The room containing the pods was kind of thin.

Staff was very helpful, and it was a very social hostel! I grew to really like Nishinari! Pods were comfortabke and clean.

Stayed in March 2025

The staff was very friendly and the room was clean. However, the bathroom could have been cleaner. The location is very good, close to the city center and to the metro station

Stayed in February 2025

The walls are paper thin so it really depends how loud other people are on how well you’ll be able to sleep.

The location was good and the room was comfortable. The toilets on our floor didn’t get cleaned the whole time we were there which was a bit gross.

Stayed in February 2025

Beds are a little thin, but sleep is decent

Very social Hostel with friendly staff who promote activities. Location is not bad as it's quite close to the subway and JR line.

Stayed in February 2025

The staff, the room, the toilets

Stayed in December 2024

The Personal was very kind and helpful. I was able to meet a lot of people thanks to the amazing atmoshpere in the lobby and the location was also very good because i was able to go everywhere i wanted by train in just a few minutes.

Stayed in January 2025

nothing

yummy

Stayed in November 2024

Great place for an extended stay in Osaka. The staff are laid-back and kind, I met great people & enjoyed my week here hugely!

Stayed in November 2024

Mimi is the best! Amica!!

Stayed in November 2024

The dorm was dirty and extremely cluttered with everyone’s stuff and the bathroom was dirty as well. Huuuuuge lack of respect from the other guests who were making noise during the quiet hours without any consideration for those who were sleeping. Very young clientele in general, so maybe the lack of maturity and travel experience explains the low level of respect and consideration…?

Good location near the train station. I was exhausted when I arrived and I was welcomed with kindness by a smiling lady, which I really appreciated.

Stayed in October 2024

First time I had to rent a towel. 200yen Also first time i had to make my own bed including all the bedsheets which was kind of unexpected as all the other hostels I stayed at were nice and ready for my arrival.

A bit of a far-away location, good facilities inside and a nice common area although pretty small.

Stayed in November 2024

The bedsheets are kind of awkward to assemble and keep assembled. Big bags have to go in a storage room (at least for the mixed dorm) attached to the main room so you can't really keep your stuff next to your bed. One day when I went to take a shower there was just no hot water, even after running it for like 10 minutes. The dryer is really weak so they advise drying your clothes at the laundromat next door (which isn't a huge deal). None of these were significant cons but just thought I'd mention so people know what to expect.

The vibes here are simply amazing. I made so many friends among the patrons and the staff was also very friendly. Honestly one of the most social hostels I've ever stayed in, and not just in a party sense. There were plenty of people there to party but also lots of interesting people to talk to and find friends to explore the surrounding areas with. It was mostly foreigners though, in case that is a factor for anyone. The staff was a mix of foreigners and Japanese. They were very friendly and helpful if you needed anything. They were also very connected into the local expat community and I got to tag along to some smaller community things on top of the bigger hostel-organized events. It was nice to feel included in a community even if it wasn't necessarily the native Japanese community. There were hangouts all the time and one night they even taught us how to make gyoza and we made a ton right there in the hostel. The owner is Japanese and was around all the time helping lead events and outings, and just hanging around. He helped me order something off Amazon with his Prime account when I needed it fast. The beds were basic but comfortable. I was impressed that I never felt anyone else moving around in their beds or anything. They have a small kitchen where you can cook your own meals, and even a rice cooker. The location is very close to a convenience store, a supermarket, various restaurants, multiple subway stations, a Mega Don Quijote, and more. The actual street it's on is kind of run down but that probably contributes to how cheap it is. It's also a 35-ish minute walk from Dotonbori so walking home from the bars/clubs there is totally feasible if you're out late after the metro has stopped and you don't want to pay for a taxi.

Stayed in October 2024

This hostel is dirty enough to where I can accept it, not bad but they have limited resources.

One of the most social hostels I’ve stayed in Japan, totally worth being here to make friends. Kitchen is well equipped and staff is really kind and friendly. I stayed here 3 times and made friends every time.

Stayed in October 2024

great communal area downstairs and all the facilities you need

Stayed in October 2024

storeroom for baggage is a bit small

The staff is super nice, they (especially Hinata!!) helped me book activities such as a sumo match In general they try their best to make the most of your stay in Osaka

Stayed in October 2024

Very social place so I loved that , staff was friendly as well

Stayed in October 2024

Showers were on a different level, didn’t have pyjamas, toilets had no bidet ): capsules were abit narrow.

Many like minded travellers, good for making new friends. Location was great, 3 minute walk to train station. Receptionists were very helpful and friendly. Shoutout to Hinata!

Stayed in September 2024

it was close to public transport, had a small kitchen and common area and an elevator. The staff were welcoming. It was clean and comfortable enough.

Stayed in September 2024

Other guests very noisy at 3 am

Convenient location ; good and clean facilities

Stayed in September 2024

ventilation system is no good. sometimes hot sometimes cold

Convenient Location, close to JR / metro Bed and restroom are clean enough shower rooms elevator is available

Stayed in September 2024

This hostel is a little far from some of the more popular places to see in Osaka, but public transit is accessible. There are no bidets on any of the toilets, something that is pretty standard in Japan [in hostels]. There's a general earthy, funky smell and the common area feels dark with no natural light. The dorm pods feel a little small, I'm a fairly small person but found myself banging into the walls a little bit accidentally when in bed and was worried about disturbing my neighbours. The dorm room has AC and feels cold temperature wise but once I got into my bed pod it felt hot. Not something that can be fixed by turning down the AC unfortunately, it's not the first time I've had this experience in a Japanese hostel and I think it has something to do with the actual kind of AC unit used and how the room is laid out/built up.

The beds were comfortable! Large powder room outside showers. Very friendly staff and volunteers. Nice social vibe. Really enjoyed the neighbourhood (more on this below), it's not in one of the "nice" parts of Osaka but it's very unique and not touristy at all with lots of inexpensive food and activities. I feel lucky to have been able to see this side of Japan.

Stayed in September 2024

Nice staff and friendly enviroment!

Stayed in July 2024

Far from the party

Beds were super comfy, staff were very accommodating, common area nice and big and able to hang out easily

Stayed in June 2024

Room was hot and humid.

People were friendly and always people around. They had a calendar to match people with activities. Nice to have elevator and laundry facilities available for use.

Stayed in June 2024