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HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel in Nara, near Nara Park

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Classic House
Property grounds
Classic House
Comfort Quadruple Room, Non Smoking
Interior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$70
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Explore the area

Map
31-4 Minamifukurocho, Nara, Nara, 630-8342
  • Nara Information Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Gango-ji Temple
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Nara Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Economy Single Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking | Interior detail

Economy Single Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon

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Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Interior detail

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Classic House

Classic House

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Living room
Daily housekeeping
Located in an annex building
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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Classic Triple Room, Non Smoking

Classic Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Classic Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Classic Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Comfort Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Comfort Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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About the area

Nara

HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel places you steps from Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of Nara Craft Museum. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and a front desk safe. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Naramachi hostel include Nara Park and Todaiji Temple.
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What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 11 min walk
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 11 min walk
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 15 min walk
  • Todaiji Temple - 3 min drive
  • Kasuga Shrine - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 12 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yume Wo Katare Nara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪竹の館 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ボリクコーヒー - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ふじ門製麺 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪あしびの郷 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel

Hostel in Nara, near Nara Park
HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Nara hostel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1890
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. This Nara hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age - 12

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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, debit 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 only accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

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HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel?

HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel on 24 Feb 2025 start from NZ$70.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel?

No, HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 151 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'entrée dans l'auberge se fait seul avec toutes les instructions fourni dans la BAL. L'espace pour dormir est correct (l'espace livre situé au dessus/en dessous de la case aussi!, l'auberge est bien équipé pour faire sa toilette, le rapport qualité/prix est correct, de nombreux restaurants autour... je recommande pour les voyageurs de passage!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a heritage house in Nara area. We booked a three person room and had a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bruno

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar muy tranquilo, estilo clásico de viviendas japonesas
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

DIEGO

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an extension to our stay, and unfortunately these last 3 nights were unbearable, as the guests staying in the rooms on the 2nd floor were very noisy when walking on the wooden floors. Furthermore, we tried to contact the hotel staff, who are NOT on the premises, but never received a response. The hostel is left unattended so if anything goes wrong there is no one to address it. The front door was left unlocked by most other guests, so the sense this is not a secure and safe place. Also, the posting says there is housekeeping, but we received no service during the 5 nights we spent there. One of the two mllaundry machines are not working, and we had to buy our own detergent even tho this was supposed to be provided. As for cleanliness, our room's drawers and closets were very dirty, with lost of dust and what appeared to be nice feces. This could be a beautiful place, however it has serious issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

DIEGO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This hostel suffers a few major problems. For.one, there is no one there most of the time, so check in must be done after 4pm, regardlesa if your room is ready (like hours was). Also we had issues with the guests staying upstairs stepping too hard on the wooden floors and there was no one there to respond for it. The pictures on the app are not accurate (at least for our room), making it look much brighter and nicer. Also, it is clearly stated that towels are not provided, so we carried our own, only to find out the hostel does offer towels are a very reasonable cost. Laundry facilities are available within the premises, however laundry detergent could not be found (although it is included in the cost). Lastly the common areas need a facelift as they get messy and cluttered very fast. If you want to experience a more realistic stay at a traditional Japanese house, this could be the place. However, mindful of the fact the place is mostly unsupervised and other guests may not share your understanding of basic rules in an old wooden structure. Overall we really liked the authentic feel of an old wooden Japanese house, the tatami floors and futons, the paper window panes and the somewhat neglected but beautiful garden. This place needs a little attention and it could be a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Chu kong

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a bit far from train station. Less maintain the property. Price is low but...

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the ambience of our large Japanese style rooms. For a ‘hostel’, it was above what I expected. It was dead quiet at night, even the overgrown garden in the back had its charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a beautiful room and loved the ambiance and architecture
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Struttura meravigliosa, un'antica casa che mantiene la forma originale (ma ristrutturata per essere in condizioni impeccabili e con massima pulizia). Non solo un comodo alloggio da cui raggiungere facilmente le due stazioni principali di Nara e iniziare la visita della città, ma direi quasi una attrazione turistica in se.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice traditional japanese hostel

10/10 Excellent

Liano, Montreal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Traditional japanese style place. Beautiful, cozy, and an experience. Only stayed a night but would definetly recommend for short stayd
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too hard to find adress.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Set in an amazing old house. Seems more catered towards private groups than it is for backpackers - the hostel facilities were pretty sparse so would not stay for more than one night unless I had a private room. Place was otherwise very neat and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traditional and comfortable
The place is great! It's traditional Japanese, very comfortable and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a bit hard to find but the place was great, really beautiful, great facilities!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dorota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfully peaceful oasis in the heart of Nara.
Loved the old, wooden main building - so beautiful. If you're thinking of staying here, be sure to book one of the traditional Japanese-style rooms located within it. The dormitory-style accommodation is located in a separate building and I found it a little disappointing - too many beds fitted into a rather small space, where you can hear every sound made by people on either one of the floors. It was ok for one night stay, but anything longer than that might've been a challenge, particularly that the bathrooms and toilets are in the main building... Still, a great place all in all - very friendly and helpful staff, free tea, coffee and cold drinks provided, good location, clean bathrooms with very hot water and delightful garden for when you want to relax. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful stay.
Beautiful, antique house and garden. Sound carries, but that is expected from the older architecture. Great staff.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to be in nara
Great authentic hotel, really nice hosts (more then usual...). Really recommended. P.s there's a great oden(not the noodles) place near by for cold evenings...