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Overall:
"10 people share one bathroom and it takes a long time to shower but overall it's clean and a vy traditional Japanese style hostel." — source Hostelworld
"What it lacks in facilities it makes up for by being a great place to meet new people and have good times." — source Hostelworld
"It is a really nice atmosphere there even if it is hard to find a really good place to change clothes." — source Hostelworld
"Would recommend a stay here." — source Hostelworld
"Great place to meet others." — source Hostelworld
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Clean:
"Just a few blocks from some high end shopping if thats your thing ;P Also close to some neat local dive bars." — source Hostelworld
"Clean and small hostel with helpful staff near Umeda station 1 min walk to Midosuji subway line." — source Hostelworld
"But it seemed quite clean and the bed was comfortable." — source Hostelworld
"But, it's very safe and very clean." — source Hostelworld
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Service:
"Helpful staff, but it would be nice if they allowed check-in past 6pm." — source Hostelworld
"Friendly staff and close to subway make stay easy." — source Hostelworld
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Location:
"The location is decent enough and just walk down the Midosuji line easily to Umeda and even to Namba and the other stations as it doesnt take too long and you can have a good nosey rather than being stuck underground all the time." — source Hostelworld
"Great common area so you can meet people, everyone got along really well and the girl who runs the place is the best." — source Hostelworld
"The hostel is a traditional japonese house well located by the subway and 15 minutes walk from Osaka station." — source Hostelworld
"very good location, easy walking distance to JR Osaka station." — source Hostelworld
"Very kind owner, ideally located on the Midosuji subway line." — source Hostelworld
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"Nice Japanese feel, good price and great staff." — source Hostelworld
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"My only issue was a very creaky bunk bed and having just one open room for the most part means every noise is heard but this was definitely not a big issue." — source Hostelworld
"The bad side is that its super dark in the room." — source Hostelworld
"10 beds one room, one shower." — source Hostelworld
More information on Sumo Backpackers
NOTE: CHECK-IN time is between 10AM and 6PMCHECK-OUT 12PM********************************************DO NOT CHOOSE IF YOUR ARRIVAL TIME AFTER 6PM.Your reservation will be canceled if you choose AFTER 18.00 or you don't show up by 18.00.Instead, you can check-in from 10.00.*******************************************Welcome to Osaka! Very cozy, old Japanese style house.We offer quality backpacker accommodation at very competitive prices.At the moment, our total capacity is 10 in all. You can make friends easily.SUMO BACKPACKERS are located in Nakatsu in the heart of OSAKA. Easily accessible - only 1 minute walk from subway Midosuji line Nakatsu station (1 stop from Umeda station) or a 15 minute walk from JR Osaka station.Subway Midosuji line (red) is the most important and used line for Osaka's poeple and it passes through Shin-Osaka, Umeda, Shinsaibashi, Namba and Tennoji.About 30 min. to KYOTO and KOBE. 10 min. to SHINSAIBASHI or NANBA (another downtown in Osaka)We provide free internet access and TV, a DVD player.We also provide linen free of charge, however please bring your own towel.If you do not arrive after 3 hours we will have to cancel your booking. If you are delayed for some reasons, please contact us to let us know. Sorry for inconvenience but you can not stay inside the hostel (even a common room) after check-out time for other guests.We do not accept credit cards.Please make sure you exchange some currency at the airport because it is difficut to find banks in town to exchange currency.
Directions
We are located in very central Osaka.- A 15 min. walk from JR OSAKA sta.,a 1 min. walk from Subway NAKATSU sta.From JR Osaka Station to NakatsuGet on subway Midosuji line bound for 'Senri Cyuo' or 'Nakatsu' and get off at the next stop.(200 yen. 2 min.)From JR Shin-Osaka Station (SHINKAN-SEN) to NakatsuGet on subway Midosuji line bound for 'UMEDA' or 'NAMBA' and get off at the 2nd stop.From Nakatsu Station. EXIT 2When you arrive Nakatsu station exit #2, Please call us at the station and we'll go to meet you at the station. It's difficult to find us and lots of people get lost , but it's only 1 min. from the station, please make a phone call from the station!!(NOTE: CHECK-IN time is between 10AM and 6PM)We are located close to Subway Nakatsu station, not Hankyu Nakatsu station. So, be careful not to get on Hankyu Line.
Information by HostelworldCheck rates & availability for this hotel — Average Price: $28
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