90%Pension Lee

We really enjoyed our stay and especially thank Naomi for her excellent breakfast and her kind hospitality. We would recommend this hostel to anyone staying in Osaka.

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by carly-meagher7638 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

1

This is my second stay at Pension Lee and it is still as good as the first. Convenient location and very friendly service. The breakfast is well worth the money too. Must try =)

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by mrsk89392 – posted on Oct 25, 2008

1

I very much enjoyed my stay at Pension Lee. Mrs Lee in particular is very friendly and welcoming and it is in a really good location with many of the main sights and areas easily accessible on the train or subway. It is in a very quiet location, which makes for a good night's sleep!

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by joffun3061 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

2

Naomi, thanks for helping us with the airport limousine bus and the Kichiri restaurant. Hope you can go there someday, the food is excellent! Greetings from Switzerland, Paola & Roman

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by pscaburri8392 – posted on Oct 19, 2008

1

I will like to thank Mrs Lee for the time taken to sort out for JR trip to Kansai airport. Her good planning had given us ample time to enjoy her tasty Western breakfast. As mentioned in her travel diary, the next time after my wife has given birth, we made Osaka our first station and...

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by teckmeng-koh3148 – posted on Oct 19, 2008

2

Wonderful little place with very helpful staff. I would reccomend this guest house to anybody passing through Osaka. Close to the subway and a very nice shopping area.

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by laurengingras6869 – posted on Oct 17, 2008

1

Just remember where to get off on the train station. There are 2 exit 3's. You need to take the one that faces the arcade. There is an arcade with a yellow door at the front at night time. This is the Lawson they are referring to. There are several Lawson shops in the vincinity.

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by jspng176 – posted on Oct 12, 2008

2

charming little pension close to subway station; very nice hosts

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by stefaniedrinndoerfer9786 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

1

the lee's are awesome. but i definitely wish they'd forget about the curfew. :)

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by lounatikalbano9007 – posted on Oct 7, 2008

1

This pension is excellent. so glad I stayed here to kick off our trip to Japan. cannot reccomend more highly. Good for if you have a Japan rail pass as you are next to a station. Upon arrival we were told by a local to catch the express into nisho and then transfer to the orange train and get off... more This pension is excellent. so glad I stayed here to kick off our trip to Japan. cannot reccomend more highly. Good for if you have a Japan rail pass as you are next to a station. Upon arrival we were told by a local to catch the express into nisho and then transfer to the orange train and get off at temma. Walk down the arcade which is bustling with life and light even at night. it was an amazing experience just arriving. Rooms are small concrete boxes but VERY comfortable with western bathroom.close

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by mybreakfast5973 – posted on Sep 22, 2008

1

The staff who spoke English were so generous to me that they even gave me medication when I was sick and lent me their bicycle to get around town. The only small problem was it wasn't on the Osaka JR Loop Line (although still on the JR lines and easy enough to get to with the great instructions)... more The staff who spoke English were so generous to me that they even gave me medication when I was sick and lent me their bicycle to get around town. The only small problem was it wasn't on the Osaka JR Loop Line (although still on the JR lines and easy enough to get to with the great instructions) and I didn't meet anyone while I was there (Although for some this might be a bonus!)close

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by petergates1015846 – posted on Sep 17, 2008

3

Pieni mutta erittäin ystävällinen paikka. Aamupala oli todella hyvä. Huoneet pieniä. Hieman syrjässä (riippuu siitä mitä hakee), mutta halpa. Isoin miinus oli 'kotiintuloaika'. Ulko-ovi meni kiinni 23:30, eli hirmuisesti ei voinut illalla bilettää. Emäntä oli erittäin ystävällinen.

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by mikkosoini6641 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

5

The hospitality was great. The staff were very helpful with transport information. The location was quiet and close to shops. I would stay there again, if I were to visit Osaka again. The accommodation also had a homely feel about it. There were a few house rules but if you are not a party...

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by koroodetto678 – posted on Aug 15, 2008

4

I have great impression with both Mr. and Mrs Lee. They are very helpfull and friendly. I would strongly advise everyone to include Japanese breakfast from Mrs. Lee.

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by philipneri2329 – posted on Aug 11, 2008

3

had a pleasant time! Too bad we didn't get a chance to try the japanese breakfast. Wonderful location, especially for those with JR rail passes. not much of a chance to mingle with the other people staying at the hostel though. But overall, definitely worth the cost! :)

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by jing8 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

3

This is not a place for crazy backpacking - for one there is an 11.30 curfew. However if a lovely family run place with a great relaxed atmosphere is what you are after then this place is perfect. And that breakfast...man....wow...it really is worthy of the hype!

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by danhartnett19098 – posted on Aug 7, 2008

4

Very nice place, close to one of the main temples and long shopping arcades. Loverly Café (WORDS CAFE) around the corner. Very clean and nicely furnitured rooms, friendly welcome and helpful hosts. Curfews should be banned though - we're paying guests, not visiting family after all and should... more Very nice place, close to one of the main temples and long shopping arcades. Loverly Café (WORDS CAFE) around the corner. Very clean and nicely furnitured rooms, friendly welcome and helpful hosts. Curfews should be banned though - we're paying guests, not visiting family after all and should be able to choose when we want to come home.close

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by bored3317 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

12

The staff there are extremely helpful.

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by chenzhaoshan8069 – posted on Jul 27, 2008

3

I'd like to say that the stay was amazing and the place was exactly what we had been looking for during our first night in Japan. Mr Lee must have been waiting for us outside the hostel for hours (because we were quite late arriving at the place), but he greeted us and was really happy to see... more I'd like to say that the stay was amazing and the place was exactly what we had been looking for during our first night in Japan. Mr Lee must have been waiting for us outside the hostel for hours (because we were quite late arriving at the place), but he greeted us and was really happy to see us. Our stay was really comfortable and I really enjoyed it. Thank you Mr & Mrs Lee!close

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by heerakchoi5463 – posted on Jun 28, 2008

3

Excellent

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by simonhunterdrake2778 – posted on Jun 25, 2008

1

We enjoyed our time at Pension Lee. Mrs. & Mr. Lee were very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast every morning. Highly recommended if you stay in Osaka.

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by cmduffy402 – posted on Jun 9, 2008

1

Really enjoyed my stay at this hostel... nice, private rooms, with personal washrooms. Very clean and very friendly hosts... breakfast was delicious as well...

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by seanmah8483 – posted on Jun 1, 2008

7

Very friendly staff, great location and clean. Love the Japanese breakfast.

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by miaxul8916 – posted on May 22, 2008

3

A really cozy pension for non smokers and people who don't go out at night. Here one can rest very well and feel more than comfortable after busy days of great discoverings in Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and, of course, Osaka. Mrs. Lee's breakfasts are delicious and very convenient, a nice start to all... more A really cozy pension for non smokers and people who don't go out at night. Here one can rest very well and feel more than comfortable after busy days of great discoverings in Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and, of course, Osaka. Mrs. Lee's breakfasts are delicious and very convenient, a nice start to all journeys. She is also very helpful, providing maps and tips to move around and through the train lines. I would come back!close

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by navlati7829 – posted on May 8, 2008

5

This is a perfect location, only 1 stop by train (you can use your JR pass) to the Osaka station and to Namba. The owners are very nice and helpfull. The room are big enough with private bath. Internet connection it's simply perfect. The hotel close at 11:30, so if you are planning to go out for... more This is a perfect location, only 1 stop by train (you can use your JR pass) to the Osaka station and to Namba. The owners are very nice and helpfull. The room are big enough with private bath. Internet connection it's simply perfect. The hotel close at 11:30, so if you are planning to go out for dinner you must go early to be back on time. We stayed 6 nights and we came back for other 2 nights at the end of our trip in Japan. i will recommend this hotel to all my friends.close

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by silvia3039 – posted on May 6, 2008

18

Omg I loved it. The woman was SO nice and she gave me an excellent map of the city and she spoke excellent English. I think they only have like 6 rooms in the whole place so make sure you book wy in advance--its worth it.

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by christinabartosh2748 – posted on May 6, 2008

2

don't miss you Mrs.Lee breakfast: fantastic!! And if you need information about city, subway stations or forecast, Mrs.Lee know; it's true.

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by manel20714884 – posted on Apr 30, 2008

12

Super clean & modern, good wireless net, nice view of the street outside, temples and Japan's longest shopping street (2.6kms) only steps away. Value for money and Mrs Lee was very helpful. The only thing that put a sour note on an otherwise perfectly fine stay was checkout time. Mrs Lee let... more Super clean & modern, good wireless net, nice view of the street outside, temples and Japan's longest shopping street (2.6kms) only steps away. Value for money and Mrs Lee was very helpful. The only thing that put a sour note on an otherwise perfectly fine stay was checkout time. Mrs Lee let me leave my bags there & lent me an umbrella while I went and quickly looked at the temples nearby, but when I came back maybe 20 mins later, Mr Lee was pushing my bags out the door into the rain.close

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by kraziekraze – posted on Apr 26, 2008

1

This little inn was our favorite place we stayed in Japan. Ms. Lee is a sweetheart. She will make you breakfast for ¥525/person, even Japanese-style if you ask! The rooms are clean and comfortable, there is free internet (one terminal and WIFI), and the inn is at the end of a cute street with... more This little inn was our favorite place we stayed in Japan. Ms. Lee is a sweetheart. She will make you breakfast for ¥525/person, even Japanese-style if you ask! The rooms are clean and comfortable, there is free internet (one terminal and WIFI), and the inn is at the end of a cute street with an excellent cafe, and next to a shrine. It's also just around the corner from a shopping arcade with plenty of restaurants. I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Osaka!close

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by anotherdev – posted on Apr 24, 2008

1

Outstanding! many thanks to Mr & Mrs Lee. Very close to JR lines & convenient location by the river & shrine. The curfew was a little hard to keep, but other that it was great.

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by ameliano2066 – posted on Apr 20, 2008

2

Mom and pop bed and breakfast run by a nice couple and their children. Room and facilities were impeccably clean. Previous comments about the room being chilly were correct, but the blankets were adequate. Good location to access transportation and also great place to go look at sakura when in...

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by albertymyint2964 – posted on Apr 14, 2008

6

I liked the hostel but the room was very cold at night. The extra blanket did help. Other than that being a light sleeper was difficult when the room was facing the side street. I could hear the traffic all night long through the room.

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by Dannyrugby13 – posted on Mar 19, 2008

14

Lock out at 1130pm which was early. And they didn't allow smoking in the room at all. If you sleep late and is a smoker, this is not the place for you.

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by Irenek – posted on Mar 4, 2008

2

Very clean, really nice people, was a pleasure to stay there. I will recommend to all my friends. Thanks Pension Lee. AAA+++

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by markybann – posted on Feb 13, 2008

1

Hostess was very helpful to us since we did not speak any Japanese. She provided maps and good directions for us. The room was simple but very clean and well kept.

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by Janice808 – posted on Feb 10, 2008

9

Mrs. Lee was a lovely host and very welcoming. Location is fantastic - right next to a shrine and a bustling shopping arcade!!!

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by amydixon1943 – posted on Jan 27, 2008

7

Pension Lee house is one of the best things we find in our trip to Japan. The family who run the place are really nice people. Every morning, the owner lady will tell us all the details for that day trip and give us maps and tourist information which are extremely helpful. She also took us to a... more Pension Lee house is one of the best things we find in our trip to Japan. The family who run the place are really nice people. Every morning, the owner lady will tell us all the details for that day trip and give us maps and tourist information which are extremely helpful. She also took us to a local spa, the experience there was priceless The family also run a small sesame cookie shop, so we got to have some free cookies every now and then. As we stayed two weeks in Osaka and one week in Tokyo, the family let us store our stuff for free while we are away to Tokyo. The location there is really good as well, as we have JR pass, it only takes 1 minute to walk to JR Osakatemangu station and 1 stop to Osaka station which close to all the actions you need. The longest shopping street in Osaka is just outside the hostel, so it is really convenient for us to buy anything and try great local food. If you want to have a great local family feel trip in Japan, I highly recommend Pension Lee house.close

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by melaniexiao5963 – posted on Jan 8, 2008

1

We had a great time! The rooms were comfortable and clean and the service was wonderful. The owners were so nice and helpful. I'll definitely stay here again my next time in Osaka.

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by jaysonbrittain8841 – posted on Jan 5, 2008

1

The location is excellent, right next to both a subway and JR station and also right next to a long shopping arcade. The owners were very friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable.

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by ryanalim9152 – posted on Jan 4, 2008

3

This is a great place to stay. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. It even has an elevator for your heavy luggage. It was a bit of a long walk from the Osaka station. But the warmth of the place more than makes up for it!

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by tonxph – posted on Dec 26, 2007

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