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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.

The owners are very nice people.

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9.3
Wonderful
155 reviews
Price from
$36
per night

Renovating a Japanese-style private house with a 100-year history, Guesthouse Tamura offers an accommodation in Fushigazushi-cho, Nara. Kintetsu Nara Station is a 13-minute walk away, while Kasuga Taisha Shrine is a 20-minute stroll.

This is not a typical hostel where there are lots of people living in the same room with a chill vibe, but I like this hostel a lot. Located in the residential area (pretty close to many tourist attractions though), this hostel is adapted from a single-family-detached-home and is run by the Tamura family. The host was a welcoming lady who showed the facilities in detailed once I arrived at the place. In my room (mixed dorm), there're only 4 bunks and 2 of them are empty during my one night stay so it's really great. The bed is cozy, the facilities are good to use and free(like slippers, toothbrush set, towels, water & barley tea etc.) There're two shower room (and one of them is traditional japanese style bathtub. The host prepared warm water for us to use in advance. Not a lot to say but I love the tranquil vibe of the hostel itself as well as the surroundings. If I will revisit Nara again, I'll come here again.

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9.1
Wonderful
279 reviews
Price from
$20
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.

This is the best place I have stayed. I miss the people I met there - both hostesses and guests. They gave me free sake drinks and we sat in the common room, chatting about our travel and our life. It felt like home. Nara is a beautiful place too, so that was such a good memory, I really appreciate it. -- Yuyu

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9.5
Exceptional
252 reviews
Price from
$21
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.

We loved this guesthouse! The guy who runs it was really nice and helpful, the room was fantastic, big, comfy, good heating, private, we couldn't have asked for more. Absolutely would stay there again

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9.1
Wonderful
765 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

The 100-year old Guesthouse Naramachi offers simple Japanese-style accommodation just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyobate Train Station. The property is completely non-smoking. It offers massages, bicycle rental and free Wi-Fi throughout. The World Heritage registered Nara Park is a 10-minute walk away.

It’s a beautiful house with great rooms and a very friendly atmosphere. The owner is very kind and welcoming! The location is great for exploring Nara. We loved Nara, both for cozy Naramachi and the beautiful nature and temples, especially in the upper parts of Nara park. Bike rental from the guesthouse was also great!

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9.4
Wonderful
147 reviews
Price from
$33
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
Wonderful
5 reviews
Price from
$117
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.

Jerome and Hana are super chill and friendly hosts, we feel very welcomed in their home :) We also enjoyed helping them with gardening and also the dinner with their garden volunteers!

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9.7
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
$194
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
Wonderful
23 reviews
Price from
$200
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
Wonderful
14 reviews
Price from
$150
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.

everything! a wonderful little house, we simply loved it!

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9.7
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
$101
per night

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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Nara

  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 252 reviews
    A comfy guest house tucked between the narrow streets of Nara, walking distance to Nara park. The house is traditionally fournished, the room was spacious and very cozy. The host spoke excellent english and was extremely kind and knowledgeable. Would recommend to stay here 100%!
    Veronika
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $68.68
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,101 reviews
    Ability to store luggage pre check in. Lovely spacious room, spotless and quiet, great location for sights.
    Andrew
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 252 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 traveler
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 712 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $67.11
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,703 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $45.13
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 524 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
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 280 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
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 371 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
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 147 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: $50.04
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 220 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 traveler

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