엔만 게스트 하우스 오사카 - 호스텔

I stayed with Yumi and Takeshi twice in a two-week window. Their space is quaint and simple, and as hosts, they are kind and welcoming. This part of Osaka is quieter than Osaka center, and while there are still food/drink options, it’s not necessarily a social spot, so be conscious. There is a very nice river walk not too far that I enjoyed running along, as well as a nice park in the opposite direction. Their kitchen had a great amount of supporting items to use when cooking. Laundry is cheap (200 yen) and drying happens outside, which makes me happy (I’d rather sun dry than pay for a dryer). A few things that might wrinkle your experience if you expectations are not prepared. This is not a hostel. It comes with more rules and restrictions. Common rooms are shut down at 11pm, so if you are hoping to sit and have a drink or do some work, you’ll need to do it elsewhere. The space runs warm…sleep was a bit hard for me, as I prefer cold (especially in July heat), and even general spaces were a bit too warm. I wish beds had a simple sheet included to cover with, because there is only a heavy blanket, and I was constantly caught in between being cool (then too cold with no cover later into the night), then too hot by covering with the heavy blanket. Price might be a little expensive, but this maybe is just hostels across Japan? Otherwise, it was nice to see familiar faces during solo travel, and I would stay again, especially if I know it would be colder.