Osaka Hostels

"The hotel environment is actually very good, but this is the first time I've encountered something like this! Around midnight, the hotel alarm blared, and everyone rushed downstairs, barely dressed. 1. There was no one at the front desk, and I couldn't reach anyone by phone. Even Trip.com couldn't get through to them. Although there was no actual incident... 2. ...it was actually other guests who called the fire department and security to investigate. The entire process lasted 50 minutes. No staff member came out to explain or reassure us. We were completely without service, and guests had to sort things out among themselves. Furthermore, there was no compensation or explanation given."

"Imano Osaka Shinsaibashi Hostel is a gem for solo travelers. The room was clean and comfortable, just what you need after a full day exploring. Breakfast was a nice surprise—healthy plus unlimited drinks, which is always a win. Location is super convenient, just a short walk to the train station and surrounded by konbinis for quick bites anytime. Everything felt easy and hassle-free here. If you’re traveling alone and want something practical, cozy, and well-located, this place hits the mark."

"I stayed for 5 days in Osaka and I booked a private bedroom with private bath on trip.com, and on the night I checked-in to the hotel I was first assigned to a bedroom that literally had a shower (bath) BUT NO toilet. I had to show the receptionist my booking description which reads “private bathroom” and they switched me to a room it’s the full bathroom with a mini tub. Just take note when you book the room that they do have different type of rooms including one with a shower but no toilet. The new room I was assigned was fine, clea bedding and all, with a small fridge and hairdryer . The location of the hotel is both good and bad, good the good is that it’s in a convenient location to attractions and shopping centers, walking distance to the Osaka Castle and Shinsaibashi, but the bad is that it is right next to a very busy highway, literally right under the bridge. Had I known this I probably would pay a bit more and go with a different hotel. But, if price is your priority and you don’t mind being next to the highway then there isn’t much to complain about. Staff are helpful and the hotel is generally well kept."

"This hostel was my favorite during this trip, and I only wish I could've stayed longer than two nights! The rooms use a password lock system, which changes regularly. Each room accommodates nine people and has two toilets and one shower, which is a sufficient amount. I didn't take photos inside the room, so I can only share pictures of the surroundings near the hostel. Compared to Namba, Tennoji is much quieter and cleaner, and the transportation is very convenient. It felt like a lot of the guests were long-term residents, and everyone was very well-behaved."

"THE GOOD PART: The hostel meets all the requirements, it's close to the food court, it's clean, the bathroom is clean too (people respect the rules), and you can leave your luggage afterward! THE BAD: is that talking to customer service is like talking to nobody! From the moment I made the reservation, I requested the bottom bunk because I have serious meniscus problems, something they never read. I sent them a message the day before arriving to confirm my request, and they said I could have it because it was in the order of reservations! I asked if I could change it the next day, and they still refused! I really didn't like that at all."

"Fantastic atmosphere! The room was very quiet, and the air conditioning kept it nice and warm, so I had a really solid night's sleep! There's a lounge area with free drinks (see p4), which was a thoughtful touch. Plenty of convenience stores and vending machines nearby, and transportation was super convenient; I mostly used Honmachi Station. They provide free towels and slippers, and the bathroom is stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, facial cleanser, makeup remover, and even toner/lotion! You can also borrow hair oil and curling irons. Plus, free breakfast is included. Even though I didn't get to try the breakfast and some of the amenities, I highly, highly recommend this place. Thanks to this spot, my solo trip in Japan felt so much warmer!"

"The location seemed great at first, but it's actually not that close to the subway station. The surrounding area is full of food streets, and there isn't a convenient store nearby either. Perhaps because there are too many people staying here, it gets quite noisy in the mornings. I haven't encountered this situation in other capsule hotels."

"come with 1 hour of free entry with cat food to feed them too. cats' area lights are off late at night so spend more time observing them while its on!"

"Was a good hostel with comfy beds and plenty of room. Common area is spacious with cooking appliances which is good. Staff are so so lovely! I read many reviews about the train running across it but do not take these lightly!! I’m pretty good at sleeping through snoring, parties etc but the train is so insanely loud and the entire hostel shakes. I would sleep solidly from 12-5 then wake up every couple of minutes as the trains started again."

"This was not my first hostel experience, and I have to say, I was a bit disappointed. Let’s start with the positive aspects first: The location was absolutely perfect — I don’t think you could find a better place to stay in Namba. Everything was close by, and getting around was very easy. Also, the staff were extremely, extremely friendly, and we received fresh towels every day, which I really appreciated. Now, onto the things that bothered me: First, the cleanliness: It wasn’t really clean. In the showers, there was always a lot of hair and dirt in the gaps where you enter and exit, which was quite unpleasant. During my stay, someone vomited in the public sink area, and it was not cleaned up overnight — it was still there even at 10 a.m. the next morning. Because of that, the house smelled strongly of vomit for a while. That night, and in general, there was often an unpleasant smell in the kitchen area as well. Without wanting to discriminate, I noticed that many older people were staying at the hostel (since apparently there was no age restriction). Some of them would loudly clear their throats and spit phlegm into the sinks, even early in the morning, which was quite disturbing and unhygienic. Another issue was the temperature: The room was extremely hot at night, and since so many people were sleeping in one room, the air became very stuffy. Even inside your capsule, it was uncomfortably warm. One last point: On the day of arrival, the address on Trip.com was wrong, which made it very hard to find the hostel. It took me almost an hour and a half to find it, especially because it was very hidden with no clear signage outside. I really hope that in the future, there will also be an age limit for guests."