Osaka Guest House U-En

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

Conveniently located within a minute's walk from both Fukushima Train Station and Shin-Fukushima Subway Station, Osaka Guest House U-En is a hostel accommodations 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 nonsmoking 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 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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Matias
United States United States
“Old well kept building is nice for vibes. I chose this place for its accessibility for meeting people in the common room, and that successfully met my expectations :). The capsule style bunk beds are as comfy as you'd imagine, but it was nice that...”
Erik
United States United States
“This place is an excellent value. The staff are lovely and the location is cute and tucked away. I highly recommend the vegan curry at the cafe, worth checking out for sure! The building is an older building and has its quirks, but in a quaint and...”
Dror
Israel Israel
“Amazing place, comfy beds nice lounge and good curry downstairs.”
Steve
United States United States
“incredibly cozy, comfortable bed, well kept facilities, great location, absolute sweethearts on staff, loved the daily bike rental!”
Fer
Peru Peru
“I loved the personal, friendly atmosphere, with great facilities and everything kept very clean. Everyone was happy, and the common areas were really cozy. It’s one of the best places I’ve stayed in Japan. Everything was easy and smooth during our...”
Wai
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“The hostel was mostly wooden, very cultural looking. There was a coffee shop on first floor which very convenient and the coffee was good also.”
Hill
United States United States
“The food was amazing, the curry was absolutely incredible.”
Jay
United States United States
“Hands down the best Guesthouse in the country. I’ve stayed at over 100 places across more than 80 cities throughout Japan, and this is number one, no contest. The staff are absolutely stellar, the atmosphere is the friendliest I’ve ever...”
Satoshi
Australia Australia
“I've stayed here since around 2015 as I visit Japan regularly. The service and vibe have been consistent.”
Capoy
Japan Japan
“the staff at the guest house and cafe were really accomodating. the guest house itself is comfortable and full of history, has beautiful interiors. お疲れ様でした✨”

Area info

Amenities of Osaka Guest House U-En

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning

House rules

Osaka Guest House U-En takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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 of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
¥1,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests need to show their passport or ID at time of check-in.

Please note that the property cannot accommodate check-in after 22:00. Guests arriving at Kansai International Airport after 19:30 will not be able to check in on the same day.

Please note that children cannot be accommodated in dormitory rooms.

The property does not offer child rates for exiting beds or extra beds. Children are counted as 1 adult.

Early check-in(from〜8-9am) or late check-out is not available at this property.

Towels is available at an additional charge.

Please note that this is a hostel in a traditional wooden townhouse, and it has no elevator or soundproofing. Guestrooms are on the 2nd story. Staff will be happy to assist you with your luggage, but full luggage transport cannot be accommodated. Facilities are shared with other guests.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Osaka Guest House U-En of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 15729

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