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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 13, 2026.

Japanese & Western Family Room,2 Double Beds

1. Bakery Hotel Château D'or - Hostel

Nara

CNY279

CNY307 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

2. Mori no Guest House - Hostel

Tenri

Classic Triple Room, Non Smoking | View from room

3. HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel

Naramachi

CNY193

CNY212 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Superior Japanese Style Room | View from room

4. Yuzan Guesthouse - Hostel

Nara

CNY244

CNY355 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Basic Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

5. Comfy Stay Sarusawaike

Naramachi

CNY338

CNY503 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

6. Hotel Base Nara

Nara

CNY609

CNY670 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

7. BOND - Hostel

Shimamoto

CNY286

CNY314 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

8. Mulan Hostel

Arashiyama

CNY503

CNY554 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

9. &And Hostel Shinsaibashi East

Chuo

CNY167

CNY183 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

10. add chaganju - Hostel

Uji

CNY300

CNY330 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

11. J-Hoppers Osaka Universal - Hostel

Konohana

CNY207

CNY228 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

12. Guest House Ioly Osaka - Hostel

Fujiidera

CNY350

CNY385 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Deluxe Room with 6 Beds, Street View_Former Confectionery Shop, Non Smoking

13. SEKAI HOTEL Deep Osaka Experience - Hostel

Higashi-osaka

CNY349

CNY384 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

14. Noosa Japan - Hostel

Takatsuki

CNY1,580

CNY1,738 total

Sep 26 - Sep 27

15. Roots Hostel

Nishi

16. &And Hostel Hommachi East

Chuo

CNY133

CNY147 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

17. Guesthouse U-En - Hostel

Fukushima

CNY353

CNY471 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

18. Momodaniagito - Hostel

Ikuno

19. WeBase KYOTO - Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

CNY181

CNY199 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

20. Grand Hostel LDK Osaka Shinsekai - Hostel

Naniwa

CNY405

CNY445 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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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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