Just a few steps from Kyogan-ji Temple and a 7-minute walk from Miyuki-dori Shopping Street, Hippo Hostel and Cafe Bar features accommodations in Osaka, with a terrace and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free Wifi throughout the property. Himekoso Shrine is a 5-minute walk away, and Anraku-ji Temple is 500 yards from the guest house. Each unit has air conditioning, a shared bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen including a microwave, fridge, and kitchenware. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Miyuki-no-Mori Tenjin-gu Shrine, Tsuru no Hashi, and Ansenji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 16 miles from Hippo Hostel and Cafe Bar.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.1
Free Wifi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gideon
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff are all so Amazing, Personable, and Friendly, and make it so much more fun to stay here. The vibe of the cafe is nice to relax and hang out with friends, and the fact that it is a hostel with a lot of people staying makes it feel like a...
  • Sophia
    Philippines Philippines
    The property felt very safe, there were locks, a small locker for your personal belongings, a curtain for privacy, had easy access to the subway stations and bus, fast wifi, shower essentials and heater, cafe and bar on the 1F is convenient as...
  • Yuni
    Japan Japan
    The staff was so nice! I arrived at 00:00 because of the Shinkansen delay. For customer who arrived after 22:00 they usually do the check in in the next day, but they checked me in at 00:00! It was wonderful!

Area info

Amenities of Hippo Hostel and Cafe Bar
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
Bathroom
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 10 and up are allowed)

Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club Cash Hippo Hostel and Cafe Bar accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hippo Hostel and Cafe Bar 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: 大阪市指令 大保環第19-1815号

FAQs about Hippo Hostel and Cafe Bar

  • The prices at Hippo Hostel and Cafe Bar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Hippo Hostel and Cafe Bar include:

    • Bed in Dorm
    • Dorm Room
    • Double

  • Check-in at Hippo Hostel and Cafe Bar is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Hippo Hostel and Cafe Bar is 3.1 miles from the center of Osaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hippo Hostel and Cafe Bar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Movie nights
    • Live music/Performance
    • Themed dinners
    • Live sports events (broadcast)