Hostel AI is located in Taisho-ku, a neighborhood in Osaka. Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Tennoji Zoo and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. Check out an event or a game at Kyocera Dome Osaka, and consider making time for Universal Studios Japan, a top attraction not to be missed.
Hostel AI provides amenities like laundry facilities and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
Bike rentals and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostel AI include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Shared bathrooms with showers and bidets
Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
1 restaurant
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
More
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer (on request)
Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-300 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. The tax does not apply to nightly rates under JPY 7,000. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
We should mention
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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
Property is also known as
HOSTEL AI Osaka
Hostel AI Osaka
Hostel AI Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel AI Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Osaka
Frequently asked questions
Is Hostel AI pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Hostel AI?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Hostel AI?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.
What time is check-out at Hostel AI?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Hostel AI located?
Located in Taisho-ku, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kyocera Dome Osaka, Dotonbori, and Nipponbashi. Tsutenkaku Tower and Spa World are also within 3 mi (5 km). Taisho Station is 7 minutes by foot and Dome-mae Station is 12 minutes.
Hostel AI Reviews
Reviews
5.8
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Typical, clean hostel, lovely manager (once she gets to know you), great company - so so area (really only good for its proximity to universal studios). The dorm is just one huge room with heaps of bunk beds - not very private, and the common room is quite small, but that makes for extra friendliness and mingling potential.
The hostel is located 10-15 minutes away from Taisho station - JR Osaka Loop Line and another line connect to it. It is quite convenient to go anywhere using those two lines except when you are going to Namba. It is a station away to the Kyocera Dome and/or a mall (20-30 minutes by walking).
We found the hostel around 10 AM in the morning and it wasn't open, we had to knock several times and when the management opened the door, they seemed quite surprised that we were there. I explained that we were there to leave our bags and check-in later that day as check-in starts at 3PM. The common room nor the reception has no space to leave our bags so we were escorted to our beds where we left our bags and we were asked to leave and come back in the afternoon.
There are 13 double deck beds cramped into a very small space.There was around half a meter distance between some of the beds. I can smell that the beddings aren't usually washed as I my blanket and pillow possesses some funky smell (it wasn't strong but still can smell it).There is also one toilet and one bathroom and the urinal which is half a square meter (go figure-I though it was inovatv).There are so many rules and it seemed very restrictive.
It is very difficult to connect to their wi-fi. It is by luck that you can connect to it and when you do, you probably have a few minutes before getting disconnected from it again.
The staff seemed nice. They were not always at the reception and they have very limited English.