J-Hoppers Osaka Guesthouse
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Hostelworld says:
J-Hoppers Osaka Guesthouse is a friendly hostel located near Umeda Sky building, with 'lots of bars/izakaya/restaurants nearby', according to our guests. This clean hostel has Wi-Fi throughout as well as air conditioning, laundry facilities and a rooftop terrace. There are privacy curtains and reading lights for each comfy bed. Hostelworld travellers have said this hostel is good value for money, especially their frequent night-time activities and tours.
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Why choose J-Hoppers? Because you can enjoy international exchange with Japanese people. Plus, we have tons of free services, with Wi-Fi throughout the hostel, a shared PC, motorcycle and bicycle parking and more.
Our TV lounge has a DVD player, games and a TV with CNN, BBC and more. The rooftop terrace is the perfect place to chill out with your fellow travellers, while our backyard is sort of a hidden spot where you can sit and just enjoy the atmosphere.
Our 24hr bathrooms include soap and shampoo. There is a hi-tech toilet and lavatory with hair dryers on each floor.
We have a communal kitchen which is fitted with a microwave, toaster, coffee maker, rice cooker, cooking utensils, tableware etc. Free coffee, tea, Japanese tea and various kinds of seasoning are available to use.
You can borrow electrical adaptors, guide books, padlocks, alarm clocks, Skype headsets and even staff smiles for free. Towels are available to rent for just ¥30/¥70. We can also give you free detailed maps of Osaka, the bus routes and tons more info. We’re happy to store your luggage for free before check-in and after check-out. Longer-term luggage storage is available for returning guests.
Bike rental is available for ¥500 per day (¥100/hr within five hours). We also sell padlocks for ¥150, adaptors for ¥840, postcards for ¥100 and kimonos for ¥1500, as well as many other things you might need while travelling.
Our facilities include a beer vending machine, photocopy and print service, local and international phone calls and a fax service.
We have excellent weekly events!
Every Wednesday we have a local tour of Osaka, where Mr Yano takes guests to special places that could be difficult to find by yourself. He’s the best tour guide in Osaka! It leaves at 10am and it’s free (doesn’t include transport, entrance fees or food).
Sundays we have an Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) party! Mr Yano will take guests to an Izakaya so you can learn the Japanese way to drink! It starts at 7pm (food and drink not included).
On Fridays our hostel becomes a bar as we host our International Exchange Party...even non-guests can join this party so you can enjoy cross-cultural communication! Starts at 7pm. Your first drink is free and all draft beers and cocktails are served for only ¥300!
The first and third Thursday of the month are for kimono lessons. You can wear a kimono and take pictures in a shrine located near our hostel. It starts at 5pm and is free but please make sure you reserve a spot ahead of time by email or telephone.
All of our staff speak English and are happy to have a friendly chat with you. One staff member also speaks Italian and another speaks some Chinese. We also try to be up to date on what is happening in the area and can give you advice where to go.
Our great location means it takes less than an hour to get to the main tourist sights in the Kansai area such as Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Himeji, all accessible by train. So we can be your home base for exploring all of Kansai. There are lots of Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) and bars with many kinds of local foods, a post office, a supermarket, a Seven Eleven with international ATM, public baths (sento), etc, all less than five minutes’ walk from here.
We are a meeting point for travellers from all over the world!
We can also provide the information for the Hiroshima , Kyoto and Takayama as well since we’re a part of the J-Hoppers chain.
Our TV lounge has a DVD player, games and a TV with CNN, BBC and more. The rooftop terrace is the perfect place to chill out with your fellow travellers, while our backyard is sort of a hidden spot where you can sit and just enjoy the atmosphere.
Our 24hr bathrooms include soap and shampoo. There is a hi-tech toilet and lavatory with hair dryers on each floor.
We have a communal kitchen which is fitted with a microwave, toaster, coffee maker, rice cooker, cooking utensils, tableware etc. Free coffee, tea, Japanese tea and various kinds of seasoning are available to use.
You can borrow electrical adaptors, guide books, padlocks, alarm clocks, Skype headsets and even staff smiles for free. Towels are available to rent for just ¥30/¥70. We can also give you free detailed maps of Osaka, the bus routes and tons more info. We’re happy to store your luggage for free before check-in and after check-out. Longer-term luggage storage is available for returning guests.
Bike rental is available for ¥500 per day (¥100/hr within five hours). We also sell padlocks for ¥150, adaptors for ¥840, postcards for ¥100 and kimonos for ¥1500, as well as many other things you might need while travelling.
Our facilities include a beer vending machine, photocopy and print service, local and international phone calls and a fax service.
We have excellent weekly events!
Every Wednesday we have a local tour of Osaka, where Mr Yano takes guests to special places that could be difficult to find by yourself. He’s the best tour guide in Osaka! It leaves at 10am and it’s free (doesn’t include transport, entrance fees or food).
Sundays we have an Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) party! Mr Yano will take guests to an Izakaya so you can learn the Japanese way to drink! It starts at 7pm (food and drink not included).
On Fridays our hostel becomes a bar as we host our International Exchange Party...even non-guests can join this party so you can enjoy cross-cultural communication! Starts at 7pm. Your first drink is free and all draft beers and cocktails are served for only ¥300!
The first and third Thursday of the month are for kimono lessons. You can wear a kimono and take pictures in a shrine located near our hostel. It starts at 5pm and is free but please make sure you reserve a spot ahead of time by email or telephone.
All of our staff speak English and are happy to have a friendly chat with you. One staff member also speaks Italian and another speaks some Chinese. We also try to be up to date on what is happening in the area and can give you advice where to go.
Our great location means it takes less than an hour to get to the main tourist sights in the Kansai area such as Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Himeji, all accessible by train. So we can be your home base for exploring all of Kansai. There are lots of Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) and bars with many kinds of local foods, a post office, a supermarket, a Seven Eleven with international ATM, public baths (sento), etc, all less than five minutes’ walk from here.
We are a meeting point for travellers from all over the world!
We can also provide the information for the Hiroshima , Kyoto and Takayama as well since we’re a part of the J-Hoppers chain.
Best For: Events, Meeting People
J-Hoppers Osaka Guesthouse says
I think what makes us special is our events where we help our guests to experience the local way of life. For instance, on Fridays we have an international exchange party where you can mingle with the locals and have a chat. Wednesdays and Sundays we take everyone to an izakaya, a Japanese-style bar, where guests can learn the Japanese way to drink. There's also walking tours to places off the beaten path.
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We're about 15-20 minutes' walk from the Kita area, which is one the main parts of downtown Osaka. I also recommend exploring our street, it's a quiet shopping area with lots of restaurants and bars.Hostelworld Guests Say
My first stay in a Hostel in Japan and it was just GREAT. The kitchen was so helpfull, the staff friendly, so many stuff for free and the rooms cozy. I will stay with JP in Hiroshima and Takayama again because i liked it so much. The only thing i wondered about: the (free) guided tour in the evening does not offer any help or information for non-Japanese speaking tourists because the guide is not English-speaking. Stay at JH, its great.
Read More- Anonymous, Germany, Female, 25-30
Latest Review
I had the best time. I checked in on Sunday and went to the Sunday party. staff made me feel so welcome and made some real good friends too. thank you hoppers
Read More- Anonymous, Australia, Male, 31-40
Facilities
- 24 Hour Security
- Adaptors
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ
- Bicycle Hire
- Book Exchange
- Breakfast Not Included
- Cable TV
- Card Phones
- Common Room
- Fax Service
- Free Internet Access
- Free WiFi
- Hairdryers For Hire
- Hot Showers
- Kitchen
- Laundry Facilities
- Linen Included
- Lockers
- Luggage Storage
- Reading Light
- Towels for hire
- Vending Machines
- Washing machine
Policies
- Child Friendly
- Non Smoking
- Taxes Included
Cancellation Policy
This property has a 2 day cancellation policy.Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
Things to Note
--Cancellation Policy--
If you wish to cancel or change your reservation, we will require 2 DAYS
ADVANCED NOTICE from the date of your arrival (e.g. if your arrival date
is on the 5th, then before 22:00 [Japan Time] of the 3rd), otherwise the
cancellation fee of one night's stay will be charged. Cancellations made
with two days or more advanced notice will not be charged.
--Group Booking--
For groups of more than 5 people, we may require additional condition when you make a reservation request.
--Reception Hours and Check In Time--
*Our reception is open from 8:00 to 14:00 and 15:00 to 22:00 (check-in time is from 15:00 to 22:00)
*If you would arrive out of our reception hours, please let us know in advance. We will tell you how to enter the hostel and further information
*Luggage storage is available for FREE even before check-in and after check-out.
*Even before 15:00, you can use all hostel facilities except guest rooms.
