&AND HOSTEL HOMMACHI EAST

Greatly appreciated my stay at &And Hostel Hommachi East. It is conveniently located 1-2 subway stations away from the busy Namba and Umeda areas meaning I could be near the action but also stay in a quiet neighborhood. There are many convenience stores nearby, too. The room was cozy and a bit on the small size but okay for a solo traveler. Air-conditioning was ample and I really liked the heated toilet seat in the private bathroom. Lobby and lounge on the top floor are simple but had a welcoming vibe for both local and foreign tourists. They have a list of recommended places to visit and I was able to learn about a tattoo-friendly bathhouse from their list for which I'm grateful. I'm sad to have missed the hostel activities but hope they keep those up. All in all a good option for solo or small groups traveling to Osaka :)

The cleanliness was extraordinary. Never seen an hostel cleaner AND quieter than this! Staff was helpful, common rooms always clean and amenities working. Hot water was nice and didn't take long to warm up. The toilet seat was warm, so it was a real pleasure to sit on it :) We had a double room with a private bathroom so we didn't have to pay extra for towels. Basic breakfast was also included.

This was my first accommodation during my very first trip to Japan. I stayed in a double room which was sufficiently comfortable, and very clean. I only had a backpack and my family member one small luggage case, so there were no real issues with space, but I can see how the size of the room might pose an issue for people with more or bigger luggage cases. The breakfast provided is 'western' with bread, jams, cereal, milk, coffee, and tea available. Good standard fare. Location is generally great for the price, the atmosphere was very welcoming and friendly, and so too were the staff. Thanks to all the staff, and I would be glad to book again!

Location was excellent. Staff were helpful when we made two bookings due to a change of plans. They put us in the same room for both bookings so we didn’t have to check out in between them.

Staff was great. The location is pretty far from the center and you get what you pay for. On the other side the breakfast is quite shitty (bad coffee, some cereals, white bread and a couple of jams), the room doors are like an slim piece of paper (you can hear everything) and they do not clean even if you ask them (they told us they would clean on the third day as we were staying for more days but they never cleaned).