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Reviews of The Pax Hostel 2 stars

556-0002 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, Naniwa-ku Ebisuhigashi 1-20-5, Japan

#30 of 727 hotels in Osaka

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Review score

Based on 273 hostel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.9

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  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Is in really amazing location and the staff is the best. Stayed for two nights but wished I could stay more days.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    Funky hostel with an ideal location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedrooms are a little small and can get quite warm.

    Probably my favourite hostel in Japan. The staff were so nice and the building was so cool and quirky in the best way. Location was also unreal.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely staff, fabulous location and a really great friendly atmosphere. Stayed in the family room for two nights and it was perfect for exploring the area. Highly recommend

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing bad to say about this stay, it was great! Although I stayed in a 10 bed mixed dorm, as a female, it felt safe, private and very cozy, even for staying multiple nights. Highly recommend, would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    Value for money in a great part of Osaka
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It wasn't an issue for us, but there are 2 sets of narrow stairs. Other than that, there is nothing we didn't like.

    The location was very good. It was right near the train station so we could do day trips. The restaurants were very close and the food was amazing. The place was very clean and comfortable and overall good value for money.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Amazing hostel full of good vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The slide - because now I want one in my own house

    Wow, this is an incredible and very cool little hostel absolutely deserving of five stars. The staff are friendly, helpful, and wonderful to speak with. The bed in the shared space was surprisingly clean, comfortable and spacious enough to relax in. Also felt very private. The hostel is reasonably social but was never too loud late at night. Bathrooms were also very clean. I felt so relaxed and at home here and loved returning after exploring all day. Also the bahn mi and coffee are fantastic! I will definitely come back next time I'm in osaka

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The windows don’t block out sound well, and outside noise comes through easily.

    The staff is incredibly friendly, and the room is both clean and charming!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Location is amazing, Shinsekai area is my favorite in Osaka and the staff makes you feel like home, they're very helpful and welcoming, the chicken Banh Mi at the restaurant is amazing by the way, I'll gladly come back!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    9.0
    Amazing staff, very social vibe and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The curtain above my bed was not dark enough and the placement was a bit weird so there was some light coming through. It was also pretty noisy at times as the window was placed close to your head.

    The vibe is very social and the staff are the best. They made me and others feel at home and made sure people got to know each other!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location of the hostel in Shinsekai was quite far away from most Osaka big attractions

    Very friendly and professional staff, very clean and cozy environment

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    10
    Cool place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I only stayed for 1 night, would base here a lot longer

    Cool atmosphere, nice staff, good vibe. Coffee and matcha is great and the banh mi’s are amazing. Great spot for digital nomads to work from. Right in the mixer of Shinsekai as well so loads around

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    10
    Really Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Superb location, great staff, very clean

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel has a homey vibe with nice stuff. The location was very convenient as I wanted to stay at that area. I am an early riser and was lucky with a shower, but I suppose it can be tricky to share one with all those who stay there

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2025

    10
    Intimate, cosy, so friendly. Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are well designed and comfortable. Location is quiet enough even though you’re next to a busy part of town. Still, earplugs help. The shared spaces are fabulous! The kitchen is so well stocked and you can use the spices etc. A lovely calm space for eating. The rooftop is cool! Downstairs the vibe is friendly and relaxed. I walked into the hostel many weeks ago and instantly felt good in the place. Staff are super nice! They were understanding about me having a bicycle, and caring. Guests I met were nice folk, dynamic and interesting. Cannot recommend enough if you want to meet some lovely travelers.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    9.0
    A nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The steps to the room were a bit narrow, so a little hard to take up and down my luggage, but it wasn't too bad. The beds were a bit creaky when moving around, but the earplugs helped.

    The staff there were super friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The place looked so cool, had a slide, and it was super fast when I slid down it 😆 For 10ppl room, it wasn't as noisy as I had expected, which was really good because I was able to get really good sleep! Earplugs and mouth tape were provided 👍 The location was good too, really close to tsutenkaku tower.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Incredibly friendly and helpful staff, very talkative and willing to teach/chat in both Japanese and English, helped me out with a booking problem

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Excellent location. Quite a few fun places nearby. Generous supply of free coffee and tea. Nice staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    This hostel ended up surprising me. It's a little gem. Has a real nice feel about it. I wish I had stayed longer. Female dorm was very quiet. Only four beds in the dorm and plenty of space for baggage. Curtains around bed space and a lockable box for valuables. They also give you a lock if you don't have one. Roof top area is very nice and you can see the tower easily. Got some great shots of it lit up. Also within easy walk if eating places and stations. Was good for getting on the train line from osaka station and also to koyasan. Would highly recommend this hostel.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    9.0
    Super comfortable with friendly staff!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only problem I had was connecting my adapter and plug to the power socket on top bunk made it quite heavy and when it fell there was a gap for it to fall to the bed below!! Otherwise great.

    The staff were really friendly, nice atmosphere with cafe down below. Good location. Beds were great and comfy, washing was easy to do with a rooftop to hang it out.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    10
    Great stay, fantastic location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Really friendly and helpful staff. - Comfortable beds with lots of space. - Location was really great, so much stuff going on around the place. - 100% would stay again!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    great location and great property. would recommend 10/10

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2025

    10
    Would 100% choose to stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really helpful and friendly staff. Very clean and central location. Comfortable and enjoyed breakfast in the cafe every morning

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Absolutely nothing. Everything was more than I hoped for a hostel. My favorite hostel I've been to.

    I LOVED LOVED LOVED the lobby. A lovely restaurant with music, vinyl records, a restaurant, an upstairs area with a slide. The room is also very nice and the location is in the Shin-Sekai area. The vibes are absolutely phenomenal. If I visit Osaka again, I'm definitely booking this place again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    10
    the best hostel ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    felt like at home, warm people, cozy building, great bed....

    Stayed in April 2025

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