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2,420 reviews

Backpackers Hotel Toyo

Backpackers Hotel Toyo

1-3-5 Taishi, Nishinari-Ku, Osaka, 557-0002, Japan

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Business center

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Bidet

Backpackers Hotel Toyo

Backpackers Hotel Toyo is a 2-star hostel in Osaka, Japan. Located in Nishinari-Ku at 1-3-5 Taishi, it sits about 3.1mi from Osaka city center.

Featured amenities include a free business center, free Wifi, air conditioning, a sun deck, a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and a bidet.

The property has 2420 reviews, and price starts from $16.

Room choices at Backpackers Hotel Toyo span a range from a Bungalow for two to Studio and Standard rooms, plus several Japanese Style options. Some accommodations feature shared bathrooms, including two compact 54-square-foot options: Japanese Style, Single, Shared Bathroom, No Air Conditioner, and Japanese-Style Single Room with Shared Bathroom. For a bit more space, Room - 2 Twin, Shared Bathroom offers 97 square feet with two twin beds.

With 2420 reviews backing the experience, this hostel presents solid value for budget-minded travelers looking to get the most out of Osaka.

Payment options include cash or major cards—Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, and UnionPay—making arrivals smooth and flexible.

Closest airports

Osaka International Airport

10.2mi

Kobe Airport

15.7mi

Kansai International Airport

21.3mi

Most popular amenities

Business center

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Bidet

Rooms

Japanese-Style Single Room with Shared Bathroom - No Air Conditioning in Backpackers Hotel Toyo

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Japanese Style, Single, Shared Bathroom, No Air Conditioner

1 Twin Bed

55 sqft

Shower

Bidet

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Basic room with air conditioning and heating. Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding, while bathrooms and toilets are shared. Please note that the rooms have thin walls, so voices and sounds carry.

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom in Backpackers Hotel Toyo

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Room - 2 Twin, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

95 sqft

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

Shower

Bidet

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The twin room includes a shared bathroom, well-fitted with a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. This twin room has air conditioning, heating and a TV. The unit has 2 beds.

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Japanese Style, Single, No Air Conditioner

Non-smoking rooms

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Japanese Style, No Air Conditioner

Non-smoking rooms

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Bungalow

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Economy, Triple

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Room Selected at Check in

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Japanese Style, Single

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Standard Room

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Studio

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Guest reviews

8.2

2,420 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Featured reviews:

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Sofia

8.2

May 2025

Great location, great value for money it wasnt expensive at all and was perfect for 3 nights. I was always away to enjoy Osaka so I was in the hostel only for nights. So what I can stay is the accommodation is great, but the three floors with only stairs is kinda hard with your luggages :( the room is a little too small but it’s okay. They offer reduced prices ticket for the SPA WORLD and you should definitely get some ! The SPA which is located 2 min away from the hostel was one of my favorite experience in Osaka. Also really close to the subway station ! It was perfect to get to Universal Studio early in the morning and be one of the 1st to enter Super Mario world hahahah.

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Iqremix

9.1

June 2025

Having a private room at this price was awesome. The place is super close to Dobutsuen-mae Station (動物園前駅), which made getting around really easy. The neighborhood has tons of little izakayas and karaoke bars—lots of cool spots to check out. There are also a couple of Super Tamade grocery stores and a Don Quijote nearby, so grabbing snacks or anything else you need is super convenient. The area does have a bit of a sketchy reputation, but honestly, I never felt unsafe at all. Inside, the hallways are covered in colorful graffiti art, which gives the place a fun, unique vibe. One of the best parts? You can rent a bike from Hostel Toyo and cruise around the neighborhood

It was a bit annoying that light switch for the room is placed outside the door. On a few late nights, one can hear cars revving up engines and racing down the Abiko-Suji street. There is no paper towel provided in the sink area but it is understandable with the price point. It can be solve by making a trip to a grocery store

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Stephanie

9.1

May 2025

This hostel is of really convenient location. The staff is very kind. The room is basic and definitely well represented in the pictures. All rooms have a window and a/c. I was able to get big towels and wished I had been around for the meditation on Sunday mornings. The showers are well equipped with a really strong shower head and shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. There are plenty of Japanese convenient toilets and lots of amenities. Amazing value for money.

My room needed a bit of a thorough vacuum clean as I kept stepping into someone's nail clippings (nothing a tissue could not collect - which is what I did). Other than that, everything was great and nothing could beat this price!

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Léa

8.2

July 2025

It was the second time I booked this hotel and I was not disapointed. The staff is very friendly and if you have any problem during your stay, they will find a way to help you. The hotel in itself is quite old but it was clean. The biggest perk of this hotel is that you have your own private room for the same price as an bed in a dormitory. This time I directly booked a room with an AC which was quite handy during the rainy season. If I come back to Osaka, I would probably come back !

Please keep in mind that it is an old hotel, therefore the walls are quite thin and the doors are a little bit difficult to open sometimes. But, some people, were making a lot of noise at 1am and disturbing the sleep of the other guest.

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Călinescu

10

January 2025

One of the most fun experiences I've ever had while traveling. Toyo hotel is a a unique experience and truly a "home away from home". The room is good for the price, but you just use it for sleeping. The best thing about this hotel is the common room. The people here are incredibly friendly, both staff and other customers. One thing that amazed me that I don't see mentioned that much in other reviews are the activities that the staff organize once in awhile. They are a great way to learn about japan and connect with others. I ESPECIALLY recommend this hotel for people studying japanese. There are lots of japanese learners here, and the staff is always available to answer your questions. All in all, this was just amazing, and I could say that this little hotel itself was the highlight of my entire Osaka trip. Thank you Toyo! I can't wait to be back!

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Geza

10

February 2025

I think this is the best place to stay in Osaka if you are travelling on a budget, don't think about it, just book it. I was here in Janauary, so the room was cold, but the staff gave extra blanket and they were very friendly with how the washing machine works as well (it's super easy). The toilet and shower is clean, and they are all separate shower rooms so there's no problems with privacy. The room itself is small, however I think it's perfectly enough for 1 person, again, it's a really good room for the amount you pay. The next time I am in Osaka, I am definitely gonna stay here again

The room was cold in January (no aircon room) but they gave an extra blanket

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Hsinkai

8.2

April 2025

Very good cost for who is traveling along, a great location that you can reach everywhere with much transferring and pulling your luggage.

This is not a comment of unsatisfied but I wont recommend someone who is sleeping sensitive to choose here and give a bad record to this good place. As the rooms are for any kinds of people from every country, you cannot choose your neighbors so ones there’s anyone sleeps very late or snoozing loud, that will effect your sleeping quality. Because theres no strict rule for everybody, I probably fall asleep till 2AM every night.

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Monika

9.1

April 2025

Great and helpful staff, good location - very close to Tsutenkaku, the zoo, konbinis. The room has just what you need if you travel - a comfy bed to sleep and a bit of space for the luggage. Nothing useless fancy, you come, get shower, go to sleep and go explore again. We didn't use the common room but I imagine it would be a nice place to meet new people if that's your thing. The room felt a bit cold for my friend in April but it's okay to ask for another blanket.

Thin walls let us know about some of the louder guests with coughing but that is something hardly anyone could do something about. Just be aware that maybe choose another hotel if you are very sensitive to noise.

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Sabrina

10

March 2025

Wow, I would love to give to this hostel more than the maximum note as the employees were so genuine, kind and helpful! Besides, the hostel is so beautiful, with inspiring paintings and drawings everywhere. Activities are organized and it is a place where you can have your comfortable private room (at a very affordable price) while socializing in the common areas. There are even instruments there! I loved all the commodities (shower etc.) and the first step I put in that hostel inspired me to have that thought: "I want to come back in Osaka just for this hostel!" I highly recommend this place!

I loved every single thing!

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Pang

8.2

August 2025

Location, just a minute walk from metro, few more minutes from JR and a bit more for Nankai, great for who need Kansai airport connections. Availability of super affordable coin laundry. Food nearby are authentic and wallet friendly.

A bit pricy, particularly air con room but it's essential in summer. Certainly there're more affordable properties nearby, but require a more walking and some don't provide online reservation hence all depends on luck. Beware, walls are thin and sounds outside can be heard clearly, not for sensitive ears.

Points of Interest Around Backpackers Hotel Toyo

Attractions

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

1.1mi

Minami

1.1mi

National Bunraku Theater

1.3mi

Utsubo Park

2.6mi

Tempozan Ferris Wheel

4.2mi

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

4.3mi

Kobe Port Tower

18.2mi

Byodo-in Temple

24mi

Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

24.3mi

Sagano

27.2mi

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple

27.6mi

Kamogawa River (Kamo River)

29.1mi

Shoren-in Temple

29.4mi

Kyoto Handicraft Center

30mi

The Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)

30.7mi

Amenities of Backpackers Hotel Toyo

Business center

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Bidet

Stay rules - Backpackers Hotel Toyo

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property