NINJA & GEISHA
A solid choice for budget-conscious travellers seeking a clean and well-equipped capsule hotel with good transport links, particularly suitable for solo female guests.
NINJA & GEISHA in Osaka offers a modern and clean capsule experience, conveniently located right next to a metro station. Guests sleep in open bunk-style pods, each equipped with a privacy blind, light, shelf, and charging port. While the property is praised for its immaculate shared bathrooms, which include private showers and amenities like hair curlers, some guests found the mattresses uncomfortably firm and noted noise transfer between capsules due to thin walls and blinds. The hostel provides various luggage storage options, including lockers and a secure area at reception. With its stylish common areas and dedicated female sections, it caters well to those seeking a comfortable and well-maintained base for exploring Osaka, though it may not suit those looking for a highly social environment.
♀ Reviews mention separate floors for men and women, and a male/female common room.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Awaji108 m1 min walk
- JR-Awaji229 m3 min walk
- Shimo-Shinjo780 m10 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 2,254 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise from neighbouring capsules and shared areas was a recurring issue, with thin walls and blinds contributing to sound transmission.
“The walls between capsules were a bit too thin and I could hear another person snoring all night.”
“Noisy. Shared common areas.”
“Just the blind as a door meant it was noisy, but the guests were more considerate than other capsule hotels we have been in.”
Pod comfort
Many guests found the mattresses to be uncomfortably hard, impacting their sleep quality.
“The bed is horribly hard even for Japanese standards and I could not sleep well at all.”
“Mattress was not comfortable.”
“Mattress pretty hard, not that comfortable.”
Privacy
Capsules are equipped with blinds for privacy, though these do not fully block noise.
“Each capsule is well equipped with bedding, a light, a small shelf, a charging port and outlet and a blind/screen at the end of the capsule for privacy.”
“Just the blind as a door meant it was noisy, but the guests were more considerate than other capsule hotels we have been in.”
Cleanliness
The property is generally praised for its cleanliness, with staff consistently tidying shared areas and offering daily linen changes. However, one review noted issues with hairs on bed covers and a clogged sink.
“Everything was very clean and everyone was respectful in the shared spaces.”
“Nice and clean area. Lockers with keys for storage on the floor. Security box at the entrance. Luggage storage held next to the reception area with locks. Staffs were all very nice and attentive. They consistently tidied up the sinks/bathrooms/shower /powder room. Very impressed that they offered to have bedsheets and pillow cases changed every night of stay and also provided new PJ set and slippers.”
“It was cozy and very clean with a nice large locket outside and convenient to the train station”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are well-equipped, clean, and private, with ample showers and amenities like hair curlers and blow dryers.
“Thanks to their hair curlers and blow dryers I did my hair so well, I couldn’t believe the way it turned out. It kept the shape until the end of the next day.”
“The bathroom facilities were very well established.”
“The bathroom is well laid out and the shower is private with shampoo, conditioner and body wash.”
Luggage storage
The property offers various luggage storage options, including lockers on the floor, security boxes, and a dedicated luggage area near reception. Some guests found the lockers to be a bit small.
“Lockers with keys for storage on the floor. Security box at the entrance. Luggage storage held next to the reception area with locks.”
“It was cozy and very clean with a nice large locket outside and convenient to the train station”
“They offer a locker for your bag that also has slippers and pyjamas.”
Staff & check-in
Staff service received mixed reviews, with some guests praising their friendliness and attentiveness, while others reported unfriendly staff who struggled with English.
“Staffs were all very nice and attentive.”
“The staff were quite unfriendly, spoke no English and didn't engage when I switched to Japanese. Compared to everywhere else I have stayed, these were the least engaging and nice staff.”
“The staff is available 24/7 and helpful with any kind of problem.”
Location & access
The property boasts a convenient location right next to a metro station, making it easily accessible. While some found it a bit further from main attractions, others appreciated its quieter 'out of town' setting.
“Being right next to a station is super handy, and the bathroom facilities were very well established.”
“Location-wise it was a bit further away from the main attractions.”
“Location out of town worked well for us as it was very quiet.”
Atmosphere
The hostel is praised for its cool, modern, and luxurious aesthetic, with spacious and well-decorated common areas including a lounge and rooftop space. However, some guests noted it wasn't a very social environment.
“Definitely the coolest looking hostel I’ve EVER been to. All areas feel luxurious and beautiful.”
“The break room was also very spacious and nicely decorated.”
“This capsule hotel is the pinnacle of all hostels. Great location, excellent check-in with luggage drop off, a very comfy mattress, cushion and a great a/c to give you nice oxygene at night. And the cherry on top is the living room/lounge area with the best rooftop space under free sky…and btw. the hostel has great odor donator which automatically spend a nice perfume …”
Value for money
Guests consistently highlight the property as offering good value for money, especially considering its cleanliness, modern facilities, and convenient location.
“Cheap.”
“clean, modern, quite, and easy quick check in and out”
“Location, value, amenities are complete”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- hard mattresses
- thin walls between capsules
- not very social atmosphere
- lockers can be small
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