HOSTEL CHILLAX

Please note that I’m quite a pedantic person, and a hostel is the last place I would want to stay at. When I saw Hostel Chillax’s listing on Booking.com, I was immediately drawn to the place. I’m travelling Japan alone for the first time, and wanted to find somewhere affordable and conducive to meeting new people. Upon arrival, I was immediately greeted by the friendly Nori-san, the proprietor. I hadn’t realised that I had accidentally booked a female-only dorm, much to my disappointment in myself. Nori-san was understanding and gracious, and offered me a private room for the night until a bed in one of the other dorms had freed up. His hospitality and generosity is world-class, and his proficiency in English made communicating even easier with my very limited Japanese. As for the amenities: I am somewhat a germaphobe, and was worried about the bathroom facilities before arriving. However, upon seeing the shower room and toilet, I was pleasantly surprised and extremely relieved at the cleanliness and orderliness. The staff were all helpful and approachable, and made me feel immediately comfortable in my lodging. The location is perfect, and only about a 10-minute walk to Dōtonbori district. The terrace out back overlooking the river is a beautiful little spot to read a book and sip on a beer while watching the hustle and bustle of the city. The hostel is decked out in reggae memorabilia, and there’s always some great music playing in the background. There’s even an NES console in the living area! The vibes were immaculate. Thank you so much Nori-san for allowing me to stay in your wonderful establishment, and many thanks to your staff for their help. If I could give the place 6 stars, I would! Next time I return to Osaka, I will definitely be staying at Hostel Chillax, hopefully for even longer!

Very warm environment with an emphasis on comfort and ease to rest or travel. Risa was very welcoming. It was easy to talk with other guests as a solo traveler and take a quick walk to Dotonbori with them for late night activities. The sleeping area was very comfy with think mattresses and soft bedding. Very close to a metro station (5min walk tops) Overall a treat to introduce yourself to Osaka.

It was my second time staying here, and definitely not the last time. I really enjoy staying here. The staff and owner are amazing. I like the terrace and the relaxing vibes after a week of stressful tokyo. The shower and bath area is clean and so are the rooms. I really appreciate that you don't wear shoes inside. There is an elevator to every floor. With one girls only floor. You can also cook at the kitchen and have some events organized by the owner if you are lucky. Also, everything is very close about 5-10 to namba Station and dotonbori area. The next coin laundry is about 3 minutes away. With nice cafes and restaurants next to it. Hope to come back on New Year. And a special thank you to Risa, you should go check out here osaka local tours.

I can hardly describe in words how much I enjoyed my stay at Chillax. The hostel offered everything I expected and more and so much more. Great attention is paid to cleanliness and the facilities are as you would expect from a hostel but the ambience with its subculture Raggae-Vibe is absolutely exceptional and the location in Osaka is perfect if you want to explore the city or the surrounding towns. Above all, for me the people there made the stay so unforgettable. Special love to my boys Keita and Miku and of course the lovely Reisa. Love also to the diligent student Lisi with the charming smile. I am so grateful for the time, experiences and adventures I was able to have thanks to you guys. I am sure I will come back and definitely stay for much longer. I hope I will meet great people like you again on my next trips, please stay just as you are. 💚

The staff members are super kind, they really make you feel so welcome! The comon area is really cozy and cool and there's always someone there to talk to. The beds are the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in, I'm not kidding, I wish I could always sleep there. Room is spacious and sooooo clean, and the location is the best I could imagine, walking distance from Dotonburi but quite at night. Can't wait to be back!