Ratings based on 45 Verified Reviews
4.2 Room cleanliness
4.3 Service & staff
3.9 Room comfort
4.0 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 12 Mar 2019 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
15 Mar 2019 by yy, Hotel Management
Thanks for staying with us(^_^)
by A verified traveler
Nice place, very convenient.
Posted 30 Jan 2019 on HotelsIt 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.
Comment from Hotel Management
4 Feb 2019 by yy, Hotel Management
Thanks for telling us your opinion!!
We will do best when you visit us again!!!
Thanks a lot in Nara(^_^)
by A verified traveler
Nice staff
Posted 10 Oct 2018 on HotelsVery 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.
Comment from Hotel Management
11 Oct 2018 by yy, Hotel Management
Thanks for visiting Nara!!
You enjoyed Nara,so I also glad for that!!!
See yopu next time(^_^)
by A verified traveler
Posted 22 Sep 2018
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.
Comment from Hotel Management
24 Sep 2018 by ., Hotel Management
Thanks for visiting us at this time.we hope to see you next time!!!
And sorry for many people in common area when you visited!!!
by A verified traveler from USA
Posted 24 Jul 2018
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.
Comment from Hotel Management
29 Jul 2018 by yy, Hotel Management
Thank for staying with us!!!See you next time(^_^)
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from UK
Backpackers dream place
Posted 26 Nov 2017
Pros: Family atmosphere
Cons: Maybe directions even though I found straight away with google. Without mobile phone may be hard.
Location: Great location to visit the park and temples.
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.
Comment from Hotel Management
28 Nov 2017 by yy, Hotel Management
Thanks for staying with us at this time!!!
I hope to see you next time(^_^)
Enjoy your travelling in japan!!!
by Tilly
Posted 2 Aug 2017 on Hotels
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.
Comment from Hotel Management
6 Aug 2017
Thanks for visiting us at this time,We will change about baggage.
Thanks for your advice!!!
Recommended
for Studentsby A verified traveler from Hong Kong
Hotel close to the subway, walk within 10 minutes
Posted 17 Jul 2017
Pros: Feel at home.
The owner like to help the user to solve problem.
Cons: The door lock of individual room better to change to digital lock (not a small lock).
Location: Owl museum
Glasses shop
Easy to find out the location, near the main shop street
Comment from Hotel Management
19 Jul 2017 by yy, Hotel Management
Thanks for your advice!!!
And Thanks for visiting us(^_^)
see you next time^_^
by Samantha
Very nice stay!
Posted 12 May 2017 on HotelsI 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)
Comment from Hotel Management
14 May 2017
Thanks a lot for visiting us at this time.
We hope to see you next time(^_^)
by Chris
Lovely
Posted 22 Apr 2017 on HotelsGreat 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.
Comment from Hotel Management
24 Apr 2017
Thanks for visiting us at this time(^_^)See ya next time♪
