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The Pax Hostel, Cafe & Records

2.5 star property
Travelers can sip coffee at the on-site cafe or relax with drinks at the bar after exploring nearby Tsutenkaku Tower or unwinding at Spa World

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Pax Hostel, Cafe & Records near Nipponbashi offers in-room WiFi, luggage storage, a coffee shop, bar, and laundry facilities. Guests love the vibrant atmosphere and essential comforts within reach.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

10 Beds Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Bidet
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Bidet
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Large Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (For 1-4 Occupancy)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Bidet
Microwave
  • 139 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Located in Naniwa, a neighbourhood in Osaka, The Pax Hostel, Cafe & Records is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Orix Theater and Osaka Castle are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Nipponbashi and Dotonbori. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Universal Studios Japan are not to be missed. Visit our Osaka travel guide
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1-20-5, Ebisu Higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka, 556-0002

What's nearby

  • Tsutenkaku Tower showing a city, cbd and signage
    Tsutenkaku Tower
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • AKR6HK
    Nipponbashi
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tennoji Park featuring a park and a pond
    Tennoji Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Spa World featuring a pool, interior views and a day spa
    Spa World
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Tennoji Zoo
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Ebisucho Station
    6 min walk
  • Tennoji Station
    16 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • ジャンボ釣船 つり吉
    2 min walk
  • ホルモン宗矩
    1 min walk
  • つけ鴨うどん 鴨錦恵美須店
    1 min walk
  • 新世界 串カツ 弁慶
    3 min walk

About this property

The Pax Hostel, Cafe & Records

Capsule hotel near Tsutenkaku Tower
A short walk from Spa World and Nipponbashi, The Pax Hostel, Cafe & Records provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this capsule hotel include:
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Pax Hostel, Cafe & Records have thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The entrance to the property closes between 10 PM and 8 AM. Guests are not permitted to enter or leave the property during this time.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 2 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 2 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

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 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 credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 2 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

PAX Osaka
The Pax Hostel Cafe Records
THE PAX HOSTEL / CAFE / RECORDS
The Pax Hostel, Cafe & Records Osaka
The Pax Hostel, Cafe & Records Capsule hotel
The Pax Hostel, Cafe & Records Capsule hotel Osaka

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pax Hostel, Cafe & Records pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Pax Hostel, Cafe & Records?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Pax Hostel, Cafe & Records?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Pax Hostel, Cafe & Records?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Pax Hostel, Cafe & Records located?

Located in Naniwa, this capsule hotel is steps away from Tsutenkaku Hondori Shopping Street and Tsutenkaku Tower. Nipponbashi and Spa World are also within 5 minutes. Ebisucho Station is 6 minutes by foot and Dobutsuen-mae Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Pax Hostel, Cafe & Records Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tejas

cozy place and decent location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, however the wooden beds made for an uncomfortable night alongside a very hot room with only one small fan. The back of my bed had a gap in the wall to peer outside that was right to the street. Didn't sleep much at all
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere, especially of the public areas, was charming and rustic, and storage was generous. Staff was friendly and helpful, and had good recommendations. Also it was great value for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly Quiet rooms for sleeping anytime of the day Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hostel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel, loved the hosts and staff. I feel like other travelers can sometimes make or break the hostel experience, but I felt like everyone was quite respectful of each other and overall had good vibes during my time there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the ambience so much!!!! So exotic and cute. I’ll definitely book a room here when i visit Osaka.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had such a nice stay at Pax while in Osaka. Moka greeted us warmly upon arrival, sat us down and explained the rules of the hostel. She is friendly, kind and made us feel right at home! The hostel rooms, kitchen and bathrooms were extremely clean. Hank was great to talk to and provided us with guidance and local suggestions. The bahn mis and coffee were delicious and the overall vibe of the place was cozy and welcoming. We met other travelers and everyone was friendly. Can’t wait to return some day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kachung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

really good price

really good price
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rémy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ありがとう ございました

Super séjour. Staff adorable. Emplacement incroyable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Een gezellige plek om andere reizigers te ontmoeten.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
직원이 상당히 친절해서 좋았습니다
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
みんな良い人で最高に楽しかったです☻
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable hostel!

The Pax hostel staffs are very kind. They answered any questions using the hostel. If I visit 大阪 again, I stay there! Thanks all Pax hostel staffs
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, great decor and very friendly staff. I will definitely be staying here again when I come back to Osaka!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

추천합니다

츠텐카쿠 번화가 바로옆이라 뭐 먹으러 가기 좋았고 인테리어가 아기자기하고 예뻤어요. 스탭들도 너무 친절하고 좋았어요.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy and welcoming!

My stay at PAX started with a welcoming staff who carried my luggage up to my room and also Introduced me to the local area and provided me maps and suggestions. PAX is a relaxing space with records and a slide you can enjoy! WiFi is Strong and the beds are comfy. I highly recommend this hostel!! It’s about a 5 min walk to the subway. Thanks for a great stay! Much love ~Michelle~
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Chun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome place to stay in Osaka

Very nice place and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

창은

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

완벽 퍼펙트 그뤠이트

굉장히 직원분들이 친절하게 챙겨주셔서 담에 간다면 또가고싶슾니다!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stepping off point in Tsutenkaku

Easy to find hostel with a cafe and record place down the bottom that serves really great coffee and such yummy food! I had the vegetarian banh mi two days in a row and it was so nice. Oishi! Check in was easy and the reception offered to take my bag up the steps to my room which was really nice. Really friendly and easy going staff, mainly Japanese and good English (I will learn more Japanese for my next visit I promise!). I was in the female dorm and the bunks were quite private and comfortable with a lock box, a little shelf, a light, a plug and some hangers on hooks. I had a little trouble getting up and down the ladder cos my fat thighs kept getting stuck, not sure why the wood goes up so high cos I found it a little unwieldy with my uncoordinated body hahaa. The bed was comfortable but got a little warm in the middle of the day when I slept in cos I was next to the window but it wasn't really an issue. All the facilities are very clean and well looked after. Only one shower in my area but I didn't have a problem accessing it (luck, perhaps?) and there is a very cheap onsen close to the hostel. There really wasn't much to fault whatsoever and they were really kind to me about a massive stuff up I made due to a change in my circumstances so I recommend this place wholeheartedly. Other guests were very nice too. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely one of the best hostels Ive stayed in. Felt very secure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pat, thailand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I recommend the Pax hostel

Was very nice place, small but cozy, staff were helpful & friendly. Excellent to take a rest at night after you got tired from trip. Location also is convenient, nearby 3 subways, walked only 4-5 minutes. Really recommended for all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

ティカップ, 日本

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

ベッドの寝心地がよく、スタッフのカンジがよいホステル。

・今まで利用したゲストハウスの中でベッドマットが一番よかった！ ベッドマットの好みは人によるとは思うが、ちゃんとしたベットマット（コイルスプリング）で、安眠できる。ベッド最高です！ ・シーツ等も事前にセッティングされており、チェックアウト時もそのままでよい。 ・女性ドミトリー利用。ゲストハウスのベッドで、うなぎの寝床タイプ形式は初めてで、入る前は狭さ・息苦しさを感じるかもと心配していたが、ちゃんとしたベッドマットが入る幅と、ベッドの横に３段の小さな棚があり、物を色々置けたり、その棚を設定する分の板間が取られているので、一般的な２段ベットよりスペース的には広い。 壁にはフックが３個とハンガー、鏡もあり、木造りの鍵付の貴重品BOX、コンセント差込口も３個口あって、嬉しい。 但し、隣のベットとの境の壁板に隙間があり、少し光がもれる。 ベッド２階だと、はしごが、登っていると90度近くに感じる設定な上、隣のベットと半分サイズで共有のような形で、登りにくい。暗い中で登りこむ時はバランスを崩さないよう気をつけましょう。 ・共有スペースは、１階のカフェでも宿泊者用のフリードリンクを利用できるし、カフェには席の他に、中２階のようなスペースもあり、くつろげる。 ３階の共有スペースには調理できるキッチンと食事できるテーブルもあり、嬉しい広さ。３階は他にトイレ2、シャワー１、洗面3？(ドライヤー有)で男女共有だったと思う。シャワー室は一般的なユニットシャワー室より少し広いように感じた。 ・女性ドミの部屋ドアにも番号キーがあり、安全面を考えてくれているとも感じたし、ちょっとトイレに行く、水を飲むという時にちょっぴり面倒くささも感じる。 ・女性スタッフがとてもいい人で親切でチャーミングな方だった。 チェックインは22時までだが、22時以降には受付にある電話で日本人スタッフに困ったことがあれば訊けるシステムになっていたし、私が宿泊した時は、22時以降でも外国人スタッフが受付にいて、簡単な質問をすることは出来た。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Belle, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feels like home~

The staff were really friendly, makes you feel like home. Such a shame that my stay was so short and couldn’t interact more with people there. Only down side is that, if you have many baggage it would be very tiring to move everything by the stairs. Location wise was so good! So much food and so near to Spa world! I can go in the middle of the night and walk back after. So awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Charm, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hostel at tsutenkaku tower

- the Staff are super lovely and willing to help with anything including food recommendations and bike hire! - everything is nice & clean. the bunk beds have screens between them so your own bed is pretty private. bags are stored at the end of the bed, which can be squishy but there's just enough room. If you're uncoordinated maybe try to get a bottom bunk because the ladders to the top bed can be awkward and I came away with a few bruises. - the 2 six bed dorms share a kitchen area and bathroom with 2 toilets and a shower. However in my 3 nights this was fine and I never had to wait long to use anything. - on the nights I stayed the hostel was pretty quiet - downstairs closed up at 10 and there weren't any other guests in common areas after that however I think this hostel might be around the corner from a police station because one of the nights there were loud sirens going off nearly all night which I think kept waking up our entire room - lots of food shops around, a fun little area to explore with a public bath close by if you want to experience that - but it's also close to subway line to get around. - they have a washer and dryer for small loads, but there is also a coin laundry in the st if needed - would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017