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Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

★★ Yurugi-cho 31 , Nara, JP

9.5 guest rating· 81 reviews

About this hotel

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.

Rooms & rates

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Vacation Home

Sleeps 14 · 1 m² · 6× Bunk bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

This holiday home comes with 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which features a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The holiday home features a washing machine, tatami, an electric kettle, heating, as well as a TV. The unit has 6 beds and 8 futons.

Japanese-Style Small Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 7 m² · Twin bed

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and a Japanese futon bed. Futon bed is 47 in wide.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 20 m² · Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Price includes 1 bunk in a room with multiple bunk beds.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 10 m² · Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Price includes 1 bunk in a room with multiple bunk beds.

Japanese-Style Twin Room

Sleeps 3 · 10 m² · 3× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding.

Japanese-Style Quadruple Room

Sleeps 5 · 17 m² · 5× Futon Mat

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Cycling
  • Designated smoking area
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared kitchen

Location

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Yurugi-cho 31 , Nara, JP

Check-in
from 03:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.581 reviews

+ Spacious historic garden+ Excellent locationInsufficient glassware and cutleryNo power outlets in rooms
Cleanliness8.6
Service9.6
Location10.0
Room Quality9.6
Amenities8.6
Value for Money10.0

Guest review

9.0

Fantastyczny,niepowtarzalny klimat,piekny ,zabytkowy ogród,dużo miejsca dla grupy znajomych,klimatyzacja w każdym pokoju. Dzieci zadowolone bo mialy wlasna przestrzen na górze. Dom jest stary co da się odczuć, ale bylismy bardzo zadowoleni,szczególnie,że normalnie można tam wynajmować pokoje a my ,jako grupa 11 osób, mieliśmy caly dom dla siebie. Świetna lokalizacja-blisko do zabytkowego parku,blisko do autobusu,pomocny personel-bardzo dziekujemy. Dom ma pralkę i jest gdzie wysuszyć pranie. Chetnie bym wróciła.

Niewystarczajaca ilość szklanek i sztućców na większą grupę gości, dużo kurzu w zakamarkach ,brak kontaktów w pokojach(jest to związane z wiekiem obiektu i zrozumiałe). Głośna klimatyzacja i cienkie ściany-dla wrażliwych mogą sie przydać korki do uszu. Skomplikowany system zapalania i gaszenia świateł-zagadka do rozwikłania dla Sherlocka Holmesa 😅

Dagmara · PL · 2025-08-26

Beautiful house in great location.

8.0

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).

Katarzyna · PL · 2024-10-17

Exceptional

10.0
Loes · NL · 2023-06-20

A true Japanese experience

10.0

It was the second time we stayed here. We enjoyed everything. A true Japanese experience. Good location, good services.

Nothing, everything was perfect.

Francesca · IT · 2023-04-24

Wonderful 100-year old traditional teahouse, we loved it.

10.0

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.

Hester · GB · 2023-04-11

Guest review

10.0

Amazing hostel in a 100 year old building! Beautiful garden. Central to all the attractions! Really really beautiful!

Alison · 2020-01-26

Good to know

Only cash is accepted for payment. Credit cards cannot be used.

Common areas are closed from 11 pm-7 am.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

You haven't added any cots.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Parking

Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs JPY 500 per day.