S-O Youth Hostel had an ideal location, less than 10 minutes away from Shin-Osaka station. Only thing is, in my itinerary, you need to cross the railway by going up and down a flight of stairs. I am not used to sharing rooms, but everyone was very respectful and calm. The individual locker was big enough for my big suitcase and my backpack to fit, which was great. Although you need to go up one floor to go to the bathroom, the place is not too crowded and I event managed to have a shower alone. The place also provides samples such as toothpaste or moisture lotion at your arrival. The staff was very professional and welcoming. This is the best you could get of a hostel!

The place is a little hard to find, because you need to take an elevator from a building and it's not so easy to spot. Additional signs could be great.

The hostel is just 10 minutes on foot from the Shin Osaka station. The place is outstandingly managed, and the staff is always keen on giving you a hand. Although there was a bit of a language barrier, they bent over backwards to find a way to communicate with me, which I really appreciate. The rooms were big and comfortable; there were lockers in the room, and each room had a lock on the door. After a long day of sightseeing around the city, I enjoyed the large bathroom at night.

I have no complaints about the place.

Staff was very kind. There is a curfew at midnight but it is not a problem if you are a smoker, there is a dedicated smoking room inside the building. They let me drop my luggage before check-in time so I was able to enjoy my day without carrying it around everywhere. Place was clean, you can also buy food and drinks from the reception. I have nothing bad to say, I enjoyed my stay. wifi connection was good too.

Every spot was clean and tidy. The staff is very organized and attentive. The bath was the best. The hotel is located in a convenient location, and easy to access to public transport. They allowed us to store our luggage before our checking hour.

The time for entering the hotel every day was until 12 pm and leaving at 5:45 am. This sometimes limited our plans and transport options as the lift would be locked, and we weren't unable to exit or enter during this time.

I loved the hot bath! It came to me as a surprise that there is a mini-onsen inside the hostel! It was good because I walked a lot and it was cool to immerse myself into the hot, bamboo - occasionally bubbly - bath at the end of a long and rainy day! Besides, the personnel has good English, good location knowledge and could explain everything and had a solution to all my questions.

Everything was in order. I loved everything. :-) I would go back in a heartbeat!

As I mentioned in my previous review, I was not expecting the hot bath part and it was really comfortable. When I rearranged my trip and I found out that I could do a couple of more days in Kansai region, I didn't hesitate to book Shin-Osaka Youth hostel again. :-) Again, a perfect stay!

I loved everything. If I can, I would stay here again in a heartbeat! I hope to return again soon. :-)

Everything.. 5 minutes walk from Shin-Osaka railway station.. Super comfortable, Onsen to relax, close to Konbini and restaurant.. Super calm Great buffet breakfast for 700¥ lift

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Shin Osaka youth hostel is very clean and nicely maintained place. Very good and helpful staff. I like the location very near to Shin Osaka station and perfect place to visit Kyoto , Osaka and other destinations in Japan. I was staying at this place second time and whenever in Japan I will always stay here.

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Very well managed hostel. Spotless clean, very modern and nice staffs. The common bath is at the level of onsen!

Shin Osaka station is huge. Hostel is walking distance but at night it might be difficult to find this location. So check it out before you go.

The place is quiet and located very comfortably close to the station. The design of the hostel is old, but I found a special charm in it. The host Tanaka-San was very kind to me and explain everything in detail.