Guesthouse U-en, Osaka, Japan

Guesthouse U-En is a shared living space geared toward long-term guests.

Staying for a week? Our dorm is only 1800 yen / night.

Staying for a month? The price drops to 1200 yen / night.

No deposit, no utilities, and no heating bill!

What’s better than cheap rent? No utility fees or security deposits! Long-term guests at U-En pay no additional utility fees, making us an extremely affordable alternative to conventional hostels and short-term apartments.

* Centrally located in Osaka Easy Access to all Kansai area.

With Osaka’s loop line just a few minutes down the street, it’s easy to get from U-En without hassle to just about anywhere in Osaka. It’s only a five minute subway ride to Namba and Shinsaibashi, and a quick walk to Tsuruhashi, Osaka’s Korean neighbourhood. Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe are all easy day trips, only 40–50 minutes away. Wherever you’re heading in Kansai, it won’t feel very far away. This makes U-En a great option for anyone working, studying or travelling around Osaka.

* Try living in an international guesthouse! Practice your language skills in a multicultural atmosphere.

Since many of our guests are visiting Japan from other countries, U-En is the perfect fit for anyone who would like to make friends and build connections with travellers from all over the world. Our first floor boasts a spacious lounge and café with plenty of room to mingle with other guests or relax with a manga from the café’s library. Click here to see photos of U-En’s interior.

* Free internet and Wi-Fi!

Guests at U-En enjoy free wireless internet access 24 hours a day. U-En also has two computers that guests can use any time they like free of charge.

* Our staff is available 24 hours a day.

All the staff members at U-En speak both English and Japanese, and some speak other languages such as Korean. If you can’t speak Japanese or you’re still a beginner, don’t worry! We’ll help you get settled and make sure your stay is pleasant.

1) All prices include taxes.

2) Rates are per person.

3) All rooms are Japanese style with tatami mats. No shoes please!

4) All rooms are non-smoking. Smoking is permitted in the first-floor lounge.

5) Luggage storage is available any time after 8 AM.

6) Heating and electricity are included in the nightly rate. Guests pay no additional utility fees.

7) Neither shared nor private rooms are equipped with private bathrooms, showers, televisions or telephones. Bathrooms and showers are shared by all guests.

8) At present, U-En is not handicap-accessible. All rooms are located on the 2nd floor. Bathrooms are located on the 1st and 3rd floors.

9) There is no drying machine on premises. Indoor and outdoor drying racks are available. Coin-operated dryers are easily accessible at nearby Laundromats.

10) The minimum stay is one week (seven nights). If you’re wishing to stay for less than seven nights, please consider our sister facility TEN Hostel and Café Osaka!

5-minute walk from Tamatsukuri subway station (Station N19)

Exit through Gate #1 and turn to the right (this is west). You will pass a 7-11 on your right. The 2nd big intersection (2nd stop light) is "KARAHORI-CHO,” which will be written on a sign under the traffic light. Proceed one more block. You will see a “Daily Yamazaki” convenience store on the corner. Turn right and walk 20 meters. Take your first right. U-En is the building with orange doors and unfinished wood walls. There is a new apartment building with a very small parking area on its right side. If you pass the Karahori-cho intersection on your right, you’ve gone too far.

*U-En is also accessible from Tanimachi 6 cho-me subway station (Station T24).

Please contact us for more information.