9.7

562 reviews

Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar

Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar

Abeno-Ku Ojicho 1-11-24, Osaka, 545-0023, Japan

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Adults only

Free wifi

Bar

Bidet

Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar

Welcome to the Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar, where the vibe is as lively as the city itself! This adults-only haven is nestled just 4.1mi from Osaka's bustling city center, making it the perfect retreat after a day of exploring. You’ll love the fun, quirky atmosphere that keeps travelers coming back for more - it's no wonder we've received rave reviews from all 562 guests!

At Mad Cat, we believe in providing a social buzz without sacrificing comfort. With free Wi-Fi, you can easily share your Osaka adventures with friends back home or plan your next escapade! Plus, you can kick back and unwind at our bar, where you’ll meet fellow wanderers and exchange stories over a craft cocktail or two. There's even a bidet for those who like their comfort with a touch of luxury!

Planning your stay? Rooms start at an incredibly affordable price, giving you the freedom to splurge on delicious local cuisine or thrilling activities right outside your doorstep! Tucked away at Abeno-Ku Ojicho 1-11-24, this hostel is your gateway to experience the vibrant heart of Osaka without breaking the bank! Get ready to make unforgettable memories at Mad Cat Hostel!

At Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar, every moment is an invitation to mingle, laugh, and make memories! Picture this: after a day of indulging in the lively streets of Osaka, you return to the warmth of our welcoming atmosphere, where new friends and old tales await. Dive into our vibrant community, where every corner of the hostel feels alive with chatter and camaraderie. Whether it's sharing travel tips over a cold drink at the bar or bonding with fellow adventurers during a game night, there’s never a dull moment!

If you're ready to immerse yourself in the local culture, our knowledgeable staff is more than happy to guide you to hidden gems and must-try experiences around the city. Stroll through bustling neighborhoods filled with tantalizing street food, or uncover the rich history tucked away in charming temples. Back at the hostel, feel free to strike up a conversation with other travelers about your favorite finds or plan a group outing to tackle the nearby attractions together. At Mad Cat, you'll discover that the journey is all about the people you meet along the way!

As the day winds down, return to our cozy bar, where you can unwind with a perfectly crafted cocktail, or take a refreshing break with a selection of local brews. Our relaxed setting is perfect for sharing stories and laughter, helping you forge lifelong friendships. With all the fun that awaits, your time at Mad Cat Hostel is destined to be not just a stay but a colorful chapter in your travel diary. So pack your bags, grab your sense of adventure, and get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Osaka!

Closest airports

Osaka International Airport

11.2mi

Kobe Airport

16.1mi

Kansai International Airport

20.9mi

Most popular amenities

Adults only

Free wifi

Bar

Bidet

Rooms

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Japanese Style, Twin

1 Twin Bed

65 sqft

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The twin room features air conditioning, tatami, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and a bidet. The twin room provides heating. The unit has 2 futons.

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

65 sqft

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The quadruple room includes a shared bathroom, well-fitted with a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The unit has 2 beds.

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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Female Only

65 sqft

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This bed in dormitory features air conditioning.

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Dormitory, 10 Bed

215 sqft

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This bed in dormitory has air conditioning.

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Japanese Style, 2 Bed

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Guest reviews

9.7

562 reviews

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Facilities

Staff

Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Rosie

10

October 2024

If you’re looking for a comfy/homely base that’s social, this is the one. We weren’t sure about booking because of the location but we are so glad we did - wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Osaka again! Comfy beds with plugs, light, aircon etc, all the amenities you could dream of inc sauces/seasonings to cook up a storm in the kitchen, SUPER clean, great showers, staff happy to go above and beyond, the downstairs bar makes it super easy to meet people, Familymart next door AND 2 gorgeous cuddly boys (the kitty cats) - what more could you want?! The owner has honestly nailed it, our fav hostel in Japan by far.

The location isn’t exactly central, but honestly there’s a bus stop outside and it’s a 8 min walk to the metro. Both are on great lines where you can get anywhere easily. We had a busy stay travelling around Osaka and it was absolutely fine! Can also rent bikes from the hostel for cheap.

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Léopold

10

July 2024

Rieko the owner is a wonderful woman visually as much as humanly. Her smile is contagious and will make you at ease immediately. This guest house is divided in three main parts : the bar, the living room and the dorming room. Everything is very clean even with the two gentle cats living here Maru and Kogo. The dorming room is fresh and has a nice smell. The little bedroom is well arranged with a lamp, a couple of hangers, a little table to put your stuff and the bed obviously. Your space is very cozy with curtains for privacy. The living room and the bar are the place where you meet people which is what you look for in a guest house I believe. People come from all around the world each one with their own story which is very enriching. The evening the bar opens and as a guest you can have one free greeting drink which is nice since original beers are available. At the bar you can meet the guests as well as the locals which result of everyone sharing their culture, talking about their language and laughing about the differences between the countries. At the end of the day, it's a wonderful and warming human experience which I believe is the outcome of the hardworking and heart Rieko puts in her dream project. Recommended. 一期一会

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Christina

9.1

November 2024

The cats are super adorable and the staff are incredible. The bunks are a bit tough to get in and out of, but the beds themselves are pretty comfy! Good location in Osaka within a few minutes walk to a few different train lines. Strongly recommend for any travellers in Japan that like cats or cat cafe type vibes and would like the chance to stay at a hostel with cats

The bathrooms were a bit of a struggle with the upstairs bathroom doorknob (or lack-thereof) being really tough to open. The noise from the bar downstairs would carry quite a bit but if you're someone that likes staying up late this isnt a problem.

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Miles

10

December 2024

The big thing this hostel has going for it are it's two cats, Maru and Kogo! It's really nice that after an exhausting day I can just come back to these two furballs that are always lounging around on the heated floor 😆 There is a bar at the hostel, a lounge for guests behind it and the staff are a joy to chat with. All the facilities here really foster a good social scene at the hostel. Something so many places on my trip failed to do. The beds are surprisingly comfy and outside there is a wall of polaroid photos of all the guests cats you can look at! I've paid x2-x3 more for some hostels and Mad Cat even has those places beat! I'm giving out a 10/10 here easily. If you are staying in Osaka, pick Mad Cat

I only have one real gripe and that is the beds privacy curtains were a bit lacking. I felt like I could never get any real privacy like some of the other hostels I was in

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Dan

10

December 2024

Everything about this place is as close to perfect as you can possibly get. Rieko, Yoshi and Trent have something truly magical on their hands and I wish them all nothing but the absolute best. The location is excellent, being only a short walk away from a tramline connecting to a major station and with convenience stores, restaurants and bars, and everything else you might need close by. The building has a wonderful atmosphere with comfortable rooms and facilities, making it feel more like a home than just some accommodation. If you are ever in Osaka, make the effort to stay here -- even if it's only for a single night you will have an incredible experience.

We had to say goodbye. I already miss Kogo and Maru.

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Tatjana

10

August 2024

Arigatoooo🧡💚🩷I don’t think there are enough words to express the beautiful experience at Mad Cat :) I felt like home from day 1 and it was my home base throughout almost two months in Japan. So many beautiful moments together, so much fun and good vibes. It really isn’t just a hostel, it’s a home stay experience with people who genuinely take care of their guests and treat them with an open heart 💗Rijeko, Yoshi, James, and Pedro thank you for making my time in Japan so much more memorable💛

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Danielle

9.1

December 2024

The social area and bar were really lovely. It was nice to be able to interact with the other guests. The dorm I stayed in was also well set up. I really liked that there storage options right by my bed, so I didn't have to climb up and down the bunk to get things. And I really appreciated the curtains for privacy!

None of the rooms had fresh air flowing through them, especially the social room. It was air-conditioned. It got quite stale with so many people in such a small space. It might've been nice to open a window to let some fresh air in.

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Anika

10

April 2024

If you want to feel like coming home, then this is the place for you! It literally feels like you’re staying with friends and therefore has been one of my greatest and most memorable hostel stays in all of Japan! Everyone is so nice there and especially Yoshi goes out of his way to make sure you’ll have a great time in Osaka - whether it is food recommendations or helping out with an umbrella when there is pouring rain outside. He got you! Thanks for everything to Mad Cat and hopefully I’ll be able to stay there again in the future :)

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Sebastian

10

November 2023

Amazing place, the perfect mix between social and cozy. The common area resembles a livingroom complete with the hostels two mascots (the cats), but theres also a bar for the thirsty travellers who like to socialize. It's an ideal hostel for backpackers, couples, locals and runaways. The owner is a sincere woman, with a contagious laugh, and a soft spot for animals. We felt very welcome, and hope to come back again one day! Bonus info: There's a guitar in the bar for people to play, theres bikes for rent, and (like any Japanese hostel with respect for themselves) there's hairdryers in the bathrooms :P

That we didn't have more time to stay here.

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Gail

10

April 2024

I must have stayed in over 10 hostels during my trip in Japan but this was the best by far. I don't know how Rieko managed to achieve the best hostel experience (maybe because she is a traveler and backpacker) but the combination of the small group of guests, how friendly the owners Rieko and Yoshi are, having a bar attached with a free welcome drink for every night and the CATS just make it such a cozy, heartwarming place and experience. After traveling solo for a while it was exactly the remedy I needed. On one of my last nights there a bunch of people from the hostel including Rieko and Yoshi went to karaoke and it was just such a crazy, fun experience. Another evening I had delicious fresh Sashimi for so cheap at the hostel who have a partnership with a fisherman. I mean it's just a wonderful surprise after another. I loved this place so much and I know that if I ever go back to Osaka I will stay there again, no doubt. You guys were the best.

Can't think of anything. Just hated saying bye to the cats :'(

Points of Interest Around Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar

Attractions

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

2.1mi

Minami

2.1mi

National Bunraku Theater

2.3mi

Utsubo Park

3.6mi

Tempozan Ferris Wheel

4.7mi

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

5.2mi

Kobe Port Tower

18.7mi

Byodo-in Temple

24.4mi

Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

24.9mi

Togetsu-kyo Bridge

27.9mi

Sagano

28mi

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple

28.2mi

Kamogawa River (Kamo River)

29.7mi

Shoren-in Temple

30.1mi

Kyoto Handicraft Center

30.6mi

Amenities of Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar

Adults only

Free wifi

Bar

Bidet

Stay rules - Mad Cat Hostel Osaka & Bar

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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