Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

9.0Excellent84 reviewsSee rooms

Hostel

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Laundry
Garden
Non-smoking rooms

About this place

Charming and Convenient Accommodation Near Nara Park Historical Charm with Modern Amenities: Stay in a traditional 100-year-old house equipped with a free-use kitchen and modern conveniences like free Wi-Fi and a microwave. Comfortable Dormitory-Style Bunk Beds: Enjoy privacy in each bunk bed with reading lights, power outlets, and privacy curtains. Shared bathrooms and toilets are available, along with a coin-operated washing machine. Ideal Location for Exploring Nara: Just a short walk from Nara Park, our guesthouse is conveniently located near major train stations and iconic temples. Book your stay at Nara Backpackers for a memorable experience in Nara.

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6 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 20 m²Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Vacation Home 8 × Futon, 6 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 14	Show prices
Japanese-Style Small Double Room 7 m²Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 10 m²Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Japanese-Style Twin Room 10 m²3 × Twin beds	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Japanese-Style Quadruple Room 17 m²5 × Futon	Sleeps 5	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Services

Laundry

Outdoor

Garden

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
Yurugi-cho 31, Nara, 630-8283, Japan
0.8 km from the center of Nara

Questions about this stay

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What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:30. Check-out by 10:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.

Guest reviews

9.084 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 84 reviews.

Cleanliness8.6

Service9.6

Location10.0

Room quality9.6

Amenities8.6

Value for money10.0

Food and drink9.6

Gregory
United States · Group of friends · August 2026
10.0
“Classic machiya designed by a tea master.”
+This is a special property - built around the turn of the 20th century by a Tea Ceremony teacher, the entire front wing of the building is an homage to the Abode of Fancy - the Sukiya. A privilege to stay here, having studied tea ceremony extensively in college. The property is untouched, unimproved, classic.
−As might be expected in a house of this age, there is evidence of rodents in the corners, and some torn shoji screens. But this is not meant to be a modern stay in a manicured property - you are meant to feel Jaku - the patina of age, here.
Katarzyna
Poland · Family · October 2024
8.0
“Beautiful house in great location.”
+Beautiful traditional house, wonderful garden, multiple rooms, a lot of space, great location really close to everything. Loved the experience.
−The only con was smelly kitchen I refused to enter (the kitchen is quite modern so I don't know why it smelled so bad).
Loes
Netherlands · Group of friends · June 2023
10.0
“Exceptional”
Francesca
Italy · Group of friends · April 2023
10.0
“A true Japanese experience”
+It was the second time we stayed here. We enjoyed everything. A true Japanese experience. Good location, good services.
−Nothing, everything was perfect.
Hester
United Kingdom · Family · April 2023
10.0
“Wonderful 100-year old traditional teahouse, we loved it.”
+This property was stunningly beautiful, a wonderful old Japanese tea house. We were absolutely delighted. Not for those looking for a luxurious modern hotel, but absolutely perfect for us. Very close to everywhere we wanted to go, right next to Nara park, but not far from the station. Takashi, our host, was charming and spoke perfect English. He recommended where to go and returned to the house to show us how to turn the heating on when it got cold. We had a wonderful stay and we already miss it!
−We couldn’t understand the Japanese heating controls - but our host returned to show us.
Alison
January 2020
10.0
+Amazing hostel in a 100 year old building! Beautiful garden. Central to all the attractions! Really really beautiful!
Verified traveler
November 2019
8.0
“Japanese House”
+Cute little Japanese guesthouse near the main attraction in Nara. Was perfect for my one night stay.
Verified traveler
November 2019
10.0
+El hostal es una casa preciosísima muy antigüa y muy bien conservada, la ubicación es excelente, el staff súper amable y eficiente, una delicia de lugar. Tiene todos los servicios incluida una cocina super equipada, hay café y té gratis todos los días.
Verified traveler
October 2019
10.0
+Excellent hosts, really welcoming and friendly. Great traditional room. Perfect location for anything you could want to do in Nara
Verified traveler
October 2019
10.0
+Very old classic Japanese home. It really gave an old Japanese feeling. Was absolutely beautiful.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:30 · check-out until 10:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

6 room types

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Vacation Home

Japanese-Style Small Double Room

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Japanese-Style Twin Room

Japanese-Style Quadruple Room

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Services

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews