87%Sumo Backpackers

Very close to everything. I found Osaka itself quite boring as a tourist traveling alone. Apparently the night life is meant to be fantastic, so hit the bars.

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by rachelinjapan – posted on Dec 18, 2008

2

Didn't see the owner a lot but when I did she was really nice and very helpful. Great location, can easily walk to Osaka station. Quite tricky finding the place though.

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by GREG89 – posted on Dec 18, 2008

3

i had a absolutely fantastic stay here, with some fantastic people, the place had allot of character, and as its just the one big room, meeting the people there was easy, like having a sleepover with friends! it was fantastic, and the lovely lady who works there was so friendly and helpfull!

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by bouncingtigerhiddencupcakes8985 – posted on Dec 15, 2008

2

fun to stay in a cute hostel like this. Location was fine. Extremely close to najatsu station and walking distance to other places. One bathroom can be a bit if a problem in the mornings but it was a good place to rest for the night.

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by robdavidov – posted on Dec 12, 2008

27

I really enjoyed my stay at Sumo, I was made to feel at home and its a good base to explore the surrounding area, very close to local transport links. I would definately reccomend a stay!

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by pricklyleaf9297 – posted on Dec 11, 2008

7

Very nice place. 1 minute from Subway station, perfect.

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by rob6466 – posted on Dec 8, 2008

12

Really helpful staff but good do with a heater upstairs!

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by sonia92 – posted on Dec 2, 2008

2

Can't fault the location or the very helpful staff. Definately one of the better places to stay in Osaka.

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by SergeSevenEight – posted on Nov 30, 2008

6

nice hostel, loved the graffiti from fellow backpackers and the manager is great fun - clean aswell

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by hinesh – posted on Nov 29, 2008

12

Out of the 4 hostels I've stayed in Japan, this has been the best. It's perfectly sized with a common room that makes it easy to meet other travelers. The owner is helpful, funny, and speaks really good english. It feels more like your staying at your buddies house than a hostel, and I like that....

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by jonathongiannakos9464 – posted on Nov 25, 2008

2

Small, clean, comfortable hostel, which was a refreshing break from the larger, more typical ones.

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by aaronteich4547 – posted on Nov 23, 2008

2

great hostel, if your planning on going to osaka...stay here.

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by platts-dale3608 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

5

A smaller hostel, but great for meeting people. Excellent location. Very laid back hostel, opposed to some of the larger busier hostels.

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by alanafaigen3334 – posted on Nov 16, 2008

7

it was nice experience to stay your guesthouse.

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by djingsy7923 – posted on Aug 30, 2008

1

fun and friendly!

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by larahing9912 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

2

Very good location; the woman who runs it is friendly and helpful.

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by MakeMone – posted on Aug 24, 2008

7

Very nice hostel, would def recommend it to anyone travelling alone looking for a laugh.

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by alex13474 – posted on Aug 23, 2008

1

OOOOOOOOKKKKKKKKKKKUUUUUUUUUDDDDDDDDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. One of the best place in Japan.

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by edvarvega – posted on Aug 21, 2008

5

excellent place to stay, good for meeting other travelers also. The hostess, Akuda, is very nice and even went out to get me when I got lost on the way there (it's a bit hard to find). The hostel made every place I'd stayed in Europe look like a roach motel.

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by Dtj3 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

2

Nice place, easy access into the city and run by a very nice lady!

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by mackenzi7788 – posted on Aug 17, 2008

15

yep, badass.

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by usagiUK – posted on Aug 17, 2008

1

Great location with a train st around the corner & only 10mins walk to the main central station. The hostel was small & relaxing and so easy to meet everyone there. The girl that runs the place is quiet but very helpful. This was my second stay (stayed 3yrs earlier) and will not be my... more Great location with a train st around the corner & only 10mins walk to the main central station. The hostel was small & relaxing and so easy to meet everyone there. The girl that runs the place is quiet but very helpful. This was my second stay (stayed 3yrs earlier) and will not be my last. I'll be back some day! Highly recommended!!!!close

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by JagWa – posted on Aug 9, 2008

11

nice place, really nice-warm place. the staff is really friendly and she can help you to sold every problem you have, can give you some basic information that you need for your trip. goood place for everyone who has such a small budge

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by goalsama5592 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

1

I keep coming back here.. its like my second home. if you want to feel nice and comfortable and meet nice people.. and feel safe.. go here

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by Raumer – posted on Aug 4, 2008

6

It was clean and good hostel. Location is good, but little bit hard to find out.

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by MinMin5634 – posted on Aug 3, 2008

6

This hostel is amazingly close to the station. Nakatsu station is also close to the main Osaka station. Transfortation is very convenient. It's cozy and staff is very kind.It's a Japanese style hostel which looks quite informal, compared to other bigger hostel. They provide small stuffs like... more This hostel is amazingly close to the station. Nakatsu station is also close to the main Osaka station. Transfortation is very convenient. It's cozy and staff is very kind.It's a Japanese style hostel which looks quite informal, compared to other bigger hostel. They provide small stuffs like hair dryer, toothpaste. Besides, you can also use several guidebooks and can watch some dvds. Even though it's a small hostel, I strongly recommend you to stay here!close

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by namuh3 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

2

This place is a real find. I highly recommend it, the staff are friendly and the building is charming.

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by teddywahl3027 – posted on Jul 29, 2008

2

This is the first hostel I have ever stayed in and I am so satisfied with the experience. It makes me wonder what I was so nervous about in the past and I look forward to returning to Sumo as well as visiting other hostels in Japan.

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by kbeezer – posted on Jul 28, 2008

1

Can't fault the staff - she helped get me baseball tickets! Perfect location, right next to the subway station and walking distance to Osaka Station.

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by codowd – posted on Jul 27, 2008

32

Great place, i hope to come here again and again everything was close and the lady is really helpful and with a good sense of music taste hhe. in all i recommend staying here at least once

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by Raumer – posted on Jul 23, 2008

6

Great location - a minute walk from the Nakatsu station in Osaka. There's an international ATM machine + post office nearby. The JR Osaka station is a 15 minute walk away - lots of good eats and a department store. Internet is free. Only 2 toilets and 1 shower stall , but the place is small, so... more Great location - a minute walk from the Nakatsu station in Osaka. There's an international ATM machine + post office nearby. The JR Osaka station is a 15 minute walk away - lots of good eats and a department store. Internet is free. Only 2 toilets and 1 shower stall , but the place is small, so you should have no problems accessing either. The lady running the place is amazingly nice and helpful.close

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by angelacheung20071508 – posted on Jul 23, 2008

1

Good fun, great lady assistant

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by eugene6239 – posted on Jul 22, 2008

16

This is my favorite hostel so far! It is only one room but the beds are immensely comfortable and there is enough privacy. The common room is excellent and all of the guests can easily mingle. The owner is delightful, but the best part are the walls in the dorm that are covered in hilarious... more This is my favorite hostel so far! It is only one room but the beds are immensely comfortable and there is enough privacy. The common room is excellent and all of the guests can easily mingle. The owner is delightful, but the best part are the walls in the dorm that are covered in hilarious writings. Feel free to add your own! Location is the only con.close

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by JakeSB1216 – posted on Jul 20, 2008

4

Such a great place to stay - although a little bit out really sclose to Osaka station and literally across the road from the subway. The beds are so comfy and the girl at the door was the nicest person, we were 6hours late and she stayed up for us until 2am to help us get settled. The room... more Such a great place to stay - although a little bit out really sclose to Osaka station and literally across the road from the subway. The beds are so comfy and the girl at the door was the nicest person, we were 6hours late and she stayed up for us until 2am to help us get settled. The room itself is a madhouse, drawings all over the walls, great character. Would recommend to anyone.close

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by u42300132290 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

5

wonderful host. mixture of races provide me a fruitful life in Osaka

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by smallkit28154869 – posted on Jul 10, 2008

4

Great place! This place is run by a lovely lady who giggles all the time. The hostel is very close to the subway (warning- the map provided is confusing for a place so close. I suggest turn right past the yellow curry shop and youll find it easily. Shower is good, with soap provided. Very clean,... more Great place! This place is run by a lovely lady who giggles all the time. The hostel is very close to the subway (warning- the map provided is confusing for a place so close. I suggest turn right past the yellow curry shop and youll find it easily. Shower is good, with soap provided. Very clean, good place to meet other travellers, good sized lockers.. only prob is that its not close to the Namba area (its close to the other downtown area though).close

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by jameslee9517 – posted on Jul 5, 2008

7

Very nice place to stay in Osaka. Staff was very nice and helpfull. I recommand this place if you go to Osaka

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by mbrunet9503 – posted on Jul 2, 2008

13

Very Quaint and even though a little difficult to find, the lady running the place was nice and it was central enough to walk around Osaka easily and/or get to the Osaka Loop Line

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by marcus658 – posted on Jun 28, 2008

4

This was the first hostel I ever stayed at and it made me want to do it again. The girl who worked there (I forget her name, it's been almost a year) was extremely helpful considering I came to Osaka on a whim without any plans. Aside from explaining all the common sightseeing, she spent about... more This was the first hostel I ever stayed at and it made me want to do it again. The girl who worked there (I forget her name, it's been almost a year) was extremely helpful considering I came to Osaka on a whim without any plans. Aside from explaining all the common sightseeing, she spent about half an hour trying to find local concerts for me. The setup is also very nice. From the 5 hostels I stayed at afterwards, I discovered that the smaller the hostel and the less computers there are, the more people seem to socialize. There IS good internet, you just won't want to use it at such a friendly place. Within 10 minutes of being there, I was having a conversation with half the guests. Very personal, very helpful, clean, and fun. Definetly My best hostel experience in Japan. Will definetly come back next time I go to Osaka. Thank you!close

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by Lazer85 – posted on Jun 13, 2008

1

A small but intimate place to stay, with very helpful staff and an excellent shower. would consider it again.

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by leomchu – posted on May 10, 2008

1