Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Nara, walk to Nara Park

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Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

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Exterior
Exterior
Free WiFi
Interior
Interior

Overview of Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
630-8283, Nara-ken, Nara, 31 Yurugicho
  • Popular LocationKintetsu-Nara Station10 min walk
  • Popular LocationNara Station7 min drive
  • Popular LocationShin-Omiya Station8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSuminodo Station20 min drive
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Room options

Traditional Double Room, Japanese Futon (Economy)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rice cooker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

Dormitory Room for Women (1 bed out of 4 beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rice cooker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Mixed Dormitory Room (1 bed out of 6 beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rice cooker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Traditional Twin Room, Japanese Futon

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rice cooker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon

Traditional Quadruple Room, Japanese Futon

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rice cooker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Nara

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers is located in Nara. Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum and Yamanobe Street are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nara Park and Kongo-Ikoma Quasi-National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Naraden Arena or Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 2 min walk
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 8 min walk
  • Todaiji Temple - 9 min walk
  • Nara National Museum - 9 min walk
  • Kasuga Shrine - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 10 min walk
  • Tanakura Station - 11 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ワインの王子様 - 4 min walk
  • 喫茶田川 - 3 min walk
  • 吉野本葛天極堂奈良本店 - 2 min walk
  • 奈良而今 - 4 min walk
  • toi印食店 - 7 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

Property highlights
Close to Todaiji Temple, Guesthouse Nara Backpackers provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Rice cooker

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse Nara Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Guesthouse Nara Backpackers located?

Situated in Nara, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Nara Park and Todaiji Temple. Nara Prefectural Art Museum and Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall are also within 5 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is 10 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 25 minutes.

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 192 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 192 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 192 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hostel in a 100 year old building! Beautiful garden. Central to all the attractions! Really really beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Japanese House
Cute little Japanese guesthouse near the main attraction in Nara. Was perfect for my one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts, really welcoming and friendly. Great traditional room. Perfect location for anything you could want to do in Nara
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old classic Japanese home. It really gave an old Japanese feeling. Was absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

SEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walking distant to most of interesting place, friendly services, relax with traditional Japanese house
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old traditional Japanese house, currently used as a backpackers. Taking that into consideration the experience of staying there is great value for money and the chance to stay in a Japanese house that has been kept with so many traditional features is not too be missed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really close to the places I wanted to visit. As a 100 years old house, it is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff and visitors. I like the atea. Would go back. Nature lovers surrounding for tranquillity.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very close to Nara Park and the temples which makes it very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019