Hostels in Nara

6 properties in Nara are hostels and budget dorms, starting at € 44 per night for two adults with a typical price of € 70. That is about 44% below the city median of € 124.

Live prices for a two-night stay a month ahead — search your own dates. Measured 2026-09-25.

See all 6 hostels in Nara

How hostels in Nara compare

Of everything we can book in Nara at the moment, roughly 8% is hostels and budget dorms — 6 properties out of 72. Half of what is bookable sits between € 44 and € 74 a night, with the midpoint at € 70. That is about 44% below the Nara median of € 124, so choosing on this filter does not cost you anything here. Among the best-reviewed the star ratings run from 1 to 3, so this is not one class of property. The highest-rated right now is Guesthouse Nara Backpackers at 9.5/10 from 83 reviews, around € 236 a night. The six best-reviewed in this group average 8.1 out of 10 between them.

Highly rated

Guesthouse Nara Backpackers
Guesthouse Nara Backpackers
9.5/10 · 83 reviews
€ 236 from / night
Hilo Hostel
Hilo Hostel
9.1/10 · 1 192 reviews
€ 70 from / night
Mori no Guest House - Hostel
Mori no Guest House - Hostel
9/10 · 20 reviews
€ 44 from / night
HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel
HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel
8.6/10 · 61 reviews
€ 70 from / night
Comfy Stay Sarusawaike
Comfy Stay Sarusawaike
8.4/10 · 5 reviews
€ 74 from / night
Hotel Base Nara
Hotel Base Nara
4/10 · 3 reviews
€ 85 from / night

What to look for in hostels in Nara

Properties offering shared dormitories, private rooms, or both, with common areas that are the actual point. Modern hostels vary enormously: some are quiet and closer to a budget hotel, others run bar crawls every night. The guest reviews say which one you are booking far better than the description does.

Before you book, check

  • Whether the rate is per bed or per room. This is the single most common booking mistake.
  • Whether bed linen and towels are included or hired.
  • Whether there are lockers, and whether they take your size of bag and your own padlock.
  • Whether the dorm is mixed or single-sex, and how many beds are in it.
The thing people get caught by

A four-bed dorm and a fourteen-bed dorm are the same product on a filter and a completely different night's sleep. Look at the room type, not just the price, and read the review score for the specific thing that matters to you: quiet, cleanliness, or atmosphere.

Worth it for: Solo travel, long trips, and anyone who would rather meet people than have a minibar.

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Frequently asked

How much do hostels in Nara cost?

Starting from €44 per night for two adults, with a typical price of €70. That is about 44% below the city median of €124.

How many are there?

We can currently book 6 properties hostels and budget dorms in Nara. The list is built from live availability, so it changes with the season and your dates.