って感じです

洗練された施設とは行きませんが、利用説明も丁寧にしていただき安心して過ごせました。 ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

급하게 숙소가 필요하다면

위치는 아주 만족함 킨테츠나라역에 내려서 상점가를 지나면 됨 가격만을 생각하면 정말 훌륭한 곳임
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
宿の目の前に自販機もあり、近くにスーパー、コンビニ、銀行等のあらゆる施設が有るので便利だった。 また、奈良に来たら泊まりにきたい。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

じま, 栃木県

Liked: Staff & service
古民家の面影が残っている懐かしい雰囲気の宿でした。 リフォームしてシャワールームやトイレは新品です。 駅から近く街中にあるので奈良の社寺めぐりに最適。 宿の隣にある自販機が良心的な価格なのと、徒歩２分のところにファミマがあるので、談話のお供を調達するのに、困りません。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

dd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

駅に近い宿泊施設

とても素敵な和風の建物で、日本の文化を味わえる。また、駅にも近いので買い物するにも便利。とてもオススメできる。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

aa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is close to two station. Very nice staff at there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
离近铁奈良站挺近的，可步行到奈良公园、东大寺和春日大社。但洗衣服300日元，寄存行李1000日元的一些收费感觉有点那个。。日式小旅馆，木的房子隔音都不怎么样，不过我睡得晚倒没关系。总的来说，还是性价比挺好的。

10/10 Excellent

kotaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

奈良の中心地

近鉄奈良駅を使って、宿に向かったんですが行く途中で道を間違えて迷ってしまいました。早速宿に電話をして場所を確認しようとしたら、宿のオーナが親切に迎えに来てくれました。 そして、その後の対応も親身に観光のご相談にものってくれて、奈良で良い滞在になりました。 また、ここに来ます。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

お得で賢い奈良の旅のオススメ！

お得で賢い奈良の旅をしたいなら、絶対ディアーゲストハウスがおすすめです。 宿泊費を抑えることができたおかげで、その分、美味しいものをたくさん食べたり、あちこちの観光もできました。新しくて快適なベッド、シャワー、おトイレにも大満足。おまけにオーナーや色々な国のゲストの方達とのコミュニケーションも楽しめました。駅、観光地、買い物、食事、銭湯も近くて便利。次回の奈良の旅もディアーゲストハウスしかありません。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

まろん, 日本

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

楽しかった初めてのひとり旅

　明るく優しいオーナーさんのおかげで、初めてのひとり旅の不安は、一瞬にして払拭されました。 　若くして起業されただけあって、そのpowerfulさに、元気をもらえました。 　また、知識、情報力、言語力も豊富で、親身になって色々アドバイスをいただき助かりました。 　開業されてまだ1年ということで、シャワールーム（シャンプー、コンディショナー、ボディーソープが常備されています。）、おトイレは新しく、ベッドマットも寝心地よく、清掃もいきとどいていて清潔でした。 　また、徒歩数秒のところに便利なスーパーマーケットがあります。キッチンには一通りの調理器具、食器､電子レンジ、オーブントースター、炊飯器、ポット、冷蔵庫、コンロも揃っているので、食材や冷凍食品を買っての調理も可能です。その上、他の様々なお店、観光地、駅（近鉄、JR 奈良駅）、温泉も徒歩圏内で、おまけにreasonable。 　奈良らしいtraditionalな空間に癒され、感謝の念しかありません。 　リピーター、長期滞在者が多いのも納得です。 　また奈良にきたら、ディアーゲストハウスに必ず来ます！！
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

orgnicorgan, japan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

アットホームとは言うけれど

奈良一番のアットホームな宿を目指しているとのことですが、受付の従業員はタメ口だし、同室の常連客は0時まで騒いでマナーが悪い、施設としても清潔とは言えず、同じ価格帯の近隣のゲストハウスも全て泊まったことがありますが、比較すると低く評価せざるを得ません。アットホームをはき違えていると思われます。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

ベッドにカーテンがあると良かったです

とても安く泊まれました。トイレもシャワーも清潔でした。ただ、ベッドにカーテンがあると良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

asami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

居心地の良いホステル

今回2泊利用させて頂きました。駅もメインの観光名所も歩いて行けて凄く好立地な場所で助かりました。 建物も昔の家屋そのままなので確かに古い感じですが、まるで昔にタイムスリップしたような懐かしい気分を味わえました。それ以上にオーナーの方がとても優しくて若いのにオジサンギャグを大連発。女一人旅でしたがとても楽しい時間を過ごせました。何よりアットホームで凄く居心地が良かったです。 バッパー慣れしてない方や普段ホテルに泊まってる方には向いてないかもしれませんが、異文化交流が好きな方や人と話すことが好きな人にはうってつけだと思います。日本のホステルにしては珍しくキッチンも付いてるので食費を押さえたい人にも良いかもしれないですね。ハマる人にはどハマりするホステルです(笑)また奈良に来るときにはぜひ利用させて頂きたいと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Aya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

古民家ゲストハウス

・立地・ 奈良公園、ならまち等の観光地へアクセスしやすい場所です。駅から近いので飲食店や土産物屋が多く、とても便利です。 ・設備・ トイレとシャワー室が男性用と女性用に分かれています。女性用トイレは女性専用ドミトリーから近いので寝ぼけていても安心。シャワー室は新しく、清潔感があります。シャンプーとコンディショナーが何種類か置いてあるので、自分が好きなものを選ぶことができました。 寝室は隙間風が入るので、普段より暖かい寝間着を持っていくことをオススメします。 ・最後に・ オーナーさんがとても親切で、様々な疑問やお願いにも応えて下さいました。 また奈良に行った際はこちらのゲストハウスを使いたいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

みっち, 日本

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

サービスは愛想ではなく親切心から

こちらの我儘に応えてくれたものの、申し訳ないが、ピントがずれていた。 よく使われるFRIENDLYとは、愛想が良い、ではなく、相手の視線に立つ ことでしょう。
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)