Nara Deer Hostel - Foreigners Only vs HARUYA Naramachi

Same City · Nara Distance: 0.5km

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Nara Deer Hostel - Foreigners Only

1-Star
8.3 574
Nara
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HARUYA Naramachi

★★ 2-Star
8.1 1,205
Nara
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Nara Deer Hoste... HARUYA Naramachi
Agoda
8.3 (1,333)
8.0 (2,678)
Booking.com
8.0 (740)
8.0 (1,166)
Expedia
-
8.6 (196)
Trip.com
-
8.2 (134)
Overall Average
8.3 (2,731)
8.1 (4,174)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Nara Deer Hostel - Foreigners Only HARUYA Naramachi
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the convenient 5-10 minute walk to station and deer park + Warm and cozy vibe of old traditional house repeatedly mentioned
+ Beds and mattresses are comfortable, rooms clean - repeated in reviews + Rooms are spacious and clean, per many reviews
+ Spacious common kitchen and lounge great for mingling + Shared garden or rest corners are comfortable
+ Simple check-in/out and friendly staff responses noted + Simple self check-in and easy access to nearby shops
+ High satisfaction for solo travelers experiencing Japanese tradition
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Bathrooms and showers cramped and inconvenient - common complaint - Poor soundproofing due to wooden structure, neighbors audible often
- Cleaning issues like dust or smells mentioned in several reviews - Mold in showers or poor ventilation complaints
- Noise from other guests disrupts sleep, repeated in reviews - Some reviews note dust or cleaning issues

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Couples

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friend groups Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Nara Deer Hostel - Foreigners Only

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Great location, comfy beds and clean

Small dirty bathrooms

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Everything clean, cozy kitchen and lounge

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Best location, most comfortable mattress

Booking.com 8.2 Solo

Clean, good location, spacious commons

Noise issues

Agoda 7.6 Solo traveler

Spacious common area and kitchen

Shower rush hours

HARUYA Naramachi

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Cozy house vibe, spacious, comfortable mats

Noise through wooden structure

Trip.com 8.0 Solo traveler

Old house charm, good access to Kintetsu Nara

Separate shower/toilet inconvenient

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Fun old house experience, comfy dorm

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Traditional vibe, clean facilities, free breakfast

Expedia 8.0 Family

125-year merchant house garden and location

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.5km

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