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ゲストハウス奈良庵 B&B Nara An, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Nara, 5.9 km from Nara Station, 12 km from Iwafune Shrine, as well as 17 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

Friendly staff, very clean, comfortable and homey.

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9.3
Superb
160 reviews
Price from
€ 32
per night

A 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, Guest House Oku is located a 15-minute walk from JR Nara station. Guest House Oku features a total of 3 guest rooms and free WiFi throughout the property.

Kofuku-ji is 900 metres from Guest House Oku, while Todaiji Temple is 1.4 km away. Kansai International Airport is a 95-minute limousine bus ride away.

The guesthouse was perfect. Made our trip in Japan so wonderful. Would highly recommend visiting this city just to stay in the lovely house. The owner is so kind, helpful, and has created a very comfortable space.

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9.5
Exceptional
275 reviews
Price from
€ 19
per night

Conveniently located a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station and a 8-minute walk from JR Nara Station, Yuzan Guest House Annex offers cosy accommodation with a shared kitchen. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property.

Great hospitality, all the people in the staff were so friendly and open to have a nice conversation. The recommendations from the host were really helpful and the house it's an amazing traditional Japanese house. The location was second to none because it is close to both train stations and just a few steps from the central area of Nara. Also they rent bicycles for a very good price for hour or day, that saved me a lot of time.

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9.1
Superb
797 reviews
Price from
€ 21
per night

Located in Nara, the recently renovated 奈良公園徒歩15分古民家リノベーション貸切一軒家 Guest House奈良紀寺 provides accommodation 20 km from Iwafune Shrine and 23 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium. The air-conditioned accommodation is 25 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Nara Station is 1.9 km away.

Location is good. The host is friendly and happy to help.

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9
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
€ 95
per night

With free WiFi, this guest house offers a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and toaster. Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. This guest house is non-smoking and soundproof.

This property had everything we needed. It was comfortable and quiet. The hosts were friendly and helpful. They really made us feel welcome in their home. They shared their time and their knowledge and experiences as well as tasty treats from their garden. We loved the layout of the house and the gardens, as well as the views of the city and the hills beyond.

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9.7
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
€ 174
per night

Offering a terrace and inner courtyard view, Terrace Kyobate (Vacation house in Nara) is located in Nara, 21 km from Iwafune Shrine and 23 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium. It is situated 2 km from Nara Station and provides a lift. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

very nice host, roomy and clean house.

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9.2
Superb
23 reviews
Price from
€ 197
per night

Guesthouse Kaede Annex, a property with free bikes, is situated in Nara, 21 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, 22 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church, as well as 22 km from Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Nara Station, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from Iwafune Shrine.

The hosts are exceptionally kind and friendly. The house is well equipped, spotless clean and really comfortable. The location was also fantastic, just a few minutes from the station and close to the center and the park as well. I wouldn't stay anywhere else when coming to Nara!

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9.2
Superb
14 reviews
Price from
€ 135
per night

Located in Nara, 20 km from Iwafune Shrine and 24 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, NARAigoto EENA HOUSE offers a garden and air conditioning. Housed in a building dating from 2019, this guest house is 25 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church and 25 km from Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Nara Station is 1.9 km away.

Hisae is an extremely warm, attentive and welcoming host. When we arrived, she welcomed us with a cup of tea, explained how the house worked and gave us several recommendations (restaurants, sake tasting, etc.). She was there for us at all times, with any questions, and made us feel very welcome. The house is a renovated machiya in the heart of Nara's old town. It really did feel like home. There's a bus stop just a 1-minute walk away, serving all the main points in town. Very useful for visiting Nara. We also took part in a Japanese calligraphy course with an instructor and Hisae, who guided us through each stage of the learning process. We had a magical time, which will remain engraved in our memory. We would definitely recommend staying at the NARAigoto EENA HOUSE and the activities on offer. Many thanks, Hisae!

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9.7
Exceptional
10 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Nara Guesthouse Kaede is located in Nara. A hot tub is available for guests. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.1 km from Nara Station.

The guesthouse is clean with sophisticated household appliances. It is located near JR station and a supermarket for business, so it is very convenient for travellers to shop and prepare food. And we were surprised to find there were two toilets! We had a chance to meet the house owner, who is a friendly and polite man. He asked for photocopies of our passports. This made us feel a sense of safety as we can tell everything here is carefully managed and comply with regulations. I would strongly recommend foreign visitors to consider staying at this guesthouse instead of hotels. It's a great opportunity to get closer to life in Nara.

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9.7
Exceptional
44 reviews
Price from
€ 141
per night

Each dormitory-style bunk bed at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers has a reading light, power outlet and privacy curtains. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. A coin-operated washing machine is provided.

The guesthouse is about a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station. JR Nara Train Station is 1.8 km away. Todai-ji Temple and Kofuku-ji are a 10-minute walk.

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

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9.8
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
€ 206
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 292 reviews
    The hostel is in a great location and ihre hostel is very clean. Since none else had booked the dorm room I had it for myself.
    Marie
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 274 reviews
    The place was well located, close to Nara park and the train station but tucked away on a quiet street. The beds were huge and comfortable, very clean and it felt like home. I only stayed one night but wish I stayed longer. Yoko is one of the warmest and friendliest hosts I’ve had, she shared stories with me about her experiences owning a guest house, she made everyone feel very welcome, and she shared her tofu with me in the morning. My most wholesome stay in Japan by far.
    Sam
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 274 reviews
    Yoko the owner is the best! She welcomed me so warmly with tea and a snack and introduced me to all the guest! She gave me a small tour and really made me feel welcome. The guesthouse is really beautiful traditional style with really comfortable beds with spacious rooms. The guesthouse is also in a great location, but at the same time quiet and peaceful, it's a shame I could only stay one night. I look forward to staying here again one day. Thank you Yoko! - Andrew
    Andrew
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 45.94
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 742 reviews
    Great location, 5 minute walk to the train station Spotless clean / well equipped kitchen, free tea and coffee etc. The owner Mr Hilo is a great host, very kind and welcoming.
    Bertie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 57.07
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,784 reviews
    Great Hostel right at the gate to all the places you want to see in Nara. Also just a really short walk to Kintetsu Nara Station. Rooms are quiet and beds are stable. Clean shower and toilet. Breakfast included and I really like it. One big toast with a topping of choice, delicious salad and a drink.
    Julius
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 40.64
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 539 reviews
    Great location near temples right in the park. Quiet, friendly, clean place. Not fancy but comfortable as a hostel should be:) Very cheap for such place. Sweet stuff.
    Vero
    Group
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 292 reviews
    Very well located next to the park. Quiet and small garden all around the house. Our host was very attentionnate. Excellent japanese breakfast. Very cheap for sleeping in a very nice neighborhood. Free bikes. We loved cycling around the small old streets of Naramachi, which is as nice as old Kyoto and lest touristic.
    Laurent
    Family with young children
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 397 reviews
    We loved the tatami room and the futons were very comfortable. The guest house was in a great location, on a quiet street but within walking distance of all the major sites and shopping areas. The breakfast was delicious and great value.
    Catherine
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 152 reviews
    A very charming guesthouse, ideally located 5min walk from the JR station (Kyobate). From Nara station, it takes around 20min walk to get there. The host was amazing, so helpful and nice, giving his advice on the places to go out for dinner, public baths, etc. He helped us to send our luggage to our next step location, and we are so grateful he did. Thank you so much for this great stay, we strongly recommend this place to stay ! :)
    Hoang Yen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 40.05
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 221 reviews
    An exceptionally clean and well-kept guesthouse in a quiet street with some shops and restaurants, still within walking distance of the park, city centre and the railway stations. There is a shared common space with TV, microwave oven, refrigerator and free coffee and tea as well as various information brochures about Nara in several languages. The owner takes care of the house herself and is incredibly nice and helpful. I enjoyed my stay here a lot!
    Moritz
    Solo traveller

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