Hiloki Hostel Hilo Hostel

Absolute gem — The hostel is immaculately clean with ultra-comfortable beds. Its prime location near Nara Station offers easy access to the main street, Nara Park, and other top attractions. The hosts are exceptionally friendly, always ready to help, and pay attention to the small details that truly make a difference.

Amazing must-stay hostel! If I could rate it 6 stars, I would. The host was extremely accommodating when our train got delayed and we couldn’t get in until midnight. Entry process was smooth and stress free! The vibes were immaculate, the common area was nice, location was perfect central to everything in town. Finally, the host was incredibly friendly and helpful, from activity suggestions to laundry. He was amazing. If you are staying in Nara, you would be missing out by not spending a night at this place!

That was very nice! I stayed one night here, and really happy with my choice. Everything so clean, shower was wonderful. The owner helpful and friendly. He was showing me good restaurant to had dinner. He gave me chocolates for my birthday. I really appreciated it. Thank you!

Really enjoyed staying here! Mr Hiro is super friendly and helped me with a few things like locations and the best places to go, even pulling out a list of vegan options in Nara! Not many hosts do that, so it’s much appreciated. — Uzair, from Australia. Rooms were very comfy (I had a twin room to myself).

I had a great 4 night stay here. The owner is very kind and genuinely cares about each guest. Clean, quiet, a great value and a great location to the train and bus stop. Highly recommended 😁

A great spot to stay in Nara, really close to the station but quiet and peaceful. Also well equipped and all useful amenities. Owner really friendly and helpful as well — a great little spot and much recommended, especially for solo travellers!

This is the best hostel you can ever find. Mr Hilo and his family are so friendly, they will introduce everything you need when you check in, I've go to the lantern festival that introduced by Mr Hilo, and the festival is fantastic! People living there also friendly, and talkative, just makes your journey happy, and very relaxing. Btw, the location is one of the best in Nara. Everything you need is walkable distance!

The best place to stay! The room was really cozy but the best thing about Hilo Hostel is Hilo himself and his family! He's the kindest host and made our stay in Nara even better :) thank you very much!

Such a warm and friendly place to stay. We felt at home as soon as we entered. The rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. Hiro and his family were very welcoming and made Hilo hostel our favourite accommodation during our whole trip. Definitely book with Hilo hostel if you want to feel at home and comfortable. Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

Great location. The owners are super kind and always willing to help. The mattresses were a bit thin but I guess that’s the case all over Japan.
They don’t have an elevator considering they have three floors but Hilo the owner carries the luggage for you so that makes up for it :)

Great hostel!
Very clean, nice kitchen and perfect location close to the station, Nara deer park & shops.
The owners are super friendly and very helpful, great vibes :)

An amazing hostel, really close to the station and a short walk to Nara park. We were very delayed due to train problems caused by the typhoon, arriving after midnight. The hosts made arrangements for a self check in and we found a very comfy bed in a nice cool room. The hosts were exceptionally friendly and very generous as well, giving us plenty of ice before we set off on our journey. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Ohh boy! One of those places I don’t want to share in fear of too many people knowing lol. But hey, I’ll put aside my selfish ways and share this wonderful stay I had in beautiful Nara!
My stay in Nara was only for a full day, between long stays in Kyōtō, Ōsaka, and Tōkyō. I just needed someplace safe for overnight. Oh how I love Hilo Hostel! Don’t let the “hostel” part fool you because it’s not a place shared with two dozen naked hippies lol, but instead a family owned business (like a house) with the owner, Hiro-san being the star! Tbh not perfect, but it’s those little Japan only things that made me sigh.
Once checking in and dropping my bags off to my own room (no sharing bunks/or capsules lol) it was time to explore historic Nara. First on my list was a world famous Mochi Shop and without asking… Hiro-san volunteered to walk me over! Realize it was about 90-degrees w humidity when I arrived. Wow! Simply above and beyond!
The room itself was very comfy Japanese with floor Futon, Tatami Mat, and a window facing street. The bathroom/shower was shared, however it was super clean and available on my stay. Minimum fee for a towel (¥100? ) and make sure you have your own toothbrush. I was surprised it was even AC’d and shampoo/conditioner offered free. Only blocks from train!
Amazing value and look forward for next time in Nara! あ り が と う ご ざ い ま す Hiro-san!

Amazing. I dropped by here on a solo cycle around Japan. The hospitality I received was world class. Thank you for taking me on and making my stay so welcoming! Really can not state how welcoming you made me feel.
I recommend this place to anyone in a heart beat. Cheap price, got my own room and a nice lounge to relax in. Can't ask for anything more!
Thank you again!
— Ryan.