Located in Osaka and with Abeno Seimei Shrine reachable within a 4-minute walk, Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.2 miles from Tokoku-ji Temple, 1.2 miles from Hayashi Fumiko Literary Monument and 1.2 miles from Kuroda Han Historical Gate. Mandaike Park is 1.3 miles away and Shitennoji Koshindo Temple is 1.3 miles from the hostel. The shared bathroom is equipped with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Abe Oji Shrine, Momogaike Park and Abeno Harukas. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 16 miles from Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Osaka
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Richard
    United States of America United States of America
    Yoshi and Pedro are all star staff members. Made this the best hostel stay of my life. There is a reason this place has the highest reviews we have ever seen for a hostel. Without a doubt, choose to stay here in Osaka.
  • Tatjana
    Latvia Latvia
    Arigatoooo🧡💚🩷I don’t think there are enough words to express the beautiful experience at Mad Cat :) I felt like home from day 1 and it was my home base throughout almost two months in Japan. So many beautiful moments together, so much fun and good...
  • Harlow
    United States of America United States of America
    Wow, definitely the best hostel in Japan. In addition to the lovely cats and amazing owner/manager, the beds are incredibly comfortable and the showers are the best in a hostel I've seen. 15/10!!!
  • Rayna
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was so friendly and welcoming (special shoutout to James, who really went above and beyond) and the cats were really cute. I loved the wall of cat photos, really made the place feel special and well-loved. The beds were by far the most...
  • David
    Peru Peru
    Everything there was pretty clean. People that work there are very kind and fun. Overall, the hostel feels like a home, pretty cozy and workers and guests become friends.
  • Olivia
    Canada Canada
    Beyond being a beautifully decorated hostel with great vibes, the cats were adorable, the staff were friendly and informative, and the facilities and cleanliness were amazing.
  • Junlin
    Germany Germany
    I was wondering how a hostel can get a 9,7 star rating, so I tried it out and it was so great. I loved the cats at the hostel you can chill with the whole day and the communal area is just so cozy. Bathroom facilities are super clean and the dorm...
  • Tobias
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Most social hostel I've ever been to. Great people!
  • Villa-real
    Philippines Philippines
    Facilities were good, right in front of the bus stop, and staff were friendly and nice
  • Ralphs
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly, social hostel with two amazing cats. What more could you want?

Area info

Amenities of Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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FAQs about Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar

  • The prices at Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental
  • Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar is 4.3 miles from the center of Osaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.