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5 hostels and guesthouses in Osaka for foreigners!

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When staying in Osaka for travel or business, we recommend hostels and guesthouses where you can stay inexpensively and enjoy interacting with people. This article introduces five guesthouses in Osaka that are recommended for foreigners.

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What is a Hostel/Guest House?

What is a hostel/guesthouse?Accommodations that cost less than a regular hotel.A dormitory room is a room in a hotel. Unlike hotels, dormitories (shared rooms) are the main type of accommodation, with bunk beds and the like. Bathrooms and toilets are shared, and meals and amenities are often not provided. They are popular among foreigners because they are inexpensive and provide a chance to socialize with other guests.

Is there a difference between a hostel and a guesthouse?

Hostels and guesthouses are roughly the same thing, but generally speaking, small, converted private homes are called guesthouses and larger ones are called hostels.

What is the difference between a youth hostel and a hostel?

A youth hostel is a hostel that is a member of the Youth Hostel Federation. As a member of a youth hostel, you will receive a discount on accommodation fees and discount tickets to nearby tourist facilities. There is no particular difference between hostels and youth hostels in terms of systems and facilities.

Hostel/Guest House Attraction

Regular hotels are of course comfortable and convenient, but hostels/guesthouses areLow cost of accommodation and interaction with people.There are also attractions that hotels do not have, such as

Low accommodation costs

Hotels, even inexpensive business hotels, cost around 5,000 yen per night, but hostels/guesthouses2,000 to 3,000 yenThe price is about $3,000 per night.

Interact with other guests.

Hostels and guesthouses are mainly dormitories with shared rooms, so it is easy to interact with the people you share a room with. Also, hostels/guesthouses often have lounges where you can mingle with a variety of people.

Notes on hostels and guesthouses

Hostels and guesthouses are cheap accommodations, so instead ofIn terms of facilities and services, it is inferior to hotels.... Be sure to understand this when using hostels/guesthouses.

Many rooms are shared.

Hostels/guesthouses are basically dormitories with shared rooms and no completely private space. Many hostels/guesthouses have private rooms, but they are more expensive.

Bathrooms and toilets are often shared.

Most hostel/guesthouse baths and toilets are shared, and you do not have your own private facilities. Other people may be in the bathroom when you want to take a bath, or someone with bad manners may be making the bathroom or toilet dirty.

Amenity items are often not available.

Many hostels/guesthouses do not provide amenities such as toothbrushes and towels. The goods provided vary from hostel/guesthouse to hostel/guesthouse, so please check the website before staying at a hostel/guesthouse.

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5 hostels and guesthouses in Osaka for foreigners!

Here are five hostels/guesthouses in Osaka that are recommended for foreigners. Each has its own personality and characteristics, so find the hostel/guesthouse that suits you best.

1. J-Hoppers Osaka Universal

J-Hoppers Osaka Universal is a guesthouse located near Universal Studios Japan (USJ). It is used by people who come to USJ from far away to stay for one or two nights, or by people who come to Osaka on a business trip to stay. The lounge is open as a co-working space and can be used by non-guests as well.

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J-Hoppers Osaka Universal:https://usj-guesthouse.com/

2. Osaka Guest House HIVE

Osaka Guesthouse HIVE is a very conveniently located guesthouse just a short walk from Osaka Station. It is an at-home guesthouse where you can meet people and foreigners will feel at home. Women-only dormitories and private rooms are also available, so you can choose according to your plan.

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Osaka Guest House HIVE:https://osaka-guesthouse-hive.com/

3. Guesthouse Matsu

Guesthouse Matsu is an at-home guesthouse located in Tenka-chaya. The staff's DIY interior design creates a warm, handmade atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable. 30,000 yen per month monthly plans are also available for longer stays.

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Guesthouse Matsu:https://matsu-hostel.com/

4.Guest House YUEN

Guesthouse YUEN is a Japanese-style guesthouse housed in a Meiji-era house. The wooden structure and tatami mats in the interior give the house a Japanese atmosphere, making it ideal for foreigners who want to experience a taste of Japan. Amenities and meals are not provided, but shampoo, hair dryer, Wi-Fi, etc. are available.

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Guesthouse YUEN:http://u-en.hostelosaka.com/

5. Enman Guesthouse Osaka

Enman Guesthouse Osaka is a warm and welcoming guesthouse that was renovated from an old private house. The interior and facilities have the atmosphere of a very ordinary private house from the Showa period (1926-1989), and is recommended for foreigners who want to experience Japaneseness. The location is near Moriguchi-shi Station, which provides easy access to Umeda and other central areas.

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Enman Guesthouse Osaka:https://enman-guest-house-osaka.eyado.net/

summary

There are many attractive hostels and guesthouses in Osaka, so you can find your favorite establishment. Many of them offer traditional Japanese atmosphere such as old private houses, so foreigners who are interested in Japan will enjoy them very much.


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