I have created a list with the best hostels in Osaka, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. I think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Hostel. 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 property is set 2 km from Tokoku-ji Temple, 2 km from Mandaike Park and 2.2 km from Shitennoji Koshindo Temple. Matsunomiya Shrine is 2.6 km from the hostel and Hayashi Fumiko Literary Monument is 3 km away. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Abe Oji Shrine, Momogaike Park and Abeno Harukas. Each room has a shared bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 26 km from Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar.Show full description
Hostel. Set within 600 metres of Nakagawa Park and 700 metres of The Osaka Korean Church in Japan, Hostel Caranashi offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Osaka. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. At the hostel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe. At Hostel Caranashi rooms come with bed linen and towels. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.4 km from Osaka Seiwa Church. All rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, while selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette fitted with a microwave. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Miyuki-dori Shopping Street, Miyuki-no-Mori Tenjin-gu Shrine and Ansenji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 26 km from Hostel Caranashi.Show full description
Hostel. 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 Pax Hostel boasts air-conditioned rooms, while free toiletries and hairdryers are available. The hostel also offers rental towels and bike hire. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property. Guests will find a shared kitchen on site. Kansai International Airport is a 40-minute train ride away on the Nankai Line Airport Express. Ebisucho Station is a 3-minute walk away, while JR Shin-Imamiya Station is a 5-minute walk. Shin-Imamiya Station on the Nankai Line is an 8-minute walk.Show full description
Hostel. Attractively set in the centre of Osaka, Guest House mii features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Boasting a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 700 metres from Manpuku-ji Temple, 700 metres from Shinsengumi Osaka Tonsho Monument and 700 metres from Daikaku-ji Temple. With a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, some rooms at the hostel also boast a city view. The property is non-smoking and is situated 600 metres from Shimoyamatobashi Monument. The rooms have bed linen. Popular points of interest near Guest House mii include Komyo-ji Temple, Shinko-ji Temple and Koden-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 23 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Hostel. 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. Glico Man Sign is 5 km from Osaka Umeda Yuan Hostel. Free WiFi is featured . All units have a TV with cable channels. A microwave and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle. Some units also have a kitchen, fitted with a toaster. There is a private bathroom with slippers and free toiletries in each unit. Towels are offered. Osaka Itami Airport is 10 km away.Show full description
Hostel. 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 townhouse more than 100 years old. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and a free-use internet PC is available at the lounge. This non-smoking property offers both dormitory rooms with bunk beds and private rooms fitted with traditional futon bedding. All rooms feature air conditioning and shared bathrooms. U-En Guest House provides a common kitchen with a microwave, a toaster, an electric kettle and kitchenware. Shared shower rooms can be used 24 hours and includes free toiletries. Guests can rent bicycles to explore the local area. The ground floor cafe serves freshly baked bread, curry and freshly brewed coffee. The property is a 15-minute walk from lively Umeda area, and JR Shin-Osaka Shinkansen (bullet train) Station can be reached within a 10-minute train ride. Iconic Osaka Castle is a 12-minute train ride away.Show full description
Hostel. Located a 10-minute walk from Matsuyamachi and Tanimachi Rokuchome subway stations, Hostel Mitsuwaya Osaka offers cosy accommodation decorated with wooden interior. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The hostel also offers bike hire. Shitennoji is 1.7 km from Hostel Mitsuwaya Osaka, while Tsutenkaku is 2.1 km from the property. Compact units come with reading lights, power outlets and curtains to secure privacy. Bathroom facilities are shared. You will find a shared kitchen at the property. Guests can relax in the common area fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 14 km from the property.Show full description
Hostel. Ideally located in Osaka, hotel atarayo osaka offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant. The property is close to Nanba Betsuin Temple, Shinsaibashi Station and Hongan-ji Temple Tsumura Betsuin. At the hostel, all rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests. All guest rooms feature a safety deposit box. Popular points of interest near hotel atarayo osaka include Namba Shrine, Stage Ku and TKP Shinsaibashi Ekimae Conference Center. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Hostel. Offering free WiFi, HOSTEL198 offers accommodation in Osaka, 1 km from The Osaka Korean Church in Japan and 1.5 km from Osaka Seiwa Church. The property is close to Ansenji Temple, Fugenji Temple and Chikoji Temple. All guest rooms at the hostel feature air conditioning and a desk. Popular points of interest near HOSTEL198 include Miyuki-dori Shopping Street, Miyuki-no-Mori Tenjin-gu Shrine and Myoren-ji Temple. The property is non-smoking and is set less than 1 km from Nakagawa Park. All rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 26 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Hostel. Ideally set in Osaka, Cat Spa & Cat Ryokan by Neco Republic Osaka features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is close to several well-known attractions, less than 1 km from Shinsaibashi Station, a 7-minute walk from Nipponbashi Monument and 600 metres from Zojugoi Yasuidoton Dobokukiko Monument. At the hostel the rooms come with bed linen and towels. The property is close to popular attractions like TKP Shinsaibashi Ekimae Conference Center, Mitsutera Temple and Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade. Popular points of interest near Cat Spa & Cat Ryokan by Neco Republic Osaka include Stage Ku, Shimoyamatobashi Monument and Hoan-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 21 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Hostel. Open from March 2016, Bonfire Hostel Osaka offers cozy dormitory rooms and private rooms located in a quiet neighbourhood. Nishitanabe Station on the Midosuji Line is a 9-minute walk away while Harimacho bus stop is a 2-minute walk away. There are convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants and pharmacies near Bonfire Hostel. The hostel also offers free bicycle rentals and luggage storage services. Popular areas including Tennoji and Shinsekai can be reached via a 5-minute train ride. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. By train, Namba Station is a 12-minute ride while Umeda Station is a 21-minute ride away. Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine can be reached with a 9-minute drive while Nagai Stadium is a 17-minute walk away. Guests can cook their own meals using the shared kitchen. Shower rooms and toilets are shared.Show full description
Hostel. 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. Osaka Castle is a 17-minute train ride from Hostel JIN - Weekly Appartment in Osaka. The shared bathroom includes a shower, hairdryer and toiletries. Guests can reach Universal Studios Japan in 12 minutes via train and walk. The Namba area is a 10-minute train ride from the property, while Tsutenkaku is 20 minutes away by train and walk. Guests can reach Kansai Airport in 60 minutes by train and Osaka International Airport in 40 minutes by car.Show full description
Hostel. Attractively set in the Nishinari Ward district of Osaka, Hostel Takeyado is set 1.7 km from Matsunomiya Shrine, 1.8 km from Sumiyoshi Park and 2.2 km from Abe Oji Shrine. With a terrace, the 3-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. At Hostel Takeyado rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.5 km from Mandaike Park. Abeno Seimei Shrine is 2.2 km from the accommodation, while Tsurumibashi Shopping Street is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 28 km from Hostel Takeyado.Show full description
Hostel. Opened in March 2017, 04village Namba is a guest house in Osaka. The guest house is a 5-minute walk from Ebisucho Station. Free WiFi is provided in public areas on site. The shower and toilet facilities are shared. There are 2 showers per floor and 2 high-tech toilets on site. Towels are available for an additional charge upon prior request. We have private rooms and dormitories and there is a female-only floor. Shinsekai, the shopping district where the popular tower, Tsutenkaku is located, is a 5-minute walk from 04village Namba. Dotonbori is a 13-minute train ride and walk away. JR Namba Station is a 10-minute train ride from the property on Nankai-Koya Line. The nearest airport is Osaka International Airport, 16 km from the property. From Kansai internaotal Airport is 50km it takes about 1 hour by train.Show full description
Hostel. In a prime location in the centre of Osaka, Hostel OGK provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Uraeyasaka Shrine, Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum, and Umeda Sky Building. All units at the hostel are equipped with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. Popular points of interest near Hostel OGK include Kochiin Temple, Ryotokuin Temple and Jizoji Temple. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Hostel. 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. Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine is a 10-minute walk from the accommodation. The bathroom is shared with other guests. Bath towels, toothbrushes and razors are available at an additional charge. The common lounge features a refrigerator and electric kettle, while the shared bathroom comes with bath amenities such as body soap, hair conditioners, shampoo and a hairdryer. Namba Station is a 15-minute train ride from Guesthouse Sumiyoshi, while Tennoji Station and Umeda Station are respectively a 25 and 30-minute train ride away.Show full description
Hostel. 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. The property is around 1.4 km from Chohoji Temple, 1.2 km from Katana Museum and 1.7 km from Tatsumi Shrine. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Sugawara Shrine, Dainenbutsuji Temple and Hirano Park. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 29 km from OTERA HOUSE 瑞 TAMA.Show full description
Hostel. 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. At the hostel every room includes bed linen and towels. The property is 600 metres from the city centre and 400 metres from Glico Man Sign. The units come with air conditioning, a fridge, a stovetop, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Certain rooms will provide you with a kitchenette with a microwave. Popular points of interest near GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ include Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade, Manpuku-ji Temple and Mitsutera Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 21 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Hostel. Conveniently situated in the Nishi Ward district of Osaka, HOTEL THE ROCK is located 600 metres from Kokoni Sunaba Ariki Monument, 500 metres from Samuhara Shrine and 500 metres from Nanba Betsuin Temple. Featuring a shared lounge, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Popular points of interest near the hostel include TKP Shinsaibashi Ekimae Conference Center, OSTEC Exhibition Hall and Hongan-ji Temple Tsumura Betsuin. The property is 1.6 km from the city centre and 500 metres from Namba Shrine. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 20 km from HOTEL THE ROCK.Show full description
Hostel. 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. The Osaka Castle is a 17-minute drive, and the Dotonbori District is a 23-minute train ride away. All rooms include air-conditioning and a heater. Towels and linens can be rented for an extra cost. Bathrooms and toilets are open for 24-hours, and shared among all guests. Guests can relax in the common living room which features a TV and a dining table. Food can be stored in the refrigerator located in the shared kitchen. Coin-operated laundry machines are available for use. A bicycle can be rented for an extra cost to tour the city of Osaka. Guest House IM is a 26-minute train ride from the Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, and a 46-minute train ride from the Universal Studios Japan. Itami Airport is a 31-minute train ride, and the Kansai Airport is a 59-minute train ride away.Show full description
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