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Naramachi Hostel & Restaurant

1.5 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, a short walk to Nara Park

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Naramachi Hostel & Restaurant offers a quiet escape in Naramachi. Enjoy authentic Japanese dishes, dine outdoors, or explore the garden. Multilingual staff provide helpful assistance and concierge services to enhance your stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Private Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Private Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Room, 6 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Standard Room, 6 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
6 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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KURAGASHI | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

KURAGASHI

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Futons

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Women Dormitory | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Women Dormitory

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, 4 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Standard Room, 4 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
4 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Mixed Dormitory | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
939-1, Takabatakecho, Nara, Nara, 630-8301

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kasuga Shrine - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 19 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪なら麦酒 ならまち醸造所 麦舎 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪滴翠 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪空気ケーキ。 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪中國菜奈良町枸杞 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪udon and cafe 麺喰 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Naramachi Hostel & Restaurant

Hostel near Nara Park
At Naramachi Hostel & Restaurant, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site Japanese cuisine restaurant, RESTAURANT, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Laundry facilities and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Concierge services, wedding services, and multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • RESTAURANT
  • speakeasy

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1856
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

NARAMACHI HOSTEL Nara
NARAMACHI HOSTEL
NARAMACHI Nara
NARAMACHI
NARAMACHI HOSTEL & RESTAURANT Nara
NARAMACHI HOSTEL & RESTAURANT Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Naramachi Hostel & Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Naramachi Hostel & Restaurant?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Naramachi Hostel & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Naramachi Hostel & Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Naramachi Hostel & Restaurant located?

Located in Naramachi, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Nara Park, Ukimido Hall, and Gango-ji Temple. Kojindo and Nara Information Center are also within 10 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Naramachi Hostel & Restaurant Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Di, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fabulous old world experience

Our family (2 adults and 2 kids) stayed in one of the private rooms, which were cosy, comfortable and clean. We loved the feel of the hostel, with pretty gardens and spaces to linger in, feeling like we'd stepped back in time. It was very quiet when we stayed with few other guests, although the restaurant filled up at dinner time (great food!). The Naramachi area nearby was fantastic to wander through and it was easy to get to the bus or just walk to some of the sights of Nara.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon choix!

Excellent séjour dans cet hôtel plein de charme (qui fait la différence avec les hôtels classiques). Proche du parc des cerfs. Arrêt de bus à 3 min à pied qui mène à la gare de Nara. Accueil très agréable. Le personnel est aux petits soins et le restaurant offre un choix de plats variés et de qualité. Les chambres sont petites mais rien de gênant pour qui passe son temps à visiter. L'hôtel dispose toutefois d'un salon, d'une guest room et de tables en extérieur le temps de lire ou de prendre un thé. J'y retournerai avec grand plaisir.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

un cadre magnifique, une très belle halte.

Une allure de Ryokan des temps anciens, tout en bois, un petit déjeuner délicieux et typique. Un emplacement pratique pour aller au temple, situé dans une petite rue résidentiel, vous êtes bien au Japon. le confort n'est pas celui d'un 3 étoiles mais tout est dans le cadre. Une très bonne surprise et un accueil sympa. Question photos il y a de quoi faire dans le tel avec les très belles salle à manger et les petits jardins intérieurs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

miyako

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ドミトリーとしては宿泊料金が高めではありますが、施設設備の充実度や清潔度などを考えると非常に充実した設備でした。スタッフの方々ともう少しコミュニケーションが取れる機会があれば、更に良い滞在になったかと思います。

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

楽しいホテル

ホステルは初めてだったのですが子供が秘密基地みたいと大喜び‼️ ホテルとは違う感じが楽しかった。

10/10 Excellent

marg, canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic stay in Japanese hostel

Happy with everything. Staff were excellent. Really enjoyed our stay with 5 and 1 year old kids. Park 50m away was a hidden bonus!! Walls paper thin in bedroom was only down side. Other guests not so polite to keep noise down in the adjoining room at night. Otherwise so great! Would visit again!

6/10 Okay

yiting

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
房間整齊舒適，空間偏小，隔音情況較不佳。可能人多浴室數量不足，夜間洗澡等了好一陣子。離市區稍遠，若有大型行李的旅客會較不方便。

10/10 Excellent

JIUXI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

背包客的好选择

老房子新设施，适合背包客

8/10 Good

mako, japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

ナラマチ町家のホステル

雰囲気のある家屋で静かで落ち着ける環境。 ある程度の不便さをどう感じるかで印象は変わるかも。食事も楽しめ、ゆっくりできたので良かったです。東大寺や公園にも近く、また行きたいと思います。

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Bond, Wong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

無言，親身感受

一個房間人太多，民宿接待了一團印尼人，晚上吵到一點鐘，五點他們就起來收拾聊天，我只睡了四個小時，我忍耐到六點跟那團人說，還被回罵，感受很差。建議民宿貼多些通告或入住時提醒人們保持安靜或那段時間不要騷擾別人。 接待到沒素質的客人不是它的問題，但多走一步，可以保障到其他客人。 服務員很盡心。

8/10 Good

Hsin-Yi, 台灣

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

用青旅的價錢住到奈良町屋

內部裝潢很有味道，公共空間的營造很好 這次入住的是Women Dormitory 空間有點狹窄，整理行李箱不太方便 淋浴間少，晚上洗澡的時候要排隊等待

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

家族旅行

普段、宿泊できないような施設へ泊る事ができ、子供たち共々、良い経験ができました。とてもコストパフォ－マンスの高い宿だと思います。別料金でレストランで食事をしましたが、こちらも とて も美味しかったです。

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

日本を味わえる

私達が滞在したのは、個室。部屋は広い二段ベッドというか、一階と二階にあたるぐらいのスペースがあり、大人二人が充分寝ることが出来る。シャワーやトイレも清潔で、過ごしやすかった。

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

コンセプトは良いですが

まずチェックインして部屋を間違えられました。間違えただけなら良いのですが、部屋の鍵がナンバーロックなので他人の部屋を開けることが出来てしまいました。人がいなかったので幸いでしたが、あれが自分の部屋だったり、人がいたらと思うとゾッとします。 ああいうミスはニアミスではなく、損害賠償など大きな事件に発展する可能性があるので気をつけた方が良いです。 部屋は個室をとりましたが、天井が高くて良かったです。内装は結構安い感じで壁も薄いので隣の声がよく聞こえます。家族連れや友達同士だと楽しいかなと。 色んなところに庭があってそれは良いんですが、夏の暑い日に打ち水がされてないこと、植物に元気がなくて気になりました。庭があるだけではなくて植物の剪定や種類にもこだわってほしいなと思います。 職員と客の動線が同じなのでご飯を食べてる時、ドタバタしてて気になります。バーは雰囲気が大事なのでキッチンが見えるのも目隠しした方が良いかなと。 食事はまあまあ美味しかったです。日本食でも洋食でもない新たな味でした。次食べるほど美味しいとも思わないですが、それは日本人に合ってないだけかも。 安いホテルで、まだオープンして間もないので雰囲気が〜とか言うのは酷なことかも知れませんが、後1年後、5年後にどうなってるか心配になります。

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, CHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable location, near the Nara Park.

good service and comfortable room, but would be noisy if people staying at the nearby room don't keep silent.

6/10 Okay

minjeong, 한국

주차장이 있고 나라공원이 가까워서 걸어갈수 있어서 좋았으나 숙소 찾기가 너무 힘들었음. 숙소는 나쁘지 않았으나 공용 냉장고 세탁기같은게 전혀 없었음

10/10 Excellent

Lo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Valentina, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hostel in Nara

It was a good place to stay one night in Nara. The staff was great and helpful. The room was not very comfortable, but for one night was ok. It is also what I expected from a hoste. Good spanish restaurant one block from the hostel, good and cheap wine.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

静かなホステル

まだオープンして新しいようで、部屋やシャワールームなどはとても綺麗でした。また私が泊まったときは偶然なのか宿泊者がほとんどいなかったようで、自分のベッドがあるドミトリーは貸し切りでした。他のドミトリーは分かりませんが、少し狭めの印象でした。 唯一の欠点を述べるとしたら立地だと思います。一の鳥居から歩けば大した距離ではありませんが、周りにコンビニなどがないので、夕飯やお酒は済ませてくるか、ホステルのレストラン、バーを利用するのが良いと思います。私は寝るだけだったので何ら困ることはありませんでした。 とても静かで雰囲気の良いホステルだと思います。

8/10 Good

初奈良

Liked: Cleanliness
建物は古いお屋敷ですが、お部屋も綺麗で良かったです。 奥の蔵(自分の部屋)に行くのに、開けたテラスがあります。今の季節は暑くもなく寒くもなく、虫もいなくて大変過ごしやすかったですが、夏場と冬場は少し大変かも。 次の日は雨でテラスが濡れておりロビーに行くのに屋根のある隅っこを通って行きました。

10/10 Excellent

Yeo Jin Ha, South Korea.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's good! I highly recommend here!

First I felt this guesthouse it is truly antique. you can feel real what Japanese house is. staffs can speak English and they are very kind. I think this is the best geusthouse I ever stayed...truly antique and real Japanese house...!! baammmmm! I Highly Recommend!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Greg, rosult

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Le charme du Japon en toute simplicité dans une demeure authentique et une chambre originale

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

一个人旅行的合适住处

很好，自助多一些，不提供洗漱用品，但价格合理，总体满意，会再来。

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