75%Hotel Raizan South

Good value for the budget backpacker. clos enough to airport and major city centres. Yoshi down at reception is a legend and made the stay that much more enjoyable. Thanks!

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by richo-w7791 – posted on Dec 10, 2008

1

great price, great accomodation - I've been recommending this place to everyone I've met!

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by mmfine – posted on Dec 10, 2008

3

close to station and easy to find... helpful staff and cheap lunch bento place on the way (LH side of main road just before you turn to hotel). bath and sauna also very good to have...

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by tristanabba5268 – posted on Dec 7, 2008

8

staff soooooo helpful, videos to rent and bikes.. was perfect for our stay and very close to the crazy nightlife!

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by octaviaham – posted on Dec 6, 2008

2

Exceptionally helpful staff that speak/understand English quite well. Rooms were small but that was expected, good location near the station. Would stay here again, especially for the price.

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by isthisjoe4942 – posted on Nov 29, 2008

1

Even though this hostel is located in one of the seedier parts of Osaka, it's quite safe. We went out several times of the day and night and didn't feel threatened. The staff were friendly and helpful, once you managed to communicate what you needed, and the rooms were adequate - small, but they... more Even though this hostel is located in one of the seedier parts of Osaka, it's quite safe. We went out several times of the day and night and didn't feel threatened. The staff were friendly and helpful, once you managed to communicate what you needed, and the rooms were adequate - small, but they had what you need. We stayed in Western-style rooms but the Japanese rooms also looked quite cool.close

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by lucheiah5377 – posted on Nov 26, 2008

1

Very helpful staff. We asked for help on a few different issues and they were great getting things sorted out for us.

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by victoriakennedy48423 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

3

Just like any other hotel/hostel, not anything too exciting or special. Security was good- you have your own room that you're in charge of locking and you can leave your stuff in there during the day. Location was not so great. It was down a couple of sketchy alley ways. Later at night as I... more Just like any other hotel/hostel, not anything too exciting or special. Security was good- you have your own room that you're in charge of locking and you can leave your stuff in there during the day. Location was not so great. It was down a couple of sketchy alley ways. Later at night as I walked back with some girl friends an Australian commented that he was shocked we were out so late because apparently we were very close to a hooker district. Staff was nice, spoke english. Didn't use them much for help around the city though. Not so fun, not really any place to hang out and meet others. People generally kept to themselves. Moderately clean. Free internet is always a plus. Good for the price, not anything else.close

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by eleanorkalnin1850 – posted on Nov 19, 2008

3

It is a shady area...though I didn't feel unsafe. Staff made the visit as they were willing to help in any way they could. Room smelled like old sour cigarettes but there was a TV and free video rentals. I didn't spend a lot of time in the room...it was a place to sleep.

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by leslierobertson8406 – posted on Nov 15, 2008

1

This hotel is fantastic. It's in an interesting area. The area has a definate character and contrasts with the other areas. If you just want a place to sleep it is fantastic, excellent location for transport and spa world is just across the road if you feel like relaxing after a hard day of... more This hotel is fantastic. It's in an interesting area. The area has a definate character and contrasts with the other areas. If you just want a place to sleep it is fantastic, excellent location for transport and spa world is just across the road if you feel like relaxing after a hard day of exploring. One shower for the hotel wasn't an issue at all.close

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by sammasso8403 – posted on Nov 14, 2008

1

very very cheap, a good place

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by agiraldez6366 – posted on Nov 11, 2008

2

Diossss!! Que hotel y barrio mas sordidos

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by martte – posted on Nov 10, 2008

5

the staff are really helpful but the room was tiny an not so clean...there were lots of travelers there dough so it was good fun!!!!

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by damobazil – posted on Nov 5, 2008

1

Reasonable for the price. Close to transport.

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by mishapenkov2847 – posted on Nov 4, 2008

4

Pretty much everything as advertised. The neighbourhood was so-so, but it was super close to the subway.

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by cltaylor562535 – posted on Oct 30, 2008

4

The carpets in the hallways needs a clean or replacing. Eveything else great. LOVE the location, close to train and subway.

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by mudeta4773 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

1

The room is small and stuffy. Other than that, everything is fine and ok for the price.

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by yshuhaida8807 – posted on Oct 25, 2008

1

Good place to stay for the price! But nothing special, you get a room each which is alway a good bonus and everything needed can be found

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by darkmatter – posted on Oct 23, 2008

2

Great neighbourhood and good times. Not exactly a touristy place but thats what I like. The location is great for osaka and cheap nightly rates.Plus they have movies on VHS :)

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by gomesantoniogomes6442 – posted on Oct 18, 2008

4

i found dotonburi easily from raizen. nearby namba, 30 min, turn right at overhead brigde pass JR station. and shinseisakai is unique

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by rajtrainer6144 – posted on Oct 15, 2008

2

A good place for backpackers whose demand is not much and want to save. The environment is international and friendly. Staff can speak English.

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by ducdang5896 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

1

Not a bad place, but the shower situation is a pain (either get up early and use the changing room, or queue for the one remaining shower later). The area does have a few old drunk men as others have pointed out but I didn't find it threatening at all. Pretty close to the subway. Free Internet... more Not a bad place, but the shower situation is a pain (either get up early and use the changing room, or queue for the one remaining shower later). The area does have a few old drunk men as others have pointed out but I didn't find it threatening at all. Pretty close to the subway. Free Internet also a plus (No WiFi but spare LAN cables for your laptop)close

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by larzje – posted on Oct 7, 2008

8

The staff were friendly and helpful. The toilets and bathrooms were clean. The hotel is very close to the station too. I liked the place.

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by dshettiarachchi5072 – posted on Oct 7, 2008

1

nothing negative, the one shower is a bit of a hassle, but private rooms for such a low price is sooo worth it. The location is more 'interesting' than dodgy, its Japan! the safest country in the world! theres nothing to worry about! staff here are awesome and rememberd my name and room number in...

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by futilityinc – posted on Oct 7, 2008

5

Highly recommended. 2 or 3 subway stops from the heart of it all, free internet, japanese baths, i could go on. Fantastic value all in all

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by nednoodle814988 – posted on Oct 5, 2008

6

its more like a hotel. Was in the shady part of town but, its close to the train station and has a good price.

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by pastoh20044878 – posted on Oct 5, 2008

15

One shower for the whole building is a bit poor and place smells like cigarettes...i stayed ony for one day, which was enough

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by ludwighartmann2793 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

4

Very nice place. Free internet, TV in the room with VCR. There were a lot of chinese, korean, japanese and english tapes to borrow at the reception. In the area there were many-many (more than 20) hotels, some even cheaper than this. But if i come to Osaka again, i'll take this one for sure.

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by lkluka8045 – posted on Sep 29, 2008

4

A really good hostel/hotel for this price. You got your own 2 person bedroom with tv and airco. On the ground floor you have 3 pc with fast internet and a public bath. There is also a shower. The staff is very kind, older couple! Easy to find, look in the sky for their sign across the street when...

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by alexenjudie – posted on Sep 27, 2008

12

Great value. A real Japanese hotel complete with Japanese bath. Twin rooms are spacious. Lots of homeless in the area but they were all older men and we felt very safe. Much better than a hostel and not as many silly rules as you get elsewhere. Handy to metro.

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by pixiepat3994 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

5

Not sure how others get their kicks, but situated in the red light district of Osaka.

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by petercip9668 – posted on Sep 17, 2008

4

Staff is very kind and very helpfull but poor English, Rooms are clean and showers too. Very near to the subway, and very good connections to the rest of the city.

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by thomasmauritz1935 – posted on Sep 16, 2008

4

After 11 PM there is only ONE dirty shower available for the entire hotel...

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by nicky2878 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

2

It was my second time there, it has only improved while the price stayed about the same. New no curfew makes this hostel all you can really ask for from a hostel.

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by lucastle697451 – posted on Sep 12, 2008

2

Great place to stay close to transport, eating places and secure.

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by dirtturbo6748 – posted on Sep 10, 2008

3

IAM SORRY TO SAY THAT I WAS DISSAPOINTED WITH THE PRICE OF THE HOTEL, IT WAS A BIT DATED THE ROOM WAS OK BUT IT WAS MORE A HOSTEL THAN A HOTEL THE STAFF WERE OK THOUGH.THEY NEED TO LOWER THERE PRICE.THANK YOU

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by gilesprodu – posted on Aug 30, 2008

2

the hotel staff (a couple of nice old japanese) were very nice and went out of their way to help us have a nice stay. they were open to questions about the city, even though their english was not the best, and they also phoned the airport for us to confirm our flight back since me and my friend... more the hotel staff (a couple of nice old japanese) were very nice and went out of their way to help us have a nice stay. they were open to questions about the city, even though their english was not the best, and they also phoned the airport for us to confirm our flight back since me and my friend did not speak enough japanese to do that ourselves. really nice. :)close

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by Itanarupa – posted on Aug 29, 2008

1

no tv channels in english or catalan (tv3). only 1 shower.

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by cescangli7442 – posted on Aug 29, 2008

5

this is the second time we stay, very happy with the room and service, definitely will stay there again in the future.

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by sundari1431 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

10

As said, only one shower after 9 am. The tatami room I stayed in smelled like a stable and there were stains everywhere. Also, the location was obviously bum-town of Osaka. I'm not staying there again.

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by denisukun4910 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

3