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Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

9.8
Excellent (8 reviews) |
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Jun 17, 2025 - Jun 18, 2025
2 adults, 1 room
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Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

Overview

  • parking on site
  • non-smoking rooms
  • free wifi

Intro

Offering bicycle usage for an entertaining stay, the affordable Nara Backpackers hostel is situated just 5 minutes' walk from Nara Women's University. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the hostel is located around 2 km from Kasuga Grand Shrine.

Work

There are bicycles for rent on site.

Rooms

Some of the separate bathrooms come with a separate toilet, along with hairdryers and towels.

Location

Nara Backpackers hostel is within 20 minutes' walk of Sagi-Ike Pond and at a moderate distance from Sourin of the seven-storied pagoda of Todaiji. This accommodation is also within 1 km of Nara National Museum.

Eat

Restaurant Terakawa is within a 500-metre distance of the Nara property. Guests are free to use a kitchen.

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Rooms

Japanese-Style Small Double Room
Room size: 7 m2
Max capacity: +
Japanese-Style Twin Room
Room size: 10 m2
Max capacity: +
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Facitilies

Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Services

  • Laundry

Relax

  • Garden area
  • Cycling

Reviews

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Categories

  • Cleanliness 9.4
  • Comfort 9.7
  • Facilities 9.4
  • Free WiFi 10
  • Location 10
  • Total 9.8
  • Value for money 10
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Beatrice

9.6/10
The location was fantastic, being just a short walk from the park and only a little further from the station, which made exploring so easy. The staff, especially Takashi, were amazing; they spoke perfect English and went out of their way to give great recommendations.
R

Roderick

9.6/10
We loved the beautiful old tea house charm. The location was perfect, right near the park and close to the station. Takashi, our host, was friendly and spoke excellent English. He gave us great recommendations and even helped with the heating when we needed it.
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Barbara

9.6/10
I was absolutely captivated by the charm of the hotel, which felt like a traditional Japanese tea house. The location was perfect, as it was just a short walk to the park and conveniently close to transportation options. The staff, especially Takashi, were incredibly welcoming and spoke fluent English, making recommendations that truly enhanced my experience.
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Wendy

10/10
The location was perfect, being just a short walk from the park and conveniently close to the train station. The cleanliness of the place was exceptional, and we truly appreciated Takashi, our delightful host, who provided excellent recommendations and was always ready to assist us when needed.
H

Hubert

9.6/10
The staff, especially Takashi, was incredibly helpful, providing us with great recommendations and assisting us with the heating when it got chilly. It was a delightful experience, and we felt right at home.
D

Denise

9.6/10
I was impressed by the hotel’s cleanliness and charming atmosphere, which truly felt like a traditional Japanese tea house. The location was perfect since I could easily explore the nearby park and other attractions, and the staff were exceptionally welcoming, always offering helpful tips and insights about the area.
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Location

31 Yurugicho
Landmarks nearby
Restaurants nearby
Transportation
  • 1. Gango-ji 1.28 km (4199 ft)
  • 2. Naramachi 1.17 km (3839 ft)
  • 3. Great Buddha Hall 630 m (2067 ft)
  • 4. Nara Women's University 470 m (1542 ft)
  • 5. Todai-ji Temple 1.28 km (4199 ft)
  • 6. Isui-en 790 m (2592 ft)
  • 7. Kasuga Grand Shrine 2.00 km (1.24 mi.)
  • 1. McDonald's 830 m (2723 ft)
  • 2. Kamaiki 830 m (2723 ft)
  • 3. Saizeriya Kintetsu Nara Station Bldg 740 m (2428 ft)
  • 4. Nakatanido 980 m (3215 ft)
  • 5. Ichijo Higashimukidori 820 m (2690 ft)
  • 6. Mister Donut Nara Higashi Shop 760 m (2493 ft)
  • 7. Sukiya, Kintetsu Nara Ekimae 770 m (2526 ft)
  • 1. Kencho-mae 460 m (1509 ft)
  • 2. Imakoji 600 m (1969 ft)
  • 3. Oshiage-cho 660 m (2165 ft)
  • 4. Kencho Higashi 680 m (2231 ft)
  • 5. Takabatake-cho 2.00 km (1.24 mi.)