The bed wasn't made and I had to put on the sheets and pillowcase myself - haven't experienced this at any other hostel. The sinks on my floor weren't very clean and in fact the main sink in the men's toilet was pretty clogged up. The walls and doors are really thin and you can hear pretty much everything everyone else is doing and the doors get really loud when opening and closing. The showers were quite dirty and stinky and on one night there was no hot water for me to shower - I tried at least 2 or 3 different showers, gave up and decided to just take a shower the next morning. There were no social events organized by the hostel during my 2 nights there. They have a board where people staying at the hostel can opt to go out together, but there was only literally 1 person going to Dotonbori on the 1 full day that I was there and it's such where you would have no idea who it is.

The location of this hostel is very decent, close to 2 train stations with several convenience stores nearby. The staff were nice and pleasant, especially the lady that checked me in (I regret that I did not get her name). She was very friendly, patiently explained to me the facilities and regulations of the hostel and also gave me some recommendations of where to go and what to do during my stay in Osaka.

Stayed in November 2024

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Stayed in November 2024

No bidet and sometimes noisy at night coming from downstairs or outside street.

The bed mattress is comfy . My body dont feel body aches

Stayed in November 2024

Small kitchen If you have heavy suit case or big size suit cas it can be a bit struggling to manipulate in the small entrance and hall way Shower rooms are a big small, keep touching the walls but I guess normal for Japan

Location was just so convenient. Nice staffs. Safe Stable wifi connections Easy to check in and out They do so much effort to make a good atmosphere and try to me people have connection with each other

Stayed in October 2024

The showers could get a little smelly, and my rooms mattress was a little thin, but these are small gripes for what was a great stay.

The first and best hostel I stayed at on my trip to Japan. Absolutely amazing vibe amongst the guests in the cozy common room, events on the weekends, terrific staff, a great location in a more genuine feeling part of town, and super cheap. Incredibly social.

Stayed in August 2024

Really good hostel. 10/10. Sociable place to perfect for solo travellers. Very close to the train station to Namba so ideal for going out too. Beds were very comfy

Stayed in August 2024

The staff at the guesthouse is really friendly and fun. It's just 3 minutes from the subway station, so it's convenient to move around. Both the bed and public facilities are kept clean and the bedroom is spacious. The guests are also very social. This might be the best option if you are looking for a friend to travel with. And tourists don't have to worry about the security of Nishinari. It's safe enough to walk around late at night. I made many memories here. Best guest house in Osaka 👍👍

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing 😊

I kept extending there ! ✨👍 Very nice place to stay and enjoy, staff and volunteers are so friendly and helpful 😊😊😊. Always meeting new people, parties and visits are organised there. You can even propose something and they'll make an open group for you. I stayed there for around 3 weeks and I slept well. The area is fun also ! Merci beaucoup 😚 I'll be back 🥳

Stayed in June 2024

If you want to pay to sleep somewhere and then get no sleep then stay here. The female dorm has over 20 beds, it is filthy and it smells bad. Everyones belongings are all over the floor because luggage storage is minimal. You can't even get to the bathroom. This is a very social hostel so lots of noise and people coming in and out all night. The showers are mixed and on different floor.

The staff are lovely and really helpful

Stayed in May 2024

Absolutely loved this hostel! The atmosphere was amazing, super great place to meet other travellers, especially if you’re solo!! Everyone was able to get together and hang out for the night which was such a vibe! Ammenities were super clean and provided everything you need. Super helpful having toilets in the room as well, bed was very comfy! 🩷 staff were wonderful, very sweet and very helpful! Location was great, close to lawsons and family mart, and a quick 5 min walk to the station. Definitely recommend, would love to stay here again 💫💫💫

Stayed in June 2024

close to the immamia strain station and close to the osaka tower

location was good

Stayed in May 2024

I liked everything basically, even the location was completely fine as you are close enough to all the main spots!

Super social and really kind staff!

Stayed in May 2024

The location is a bit misleading and the private rooms are tiny.

The staff are amazing and the socializing is good.

Stayed in April 2024

The bedroom was super crowded with bags and used towels lying around everywhere. No space to breathe. It was very dirty.

I didn't like anything.

Stayed in April 2024

It was quite pricey but think this is typical for Osaka. Staff were nice but one of the reasons we chose to stay at the hostel was to get suggestions and advice which weren't really forthcoming. That's all though. We were happy with our stay

Good location. Can easily get metro to explore and feels safe. Hostel was a high standard. Showers were best I have had in a hostel. Kitchen was tiny as was communal space but we didn't need to cook as so much food in Osaka! Room and beds were also good

Stayed in April 2024

It’s hard not to be a harsh critic when I’ve stayed at multiple accommodations at the same price point during my time in Japan that have provided towels, pajamas, slippers and extreme cleanliness. Pajamas and slippers I could live without and luckily I had my own towels but I didn’t love the cleanliness of the shower area or shared toilet area. There were so many (mold?) spots on walls next to the showers, nowhere to hang anything (hooks are so easy to add), only one small wobbly (dirty) cart to put your things on. In the toilet area there are shared hand towels (so gross) that could be so much more sanitary with disposable towels. Who knows how well people wash their hands. The airflow in the ladies room was awful, it was so stuffy at night not to mention how hot it is in a top bunk. I didn’t notice there was a sign to let the staff know about temp issues until it was too late so maybe that was my fault.

It was good location wise, not too far from the train station, nearby restaurants/grocery/convenience stores, though the area didn’t feel totally safe at all times.

Stayed in April 2024

Les toilettes ne sont pas chauffées

L’ambiance sociale

Stayed in March 2024

It’s like a frat house, people partying until 5am, not respecting the quiet hours at all, talking like no one is around in the dorm room when everyone is sleep. Maybe this situation would change as the travelers do, but I can’t say I had a good stay there.

Stayed in March 2024

If you are in a mixed dorm, there'll be abt 20 beds meaning that there'll be so many people. People's behavior vary and this is not something that the hostel can determine. There's an a$$hole who shouted out loud after 11pm and laughed like a j. er K in abt 3 am (gladly he lowered his voice but it's still hearable) and walked in the corridor making large noise with no intention to take care of others who already fell asleep. Another thing that I'm not satisfied with is the noise came out of the hostel (as my bed is adjacent to the windows). People (I can tell that they were foreigners but not sure if they sleep in this hostel) made large noise on the streets after 11pm and it's bit annoying.

Staff: Welcoming, warm, and helpful. I only stayed for one day so I only encountered the lady in the front desk. Location: Good. Though located in a 'relatively run down' area in Osaka but it's not that bad apart from the hygiene enviornment of the roads. There're JR stations, metro stations and many convinient stores. Comfortness: Quite good.

Stayed in March 2024

The cleanness and the leaving luggage at the 1st floor, in hope that the cctv will catch the thief is naive. The location was not closed to any train stations as I hoped for.

I like the hospitality of their staffs, they are energetic people, cool, kind snd flexible.

Stayed in March 2024

It was a little loud at night but the staff provided ear plugs! The location is also a bit sketch but close to multiple Osaka hot spots.

The staff was amazing and you’ll meet really great people here at the hostel. The beds are comfy and there is bathrooms in the capsules as well as the shower room.

Stayed in February 2024

Modern finish on the inside, comfortable beds and clean showers. The dormitory room was quiet and had an air-con, and the common room downstairs was a great place for socialising at all times.

Stayed in February 2024

The hostel was hard to find and I found the area sketchy with many drunkards.

Pretty decent for a big dorm. The bathroom was big and clean.

Stayed in October 2023

Hard mattress

Location

Stayed in December 2023