In the heart of Nipponbashi, Namba Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere with laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, and a convenient bar. Guests appreciate the overall condition and enjoy perks like luggage storage, an elevator, concierge services, multilingual staff and smoke-free premises.
Nipponbashi 5-12-3, Naniwa-ku, Connected to Station, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 556-0005
What's nearby
Nipponbashi - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Tsutenkaku Tower - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Kuromon Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Dotonbori - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 27 min drive
Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 55 min drive
Kobe (UKB) - 58 min drive
Kitntetsu-Nipponbashi Station - 13 min walk
Imamiya Station - 18 min walk
Osaka-Namba Station - 18 min walk
Ebisucho Station - 1 min walk
Imaimiyaebisu Station - 7 min walk
Imamiyaebisu Station - 7 min walk
Restaurants
ラーメン荘 歴史を刻め 大阪日本橋 - 1 min walk
きりん寺 大阪総本店 - 1 min walk
BAR GUILD - 1 min walk
つるまる 日本橋店 - 1 min walk
立ち寿司 - 2 min walk
About this property
Namba Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel
Namba Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Tsutenkaku Tower and Spa World. Other features include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers say good things about the overall property condition. Public transportation is only a short walk: Ebisucho Station is steps away and Imaimiyaebisu Station is 7 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
92 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (6 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Shared microwave
Snack bar/deli
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
7 buildings/towers
Built in 2017
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Video game console
Flat-screen television
Netflix
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
20 bedrooms
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Lanai
Separate living room
Freshen up
12 bathrooms
Shower only
Bidet
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware, dishes and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Shared accommodations
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Optional extras
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of JPY 500 (subject to availability)
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Does Namba Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Namba Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Namba Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Namba Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of JPY 500 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
Does Namba Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a lanai.
What's the area around Namba Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel like?
Namba Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel is in Minami, a short 1-minute walk from Ebisucho Station and 17 minutes' walk from Dotonbori.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2025
Good social vibe. Not a party hostel by any means but it was very friendly. Everything was clean and organized. Right on top of the train station so it’s super easy to get around. Great place to meet people and enjoy Osaka.
Nolan
Nolan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Jan 2024
Another excellent stay in Japan
It was very pleasant thank you to the caring staff and good cooperation with Hotels.com
Nader
Nader, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Mar 2024
I stayed in a semi private room, and it was honestly brilliant. More hostels should do that, cause it was so nice to be able to have your own space, but not have to buy a single room. The other facilities were nice and clean. I also loved that I was invited to join on a night out when I checked in.
Marie
Marie, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
8 Nov 2025
The staff was very nice but the semi private room wasn’t so semi private, it was next to the community bathrooms and toilets three feet away. Just a tiny curtain separating the bed and the bathroom. The place had a horrible smell of body odor that couldn’t be identified where it was coming from. It was on top of the subway station and the neighborhood was less sanitary than you would expect from Japan. It actually was the only place I have visited in Japan where I saw homeless people and lots of trash on the street. As well, the people sharing the hostel were walking around in their underwear and looked strung out. We booked two nights but decided to leave as soon as possible the next morning after the first night and never look back. If you like loud and smelly and bright lights flashing on your eyes all night long, then this is the place for you.
Erin
Erin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Nov 2024
The place is located in a metro station, which made things super easy and convenient to explore around the city. The place is clean and organized but some of the guests weren’t, which made things a little difficult. Some guests would leave their stuff in the middle of the passage and people would trip when walking at night, and also some of them were not the cleanest ones (they had really bad smell). It got to a point where some of the staff had to spread some air fresheners around the bunks to help coping with the smell. I really liked the place, the only issues I had were caused by other guests and could’ve been avoided if they were more hygienic and organized.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jan 2024
Nice place to stay hope come again
Nader
Nader, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good
28 May 2025
Good for a hostel
Allison
Allison, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2025
Good enough for an affordable hostel.
Herbeth Lim
Herbeth Lim, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2024
Nice place
Nader
Nader, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
20 Aug 2024
Pretty place for a single travler
Woohyun
Woohyun, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Nov 2023
Tidy👍
Easy to go to the Railway station 👍
WAI YU
WAI YU, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Mar 2025
Second time staying in hostels in Japan. The open of meeting area kitchen are well equipped convenient for group to use. Love the elevator is connecting to subway entrance.
Man-chen
Man-chen, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
5 Sept 2025
✅The hostel was clean, the beds were an adequate size, the locker was large
❌ The bed wasn’t totally enclosed so you can hear everything. Stuck next to the worst snorer known to man. Hairdryers going off at night time, you can hear the subway (lightly) and if you’re in a top bunk, you can cover the window so the light will wake you
Miss Lauren J
Miss Lauren J, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Sept 2018
when people say the hotel was above the station i didnt think it literally is on the station. very comfort and easy access