A little far from some sights but very good public transport available. If you’re sensitive bring a sleep mask because the curtains didn’t block the sunlight :)

Really homely place with super friendly staff and guests. The room was nice and clean with curtains and lockers in the beds. Comfy beds. Nice bathrooms and a stocked kitchen. You get a free drink at the bar every night which is very nice. Two very cute cats. Overall very comfortable place.

Stayed in April 2025

The staff are incredible, the cats are adorable and they prepare a google maps list of all the nicest places to see and do in Osaka. Being a hostel bar you also meet really cool people. The location was extremely convenient and they even have bikes to borrow for the day if needed. This raised the bar for hostels for me. I truly cannot wait to return.

Stayed in March 2025

I can genuinely say that I had no complaints about this property.

Mad cat and Yoshi and Laure were wonderful hosts! Very friendly and relaxed, while also being helpful when you need it. The hostel is so cozy and comfortable, including ac in the sleeping area. The kitties were the icing on the cake. I will be staying at Mad Cat anytime I come back to Osaka.

Stayed in March 2025

Kogo and Maru the cats! Plus, the staff were absolutely excellent. You can tell it is run, managed and staffed by experienced travellers.

Stayed in March 2025

There are just two showers and a couple of toilets, but since there are not a lot of people it is not a problem. Overall I don't think there are negative aspects.

The hostel is kind of small but is really cozy, the staff was super nice and reliable. We had the pleasure to meet Yoshi who was a fantastic host. Since it is a small accommodation that also holds a bar, we had the opportunity to meet a lot of people who were staying there and have a drink together, so the atmosphere was almost familiar. The cats are very friendly and lovely, I loved the cat walls with all the pictures of the pets from around the world.

Stayed in March 2025

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Just an incredible hostel in Osaka. Thank you to Yoshi and Rieko for their warmth, welcoming attitude and kindness. They make it a home. The cats are cute fluffballs. The decor is so thought out. It’s so comfortable- the beds, the pillow, good heating in the rooms. Great showers, towel and soap included. Great location - just take bus or metro everywhere. Convenience store right next door. Home away from home. Social atmosphere. Cats are awesome. They even will print out a photo of your cats to add to the wall. Plenty of recommendations for what to do when there. Rieko gave my helpful tips to get to airport easily and Yoshi didn’t hesitate for a moment to loan me his adaptor. Daily welcome drink included! Thank you for everything!!

Stayed in March 2025

One of my most unforgettable stays at a hostel/guesthouse. The staff are incredibly kind and helpful, and the neighborhood is great. The travelers here are all interesting, making it a fantastic place to stay in a wonderful city. Would definitely visit again! 🐱 Kogo & Maru—the chillest cats on earth. またね！

Stayed in March 2025

Cats

Stayed in January 2025

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friendly staff! cute cats but i dont really know how to play with cats so i didnt bother them but besides the cats it was an extremely comfortable stay! bed was nice and comfortable! enough space for my luggages

Stayed in December 2024

Really quirky but excellent hostel. Run by fantastically friendly staff. A great stay.

Stayed in February 2025

Cats. Bar

Stayed in February 2025

convenient location, clean hostel, nice and friendly kitties living there, exccellent staff working there. 100% recommended.

Stayed in February 2025

Great people and cats! Very positive, fun and friendly place to stay with a very cute atmosphere. I highly recommend and will stay here again 🌟

Stayed in February 2025

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This is an amazing hostel. It's really cosy, and very friendly. I had a lot of fun with the people staying there, and Laure and Yoshi were so helpful and welcoming. I felt right at home immediately, and then of course there are the cats! Perfect hostel 10/10.

Stayed in February 2025

This isn't a negative really, but just something for people to be aware of - the metro stops running shortly after midnight, so you will need to get a taxi/uber back if you are planning to be out late, as the location is too far to walk (and it is not legal to drink and cycle in Japan).

I had the best stay! I booked for the cats, but other the staff are amazing - shout out to Yoshi. I stayed in the women's only room - this had only 4 beds and I slept well. It was clean, comfortable and had good facilities - no wait for the showers or bathrooms, despite being fully booked. Lots of kitchen stuff is available to use, plus bathroom amenities, at no extra cost. You also get one free drink in the bar on the day of your arrival. The location is good, it is a minute's walk to FamilyMart (>5 minutes to 7-eleven) and around 10 minutes walk to two different metro stations, including for the Midosuji line to Namba/Umeda/Osaka station. You can get to Namba in 20 minutes or so from the hostel and there is no curfew. I can't wait to stay again! See you soon Maru and Kogo!

Stayed in February 2025

Metro is a bit far (10/15 min walk), but you can also take the bus/tram

Most social hostel ive been to in Japan. Staff is super friendly and chill, dorm is spacious and Well equiped. And of course the two cats :).

Stayed in February 2025

The staff is so nice and fun to hang out with. I enjoyed my time here a lot. The cats are also extremely cute. The location is also very convenient and the hostel absolutely clean. I can't wait to come back!

Stayed in February 2025

We loved everything and especially the time with Kogo and Maru!

Stayed in February 2025

A small yet very charming and great hostel. The fact that it has fewer beds makes it much easier to make friends and talk to other guests than at bigger hostels. You get a free drink at their bar per night you stay!!

Stayed in January 2025

The rooms are very clean and very comfortable!

Stayed in January 2025

Close to a tram station. Very friendly vibe. Always very clean and bed very comfortable.

Stayed in October 2024

I really wish they had a water cooler on site!

It was right next to a bus stop and tram station, so very easy and convenient to get to. The staff (and cats :P) were also very friendly and welcoming!

Stayed in January 2025

Maru-chan and Kogo-chan are a highlight of this hostel. The staff are really friendly and helpful. The location is a little out of the way but its in a safe and quiet area which is nice. The place is incredibly clean for a hostel and has a really cozy vibe that I really loved and I would highly recommend this place.

Stayed in December 2024

None of the rooms had fresh air flowing through them, especially the social room. It was air-conditioned. It got quite stale with so many people in such a small space. It might've been nice to open a window to let some fresh air in.

The social area and bar were really lovely. It was nice to be able to interact with the other guests. The dorm I stayed in was also well set up. I really liked that there storage options right by my bed, so I didn't have to climb up and down the bunk to get things. And I really appreciated the curtains for privacy!

Stayed in December 2024