There’s plenty of quality cheap accommodation in Nara. Here I’ve listed what I consider to be the best budget hotels and guesthouses in Nara, all of which I’ve personally inspected.
Yuzan Guesthouse


This Japanese-style guesthouse in a traditional Japanese house is a short walk north of JR Nara Station. Guests stay in dorms that are separated by gender. The owners are helpful and informative.
Japanese name: 遊山ゲストハウス
Japanese address: 大宮町1-4-10
English address: 1-4-10 Omiya-cho
Internet/wifi access: free wifi access and communal PC
Non-smokingJapanese name: rooms: Yes
Nearest Transport: 3min walk from JR Nara Station west exit
Telephone: 0742-31-2223
District: Downtown Nara
Website: Official website (English)
:: Check availability and pricing for Yuzan Guesthouse on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Nara Guesthouse Komachi


Nara Guesthouse Komachi is a modern and popular guesthouse in Naramachi, a short walk from JR Nara Station. It offers private Japanese- and Western-style rooms. It’s a well-run and efficient place that offers great value for the money.
Japanese name: ゲストハウス奈良小町
Japanese address: 杉ヶ町41-2
English address: 41-2 Suruga-machi
Internet/wifi access: free wifi and LAN cable access
Non-smoking rooms: Yes
Nearest Transport: 4min walk from JR Nara Station east exit
Telephone: 0742-87-0556
District: Naramachi
Website: None
:: Check availability and pricing for Nara Guesthouse Komachi on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Guesthouse Nara Backpackers


Guesthouse Nara Backpackers is a guesthouse built in a really beautiful traditional Japanese-style house. Most rooms are shared and gender-segregated. There are kitchen facilities and rental bikes on offer. It’s a short walk to the sights from here.
Japanese name: ゲストハウス奈良バックパッカーズ
Japanese address: 油留木町31
English address: 31 Yurugi-cho
Internet/wifi access: free wifi access and communal PC
Non-smoking rooms: Yes
Nearest Transport: 8min walk from Kintetsu Nara Station exit 1
Telephone: 0742-22-4557
District: Downtown Nara
Website: (English)
:: Check availability and pricing for Guesthouse Nara Backpackers on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

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