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Deer Guesthouse - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel near Nara Park in Nara

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Experience the tranquility of Deer Chest House, a traditional Japanese-style building surrounded by a serene atmosphere.
Functional kitchen with refrigerator, sink, stove, and microwave for convenient meal preparation.
Stroll through a serene garden featuring a variety of lush plants, a flowering tree, and a traditional building in the background.
Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring two beds and a small table near the window with a view of the outdoors.
Enjoy meals in the dining area with a wooden table and comfortable chairs.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
36 Tsubai-cho, Nara City Center, Nara, 630-8343
  • Nara Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Kofuku-ji Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Todaiji Temple
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Mixed Dorm for 2 people

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Female Dorm for 2 people

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Mixed Dorm

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Female Dorm

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Nara

City center stay.At this Naramachi hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Nara Christ Church and Kōfuku-ji National Treasure Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kasuga Shrine - 6 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 6 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪若草カレー本舗 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ほうせき箱 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ORCHIS - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪焼肉の牛太郎 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪LIGHT - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Deer Guesthouse - Hostel

Hostel near Nara Park in Nara
Deer Guesthouse - Hostel offers its guests barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Deer Guesthouse - Hostel also features laundry facilities, a television in a common area, and a microwave in a common area.

This Nara hostel is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1931
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Deer Guesthouse - Hostel offers 3 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 164 reviews
$30 nightly
The price is $34
Jul 27 - Jul 28
All taxes and fees included in total
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (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 accepts cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts cash.

This property charges a fee for luggage storage before check-in. Luggage storage must be requested in advance of arrival.

We should mention

  • 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.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Deer Guesthouse - Hostel.

Property is also known as

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Deer Guesthouse Nara
Deer Guesthouse
Deer Guesthouse - Hostel Nara
Deer Guesthouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Deer Guesthouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Deer Guesthouse - Hostel to the airport?

Deer Guesthouse - Hostel is 29.2 mi (65-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Deer Guesthouse - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Deer Guesthouse - Hostel.

Does Deer Guesthouse - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Deer Guesthouse - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Deer Guesthouse - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Deer Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Deer Guesthouse - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Deer Guesthouse - Hostel have a pool?

Deer Guesthouse - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Deer Guesthouse - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Deer Guesthouse - Hostel to downtown Nara?

Deer Guesthouse - Hostel is 1.4 mi away from Nara.

Deer Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 45 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Nice place, very convenient.

It was very convenient but the bed was very cold. The upper bunks were hot so I wore my jacket and two pants to sleep. Otherwise a nice hostel. Nowhere to hang anything in the bathroom and shower area. Nice if towels were included.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Collette

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

Nice staff

Very good location for the deer park and other sights. Arrived earlier than check in time but the hostel had send an email with the door code so we were able to leave our luggage and head out to see the sights. Rooms are a little tight and there are no curtains on the bunks but the beds are comfortable enough and the hostel was very clean. Staff member also gave us some good advice on free activities which was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and the staff were super friendly and seemed apologetic about the condition of the property. That said this hostel was just not for me. SUPER small common area, only one restroom per gender and one shower for everyone. The kitchen, patio and common area was cluttered. This place would be ok if it was one of my hippy friends places and they were letting me crash for the night. It wasn't what I expect for something I paid for and is a professional business.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

X, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Deer Guesthouse is very centrally located in Nara - close to the Station and points of interest. It is also very inexpensive. It was pretty clean. It is quite a small place. Also, there is very little security- no locks on any of the inner doors and the manager's presence is unpredictable. The outer door has a lock but it was always open whenever I came in or left. There are small lockers to store valuables. The manager was helpful in giving useful information about the area. You can use the washer/dryer for 300 yen. The place is very low key, so it was quite easy to meet other travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary, UK

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

Backpackers dream place

Everything was as described on the website and guest ratings are true. You get a great welcome from the two people running the guest house. It was cold outside and I was immediately offered a cup of hot tea. Washing and shower area great. Bedrooms very warm and plenty of space for your back pack. All beds have two sockets for charging phones etc. Great little music bar just 3 doors away. All beers, spirits and cocktails. Gin & Tonic great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Tilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hostel was in a great location, but is very small and cramped inside, great if you are travelling light, not so great if you are backpacking and have big rucksacks, there was nowhere to put them apart from in the beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Horace, Hong Kong

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

Hotel close to the subway, walk within 10 minutes

Easy to find out the location, near the main shop street
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Very nice stay!

I really enjoyed my stay here. The owners/managers are very considerate, helpful people and made me feel welcome right away, which, traveling alone, I really appreciated. Deer Guesthouse is very close to the big attractions in Nara, the main temples and the Nara Deer Park. There's also a lot of nice shops nearby and tasty, affordable places to eat. Deer Guesthouse has more of an older, traditional Japanese style, with sliding screens, a small garden in the middle, tatami mats etc. Though it is an older, traditional style, the WiFi was very reliable. The owner also speaks good English and he knows all about Nara and the surrounding area, so there is no trouble getting around. I thought it was very quaint and cozy as well as affordable. I would definitely stay here again and I would recommend it to others. (Sidenote; there is also a location in town called Deer Hostel which might confuse Google Maps, be sure to search Deer Guesthouse)

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Lovely

Great location.Clean place.The owner is a funny young man and I had a wonderful night there. Look forward to staying at Deer guesthouse again someday.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was central, staff was friendly and the room was comfortable.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

町家

こじんまりとした感じですが、アットホームな環境を味わえました。 町家を改装しているので、今後もっと工夫すれば、良い味わいも醸し出せると思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Chizuru

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

よく眠れた

部屋が寒かった。洗面所が2つしかないので、不便だった。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

asami

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

内部は田舎のおばあちゃん宅って感じです

洗練された施設とは行きませんが、利用説明も丁寧にしていただき安心して過ごせました。 ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

급하게 숙소가 필요하다면

위치는 아주 만족함 킨테츠나라역에 내려서 상점가를 지나면 됨 가격만을 생각하면 정말 훌륭한 곳임
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

。。

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
宿の目の前に自販機もあり、近くにスーパー、コンビニ、銀行等のあらゆる施設が有るので便利だった。 また、奈良に来たら泊まりにきたい。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

じま, 栃木県

Liked: Staff & service
古民家の面影が残っている懐かしい雰囲気の宿でした。 リフォームしてシャワールームやトイレは新品です。 駅から近く街中にあるので奈良の社寺めぐりに最適。 宿の隣にある自販機が良心的な価格なのと、徒歩２分のところにファミマがあるので、談話のお供を調達するのに、困りません。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

dd

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

駅に近い宿泊施設

とても素敵な和風の建物で、日本の文化を味わえる。また、駅にも近いので買い物するにも便利。とてもオススメできる。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

aa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is close to two station. Very nice staff at there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
离近铁奈良站挺近的，可步行到奈良公园、东大寺和春日大社。但洗衣服300日元，寄存行李1000日元的一些收费感觉有点那个。。日式小旅馆，木的房子隔音都不怎么样，不过我睡得晚倒没关系。总的来说，还是性价比挺好的。

10/10 Excellent

kotaro

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

奈良の中心地

近鉄奈良駅を使って、宿に向かったんですが行く途中で道を間違えて迷ってしまいました。早速宿に電話をして場所を確認しようとしたら、宿のオーナが親切に迎えに来てくれました。 そして、その後の対応も親身に観光のご相談にものってくれて、奈良で良い滞在になりました。 また、ここに来ます。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018