60%Hotel Toyoh

It is cheap. That is all.

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by newlaura5095 – posted on Dec 21, 2008

4

A little bit shabby but i enjoyed it alot after i settled in! very cheap rooms!!!

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by jamesbosullivan4448 – posted on Dec 7, 2008

2

I think it's good for male single traveler.

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by yoursbell9645 – posted on Dec 7, 2008

3

a very very cheaps nights accomodation in a comfortable room, the staff were very friendly and its right near a great　resturaunt district, while it did lack a proper lounge area and cooking facilities, eh u get what u pay for!

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by chartmann808 – posted on Dec 3, 2008

3

Place was clean but not exactly presentable. The building had a feel about it that was not exactly positive however it was clean. A cheap convenient place to stay.

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by richardsmyth4099 – posted on Nov 28, 2008

4

perfect price and location, shared restroom so not so good for female traveller

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by kathycyc6193 – posted on Nov 11, 2008

1

for 8 pounds a night u get what you pay for! clean room, japanese style and tv a bonus!

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by charmsd – posted on Nov 11, 2008

2

This hostel shouldn't be on hostelworld. It's a half-way house for old men and we met no other travellers there, just men walking around in their underwear. I'm disappointed that somewhere like this is on the website.

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by elainewalsh5675 – posted on Oct 24, 2008

1

Not the most beautiful or the best situated of hotels. Hotel Toyoh is in a rather seedy area of Osaka. The hotel itself is not to pleasant. The hallways smell but the rooms are not too bad. Roll out beds on tatami mats, room only slightly larger than the bed. Fan provided in summer foot... more Not the most beautiful or the best situated of hotels. Hotel Toyoh is in a rather seedy area of Osaka. The hotel itself is not to pleasant. The hallways smell but the rooms are not too bad. Roll out beds on tatami mats, room only slightly larger than the bed. Fan provided in summer foot heater in winter. The rooms and beds were clean. The showers were not so clean. Saw a cockroach in there. The showers are communal and the bath has a bicycle in it. Its very cheap, from 2000 Yen for the first floor to 1000 Yen for the 5th floor, you get what you pay for really.close

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by JoFrank – posted on Oct 21, 2008

9

Great location, 30 secs away from Dobutsuen-mae on the Midosuji line and walking distance from Shin Sekai. Free internet at neighbouring hotel. Mixed bathrooms with ａ row of odourous ｕｒｉｎａｌｓ slightly intimidating. I thought this place was fine until I awoke with bed bug bites... more Great location, 30 secs away from Dobutsuen-mae on the Midosuji line and walking distance from Shin Sekai. Free internet at neighbouring hotel. Mixed bathrooms with ａ row of odourous ｕｒｉｎａｌｓ slightly intimidating. I thought this place was fine until I awoke with bed bug bites on the 2nd morning. However, the staff were really helpful, discounted my next night considerably AND transferred me to an upgraded room in the neighbouring Hotel Taiyoh.close

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by lizogl – posted on Sep 11, 2008

14

It works okay because it's VERY CHEAP! but the area is not very nice and the hostel is a bit dirty and old as well. Next time we'd pay 200 yen more to have air conditioning for the 2 nights we stayed.

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by arsg – posted on Aug 27, 2008

5

Toyo has so bad environment unhappily. but the staff so kind, especially workers at noon staff so kind & funny :) but, I'm so warm in there which has no airconditioner. It's so important on summer.

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by swanly – posted on Aug 10, 2008

3

Have low expectations, only for the true backpacker. No towels provided for group showers. No way to reserved room with A/C.

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by number864 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

2

Close to Dobestan Mae and JR Shin-Imamiya and close to a Spa World as well as Osaka zoo. There are many hostel around this area. Hostel was ok. Free internet at the sister hotel 5 seconds away. No so clean but ok for the price.

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by angelpower18 – posted on Aug 2, 2008

7

the place reeked of human waste.

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by Murray – posted on Jul 31, 2008

3

the halls and reception smell of cigarrete smoke and the room had a bit of funny smell

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by imkrikov382 – posted on Jul 27, 2008

1

add air-conditioner for each room

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by samantha-rdg5101 – posted on Jul 20, 2008

1

The hotel was and average hotel, the rooms were okay equipped with a small T.V. and fan but the pillows are not really comfortable. Service is okay. I would recommend other hotels in the same area before this one though.

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by ericmstrang1239 – posted on Jul 18, 2008

6

never go to this hostel,its more like a drop in centre.bathrooms filthy! complete hell hole.shouldnt be on the website.i left early.

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by stuartwaller20002623 – posted on Jun 29, 2008

5

I had a very good time in this hotel A very nice location everybody was very nice It is fun to have a shower in a public bath Very good internet connection And a very gentle staff

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by benakari4105 – posted on Jun 10, 2008

1

Great that you have free internet

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by afuentesvaldez1460 – posted on May 26, 2008

1

old,cold,no elevator,seem not suit to female to stay.

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by suchen – posted on Apr 26, 2008

2

such a small room but big enough for one person. nice staff.. not very good at english though.. very close to the subway stn. very very cheap. but i have to say there's only one shower room and disgusting smell of toilets. if you can stand it, this hostel is not bad. oh.. but the rooms are clean.

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by syreundea4957 – posted on Apr 7, 2008

9

its very strict but i met a lot of interesting guests!!!!!!

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by meltheodor3001 – posted on Mar 4, 2008

2

It's what you get for your money. The bathrooms are hideous though - fyi cleaning it with water from a hose is not a good idea. Shower rooms were equally suspect.

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by ashleynjmalexander2866 – posted on Jan 3, 2008

3

you get what you pay for, the rooms are very small, and there is a shared shower room (have curtains) and women have to wait for the men to clear out then can lock the door. There are a few stories and no lift, but the front desk were very helpful carrying our bags up for us. There is one western... more you get what you pay for, the rooms are very small, and there is a shared shower room (have curtains) and women have to wait for the men to clear out then can lock the door. There are a few stories and no lift, but the front desk were very helpful carrying our bags up for us. There is one western toilet on the 2nd floor. The shower room is only open from 6-10am and then 6-10pm the only time you can get hot water (the washbasins on your floor have only cold water). It was pretty safe and secure and the front staff were friendly and helpful but didn't speak much english, they have a sister hotel just around the corner where you can use the internet for free and also their bath if you need to shower outside the times above). It was very cheap, and very easy to find with the instructions on hostelworld.!close

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by Shevs – posted on Nov 29, 2007

1

the room was clean but the bathroom was disgusting. I thought I was going to vomit because of the smell. The wait for the shower was ridiculous. It was freezing cold and there was no heat and my heater was broken. Would never recommend this hostel or come back.

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by dmn – posted on Nov 28, 2007

2

not easy to find by the map. but once u find it, it's really close:)

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by zhbyi – posted on Apr 1, 2007

3

Unlike most of the travellers hostels and youth hostels on this website, Hotel Toyoh is a bussiness hotel in a dodgi area of Osaka. Though cheap and close to the city center, it might be scary for girls who are comming by themselves. I was not prepared...

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by Rinat9001 – posted on Mar 29, 2007

10

The staff was very kind, but that did not make up for the scary old hospital feel of this place. I avoided the bathroom at all costs.

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by lorenaem – posted on Dec 11, 2006

6

all and all its good for the price 2mins from jr line i`m happy for whats on offer you pay for what you get

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by waxfac – posted on Nov 15, 2006

5

No elevator, Few rooms airconned. I think they are reserved for short stayers like myself. Shared show and toilets. If you're over 1.7 metre then you will need to bend your head to enter the room. Tiny rooms but good for single person. Place is probably two star but good when you simply... more No elevator, Few rooms airconned. I think they are reserved for short stayers like myself. Shared show and toilets. If you're over 1.7 metre then you will need to bend your head to enter the room. Tiny rooms but good for single person. Place is probably two star but good when you simply need a place to lay your weary body for a few nights. The one I was in was exactly 1.7 metres wide. Location in town is around where the locals are. If you want to peek under the glitz and glamour of the the tourist end of town then this is the place for you. BTW there are a stack of other reasonably priced places to stay in the same area of town. There is a young fellow at the front counter who knows functional english. He is working on it at the moment. I saw him shuffle off at 5 pm so if you get there afterwards without pre-booking you will have to think of plenty of sign language to communicate what you want. Unless you have already prebooked via hostelworld like I did. Oh, and if a couple are "making music" in the room next to you then you will probably hear the whole orchestra as I was able to hear a bloke coughing in the room next to me during the night.close

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by gtaske – posted on Aug 21, 2006

2

This is the cheapest business hotel among a bunch of cheap business hotels in a rather shady area. It's populated by old men, many of whom live there. The shower room has limited hours.

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by Matt3877 – posted on Aug 4, 2006

3

Place was a bit creepy. Mostly dominated by males, so I wouldn't suggest for girls to stay here without an escort. However the price was cheap, and the place was close to Universal Studios, so all in all, probably an even trade. Just remember you get what you paid for.

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by elemental3110 – posted on Jul 12, 2006

1

although the room rate was dirt cheap - we came to find upon checking in that we were unable to take showers. Apparently we could shower during a certain time at neighboring hotels - but when we actually tried to do it - were rejected. Plus my room smelled of fish the entire time. Also the... more although the room rate was dirt cheap - we came to find upon checking in that we were unable to take showers. Apparently we could shower during a certain time at neighboring hotels - but when we actually tried to do it - were rejected. Plus my room smelled of fish the entire time. Also the clientelle of the hotel toyoh consisted almost entirely of mucus hacking old men pacing the halls in only slippers and shorts.close

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by magdalena3293 – posted on May 9, 2006

1

the old man on reception is friendly but the area is a bit seedy. overall though, for the price that you pay you cannot complain!

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by nojunkma – posted on Apr 26, 2006

10