Name: Osaka Guest House U-En
Address: 553-0003 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, Fukushima-ku Fukushima 2-9-23, Japan, Fukushima-ku Fukushima 2-9-23, Osaka Prefecture, 553-0003, Japan
Rating: 8.9

Osaka Guest House U-En

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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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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Room type	Number of guests
Large Twin Room 1 bunk bed and 2 futon beds
Small Double Room 1 futon bed
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Economy Twin Room 2 futon beds
Small Twin Room 1 bunk bed
Twin Room with Extra Bed 1 bunk bed and 1 futon bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lina

United Arab Emirates

“Location is amazing Walking distance to Osaka station 13 minutes. Fukushima neighbourhood is so lovely Cozy roads around and restaurants Calm, welcoming, not crowded. The guest house is simple, clean, welcoming, very comfortable clean bed. I had...”

Sweden

“The staff were amazing, genuinely put a smile on my face. Even the cleaning staff were so sweet seriously I felt so welcomed and safe and cared about. The bed being a hostel was just perfect. It was a roomy place for items and to charge and sleep....”

Jacobs

France

“Loved the atmosphere, decor, the access to the café downstairs.”

Siew

Malaysia

“The location has a nice vibe, suitable for those who want to explore Osaka local night life. Also, the instruction for each part of facilities was given very clearly and easy to access with everything you need. Love the fusion created by U-en.”

Felicity

Australia

“Very charming guesthouse, with wonderful staff. Clean and comfortable and felt secure. There is a shared kitchen so you can prepare meals or tea. Washer and dryer can be used for ¥100 each. The showers were very good for shared facilities....”

Nicole

Australia

“This hostel was a great find for our one night in Osaka, close to the main stations and easy access to the baseball. Our private family room was our first experience of a traditional Japanese room with futons, but it also had bunk beds and a desk...”

Georgia

United Kingdom

“Friendly staff, good amenities, good water pressure in the shower, nice little balcony for drying laundry in the sun, Nintendo, really nice balance of social but with room to be more private. Coffee shop on site. Possibly the best hostel I've ever...”

Gemma

Ireland

“The cafe downstairs is really nice, I enjoyed having access to this part in the evening to use to chill. The facilities such as the kitchen/common area were good. Location is good, close to train station which connects to Osaka and Universal....”

Xian

Germany

“The location superb! Staffs are very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our time at Osaka guesthouse u-en”

Haley

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.”

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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

Cash

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.

License number: 15729

Osaka Guest House U-En