With a stay at NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI - Hostel in Nara (Naramachi), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Nara Park and Gango-ji Temple. .This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Nara Information Center and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Sarusawa Pond Park.
Hostel with a coffee shop, a short walk to Nara Park
NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI - Hostel offers 15 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.
Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Nara hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and refrigerators can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.
NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI - Hostel has a restaurant on site.
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Off-site parking for JPY 1000 per night; booking required
Food and drink
Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–9:30 AM: JPY 880.00 per person
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Things to do
Bike rentals
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Microwave (on request)
Fridge (on request)
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
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Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Heating (climate-controlled)
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Griddle
Microwave (on request)
Paper towels
Fridge (on request)
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Toaster
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Desk
Safe
Slippers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately JPY 880.00 per person
Nearby parking fee: JPY 1000 per night (262 ft away)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Property is also known as
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NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
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Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
21 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
20 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hard to get to without good transit options if you have luggage. House is fairly old and there was a smell in the room.
Overall, it was okay.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Barbara
23 May 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Safed by the manager’s quick action.
I’ve had a couple of issues with my bed the first night I stayed there. My body and face were covered in mosquito bites. I woke up and wanted to find someone to hand me a spray but was unable to. I mentioned it next morning being quiet sick from all the bites. Management moved me immediately into a different area and the following night was much better.
I really appreciated the manager’s help.
Breakfast is excellent. Price incredible value for money. I would stay there again
Twice as comfortable as a the corporate hotel we stayed at for well under half the price! Really helpful staff with good English. Great location near the park with bicycles to hire for a small charge.
This is my go-to guesthouse in Nara. Close to the park, great facillties like a cafe and bar. Vegan and organic options are available. Not a hangout. It's compact but confortable.
A very welcoming guest house with lovely staff . The room was large and warm .Wifi very good .Good location for Nara Park . Didn’t try the food but smelt very nice
My stay was fantastic! Akie was incredibly welcoming and warm. The accommodations were clean and comfortable. I was able to get a quick bite from their menu in between touring the city and taking a quick rest back at the guest house. It was a short walk to Nara Park and main shopping/food areas. I definitely recommend this spot for anyone one traveling solo through Nara.
Great location, comfort dorm with plenty of room in common areas and even a full kitchen. Plus an on site cafe and bar! The staff speak English and Japanese. My new favourite in Nara.
Warm and friendly staff. Really nicely decorated building. Clean. Great breakfast. Cheap bike rental. Stayed in a private Japanese style room- large and comfortable.I would highly recommend this guesthouse to others- one of my favourite places we stayed.
I had encountered some trouble that I'm not gonna detail here but the staff was immensely helpful and very kind. The hostel is cute and comfortable enough, if a bit small. The bar/restaurant is great. The location is not amazing, it's quite far from the station, although it is close to the park. Towels were not free, as opposed to what is mentioned on the page.
We really enjoyed our stay! We enjoyed staying in the traditional Japanese double room and the staff were very friendly and welcoming! Very sweet and beautifully designed little guesthouse! Perfect location to visit Nara only 5 minutes away from the park! Would definately stay here again!
Booked for one night, wish I could have stayed here in Nara longer
Staff were super nice and friendly
Room was spacious, and facilities including food and drinks on site very good
The major "must-see" cites are within walking distance (Nara Park and Todaiji-temple). The staff was super friendly and accommodating. As of Nov. 2016 they have been open for 1 month - rooms are super clean and the share space isn't a great way to meet travelers. If you have 1-2 possibly 3 people I would stay but bed space is limited. That being said the beds are very comfortable. I'll be going back for sure!
Schöne Jundendherberge mit sehr sympatischen Angestellte. Wir waren zu zweit und haben (allein) im traditionellen japanischen Zimmer auf Futons geschlafen, eine sehr gute und günstige Alternative zu Hotels in Nara. Das Frühstück war auch sehr fein.