Source: Cristina Bejarano
With its numerous sights, Nara city is a marvelous place to visit. It offers different types of accommodation for all budgets, from luxurious hotels to hostels, guesthouses and B&Bs. You just have to choose the right one for you. Here are some of the most popular hostels in the area.
1. The Deer Park Inn
Deer Park Inn is the only budget accommodation in the Nara World Heritage site. This typical Japanese house has recently been renovated and offers nice rooms and shared showers. The wooden furniture in the rooms makes you feel calm and relaxed and you can enjoy wonderful views of the nearby park and forest. This is an ideal place to stay while visiting the great natural and historical sites, away from the busy city and accompanied by wild deer freely roaming all over the park. Enjoy the visit to the amazing old temples and the walks to Mount Wakakusa. If you want to keep in touch with the rest of the world, the Inn offers free WiFi.
Information
- Name: The Deer Park Inn
- Address: 158-5 Kasugano-cho, Nara, Japan
- Check-In Time: 3.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
- Reception Open: 8.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
- Accept Credit Cards: No
- Smoking: No
- Free WiFi: Yes
2. ML International Hostel
Located in a quiet area, this nice and cozy place will make you feel at home. It may be the smallest in the town but the helpful and always available staff and the people you meet there will make you feel comfortable and relaxed. If you want to save your budget, there is a hostel kitchen where you can prepare your own food or you can go to some of the nearby supermarkets. If you decide to visit some of the Japanese style pubs and restaurants there are some pretty good ones in the area. A great place to meet new people and spend some time together in the common room.
Information
- Name: ML International Hostel
- Address: 2-11-1-5F Shibatsuji-chou, Nara City, Nara, Japan
- Check-in Time: 4.00 p.m. – 11.00 p.m.
- Price: 2100 jpy per Night
- Accept Credit Cards: No
3. Guesthouse Nara Backpackers
This wonderful guesthouse is located just a couple of minutes away from the Nara Heritage Site. It is actually an old classic Japanese house but in the inside it is modern and comfortable with nice rooms and Western style toilets and showers. The surrounding area offers great views. Enjoy the visit to the temples or just casual walks. Back to the house you can use the well equipped kitchen to prepare your meal or you can choose to go to a well-provided supermarket in the town market. The hostel offers a great common area with the Japanese style heated floor table as well as the large classic Japanese garden where you can enjoy with other guests.
Information
- Name: Guesthouse Nara Backpackers
- Address: 31 Yurugi-cho, Nara, Japan
- Luxury Lounge: Yes
- Fully Equipped Self-Catering Kitchen: Yes
- Library: Yes
4. Guesthouse Tamura
In the very heart of Nara town, you can choose to stay in Tamura and enjoy Japanese style rooms at really reasonable prices. Once an old private house has been renovated and now it offers nice accommodation with the original atmosphere maintained. There are separate male and female dormitories with comfortable beds. They serve free tea and coffee at the hall and you can have Japanese style breakfast in the guesthouse. You can walk through a beautiful garden where you can occasionally meet beautiful deer. Gangoji-temple, Kohfukuj-temple, Todaiji-temple and Nara Park are a short walk away.
Information
- Name: Guesthouse Tamura
- Address: 1 Fushingazushi, Nara, Japan
- Accept Credit Cards: No
- Parking: for 500yen/day
- Internet Access: Yes
5. Yuzan Guest House
This nice and comfortable place is just a short driving distance from the town center. It is an old Japanese style house renovated into a modern and cozy guesthouse. It features a great lobby with wooden ceilings. You can choose to sleep in a dormitory, or on a futon bed on tatami flooring in traditional Japanese rooms. You share bathrooms and toilets with other guests. Rooms are air-conditioned and offer free WiFi.
Information
- Name: Yuzan Guest House
- Address: 1-4-10 Omiya-cho Nara-city, Nara, Japan
- Internet Access: Yes
- Bike Rental: 500yen/day
- Parking: No
6. Nara Guesthouse 3F
Nara Guest House 3F is located near Nara station offering easy access to all historical sites. That’s why it is an ideal place to stay when you visit this ancient capital. The most popular attractions are within a walking distance. All the other services are also at hand, since it is close to the center of Nara. The guesthouse offers female only dormitories and Western and Japanese style private rooms with a shower, free WiFi and PC on every floor and a kitchen. The staff is nice and helpful and there is a pretty comfortable common area to hang out at with other guests and the price includes a free breakfast.
Information
- Name: Nara Guest House 3F
- Address: Konishichō, 5, Nara-shi, Nara, Jap
- Smoking: No
- Bike Rental: 300yen/day
- Internet Access: Yes
7. Guesthouse Naramachi
This historical house meets the needs of all kinds of travelers. It is very affordable and offers some private rooms and dormitory-style accommodations with traditional Japanese charm, peaceful atmosphere and unique hospitality. The most attractive sights are within walking distance. Guesthouse Naramachi is very clean offering all the necessary facilities. There are big common places for the guests to hang out together, as well as the event space for various, musical shows art exhibitions and other activities. You can enjoy the view of the marvelous central garden from the first floor. This is a comfortable place to come back after you explore Nara’s numerous treasures.
Information
- Name: Guesthouse Naramachi
- Address: 30 Kitakyobate-cho, Nara, Japan
- Check-In Time: 4.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.
- Check-Out Time: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
- Internet Access: Yes
We hope this helps you decide where to stay when you visit Nara. We are sure that wherever you choose to stay, you will get great service and meet some truly friendly and helpful people. Enjoy your stay.
Have a good trip and travel!
