Yuzan Guesthouse

Nara · Japan

Yuzan Guesthouse

HostelPunk Score
74% NOT BAD
Medium confidence 65 reviews
Best in Nara
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Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (12)
Bicycle Parking Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Security Lockers Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $26 / night
Privates $48 / night

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Worst reviews

USA MALE 31-40 Dec 17, 2025 8.0/10

I really liked the communist girl at the front desk. Normally I have a hard line against commies but she was cool considering she was clearly hopped up on SSRIs. She should get a raise to usher in the revolution. The bathrooms were rough and the place is old and doesn’t look like the photos. But it was not too awful.

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England MALE Sep 29, 2024 8.0/10

Lovely place to stay. Traditional style with good facilities and excellent staff. Clean and comfortable and convenient gor sll the sights. Recommended

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Mar 21, 2024 8.0/10

Really nic ehostel, beautiful house and rooms! a lot of space in the kitchen and sesting area 🎉 even offered a breakfast für 550 YEN, was really good!

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Mar 17, 2024 8.0/10

Really well situated, clean and pleasant. Only warning, the walls are paper thin otherwise perfect hostel!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Apr 16, 2026 10.0/10

Love this place. So cosy.

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France MALE 31-40 Mar 31, 2026 10.0/10

Superbe endroit, près du Parc de Nara et du centre-ville. Hébergement très apaisant et très confortable. Merci au staff pour son travail de qualité.

Translated to English

Great location, close to Nara Park and the city center. very quiet and very comfortable accommodation. thank you to the staff for their quality work.

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Mexico MALE 18-24 Mar 3, 2026 10.0/10

Everything was excellent and the attention of the personal was great. Thanks Megumi, Junko and Takuyi.

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Argentina MALE 31-40 Jan 11, 2026 10.0/10

Abby una genia. Lo mejor del hotel. Solo pediría que pongan estufa en la ducha que no tiene (hay una que sí). Después, todo impecable y muy linda casa estilo tradicional

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Abby a genius. the best of the hotel. i would just ask that they put a greenhouse in the shower that doesn't have one (there is one that does). afterwards, everything impeccable and very nice house in traditional style

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Hong Kong China MALE Jan 8, 2026 10.0/10

This my second time to stay inn Yuzan Guesthouse, its location is excellent, closer to Kintetsu-Nara station and JR-Nara Station. The hosting staff are always helpful and friendly. People can read, work, and chit-chat in a living room while using the facilities and cooking in the open kitchen next to the living room. Overall it's really good for value, and I got what I need in the guesthouse and enjoyed my stay.

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Chile FEMALE 25-30 Jan 7, 2026 10.0/10

muy buena

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Recent reviews

England FEMALE 25-30 Apr 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Love this place. So cosy.

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France MALE 31-40 Mar 31, 2026 Atm 100%

Superbe endroit, près du Parc de Nara et du centre-ville. Hébergement très apaisant et très confortable. Merci au staff pour son travail de qualité.

Translated to English

Great location, close to Nara Park and the city center. very quiet and very comfortable accommodation. thank you to the staff for their quality work.

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Mexico MALE 18-24 Mar 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Everything was excellent and the attention of the personal was great. Thanks Megumi, Junko and Takuyi.

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Argentina MALE 31-40 Jan 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Abby una genia. Lo mejor del hotel. Solo pediría que pongan estufa en la ducha que no tiene (hay una que sí). Después, todo impecable y muy linda casa estilo tradicional

Translated to English

Abby a genius. the best of the hotel. i would just ask that they put a greenhouse in the shower that doesn't have one (there is one that does). afterwards, everything impeccable and very nice house in traditional style

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Hong Kong China MALE Jan 8, 2026 Atm 100%

This my second time to stay inn Yuzan Guesthouse, its location is excellent, closer to Kintetsu-Nara station and JR-Nara Station. The hosting staff are always helpful and friendly. People can read, work, and chit-chat in a living room while using the facilities and cooking in the open kitchen next to the living room. Overall it's really good for value, and I got what I need in the guesthouse and enjoyed my stay.

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Chile FEMALE 25-30 Jan 7, 2026 Atm 100%

muy buena

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Mexico FEMALE Jan 6, 2026 Atm 60%

Great location and beautiful historical house!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Dec 28, 2025 Atm 100%

Can only recommend coming here! Felt like I'm at my grandmas house, very homely, kitchen has everything you need & Nara has enough to offer to spend at least 1 night there :) The beds were also very comfortable and the house itself is very authentic!

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USA MALE 31-40 Dec 17, 2025 Atm 80%

I really liked the communist girl at the front desk. Normally I have a hard line against commies but she was cool considering she was clearly hopped up on SSRIs. She should get a raise to usher in the revolution. The bathrooms were rough and the place is old and doesn’t look like the photos. But it was not too awful.

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Germany MALE 31-40 Dec 7, 2025 Atm 80%

Very nice Hostel. I had the best sleep since I'm in Japan. Good kitchen and nice Bar. Came here twice. 😊

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Dec 3, 2025 Atm 100%

One of my favourite hostels I've ever stayed at! The house is super duper cute and cozy! It's easy to just spend an entire evening resting on the heated raised platform in the living room. The kitchen is very well equipped, everything is very clean, the female dorm is extremely spacious... I loved it. And it's just a short walk to Nara Park!

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Mexico MALE Nov 13, 2025 Atm 100%

I really enjoyed my stay at this guesthouse. The staff and the owner were super friendly and helpful.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Oct 4, 2025 Atm 100%

Love the ryokan style of the house with very Japanese design and the place is in a fantastic location perfect to walk to Nara park and the train station and all food.

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Thailand MALE 25-30 Oct 1, 2025 Atm 100%

Yuzan Guest House was a super chill spot to stay in Nara. It’s right near the station so getting around was easy, and the place has a really cozy vibe that makes you feel at home straight away. They’ve got a breakfast option if you want it, which is handy before heading out for the day.

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Italy FEMALE 25-30 Sep 29, 2025 Atm 100%

Really great!

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Denmark MALE 25-30 Sep 26, 2025 Atm 100%

A very authentic place that brings you closer to the Japanese way of life. The atmosphere was peaceful and culturally rich, with thoughtful details throughout. Staff were kind and attentive, making the stay feel personal. If you're looking for a deeper, more genuine experience, this is the perfect spot.

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Canada MALE Sep 19, 2025 Atm 100%

super emplacement, propreté des lieux,

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super location, cleanliness of the place,

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Scotland FEMALE 25-30 Sep 17, 2025 Atm 100%

I loved this hostel, I stayed for two nights and met some lovely friendly travellers. The staff were lovely. The location is great and I slept so well in the bed! Thank you!

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Australia MALE 25-30 Sep 3, 2025 Atm 60%

Cute little home stay. Easy walk to the deer park. Very basic with facilities but very charming and the staff were very kind.

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Singapore MALE 25-30 Sep 2, 2025 Atm 100%

Place was 10 mins walk from Nara Park. Clean, neat and full of character. There's a locker in the room big enough to stow away my laptop and camera gear. Everything was great and comfy, even the staffs gave some recommendation on what to do. Don't miss the guesthouse book to read stories from other travellers!