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.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Osaka
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    English spoken Location with plenty of cafes bars and restaurants nearby and rail stations close. Helpful staff Comfortable capsule. Enjoyed the curry. Got my laundry done.
  • Wouter
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great staff! Very unique setting in an old fashioned Japanese style house. Walls are very thin but earplugs are provided. The staff is great, welcoming, good English, great suggestions! Don't miss out on the curry in the restaurant!
  • Isabella
    Australia Australia
    A perfect hostel for our one night in Osaka! We appreciated the traditional style rooms and clean facilities.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Osaka Guest House U-En
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

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.

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.

FAQs about Osaka Guest House U-En

  • Osaka Guest House U-En is 0.7 miles from the centre of Osaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Osaka Guest House U-En may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Osaka Guest House U-En is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Osaka Guest House U-En offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental