[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Guesthouse Nara Backpackers Peaceful garden retreat sits just steps from Nara's ancient treasures, offering travelers a quiet base for exploring Japan's historic temples ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8420000/8415600/8415573/2db2306e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8420000/8415600/8415573/b2df846c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8420000/8415600/8415573/c1c906fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8420000/8415600/8415573/1088d150.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8420000/8415600/8415573/w395h293x0y0-7066330f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Guesthouse Nara Backpackers offers a quiet setting near Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine. Relax in the garden or use in-room WiFi to plan your next adventure. Practical luggage storage is available, and many visitors appreciate the easy access to Nara's main attractions. 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Laundry - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 18 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=8415573&PinnedHotelID=8415573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=8415573&PinnedHotelID=8415573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 19 - Oct. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=8415573&PinnedHotelID=8415573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=8415573&PinnedHotelID=8415573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 24 - Oct. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=8415573&PinnedHotelID=8415573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=8415573&PinnedHotelID=8415573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=8415573&PinnedHotelID=8415573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=8415573&PinnedHotelID=8415573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### Traditional Double Room, Japanese Futon (Economy) ### Highlights Air conditioning Rice cooker - Sleeps 2 - 1 Twin Futon ### 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 ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8420000/8415600/8415573/1478097c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Dormitory Room for Women (1 bed out of 4 beds) ### Highlights Air conditioning Rice cooker - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8420000/8415600/8415573/1478097c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Mixed Dormitory Room (1 bed out of 6 beds) ### Highlights Air conditioning Rice cooker - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNara-Hotels-Guesthouse-Nara-Backpackers.h8415573.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNara-Hotels-Guesthouse-Nara-Backpackers.h8415573.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.68685%2C135.83334&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RrWE8KSxNOxzbWiSr8LQ5N27xFQ=) 31 Yurugicho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8283 #### What's nearby - Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km - Nara National Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Kofuku-ji Temple - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Todaiji Temple - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Kasuga Shrine - 7 min drive - 2.0 km #### Getting around - Kintetsu-Nara Station - 10 min walk - Tanakura Station - 11 min drive - Itami Airport (ITM) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk - ‪京都勝牛 - ‬6 min walk - ‪豆鹿喫茶 - ‬5 min walk - ‪PARK桃谷樓 -PARK TOKOKURO- - ‬5 min walk - ‪Kitahara Soba - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### Guesthouse Nara Backpackers Hostel near Nara Park 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. 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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 steps from Nara Park, Nara Prefectural Art Museum, and Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall. Nara Woman's University and Isui-en Garden are also within 10 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is 10 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 25 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Guesthouse Nara Backpackers Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 109 8 - Good 65 6 - Okay 15 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison Jan 26, 2020 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! ##### Alison Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Nov 20, 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 14, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### marianne Oct 20, 2019 ##### marianne Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### YI MEI Oct 17, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### YI MEI Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 10, 2019 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 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 5, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very old classic Japanese home. It really gave an old Japanese feeling. Was absolutely beautiful. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charline Sep 24, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### sejour idéal Auberge très bien située, à 15 minutes à pied du Todai-ji. Accueil très agréable, hôte très attentionné. Chambre simple mais confortable. Douche propre. Cuisine propre et agréable. The et café offerts. ##### Charline Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 17, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Hung Sep 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service 还好 ##### Hung Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SEW Aug 18, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Walking distant to most of interesting place, friendly services, relax with traditional Japanese house ##### SEW Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### wanhsin Jul 17, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### wanhsin Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller May 18, 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller May 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luis May 14, 2019 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 ##### Luis Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### max May 5, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### max Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller May 4, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie Apr 29, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Super beautiful. Recommended 好美，下次還想來住這家。大家都輕聲細語，走路也盡量不發出聲音，我們住在二樓的獨間，有view獨享，超棒的！！而且枕頭很好睡，想知道枕頭在哪買的~~ ##### Connie Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 27, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 很棒的體會日式房屋的經驗！ 擁有百年歷史的日式旅館，很有古老的味道。老闆的英文非常流利，溝通完全沒問題。也會和我們推薦去玩的地點、時間，人很親切。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Apr 26, 2019 Liked: Amenities Friendly staff and visitors. I like the atea. Would go back. Nature lovers surrounding for tranquillity. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It is very close to Nara Park and the temples which makes it very convenient. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Camilla Apr 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Camilla Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 4, 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Feb 14, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 　近鉄奈良駅から少し歩いた場所にある、このゲストハウス。古い日本家屋を使用しています。階段が急だったり、少し寒かったり・・・古い日本家屋っぽくて私は好きです。寒いと言ってもキッチンは暖房が効いていますし、リビングはこたつがあるので暖かいです。 　スタッフの方も親切で、近隣のイベントなどを教えてくれてりして、観光の参考になります。近くには銭湯もありますし、飲食店にも困ることもありません。とても居心地の良いゲストハウスだと思っています。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019