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Hostel Caranashi, hotel in Osaka

Situated conveniently in the Uehommachi, Tennoji, Southern Osaka district of Osaka, Hostel Caranashi is situated 700 metres from The Osaka Korean Church in Japan, 1.3 km from Osaka Seiwa Church and...

Best hostel I've stayed in Japan, felt like being at home, super clean and charming, very nice and authentic neighborhood. I recommend this place 💯
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
139 reviews
Price from
£53.03
per night
The Pax Hostel, hotel in Osaka

The Pax Hostel is conveniently located within walking distance from central areas of Osaka, such as Namba and Minami. The property is also a 30-second walk from Tsutenkaku Tower.

Close to Tsutenkaku tower, good value/quality
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
282 reviews
Price from
£43.12
per night
Guest House mii, hotel in Osaka

Attractively set in the centre of Osaka, Guest House mii features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

A charming guesthouse ran by a wonderful host, Miiさん. The socialising area is lovely and has a great vibe. The guesthouse is also very close to a metro station and to a good few convenience stores. The dormitory room is very small, but that allows you to get to know your roommates much better and turned out great for me - we did a lot together while in Osaka and are still in contact!
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
312 reviews
Price from
£37.49
per night
Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar, hotel in Osaka

Located in Osaka and with Abeno Seimei Shrine reachable within 400 metres, Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

This is a must stay in Osaka. We never stay in hostels but we decided to because of the cats. Rieko is a great host making the environment so easy to make friends and socialise or if you don’t want to you do not have to. If we come back to Osaka we will be coming back.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
478 reviews
Price from
£36.42
per night
HOTEL THE ROCK, hotel in Osaka

Conveniently situated in the Nishi Ward district of Osaka, HOTEL THE ROCK is located 600 metres from Samuhara Shrine, 600 metres from Kokoni Sunaba Ariki Monument and 500 metres from Nanba Betsuin...

The location was nice, close to the station. However, it is difficult to find.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
2,329 reviews
Price from
£40.01
per night
hotel atarayo osaka, hotel in Osaka

Ideally located in Osaka, hotel atarayo osaka offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant.

Nice stylish layout, great location
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
4,455 reviews
Price from
£43.28
per night
Backpackers Hotel Toyo, hotel in Osaka

Basic Japanese-style rooms with free Wi-Fi and shared bathrooms are on offer at Backpackers Hotel Toyo, a 2-minute walk from Dobutsuen-mae Train Station.

The hostel planned a takoyaki party which let us meet great people! We ended up meeting with them every night and we loved every single day of our stay!
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
1,859 reviews
Price from
£40.71
per night
IMANO OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI HOSTEL, hotel in Osaka

Conveniently located in the centre of Osaka, IMANO OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI HOSTEL offers air-conditioned rooms, a bar and free WiFi. This 2-star hostel offers a 24-hour front desk.

The location is excellent for Amemura and dottonbori! Great value for money, we had a family room to ourselves, facilities were clean and staff very helpful.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
1,202 reviews
Price from
£94.65
per night
Hostel Mitsuwaya Osaka, hotel in Osaka

Located a 10-minute walk from Matsuyamachi and Tanimachi Rokuchome subway stations, Hostel Mitsuwaya Osaka offers cosy accommodation decorated with wooden interior.

Nice place and value for money Very friendly and helpful staff
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,027 reviews
Price from
£37.86
per night
HOSTEL CHILLAX, hotel in Osaka

Set in Osaka, 700 metres from Manpuku-ji Temple, HOSTEL CHILLAX offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

The staff were very friendly and the first floor was well equipped with facilities such as rest and cooking utensils, so it was very comfortable. The room was quiet and the bed mat was comfortable, and the water pressure in the shower was excellent. The location was close enough to Dotonbori on foot, and I was relieved that the hostel had good security even when I returned late at night.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
1,183 reviews
Price from
£36.42
per night
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Guest House mii
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 312 reviews

    Attractively set in the centre of Osaka, Guest House mii features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Host was very nice and it was easy to socialize with others.

  • Hostel Caranashi
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 139 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the Uehommachi, Tennoji, Southern Osaka district of Osaka, Hostel Caranashi is situated 700 metres from The Osaka Korean Church in Japan, 1.3 km from Osaka Seiwa Church and...

    共用部ではスタッフさんや他の滞在者さんとの団欒を楽しめる一方、自室は一人部屋でゆっくり過ごすことができました

  • Hostel OGK
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,877 reviews

    In a prime location in the centre of Osaka, Hostel OGK provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    Great value for money and friendly/helpful staff.

  • HOSTEL CHILLAX
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,183 reviews

    Set in Osaka, 700 metres from Manpuku-ji Temple, HOSTEL CHILLAX offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

    Great vibes, super comfortable and inviting place. M

  • HOTEL THE ROCK
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,329 reviews

    Conveniently situated in the Nishi Ward district of Osaka, HOTEL THE ROCK is located 600 metres from Samuhara Shrine, 600 metres from Kokoni Sunaba Ariki Monument and 500 metres from Nanba Betsuin...

    Very clean, very convenient, very comfortable, good breakfast, good wifi

  • Hostel Mitsuwaya Osaka
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,027 reviews

    Located a 10-minute walk from Matsuyamachi and Tanimachi Rokuchome subway stations, Hostel Mitsuwaya Osaka offers cosy accommodation decorated with wooden interior.

    Kind helpful staff . Clean bathrooms . Comfortable beds

  • Backpackers Hotel Toyo
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,859 reviews

    Basic Japanese-style rooms with free Wi-Fi and shared bathrooms are on offer at Backpackers Hotel Toyo, a 2-minute walk from Dobutsuen-mae Train Station.

    It was perfect ! Very well located and people were very nice.

  • Hostel OSAKA
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 104 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the Osaka Station, Umeda, Yodoyabashi, Hommachi district of Osaka, Hostel OSAKA is set 1.1 km from Nozaki Park, 1.3 km from Honden-ji Temple and 1.3 km from Taiyū-ji Temple.

    基本的なアメニティは有料でしたが、清潔できれいな建物でした。 個室感があって、安心感がありました。

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Osaka

  • Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 478 reviews

    Located in Osaka and with Abeno Seimei Shrine reachable within 400 metres, Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    The host is fabulous!!! The moment you step in, you feel the warmth.

  • Osaka Umeda Yuan Hostel
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Offering accommodation with air conditioning, Osaka Umeda Yuan Hostel is situated in Osaka, 1.9 km from Billboard Live Osaka. Osaka Castle is 3.1 km from the property. Free WiFi is featured .

  • The Pax Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 282 reviews

    The Pax Hostel is conveniently located within walking distance from central areas of Osaka, such as Namba and Minami. The property is also a 30-second walk from Tsutenkaku Tower.

    The atmosphere and the people, and it was comforting

  • OTERA HOUSE 瑞 TAMA
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 21 reviews

    Set in Osaka, less than 1 km from Kumata Shrine, OTERA HOUSE 瑞 TAMA offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    伝統的な畳部屋の落ち着きと、設備のきれいさでとても快適に過ごせました。主もとても丁寧な方で、大変お世話になりました。

  • Guest House 樂 -Luck-
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 17 reviews

    Ideally located in Osaka, Guest House 樂 -Luck- offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and massage services.

    The location is good, though little far from the train station, but is convenient to visit Dotonoburi. Overall its ok for a night stay.

  • Osaka Guest House U-En
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 894 reviews

    Conveniently situated within a minute's walk from both Fukushima Train Station and Shin-Fukushima Subway Station, Osaka Guest House U-En is a hostel accommodation housed in a historic Japanese-style...

    I loved the staff and the general vibes of the hostel

  • Cat Spa & Cat Ryokan by Neco Republic Osaka
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 28 reviews

    Ideally set in Osaka, Cat Spa & Cat Ryokan by Neco Republic Osaka features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and a bar.

    Definitely unique and a MUST stay for any cat lovers!! The cats were so cute!!

  • HOSTEL198
    Central location
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 89 reviews

    Set within less than 1 km of Nakagawa Park and a 12-minute walk of The Osaka Korean Church in Japan, HOSTEL198 offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Osaka.

    Stanze e locali comuni puliti. Staff molto cordiale

  • Hostel Takeyado
    Central location
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 520 reviews

    Attractively set in the Nishinari Ward district of Osaka, Hostel Takeyado is set 1.6 km from Matsunomiya Shrine, 1.8 km from Sumiyoshi Park and 2.1 km from Abe Oji Shrine.

    Nice staff, clean, modern, excellent value for price

  • Bonfire Hostel Osaka
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 187 reviews

    Open from March 2016, Bonfire Hostel Osaka offers cozy dormitory rooms and private rooms located in a quiet neighbourhood.

    Amazing stuff, conveniently located, very clean, comfy beds

  • Hostel JIN - Weekly Appartment in Osaka
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 75 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hostel JIN - Weekly Appartment in Osaka offers accommodation in Osaka, a minute's walk from Nishikujo Station. Each room has a microwave and refrigerator.

    Location is perfect for universal studios and the aquarium

  • GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 56 reviews

    Set in Osaka, 300 metres from Orange Street, GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ features views of the city. With free WiFi, this 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge.

    Superb location very close to main tourist attraction and station

  • Guesthouse Sumiyoshi
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 173 reviews

    Renovated in August 2017, Guesthouse Sumiyoshi is nestled a 5-minute stroll from Kohama Station. Guest rooms are air-conditioned and free WiFi access is featured throughout the entire property.

    Nice contactless process. Bathrooms were very clean

  • &AND HOSTEL SHINSAIBASHI EAST
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 732 reviews

    Attractively set in the Chuo Ward district of Osaka, &AND HOSTEL SHINSAIBASHI EAST is situated 1.4 km from Shimoyamatobashi Monument, 1.4 km from Nanba Betsuin Temple and 1.5 km from Shinsaibashi...

    The shared ameneties were neat and clean. Great location

  • COGO TENNOJI
    Central location
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 547 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Uehommachi, Tennoji, Southern Osaka district of Osaka, COGO TENNOJI is set 300 metres from Shitennoji Koshindo Temple, 700 metres from Horikoshi Shrine and 1 km from Tokoku...

    Was clean and good location. The bed is comfortable

  • Guest House Matsu
    Central location
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 444 reviews

    Located in Osaka, Guest House Matsu features a shared lounge, terrace, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Staff were great, let us sleep in and went out to lunch with us

  • Air Osaka Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 267 reviews

    Air Osaka Hostel is set in the Osaka Bay district in Osaka, 4.3 km from Tsutenkaku. Previously a studio, living space for artists, the hostel features many artworks on site.

    Goodprice and comfortable place to relax and chill

  • FON-SU bed&breakfast
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 250 reviews

    Ideally situated in the centre of Osaka, FON-SU bed&breakfast features air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and free WiFi.

    Everything. The staffs are so helpful and friendly.

  • IMANO OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI HOSTEL
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,202 reviews

    Conveniently located in the centre of Osaka, IMANO OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI HOSTEL offers air-conditioned rooms, a bar and free WiFi. This 2-star hostel offers a 24-hour front desk.

    Well located, comfortable beds and reasonable price

  • IM guest house
    Central location
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 282 reviews

    A 6-minute walk from the JR Momodani Train Station, the IM Guest House offers affordable accommodations with free Wi-Fi. A balcony is located on the top floor.

    Nami is awesome, whery cheep, and a great social place

  • da inn
    Central location
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 370 reviews

    Situated within 600 metres of Matsunomiya Shrine and 800 metres of Tsumori Shrine, da inn features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Osaka.

    Clean, friendly, good Price. What's not to like?

  • Picnic Hostel Osaka
    Central location
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 786 reviews

    Open from December 2016, Picnic Hostel Osaka offers accommodation in Osaka, only a minute's stroll away from Sakuragawa Station Exit 1.

    Great location, great owner and staff. Super clean

  • Osaka Namba Hostel MIYABI
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 238 reviews

    Well set in Osaka, Osaka Namba Hostel MIYABI provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Demir and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly!

  • Namba Guesthouse HIVE
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 896 reviews

    Directly connected to metro Ebisucho Station Exit 1-B, Namba Guesthouse HIVE offers rooms with free WiFi in Osaka, conveniently set a 6-minute walk from Tsutenkaku.

    Modern, friendly staff, clean, very nice common area

  • R Hostel Namba south
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 293 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, R Hostel Namba south is set in Osaka in the Osaka Prefecture region, 400 metres from Haginochaya Shopping Street and less than 1 km from Shinsekai Market Street.

    Nice staff, easy to reach by subway, common area and nice people.

  • DEER Hostel OSAKA NAMBA
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 77 reviews

    Situated in the centre of Osaka, 700 metres from Shiokusa Park, DEER Hostel OSAKA NAMBA features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

    難波駅から徒歩10分ほど、道頓堀まで徒歩15分ほどと非常にアクセスが良いです。値段も安くとてもお得感がありました。

  • &AND HOSTEL HOMMACHI EAST
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,660 reviews

    Ideally located in Osaka, &AND HOSTEL HOMMACHI EAST offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. The hostel has family rooms.

    Lovely staff, close to train station, was convenient!

  • BOOK AND BED TOKYO Shinsaibashi
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,190 reviews

    Attractively set in Osaka, BOOK AND BED TOKYO Shinsaibashi features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

    There was a lot of manga, staff was helpful and always on the spot.

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  • Hotel Diamond
    No credit card needed
    Scored 5.9
    5.9
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 688 reviews

    Only a 3-minute walk from JR and Nankai Shin-Imamiya Station, Hotel Diamond offers simple, affordable Japanese-style accommodations.

    Good service nice place cleen all is well satisfied stay

  • Hostel Ko-fu
    No credit card needed
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 116 reviews

    Located in the centre of Osaka, 500 metres from Mitsutera Temple, Hostel Ko-fu provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

    雰囲気がとても良く、快適に過ごせました! 心斎橋駅からも歩いてすぐ、近くにコンビニもあるので場所も良かったです。

  • Shin-Osaka Youth Hostel
    No credit card needed
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 275 reviews

    Shin-Osaka Youth Hostel provides simple dormitory-style accommodation just an 8-minute walk from JR Shin-Osaka Shinkansen Station.

    Everything was clean and I had all the facilities I needed.

  • 難波ゲストハウスjakotelplus nanba-女性-female dormitory
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 28 reviews

    Located within 400 metres of Nipponbashi Catholic Church and 500 metres of Manpuku-ji Temple, 難波ゲストハウスjakotelplus nanba-女性-female dormitory provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom...

    靠近黑门市场,附近有便利店和洗衣房。基本需求都能方便地解决。老板娘还有说中文,并且有问题可以在微信上沟通。

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Hostels that guests love in Osaka

  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 4,455 reviews
    It was my second time staying here. Great location, friendly staff and very cheap. Previously I stayed in a superior capsule and I was surprised at how much space you have. This time I stayed in a standard capsule in the female dormitory and the bed area is quite spacious. The facilities are also very clean. I would definitely give this a go if you're going to Osaka for a short stay.
    Adina
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 198 reviews
    Great location, ideal for a group of 5 or 6. The cheapest hostel my group stayed in from out trip and definitely one of the best.
    Kerr
    People with friends
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 198 reviews
    Very clean, well presented rooms. Had the family room which was a good size for 4 adults. It would be perfect for families with kids that want a cheap stay. Check in is all self managed. Once we had checked in on the tablet, the receptionist called to confirm we had all the room details, great service. Communal area and balcony was very clean and usable. Didn’t hear any other guests. It’s thin line between hostel and hotel. Very close to all the main markets too.
    Michael
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £96.41
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 238 reviews
    Best hostel in Osaka for meeting new people, everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The receptionist was willing to go the extra mile, he even shared his dinner with us. Late checkout was possible with no extra charge, the receptionist was willing to wait for me for a late check in, nice terrace and benches outside reception as well as kitchen and common parts. Beds were clean and comfortable had a good sleep, dorm was quiet at night, good AC. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend to anyone looking for good value for money
    EDIER FELIPE
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £40.17
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 267 reviews
    nice hostel with very nice and kind staff, great location and generally great place for traveler on budget. I liked it a lot, nice hostel.
    Radoslav
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 193 reviews
    Very backpacker hostel vibes. Place is basically run by volunteers, this isn’t a bad thing but just know what to expect. Kitchen is good, common area easy to meet people. Super cheap, overall a decent stay, although personally wouldn’t be my first choice.
    Nicholas
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 458 reviews
    The hotel(more a hostel than an actual hotel) was close to the metro station, and had a convenience store just across the road. The shower room was clean the day we arrived and with free towel service. Easy access to the room by lift. Clean toilets as well. The staff was really helpful and are around between 9am until 8pm to help with any request. Cheap prices too if you need to stay on a budget on your trip to Japan!
    Valeria
    People with friends
  • Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 337 reviews
    Cheap and basic accommodation. Comfortable and in a great location too. Good for anyone travelling on a tight budget
    Alex James
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £53.56
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,085 reviews
    very cheap, comfortable and clean hostel, with a great location since it’s near a lot of osaka’s popular spots. you can also find plenty of places to eat and go out just outside of the building. The dorm beds are comfortable and the rooms are quite spacious.
    Garance
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £40.71
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,859 reviews
    Extremely cheap backpacker style accommodation especially considering that it is private rooms rather then bunk beds. Futons are surprisingly comfortable. Common room seemed to be quite busy most nights if you are the social type. Pretty good location, 15 minutes or so from Namba Station. Easy enough location to get around. "Poorer" area so provides an interesting and different look into Japanese life, always felt safe though. Several convince stores nearby to buy water and a breakfast bento on your way out sightseeing.
    L
    Llammy
    Solo traveller

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