Osaka Guest House U-En

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.7

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About this property

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 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
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2 futon beds
1 futon bed
1 bunk bed
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2 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Xian
Germany Germany
“The location superb! Staffs are very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our time at Osaka guesthouse u-en”
Haley
Australia Australia
“I loved how it had an homestay feel to it. Like I was in a home, not a hostel. It was very clean. The staff were lovely and friendly. The coffee downstairs was very good, the best I’ve had since I left home to go traveling.”
Yasmine
New Zealand New Zealand
“The neighbourhood is very lively and the house very cute ! The dorms are quite comfortable and having a cafe downstairs is a plus.”
Jacob
Australia Australia
“This was such a fantastic place to kick off the start of my trip to Japan. The Guest House is located very close to a station and so ease of travel was a big plus. The room itself was fantastic, the beds were really comfortable, it was spacious,...”
Oliver
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Best staff! Super welcoming and friendly. They made a delicious spice curry.”
Henna
Finland Finland
“I loved everything. Super chill place and the bed was divine.”
Uday
India India
“- Charming old house - Very helpful staff - Close to Osaka station - Clean, quiet - Excellent coffee in restaurant”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really liked this hostel, cozy feel and the cafe downstairs made a morning coffee super easy to locate. Good kitchen too, not too social but I was only there for two nights and was knackered too so that was just my experience”
Michaela
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“I had a wonderful stay at the guesthouse. Everything was perfect — the room was clean, the bathroom spotless, and the staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Although I didn’t have much time to interact with other guests due to a busy...”
Lara
Belgium Belgium
“Cosy hostel. The rooms were big, and all needed utilities were there. The common kitchen was also spacious. I had a great time here.”

Property surroundings

House rules

Osaka Guest House U-En takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-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 storey. 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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

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

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

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

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

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