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Hostels in Nara

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Nara on Hotels.com. These Nara Hostels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 14, 2026.

Japanese & Western Family Room,2 Double Beds | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

1. Bakery Hotel Château D'or - Hostel

Nara

CNY287

CNY316 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Superior Japanese Style Room | View from room

Superior Japanese Style Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | WiFi (free), bed sheets

2. Yuzan Guesthouse - Hostel

Nara

CNY220

CNY330 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Classic Triple Room, Non Smoking | View from room

Classic House | In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

3. HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel

Naramachi

CNY193

CNY212 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Basic Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

4. Comfy Stay Sarusawaike

Naramachi

CNY338

CNY503 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Basic Double Room | Cribs (free), WiFi (free), bed sheets

5. Hotel Base Nara

Nara

CNY609

CNY670 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

6. Mori no Guest House - Hostel

Tenri

CNY314

CNY346 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

7. BOND - Hostel

Shimamoto

CNY286

CNY314 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

8. Noosa Japan - Hostel

Takatsuki

CNY1,580

CNY1,738 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Japanese Style Room | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

9. add chaganju - Hostel

Uji

CNY300

CNY330 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

10. Guest House Ioly Osaka - Hostel

Fujiidera

CNY350

CNY385 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

11. Mulan Hostel

Arashiyama

Deluxe Room with 6 Beds, Street View_Former Confectionery Shop, Non Smoking | WiFi (free), bed sheets

12. SEKAI HOTEL Deep Osaka Experience - Hostel

Higashi-osaka

CNY393

CNY432 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

13. J-Hoppers Osaka Universal - Hostel

Konohana

CNY227

CNY250 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Deluxe Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Terrace/patio

14. &And Hostel Shinsaibashi East

Chuo

CNY167

CNY183 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | WiFi (free), bed sheets

15. &AND HOSTEL NAMBA SOUTH

Minami

CNY137

CNY165 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

16. Hostel Otro Mundo

Central Kyoto

CNY206

CNY227 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Standard Room for 6 People | In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

17. COGO TENNOJI

Tennoji

CNY200

CNY220 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

18. Guesthouse U-En - Hostel

Fukushima

CNY353

CNY471 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

19. Roots Hostel

Nishi

CNY122

CNY134 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

20. Grand Hostel LDK Osaka Shinsekai - Hostel

Naniwa

CNY405

CNY445 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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Top neighborhoods in Nara

Naramachi

A wooden building with a sign in Japanese.

A traditional Japanese lantern hanging outside a shop, with a sign featuring a blue and white design.

A traditional Japanese shop with wooden signage and hanging lanterns.

A narrow street with traditional Japanese architecture, including a wooden fence and a signboard with Japanese text.

A narrow street lined with traditional wooden houses, some with wooden doors and windows, and various potted plants and flowers.

Naramachi

Nara's Naramachi neighborhood is known for its temples and coffeehouses, and entices visitors with attractions including Nara Park and Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum.

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Top landmarks in Nara

A park with deer, trees, and a fenced area.

Nara Park

9.0/10 (4,050 reviews)

Nara Park is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from central Nara, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Isui-en Garden and Ukimido Hall, both a short walk away.

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A large Buddha statue in a temple with a crowd of people around it.

Todaiji Temple

9.2/10 (2,261 reviews)

Todaiji Temple is 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Nara, why not stop by during your stay.

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Stone lanterns and a red torii gate in a forested area.

Kasuga Shrine

9.0/10 (660 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Kasuga Shrine— just one of the landmarks located 2.5 mi (4 km) from central Nara.

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A traditional Japanese temple with a multi-tiered pagoda, surrounded by a serene landscape with trees and a clear blue sky.

Kofuku-ji Temple

9.2/10 (425 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Kofuku-ji Temple— just one of the monuments in central Noboriōji.

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The entrance to the National Museum in Tokyo, Japan, with a stone pathway leading to a pond and a fountain.

Nara National Museum

8.6/10 (200 reviews)

Nara National Museum is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from central Nara, why not stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Nara has to offer, head to Isui-en Garden, Nara Park, and Todaiji Temple.

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A traditional Japanese building with a multi-tiered roof, red pillars, and a statue on top.

Heijo Palace

8.2/10 (93 reviews)

If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Heijo Palace— just one of the landmarks located 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Nara.

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A placard with Japanese text on a stone by a calm river, with buildings and trees in the background.

Sarusawa Pond Park

8.4/10 (285 reviews)

Sarusawa Pond Park is worth a visit when in central Noboriōji.

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A traditional Korean building with a tiled roof, a stone pathway leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained lawn with trees.

Yakushi-ji Temple

9.0/10 (322 reviews)

Yakushi-ji Temple is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from central Nara, why not stop by during your stay.

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Nara and related destinations

Nara, well-known for its temples and gardens, features attractions such as Heijo Palace and Nara Family. Sights include Nara Woman's University and Kofuku-ji Temple and visitors speak highly of the city's monuments.

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About the destination

Nara is also notable for its temples. Learn about the local heritage of Nara at landmarks like Heijo Palace and Nara Woman's University. You might find that sights like Nara Family and Kofuku-ji Temple are worth a visit.

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