The Pax Hostel

Visited the cafe only. Decent latte and cappuccino in nice crockery mugs. Egg Banh Mi sandwich with cream cheese very delicious. Nice laid-back ambience. Quiet background music. Tables, chairs, and sofas. Looks like they have live music sometimes, as there was a guitar and a box of microphone stands.

The location is great, individual beds are confortable. The shared bathroom is very clean and big. But the smell is the basement and hallways was really bad, the beds are in wood so be ready to feel everyone moves and some of the beds have a window with a weak curtain so bring a night mask !

Best sandwich I had in Osaka!! And I had many, people working are super chill and the environment is a mix of vynil coffee and alternative hostel, and they spoke English, awesome!

I didn't stay there, but stopped over to have pahn mi sandwiches. I'm quite a foodie and am really into bread-based meals but I must say that here are likely the best sandwiches I've ever eaten. Definitely try them out if you're around!

We visited and got iced matcha a pork and chicken Bahn mi. Service was very friendly, prices were good and food was delicious- some of the best Bahn mi I’ve ever had with a slight twist. Love it here.

We had coffee and morning tea downstairs. I was being a hater at first because there were some unusual menu items but they were all very tasty and the ambience was great. Would recommend if you are in the area

Can only review this place as a cafe, but drinks are great, staff are super friendly and found myself waiting here while a ring got adjusted 💪

I went to their cafe a couple of months ago. I still remember the owners being very nice to me and my friend. We ordered two slices of cakes and Chai Latte. The cozy vibe and the sunny light filtering through the windows that day, together with the homemade cakes, really turned this adventure of mine in a good memory.

I wanted to try a new hostel on my last night in Osaka so I booked a night at The Pax when planning my trip. I had been here before to meet with some friends and we hung downstairs in the cafe. I liked the vibe enough then to try it out. Located in Shinsekai right next to Tsutenkaku Tower so you can't miss it. Shinsekai is a cool area to explore. Some may find it seedy but I think it's worthwhile. Some of the best kushikatsu (deep fried skewers) is in this area as well as Spa World. Shinsekai was the happening spot before focus went towards Dotonbori. Fun fact: Shinsekai was built to emulate Paris (Eiffel Tower) and Coney Island New York. There's a few train stations less than 10 minutes away. Shin-Imamiya probably being the one you'll use most to get around Osaka as well as the Nankai Line. Back to The Pax! Downstairs serves as a cafe, bar, and RECORD STORE! How cool is that?! Lots of seating arrangements and you can play any of the records on their record player. On some days they sell vintage clothing outside of the store front. Just an overall trendy vibe. There's even a slide in the lobby. Just be careful using it. It pretty sleek and you go flying down. There's a couple more floors of rooms above and each have their bathroom/wash area. Only downside I see is that there was one shower stall on my floor (idk about upstairs). However, it didn't seem to be a problem during my stay and we all showered when we wanted to. The bunks are very nice! An actual mattress to sleep on, a shelf to organize your things and a locker for your valuables. I like The Pax a lot. They also have events on certain days as well as live music in their bar. Perfect for any traveler to mingle with other travelers and locals. I'd recommend if you're someone who likes to stay in different hostels throughout your travels to experience different parts of that respective city. Namba Station is just one stop over and your access to endless dining, shopping, and partying. But more so than any of the above mentioned, I enjoyed the staff. Hanna checked me in and was very helpful and offered lots of advice for me. I had been to Osaka a few times so she was able to give me recommendations from a locals perspective. Thank you Pax for a cool chill last night in Japan!

My Husband and I took our honeymoon to Japan and we were able to travel to many cities and towns. Since fancy expensive hotels aren't our thing, and we love meeting new people from all over, we love staying at hostels. We happen to find The Pax prior to our trip and booked immediately. We were very please with the reviews we had read prior and it looked like a fun, hip, and energetic hostel. Fast forward, we are now back at home and we can't help but to think about the Pax often and how wonderful of a time we had! Reminiscing of when we first walked in the doors, we were greeted with smiles and such amazing hospitality. I can't rave enough about The Pax and how much we enjoyed our stay. Our favorite aspect were the amazing staff. Hiro, Shin, and so many others were so very kind and welcoming. They even took time out of their work schedule to mingle and really get to know us. It made you want to stay friends with them forever! The sleeping arrangements were comfortable and I felt safe and secure in our shared quarters. People were respectful and everything felt clean and organized. If you like adventure, wonderful people, hip and hippy-like environment, then stay here. My husband and I will be back and can't wait to walk through The Pax doors again :) Oh!!!! and one of the many perks are the live shows they do in their lounge area! Talk about awesome musicians and energy!! We miss you Pax!!! Raina and AJ