This was by far my favourite stay on my trip! It's such a lovely hostel with even better hosts. Reiko, Yoshi and Florian were amazing and truly made the stay feel like home. The common room was set up in a way where talking with other guests felt natural and the bar up front gets you one free drink a day! It was someone's birthday during my stay, so Reiko took a bunch of guests out to a karaoke bar, they got her cake and sang her happy birthday. About the place itself - it has everything you need. They have extra toiletries for free (lotion, sunscreen, that sort of thing), clean bathrooms, clean living area, comfortable beds. There aren't too many people staying at the hostel at once so it never feels crammed. It's also exceptionally clean and you're only about a 10-minute walk to the nearest station. I day tripped to kyoto and nara during my stay here and had no issues. Long story short, if you're looking for a clean, fun, social (but not crazy party vibes) where you feel welcome and at home every single day, this is the place. I will for sure be coming back on my next trip to Japan! Thank you Reiko, Yoshi and Florian!!!!

Nothing, stay was perfect!

If you’re looking for a comfy/homely base that’s social, this is the one. We weren’t sure about booking because of the location but we are so glad we did - wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Osaka again! Comfy beds with plugs, light, aircon etc, all the amenities you could dream of inc sauces/seasonings to cook up a storm in the kitchen, SUPER clean, great showers, staff happy to go above and beyond, the downstairs bar makes it super easy to meet people, Familymart next door AND 2 gorgeous cuddly boys (the kitty cats) - what more could you want?! The owner has honestly nailed it, our fav hostel in Japan by far.

The location isn’t exactly central, but honestly there’s a bus stop outside and it’s a 8 min walk to the metro. Both are on great lines where you can get anywhere easily. We had a busy stay travelling around Osaka and it was absolutely fine! Can also rent bikes from the hostel for cheap.

Just an incredible hostel in Osaka. Thank you to Yoshi and Rieko for their warmth, welcoming attitude and kindness. They make it a home. The cats are cute fluffballs. The decor is so thought out. It’s so comfortable- the beds, the pillow, good heating in the rooms. Great showers, towel and soap included. Great location - just take bus or metro everywhere. Convenience store right next door. Home away from home. Social atmosphere. Cats are awesome. They even will print out a photo of your cats to add to the wall. Plenty of recommendations for what to do when there. Rieko gave my helpful tips to get to airport easily and Yoshi didn’t hesitate for a moment to loan me his adaptor. Daily welcome drink included! Thank you for everything!!

Nothing.

The hostel is kind of small but is really cozy, the staff was super nice and reliable. We had the pleasure to meet Yoshi who was a fantastic host. Since it is a small accommodation that also holds a bar, we had the opportunity to meet a lot of people who were staying there and have a drink together, so the atmosphere was almost familiar. The cats are very friendly and lovely, I loved the cat walls with all the pictures of the pets from around the world.

There are just two showers and a couple of toilets, but since there are not a lot of people it is not a problem. Overall I don't think there are negative aspects.

Rieko the owner is a wonderful woman visually as much as humanly. Her smile is contagious and will make you at ease immediately. This guest house is divided in three main parts : the bar, the living room and the dorming room. Everything is very clean even with the two gentle cats living here Maru and Kogo. The dorming room is fresh and has a nice smell. The little bedroom is well arranged with a lamp, a couple of hangers, a little table to put your stuff and the bed obviously. Your space is very cozy with curtains for privacy. The living room and the bar are the place where you meet people which is what you look for in a guest house I believe. People come from all around the world each one with their own story which is very enriching. The evening the bar opens and as a guest you can have one free greeting drink which is nice since original beers are available. At the bar you can meet the guests as well as the locals which result of everyone sharing their culture, talking about their language and laughing about the differences between the countries. At the end of the day, it's a wonderful and warming human experience which I believe is the outcome of the hardworking and heart Rieko puts in her dream project. Recommended. 一期一会

Guests and hosts were friendly, drinks were good, cats are very cute if a bit shy. I had a good time staying there for two days. Beds are big, stable, and comfortable, had no issue sleeping.

Didn't really like the 30-min long commute I had to make if I wanted to get to the train station to Dotonbori or 40min to Shin-Osaka for a day trip to Nara/Kyoto. Hostel is close to a 7/11, but not much interesting for tourists in the immediate area. Also no larger lockers to store backpacks in.

The cats are super adorable and the staff are incredible. The bunks are a bit tough to get in and out of, but the beds themselves are pretty comfy! Good location in Osaka within a few minutes walk to a few different train lines. Strongly recommend for any travellers in Japan that like cats or cat cafe type vibes and would like the chance to stay at a hostel with cats

The bathrooms were a bit of a struggle with the upstairs bathroom doorknob (or lack-thereof) being really tough to open. The noise from the bar downstairs would carry quite a bit but if you're someone that likes staying up late this isnt a problem.

I had the best stay! I booked for the cats, but other the staff are amazing - shout out to Yoshi. I stayed in the women's only room - this had only 4 beds and I slept well. It was clean, comfortable and had good facilities - no wait for the showers or bathrooms, despite being fully booked. Lots of kitchen stuff is available to use, plus bathroom amenities, at no extra cost. You also get one free drink in the bar on the day of your arrival. The location is good, it is a minute's walk to FamilyMart (>5 minutes to 7-eleven) and around 10 minutes walk to two different metro stations, including for the Midosuji line to Namba/Umeda/Osaka station. You can get to Namba in 20 minutes or so from the hostel and there is no curfew. I can't wait to stay again! See you soon Maru and Kogo!

This isn't a negative really, but just something for people to be aware of - the metro stops running shortly after midnight, so you will need to get a taxi/uber back if you are planning to be out late, as the location is too far to walk (and it is not legal to drink and cycle in Japan).

The big thing this hostel has going for it are it's two cats, Maru and Kogo! It's really nice that after an exhausting day I can just come back to these two furballs that are always lounging around on the heated floor 😆 There is a bar at the hostel, a lounge for guests behind it and the staff are a joy to chat with. All the facilities here really foster a good social scene at the hostel. Something so many places on my trip failed to do. The beds are surprisingly comfy and outside there is a wall of polaroid photos of all the guests cats you can look at! I've paid x2-x3 more for some hostels and Mad Cat even has those places beat! I'm giving out a 10/10 here easily. If you are staying in Osaka, pick Mad Cat

I only have one real gripe and that is the beds privacy curtains were a bit lacking. I felt like I could never get any real privacy like some of the other hostels I was in

Everything about this place is as close to perfect as you can possibly get. Rieko, Yoshi and Trent have something truly magical on their hands and I wish them all nothing but the absolute best. The location is excellent, being only a short walk away from a tramline connecting to a major station and with convenience stores, restaurants and bars, and everything else you might need close by. The building has a wonderful atmosphere with comfortable rooms and facilities, making it feel more like a home than just some accommodation. If you are ever in Osaka, make the effort to stay here -- even if it's only for a single night you will have an incredible experience.

We had to say goodbye. I already miss Kogo and Maru.