Maru House - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel in Osaka, steps from Tsutenkaku Tower

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
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Economy Quadruple Room | Living room
Family Apartment | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Chome-4-7 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, Osaka, 556-0002
  • Place, Tsutenkaku Tower
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Spa World
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nipponbashi
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Economy Room

  • 142 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Economy Quadruple Room

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Apartment

  • 427 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room

  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Osaka

Located in Naniwa, Maru House - Hostel is adjacent to Tsutenkaku Tower and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Spa World. The 20 rooms at this hostel include kitchenettes, dining areas, and microwaves.

What's nearby

  • Tennoji Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tsutenkaku Tower - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Spa World - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tennoji Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nipponbashi - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ebisucho Station - 6 min walk
  • Tennoji Station - 15 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪家系らーめん 斗星家 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪あっちち本舗 通天閣店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪酒の穴 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ジャンボ釣船 つり吉 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Maru House - Hostel

Hostel in Osaka, steps from Tsutenkaku Tower
Maru House - Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Self parking is available for JPY 7200 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with access to locker space, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include kitchenettes, dining areas, and microwaves.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 7,200 per day)

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Important information

Fees

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Self parking fee: JPY 7200 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
  • Check-in: 10:00 AM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Maru House - Hostel Osaka
Maru House - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Maru House - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Osaka

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of Maru House - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Naniwa, just steps from Tsutenkaku Tower, and within a 10-minute walk of Spa World and Nipponbashi. You'll also find Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Maru House - Hostel?

Yes, parking is offered for JPY 7,200 per day.

Does Maru House - Hostel have a casino on the premises?

No, Maru House - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Maru House - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at Maru House - Hostel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Maru House - Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Maru House - Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Maru House - Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Maru House - Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Maru House - Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How far is the airport from Maru House - Hostel?

The closest major airport to Maru House - Hostel is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 11.8 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Kobe Airport (UKB), which is located 27.6 mi away (56-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Maru House - Hostel?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at Maru House - Hostel.

Maru House - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 7 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cooper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is amazing, rooms are super clean and you are right beside the tsutenkaku tower, the owner also took me to some nice restaurants and karaoke bars that I wouldn’t have known about if it weren’t for him! 10/10 couldn’t recommend this place more!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
歯磨きセットは持参すべし。通天閣のすぐ近くだが意外と騒音も気にならず、かつてのドヤ街のイメージが嘘のよう。料金に見合う品質で寝具も綺麗。また利用したい。
外観。一階が受付。事前に連絡しないと係員とミートできない。
受付脇の階段を昇って三階が客室へ。二階は住人がいる模様。
宿泊した部屋からの朝の景色。目の前に通天閣の雄姿。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOKYUNG

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Minsu

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

mizuki

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

ojung

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

みー, 山口県

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
日本語の通じない外国の方がいて困りました。 エクスペディアの問い合わせに電話をして対処して頂きました。 あの時、電話で応対して頂いた男性の方には遅い時間だったにも関わらず、すごく親切に対応して頂き感謝しております! その節は、ありがとうございました。
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019