68%Hotel Taiyo

not a backpacker hostel, no communal area, the shower times are silly, difficult to communicate - so got put after 1 night

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by hinesh – posted on Nov 29, 2008

12

if can provide wireless internet would be very appreciate...

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by tantianswee2672 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

1

Japanese style rooms were a novelty, free internet which is good. it has a midnight curfew, which isnt ideal, but overall a good place to stay. If you do stay here when you get out the metro station double back on yourself and the hostel is straight down the road!!

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by momentofmadness – posted on Oct 26, 2008

9

It is a traditional japanses style accommodation.If you don't mind the public shower,it's accepatble with cheap price.But one unsatisfactory thing was that I found a very big cockroach in my room.Very scary and horrible.

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by lininspeed8348 – posted on Oct 19, 2008

4

The hostel isn't the greatest, but it suited my needs for the night (cheap, simple, close to subway). The security is fine, but the neighborhood is interesting. There isn't anything to do in the hostel but use the internet, other than that, I sucessfully wasted some time at the shopping mall down... more The hostel isn't the greatest, but it suited my needs for the night (cheap, simple, close to subway). The security is fine, but the neighborhood is interesting. There isn't anything to do in the hostel but use the internet, other than that, I sucessfully wasted some time at the shopping mall down the road. I was just waiting to leave Japan, so if you are looking to actually stay and see Osaka, probably not the best choice.close

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by alysemarie – posted on Sep 8, 2008

5

This place is in a dodgy area of Osaka. Lots of homeless people on the street on the walk to the "Hotel". One of the staff members we met spoke broken key-word English but the others didn't. The place is very run down, extremely basic, but the room has air-con which was the bonus for... more This place is in a dodgy area of Osaka. Lots of homeless people on the street on the walk to the "Hotel". One of the staff members we met spoke broken key-word English but the others didn't. The place is very run down, extremely basic, but the room has air-con which was the bonus for us! If you're gonna be out all day and just need somewhere to crash then this place would be ok. But it's not a "warm" place to just "hang out" in during the day etc.close

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by kalena26052890 – posted on Aug 17, 2008

3

Having a TV and air conditioning in the room was really nice, but the traditional japanese styled bathroom was a problem. It was the same bathroom for men and women, only the time schedule was different.

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by syhco – posted on Aug 14, 2008

6

Perfect if you just need somewhere cheap to crash at night. Small rooms, no shower in the mornings - not so good if you like your comforts.

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by MRGeor – posted on Jul 29, 2008

6

I got a good price for the room, but probably wouldn't stay here again. The hotel is very noisy and the walls are so thin you can hear people using the restroom down the hallway. Also, the shared bath hours are very annoying. There are only a few hours each evening you can use the shared... more I got a good price for the room, but probably wouldn't stay here again. The hotel is very noisy and the walls are so thin you can hear people using the restroom down the hallway. Also, the shared bath hours are very annoying. There are only a few hours each evening you can use the shared showers, so no showering in the morning. Also, the amount you save by staying here outside the main tourist areas is quickly lost by a couple trips on the subway.close

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by glenbobha – posted on Jul 22, 2008

3

It occurred to me as I came out of the station that I stayed here a few years ago - it was much cleaner than I remembered. The beds were comfy and the AC worked. The bath times were a little inconvenient, as we were really sweaty and wanted to get washed before going out again in the evening.... more It occurred to me as I came out of the station that I stayed here a few years ago - it was much cleaner than I remembered. The beds were comfy and the AC worked. The bath times were a little inconvenient, as we were really sweaty and wanted to get washed before going out again in the evening. However, they have an agreement with a hotel close by. Can't complain really, it was so cheap for Japan - you get what you pay forclose

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by catherinedow4816 – posted on Jul 19, 2008

2

great place to start in Japan to get your bearings, good location near tenoji, lots of shops and a couple of things to do.

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by robertmoss132119 – posted on Jul 12, 2008

4

Hotel Taiyo's location is hard to evaluate : it feels both risky and warm at the same time. The rooms are ok, the AC is a blessing during summer and overall, you get not only what you pay for, but also overall a correct accomodation. If I wanted to spend that amount on a hotel again, hotel Taiyo...

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by Delnac7963 – posted on Jun 21, 2008

3

I stayed in Taiyo with my partner over a period of 5 days. Well worth the money and, while there wasn't a lot in the hostel entertainment-wise for Westerners (Tv was in Japanese, not even English or American news), it is in an excellent location, close to subways and JR railway lines. Great to... more I stayed in Taiyo with my partner over a period of 5 days. Well worth the money and, while there wasn't a lot in the hostel entertainment-wise for Westerners (Tv was in Japanese, not even English or American news), it is in an excellent location, close to subways and JR railway lines. Great to experience the Japanese traditions and culture first hand with bathing, etc. Not for the self conscious!close

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by laura-searson7110 – posted on Jun 13, 2008

4

The room is well equipped. There are TV and refrigerator in room. It provides enough private spaces to us.:D

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by kristywaikam5494 – posted on Jun 4, 2008

2

Good for a quick night if need be, but there are much nicer, friendlier, and more conveniently located than this one. Not bad, but not great either.

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by toomin – posted on May 30, 2008

3

Good, cheap place to stay. Friendly and helpful staff. Didn't ask for the porn channel, but as the walls and doors were paper-thin, we got it between 3-5 when our neighbors got rambunxious. Enjoy!

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by trishapospisil4841 – posted on May 13, 2008

8

we didnt realise that the showers were communal and at set times, and that the area seemed to be largely populated by homeless males, this is something 3 females would be concerened about. We stuffed up our days and arrived a day early but there stuff were helpful enough despite the language... more we didnt realise that the showers were communal and at set times, and that the area seemed to be largely populated by homeless males, this is something 3 females would be concerened about. We stuffed up our days and arrived a day early but there stuff were helpful enough despite the language barrier! Its not the best place to stay if you are a backpacker looking for a sociable atmosphere, or proper kithen facilities.close

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by arianadennison3666 – posted on Apr 17, 2008

2

they can speak just a little english

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by armph – posted on Mar 14, 2008

1

Mainly the staff was ok, only we wanted to use the clean towel and sheets service after 2 nights, but they didn`t clean it when we came back so we had to get our own clean towels and sleep in the old sheets. Next to that there wasn`t any public room where you could meet other people or chill out.... more Mainly the staff was ok, only we wanted to use the clean towel and sheets service after 2 nights, but they didn`t clean it when we came back so we had to get our own clean towels and sleep in the old sheets. Next to that there wasn`t any public room where you could meet other people or chill out. The rooms were very small but that was to be expected for the low price.close

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by brouwerbart3592 – posted on Feb 24, 2008

4

it is a business hotel, so not much of communication with others

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by diesam-d6340 – posted on Feb 22, 2008

1

Cheap place, value for money

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by mhcvanhak1320 – posted on Feb 19, 2008

4

to those, who are not afraid of public bath

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by vildasan3415 – posted on Feb 7, 2008

2

Great place to stay if you don't mind public baths and being home before 12PM

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by msbmads – posted on Jan 10, 2008

6

Business hotels are really a good option to stay in Osaka....and I do not have a problem recommending this one!

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by jicheong7298 – posted on Jan 7, 2008

5

I found the location of the Hostel to be in an out of the way of everything location. Luckily the Metro system is really good and that helped to get me around Osaka. I have no real gripe about the place, though I don`t think I recomend other to stay there if they wanted to go out and have a... more I found the location of the Hostel to be in an out of the way of everything location. Luckily the Metro system is really good and that helped to get me around Osaka. I have no real gripe about the place, though I don`t think I recomend other to stay there if they wanted to go out and have a good time. Some really good local restruants in a very close proximity to the Hostel. If you want to get a local flavour feel, this would a be good place to stay. All in all, I did have a good time, but spent most of it on my own because the hostel had no social environment.close

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by straighthard9929 – posted on Jan 1, 2008

7

I is not good enought that we can't have a shower in the morning.

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by skylinece8295 – posted on Dec 6, 2007

6

Very enjoyed. Please pass our big thanks to all the staff in this hotel. We will recommend Taiyo to our friends who plan to visit Osaka.

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by ect8452 – posted on Dec 3, 2007

1

if you take a room with a double-bed, it cost only 10euros per night for one person. You will have a television and a freezer in the room. REALLY REALLY a good one. And the place it is also easy to go to umeda or nanba by metro (midousuji-sen) !

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by Dunamis – posted on Dec 3, 2007

3

A pretty dingy hotel in a dodgy area of town. Rooms are small and simple, but perfectly functional as a place to crash.

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by nomadkel – posted on Apr 20, 2007

4

Hotel Taiyo was convenient to the train station and we really only used it as an over night stop. It was clean and comfortable and our room booking via hostel world was all good. The rooms aren't huge and the walls are thin but the japanese style room was comfortable and fulfilled our needs.... more Hotel Taiyo was convenient to the train station and we really only used it as an over night stop. It was clean and comfortable and our room booking via hostel world was all good. The rooms aren't huge and the walls are thin but the japanese style room was comfortable and fulfilled our needs. Boys be warned, the bathroom is on the ground floor so if you need to go quickly be prepared for a ride in the lift first! The hotel appeared to used by many Japanese which I always count as a good sign. Compared to other places that we stayed whilst in Japan, this place lacked character and is typical inner city type accomodation but is a clean and convenient stop over point.close

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by nicciaustralia4141 – posted on Apr 14, 2007

1

the communal bath was a first for me and i really didnt know preceadues. staff should ask if gaijin are aware of how it works just to put them at ease.

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by nicolaprabhu5884 – posted on Apr 7, 2007

1

It was fine for the money though the room was very small and smelled strongly of old tatami mats. I would stay here again, though travelers should be warned that bath time is at night and we never found any western style toilets or showers. Also, there's a curfew at midnight, but I guess you can... more It was fine for the money though the room was very small and smelled strongly of old tatami mats. I would stay here again, though travelers should be warned that bath time is at night and we never found any western style toilets or showers. Also, there's a curfew at midnight, but I guess you can be out later if you can tell them when you plan to come back in. On the plus side, the location is great, it was quiet enough (though it's on a busy street) and the price can't be beat!close

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by catebardelson4964 – posted on Apr 2, 2007

1

This place is really cheap and you get what you pay for! The place is smelly (like smoke and B.O) and grotty. The rooms are tiny. It's in a homeless area. The western toilet is on the 9th floor and only available to females (although there may be another in the lobby?). The others are squatters.... more This place is really cheap and you get what you pay for! The place is smelly (like smoke and B.O) and grotty. The rooms are tiny. It's in a homeless area. The western toilet is on the 9th floor and only available to females (although there may be another in the lobby?). The others are squatters. The one computer available is stuffed (but maybe they've fixed it by now?) - the cd drive constantly opens and closes without a break with an irritating noise. Despite this the girl that works here is very nice and helpful and speaks good English, and one of the guys speaks minimal English. Another guy that works here is rude if you are an English speaker and won't even attempt to understand you. He knows the word "money" though. Even so, I would probably stay here again if I was on a budget purely because of the price, at least it's a bed to sleep in and most of the staff are friendly.close

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by Lkn21 – posted on Mar 7, 2007

4

this is a japanes business hotel style - tatami and futon ok, japanes traditional bathiong room with gender segregated times and group shower at station style... not for the fainthearted, but very close to the station that connects to osaka airport and adequate as long as you can take the bathing...

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by Alach1765 – posted on Nov 9, 2006

5

I did not like that you have to stay in the hostel at midnight cause otherwise they wont let you enter,also there´s a bathroom that must be shared by men &women, also i didnt like the fact that you have a "shower time", this is that depending on your sex you can have a shower... more I did not like that you have to stay in the hostel at midnight cause otherwise they wont let you enter,also there´s a bathroom that must be shared by men &women, also i didnt like the fact that you have a "shower time", this is that depending on your sex you can have a shower acording to a timetable, e.g.men from 4pm to 8pm, women from 9pm to 12...also the area were is located is not the best in osaka, and seems to be not that secure...close

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by ismael5123 – posted on Sep 26, 2006

8

We enjoyed the clean rooms but didn't like the shared showers too much. Great to have an in-house laundry. Thanks, M & M

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by Acraz – posted on Sep 17, 2006

13

It was a total dump in a dodgy part of town. The room smelled of cigarettes and vomit. We emediately left and checked into the Hotel Chuo across the road instead. Still a dodgy area, but a much better hotel.

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by smcdona – posted on Aug 23, 2006

4

We just stayed here one night before leaving for Kansai Airport. This location is great for the airport as there is a direct train from the station which is only about 5 minutes walk away. I wouldn't stay here more than one night because I don't like communal showers, but if you don't mind... more We just stayed here one night before leaving for Kansai Airport. This location is great for the airport as there is a direct train from the station which is only about 5 minutes walk away. I wouldn't stay here more than one night because I don't like communal showers, but if you don't mind that, then this place is highly recommended as it is really cheap and kept clean. Even though there are squat loos, they are clean and don't smell.close

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by michelle3848 – posted on Aug 18, 2006

8

The only real problem with this place is the showers, there is a room of communal showers with taps for 7 people, and only 2 shower heads... and boys con only shower from 4 til 9, girls 9-11, but there is a spa world resort place across the street.

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by Leesaa – posted on Aug 10, 2006

2

Unless you are a devoted smoker with a dead sense of smell, avoid this place at all costs. Rooms are unclean and security is very bad. We checked out and moved into the Sun Plaza II Hotel next door (comparable price, much to be prefered).

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by bleeya – posted on Jul 29, 2006

6