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Hostel · ★★
# Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

Yurugicho, Nara, Japan

8.8 ·  Excellent 33 reviews ·  #37 #37 of 86 in Nara ·  4.5/5 on Google, 140 reviews ·  8.3 Location score
## About Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers is a hostel in Yurugicho, Nara, Japan. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 33 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 850 m from the centre of Nara. The nearest airport, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), is 37 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:30

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 7

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 15

31,Yurugicho, [nara-backpackers.com](https://www.nara-backpackers.com/home.jp.html)

## How Guesthouse Nara Backpackers scores

Better rated than 53% of hotels in Nara

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **8.3**
-   Public transport **7.3**

Nara average

## Rating on Google

4.5/5

140 Google reviews

-   5★65%
-   4★22%
-   3★7%
-   2★4%
-   1★1%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **86**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **82**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **20**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">近鉄奈良駅 バスのりば9</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">640 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">37 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">84 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nara</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">850 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   奈良県立美術館150 m
-   Neiraku Art Museum380 m
-   興福寺宝蔵院跡・宝蔵院流鎌槍発祥之地400 m
-   春日大社境內飛火野410 m
-   なら仏像館490 m
-   奈良国立博物館490 m

## Guesthouse Nara Backpackers: in detail

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hostel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. The hostel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hostel offers linen service and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site shared kitchen provided at this location.

### Compare

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## Questions about Guesthouse Nara Backpackers

### How do guests rate Guesthouse Nara Backpackers?

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 33 reviews, which is better than 53% of rated hotels in Nara.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 15:30 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Guesthouse Nara Backpackers?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Guesthouse Nara Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), is 37 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Guesthouse Nara Backpackers have?

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers has 7 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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