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Guesthouse Iki - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Nara

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Private kitchenette
Double Room (Check-in by 9 p.m.)
View from property
Hallway
Property entrance

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Double Room (Check-in by 9 p.m.)

Double Room (Check-in by 9 p.m.)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Room, Japanese Futon (For 2 people, Check-in by 9 p.m.)

Traditional Room, Japanese Futon (For 2 people, Check-in by 9 p.m.)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Futon

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Traditional Room, Japanese Futon (For 4 people, Check-in by 9 p.m.)

Traditional Room, Japanese Futon (For 4 people, Check-in by 9 p.m.)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Futon

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Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Bunk Beds,Check-in by 9 p.m.)

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Bunk Beds,Check-in by 9 p.m.)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Twin Room (Check-in by 9 p.m.)

Twin Room (Check-in by 9 p.m.)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
1-5 Kamisanjo-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8228

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nara Woman's University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Kasuga Shrine - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 69 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 79 min drive
  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 6 min walk
  • Nara Station - 13 min walk
  • Shin-Omiya Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪やたがらす 奈良店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪カフェ エトランジェ・ナラッド - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪LAMP・BAR - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ORCHIS - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪奈良オモテナシ食堂 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Iki - Hostel

Guesthouse Iki - Hostel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Nara Park.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (5 years old and younger) are not allowed
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Bed sheets fee: JPY 100 per person, per stay

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Guesthouse Iki
Guesthouse Iki Hostel
Guesthouse Iki Hostel Nara
Guesthouse Iki Nara
Guesthouse Iki
Guesthouse Iki - Hostel Nara
Guesthouse Iki - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Guesthouse Iki - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nara

Frequently asked questions

Does Guesthouse Iki - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Guesthouse Iki - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Guesthouse Iki - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Guesthouse Iki - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Guesthouse Iki - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Guesthouse Iki - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What's the area around Guesthouse Iki - Hostel like?
Guesthouse Iki - Hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station and 5 minutes' walk from Nara Park.

Guesthouse Iki - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Sweet small (3room) guest house with traditional tatame rooms. Halfway between the train station amd the main attractions. Would definitely stay there again.
Marc, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cute little spot centrally located. Fella on the front desk was lovely and eager to help us organize our outings (also spoke English very well) Place was very clean. Room was very small, not unusual for Japan though. We were able to rent bicycles from the hotel which was a must to pack in all Nara has to offer. A bit hard to find, but nice to be on a quiet area. Would stay here again.
Monica, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location near Downtown 旅館的地點交通很方便
The owner asked us when we would arrive the hotel. although We arrived earlier, the owner greeted with us with welcome and let us leave the luggage in the hotel. When we came back from the sightseeing, in the evening.The room was ready. The hotel is near the downtown. It takes only less than 10 minutes by walk to JR Nara or Kintetsu Nara station. 老闆先詢問我們什麼時候會到旅館，雖然我們早到了，老闆也很熱烈的歡迎我們， 晚上回到旅館的時候， 房間已準備好了，旅館的地點接近奈良市 的中心，交通很方便，離JR奈良市車站或近鐵奈良市車站走路不到十分鐘
Sam, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic little guesthouse
A great little guesthouse just off the main road. The guy at the front desk was super friendly and helpful when we needed anything, and upgraded us as we were staying for a few days (longer than most)! Shared kitchenette including a fridge for those who want it and everything was very clean and tidy. Definitely recommended!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
We really enjoyed our stay at this guesthouse. It is very clean and comfortable. The staff was really helpful and nice. Good location as well. Excellent choice!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Clean and cozy
Nice Japanese style guest house. It is kept very clean. Close to main street of Nara.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Place is a little hard to find. Fantastic service by the owner, super friendly and helpful. rooms are very new, clean and comfortable. Only complaint was the upstairs guests were very loud walking around late at night, so the walls aren't very thick. Overall, I would recommend this guest house to anyone going to visit Nara.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location and price
The owner Jun is very helpful. He showed us where to go to eat and places to go. The guesthouse is very clean and roomy. Jun won't let us take the luggage up and down then stairs and insisted to help. Great host. We walked everywhere and the Nara Park is very close by. I would recommend this place to anyone who wish to visit Nara.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

My happy stay
My room is clean and the hotel worker is very helpful with good English. It is in the walk distance to Nara Park with all major attractions there. And also in the walk distance to Nara station. I would recommend Guesthouse to all.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wouldn't stay anywhere else in Nara
The guesthouse is situated in a perfect location, right by the train station and within walking distance to all the sites we wanted to visit. The room was super clean and quiet with a private bathroom, which was super exciting for us. June was very kind and hospitable with sincere interest in making our stay the best. He had great advice on what we should see and do as well as great recommendations for dining.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great budget accommodation with prime location
We arrived earlier than scheduled check-in, so left our luggage with the staff when we arrived (which was not that far of a walk from the Nara train station). They even sent us an email prior to the trip with a map of how to get there. When we arrived later, he had already put our stuff in our room and check-in was a breeze. The one downside was that he didn't accept credit card, but we knew that going in. The room was great for 4 people and the private bathroom was perfect. Staff was very helpful in helping us to find restaurants in the area as well. No laundry machines, but we knew that going in as well.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great place to stay
Very friendly staff, very clean and the guesthouse is well located. Very pleasant experiences during our stay there.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value
The room was simple and basic but very clean. The linen was crisp and new. As a solo traveller, the room more than met my needs. The manager was lovely and gave me good tips about where to eat and places to visit. I hired a bike at a very reasonable daily rate, which made my sightseeing very fun. I would love to come back.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Guesthouse Iki
Stayed here to be near Nara park. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Staff was super kind, place is beautiful, neighborhood is GREAT.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Hostel
Non smoking hostel. Close to temple.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice guesthouse close to JR station
We stayed here 1 night. Jun, the owner, is a very nice guy. It's a small and nice place. Rooms are clean. Good location, about 10 minutes by walk from Nara park. But there's no hot water in the bathroom and no shoes in the room.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxed atmosphere
Well organised, quiet relaxed atmosphere and an ideal location. Perfectly fitting for visit to Nara.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
It's kind of hidden away on a side street but it's definitely the place to stay in Nara. We loved it! My husband and I had a private room with a private shower and it was awesome! One of my favorite places that we stayed on our whole Japan trip! The location was great, the staff was awesome and the bed was really comfortable! Had everything we needed and couldn't have asked for more! We were even allowed to store our bags there after checkout while we explored Nara.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in Nara
I had a wonderful 2 nights in Nara, IKI guesthouse location is 2mins from Nara Station. Jun was there to greet us. Gave some good recommendations on where to eat and sightseeing. Very clean as Jun takes pride in his guesthouse. Great value for money. I'll definitely stay here again on my next trip.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect guesthouse in Nara
Iki is tucked away but the room was spotless and Jun was a great host. Will consider again for next trip to Nara!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great guesthouse
Excellent location. Very clean room. Friendly staff who spoke English.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hospitality, great location and clean
The host was so kind that stayed till late our late arrival, and had come on the main street to make sure that we find the place. Such a great hospitality. The room was super clean and very comfortable, with a comfortable bathroom. The wifi was fast and easy to access. It's location is close to main attractions of Nara. I absoloutly recommend Guesthouse Iki for a wonderful stay in Nara.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

close to all must-see sights
Though this hotel offers very basic amenities, I loved the personal service it offered. The owner was very attentive to us and we felt that he made it his personal objective to make sure we were comfortable. It was a little difficult to find the hotel but we solicited the help of a couple of Nara residents who walked us to it. We will certainly return to this hotel if we ever go back to Nara. Thank you for a great service and your hospitality Iki Guesthouse.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Wonderful, homey experience.
Hard to find, but once found, location is very much appreciated. Very close to all the sights, and excellent restaurants. Rooms are sparse, and although one cannot complain since everything is very good, I feel it's a little overpriced for what it is.
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