Loved it, I couldn't choose a better place in Osaka. Pros: 1. Great location - I walked almost everywhere, but two metro stations are also close by 2. Extremely clean - honestly it was far cleaner than most of the hotels. The common area, bathrooms, showers and rooms were very clean and cleaned quite often. You have to wear slippers inside and it changes a lot in terms of maintenance. 3. Quiet and calm - very good for introverts and people who come there only for sleeping. I love Japanese culture of respect and there everyone respected silence and privacy. You cannot even talk on the phone in your room. I like it but some may not. 4. Very friendly and helpfull staff - they were great and even when they could not understand what I was saying they quickly switched to google translate conversation mode and helped me. 5. They give you towels, pijamas and slippers.

Everything was great, but you need to be aware that in standard rooms the ceiling is really low. You can bearly crouch. Also, its common in Japan but not in Europe, the beds are just thin mattresses put on the ground. Despite that, they are quite comfortable.

As solo traveler this was the best choice I could have made! affordable, extremely clean, very quiet in the night. I liked so much how they divided the spaces, a part with shower (always super clean), powder room, skincare and hair room. Everyone was super respectful so I slept very well. The room is big enough to hang the clothes, and temperature was perfect!! Of course, if your are not used to small places can be stuffy, but in general Japanese rooms are not very big, I think is the best option quality/money/facilities! Position is great, 20 minutes walking from Dotombori, you can just grab a coffee walking and enjoying the view. Also very close to the subway station! Recommended 1000%

I loved my pod! It’s spacious and my stuff was safe because of the locker. It’s clean and the bed was comfortable. It’s quiet and i liked the “vanity” area where you can get ready and i liked the hair curler so i bought it. Location was good, a 10 min walk from shinsaibashi or hommachi station and not too far from dotonburi/ebisu area. There were heaps of restaurants and convenience stores nearby too. I will definitely come back and highly recommend it if you are solo travelling.

The only thing I didn’t like is the temperature. It was a bit hot for me and didn’t have a comfortable sleep on my first 2 nights. But they ended up lending me a fan on my last night.

The facilities were clean and the staff were helpful. It was quiet and peaceful in the sleeping quarters. There are three types of rooms I experienced there, the ground level, the one up top and then one that is tall. Just a personal preference but I liked the one on the ground. If you have a fear of heights or don't want to climb up/down during the night when you have to go to the rest room, I recommend you ask for the ground level type of room. The staff was nice and helpful, it was clean and had enough space. I liked it very much and will most likely stay again if I am in the area.

I didn't like the climbing of the ladder to get into the rooms on top. I will make a request next time to not be on the top bunk.

Comfortable: very clean, a lot of space in the capsule, there are also little changing rooms that I found very useful. Easy check in: check in time is fixed but you can leave your luggage both at check in and check out; the reception is open 24h. Location is very good: halfway from the main Osaka/Umeda Station and Namba/Dotonbori, not to far from the Castle either. It's nearby a business neighborhood so it's quiet and safe at night.

Kitchen space was okay but no free tea or instant coffe (there was a vending machine instead 🤔). The two closest metro stops aren't that close > in general Osaka's public transport isn't the best, I'd consider renting a bicycle (you see 90% of locals using it and there's a good reason).

Clean, friendly, quiet - it even smelled amazing!! Also so convenient with giving you pyjamas, towels, slippers, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, Q tips, and with PowerPoints and USB ports right next to the bed. Service was so good and communication was excellent.

I only have two complaints - like the other reviews the foam mattresses are overused and sag in the middle so weren't comfortable to me even though I'm used to sleeping on the floor. The other inconvenience is that noise travels VERY easily - even dropping something on the ground by accident can be heard in every room. When people were checking out in the early hours of the morning, or had alarms going off - it can be heard by all.

The rooms were quiet and the hallways had great AC in the summer. The facilities were clean and amenities were always fully stocked. There was also light room cleaning on the third day of my 5-day stay. I had the L room so there was enough space to spread out my luggage and comfortably hang out in the room. For eating and computer work, I used the communal areas on the assigned floor as well as the first floor. Also, I actually liked the slightly rough towels as I feel they absorb water more efficiently than softer, plush towels.

As some others mentioned, the bed was quite hard. I was usually so tired that I fell asleep right away, but I could see this being an issue for some. The comforter was plush and could be slept on top of for extra cushioning. Also, there was only one washer/dryer on the floor so sometimes there was a long queue to use it. If you need to do laundry, I recommend trying to do it sooner rather than later and jump on the washer/dryer if you notice it's free.

2nd time staying at Atarayo. It felt like I was coming home -- even stayed in the same capsule room as last time! Location: Wonderful. Close to Hommachi station and shopping area. Lawsons, 7-11 both within a block. Very easy to get around. Staff: Super nice and accommodating. Facilities: Top notch. They provide facial cleansers, lotion, cotton pads, etc. Shared areas were always clean and tidy. Other Guests: Guests were very respectful in keeping the sleeping area quiet. Never heard an alarm go off in the morning.

Mattress in the room was a bit worn out. Would've been nice for a newer/firmer one.

The room size is pretty good which provided ample space for luggage and backpack as well. The side table and chair also provides a horizontal place for laying out personal items . Love the shared lounge around the reception area which is great place to meet and chat with fellow travellers, work, and for light cooking or heating up meals and hot beverages. I found the property to be very clean, quiet and cozy with common amenities provided for travellers. It's located about 600m from Shinsaibahi Station which has elevator and escalator access to stree level (helpful if you're travelling with luggage). The property is also a short walk to Shinsaibashi Shopping street, Semba Centre, Dotonbori area and Osaka Castle as well. If you're planning to do some work while, travlelling, there is a co-working space in the next building. Would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended.

Everything works. Nothing that i didnt like.

The hotel was in a good location overall. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room and shared spaces were clean and well organized. Very cute restaurant (Wacka) on the first floor!

If I had three cons it would be: 1. Several other people have mentioned the beds in reviews and they aren’t lying. It isn’t a bed at all more like a mat. So if you have trouble sleeping on hard surfaces then I would suggest a different hotel. 2. There are no hooks anywhere! In the shower room there were some tiny hooks that were useless and there were no hooks in the room areas. You have to get creative to hang wet towels or clothes. 3. The floors are divided by gender (2 women floors and 1 men’s floor). A staff member will come daily in the evening to clean up a bit. It was somewhat jarring to have a male staff member come to do the evening clean up without any warning! It was past 10pm, women were getting ready for bed. It wasn’t ideal!