Imano Osaka Shinsaibashi Hostel

I really wanted to like this place, but my stay ended up being pretty disappointing. The location was tougher than expected, it is about a 12–20 minute walk from the nearest train station, which feels really long when you are dragging luggage around. The room itself was not very comfortable either. It felt stuffy and poorly ventilated, so coming back after a long day out was not as restful as I hoped. The bathrooms were another issue. There are only two very small ones for everyone, which meant waiting quite a while just to take a shower. What affected me the most, though, was the service. One night, it was drizzling and I had misplaced my key card, so I couldn’t get into the lobby. I knocked on the door and the receptionist clearly saw me, but didn’t do anything. I ended up standing in the rain until another guest came by and tapped me in. Honestly, I expected at least a bit of basic help. And on top of that, the replacement fee for the lost key card was the same price as a one-night stay, which feels extremely overpriced. Overall, I left pretty disappointed and wouldn’t choose to stay here again.

I stayed in the women’s room On the 4th floor. Clean spacious . The bathroom had 2 showers so use it when ya can ! Staff was helpful in holding on to my bags before and after check out. Not in a noisy area but close to a lot of shopping and food. 10 min walk from the Metro

Rooms were clean, bathrooms as well. I really liked the curtains that gave you privacy. Location is also great! However, I think it’s weird that you have to make up your own bed, especially if you arrive after a long day and just wanna lay down. You’d expect to receive this service when booking a stay.

Perfect location I couldn’t recommend more! Communal eating area with plenty of seating, and is a cafe/ restaurant in the day too! The hostel offers breakfast and is so close to all the clothes shops which lead into the even bigger shops in Osaka. Such a nice chill area and out of the hustle and bustle. The hostel was super clean and staff were very helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here!

Great hostel with a very friendly vibe. The common areas were perfect for meeting other travelers and the staff were always approachable and helpful. The location is excellent and safe. Would definitely stay again.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience at Imano Hostel was quite underwhelming.Firstly, the location is a bit inconvenient. it’s a fairly long walk from the nearest train station, (at least 15-20 mins ) which isn’t ideal carrying luggage.The room itself felt stuffy and poorly ventilated, making it uncomfortable to rest, especially after a long day out.What really affected my stay was the service. One night, it was drizzling and I had misplaced my key card. Because of that, I couldn’t enter the lobby without tapping in. I knocked on the door and the receptionist clearly saw me, yet did nothing to help - didn’t step out, didn’t bother. (And no the reception area had no customer for the staff to tend to). It was another guest who eventually tapped me in. That lack of basic assistance was honestly quite upsetting.To add on, the replacement fee for the lost key card was charged at the cost of one additional night, which felt extremely overpriced.The bathroom situation was also inconvenient, with only two bathrooms available, resulting in long waiting times for showers.Overall, I was disappointed with both the facilities and the service. I hope the hostel improves on these areas for future guests.

Private room was perfect! Excellent location, nice staff, very cheap washing machines and lovely atmosphere. Very modern and great value considering its location. The mattress was firm but for a couple of nights absolutely grand. If you’re active enough in Japan, trust me, you should be able to sleep on a floor!! Highly recommended

This place is part hostel part burger Cafe. As of the time of writing this, I’ve just ordered a burger so I cannot rate my experience. The atmosphere of this place on the other hand is spectacular. It has a very chill morning vibe, and played a lot of hip hop/reggae as the day went on. Working staff was very nice, attentive, and open to assisting whenever possible. I would recommend booking this place for a solid location and experience. Rooms were clean and secluded for minimum light exposure.