J-Hoppers Osaka Central

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46 out of 47 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend 'J-Hoppers Osaka Central'

J- Hoppers Hostel is a small hostel, situated right in the center of Osaka. The hostel is in a safe and friendly area, located near to a shopping area, restaurants and bars.

We are a backpacker hostel in Osaka central area. We have other hostels in Hiroshima, Kyoto and Takayama.

We are only a 15 minute walk from Osaka main train station. It only takes 30 min to 1 hour to the reach the main tourist sights in Kansai area such as Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Himeji by train.

We are located in a very convenient shopping street where there are a lot of restaurants, bars, various shops. It is very quiet around the hostel as it doesn't face a large street.

The reception is open 8:00-11:00 and 15:00-22:00. Check-in time is in between 15:00 and 22:00.

You can check in after 22:00, but please let us know in advance around what time you will be arriving. We will let you know how to enter the hostel.

You can arrive earlier and leave luggage in between 8:00-15:00.

Once you check in, there is no curfew and no lockout time.
Check out time is 11am and you can leave your luggage even after checking out.

Fun:

-One of our staff, Fumi teaches you how to make Origami. If you want, please also ask her how to make Okonomiyaki or Takoyaki.
-We provide guests with Samurai and Geisha wigs so that you can dress up, disguise yourself and take a picture!
-We sell Sushi and Post cards

Internet Access:

Optical-fiber Internet access is free from every private room. We will lend you an Ethernet cable. Wi-Fi is also available for free in the lobby, guest room and the common room. If you don't have a laptop with you, you can use one of the hostel computers any time for 100 yen per 30 minutes.

Staff:

All staff can speak English and are looking forward to talking to you with a friendly smile.
We also try to be up to date on what is happening in the area and can give you advice on where to go. We are a meeting point for travelers from all over the world!

Payment and Rules:

-Please make your payment on you arrival in cash or by credit card Key deposit: 1000 yen in cash (refunded at checkout).

-Cancellation Policy: If you wish to cancel or change your reservation, we will require advance notice two days before the date of your arrival otherwise you will be charged the cancellation fee of one night's stay.

-There is no smoking in the building (Except on the rooftop terrace and Smoking space on the first floor).

Accommodation Information

Location Information

We are located in a very convenient shopping street where there are a lot of restaurants, bars, various shops. It is very quiet around the hostel as it doesn't face a large street.

Nearby amenities:

-Central Osaka: 15 minute walk
-Post office: 3 minute walk
-Supermarket: 3 minute walk
-Convenient store 'Seven Eleven' with International ATM (30 second walk)

Nearby Attractions:

-10 min walking to Sky Building
*Floating observatory deck with a great night view
-15 min walking to Umeda Downtown area with lots of shopping stores and departments stores
-20 min walk to Ferris wheel in Umeda
-15 min to Kaiyukan Aquarium by train
-10 min to Universal Studios Japan by train
-30 min to Namba by train, which is another big downtown area
*Waking distance to Shinsaibashi or Dotonbori from here.
-12 min to Osaka Castle by train
-30 min to Kobe by train
-60 min to Himeji Castle from Osaka station by train
-50 min to Nara by train
-2hours and half to Koyasan by train