Hotel Raizan South in Osaka, Japan

Exactly what you would expect for the money and totally passable. Only problem was the beds were pretty crap. But Clean, and friendly staff and free internet access. Fridge and tv in the room. Very close to the East exit of ShinImamiya train station. Michael, from USA ~ 5th Oct 2009

You get what you pay for. The place was OK. I chose one of the small private rooms with a bed. It was safe and secure. The drawback is the small private shower for the whole building. I didn't even venture into the public bath. The staff is helpful but I disliked being wakened by the sounds of the vacuum cleaner going full blast. The neighborhood is relatively safe considering the residents. Osaka has character. Osaka castle is a marvel. But I went for the salsa and found very little there. Lion Lionel, from USA ~ 28th Jul 2009

That's cheap and quite good to stay for backpacker.Worth price. I'd like to reccommend Thai people to stay when visit Osaka. I'll also be here again. Siradon, from Thailand ~ 5th Aug 2009

The place is very good for the price. The location great, very close to metro and JR. Very easy to find it also. The only thing I didn't like is that they only have one private shower for the whole place, and it's on the first floor. Sometimes I had to wait for 40 mins, and stay there outside like in a ride at a park, to save my spot. If you don't mind taking a shower the Japanese Style, then you're good. Janette, from USA ~ 12th Jul 2009

Excellent value for the money, could not find a better deal!! The area is really fine. Many times the poorest people are the most helpful, and in Japan there is really no problem with security. The hotel was easy to find, you can see it from the station. Free WIFI! Really helpful staff. The public bath was wonderful and really quiet, there is also a sauna. Nice treat. LUCKILY not a party hostel as we hate those, really a hotel, not a hostel. Christophe, from France ~ 7th Jun 2009

Nice hostel with internet television and videos :) Nikoline, from Norway ~ 7th Apr 2009

Good place, near a shopping area, subway. Erika, from Brazil ~ 9th Apr 2009