Everything, Rieko and Yoshi was very kind and welcoming. Very clean and friendly. Obviously the cats are the kings of the house and i loved them very much. I will miss them mostly my guy Kogo who liked my belly rubs. Will def be back ❤️

Yacine France

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.

Gail Belgium

Stayed there 2 years ago and returning to see cherry blossom. As always, owner Reiko and staff Yoshi etc are friendly and helpful plus Maru and Kogo with personality. Comfy bed and clean. Giving recommendations for local eateries. Gogenya - the best noodle I have ever had in Osaka. Don’t miss it and mind the opening hours. Also a large portion of bento offered by a fish shop, it was delicious too but run out quickly. Thank Reiko and her team🙏

Nic Hong Kong

After a warm welcome from owner and staff I had a nice stay at mad cat hostel. The cats Maru and Kogo had to warm up to me first, but i got adopted by Kogo soon. The common room is spacious and kitchen well equipped. Toilets and showers on the different levels are clean. Womens dorm was a bit stuffy but bunk beds offer all you need, like outlet,lights,locker,curtain.. quiet hostel and neighbourhood yet close to center and trains. the hostel bar was a nice plus to hang out with locals and make new experiences. But it is not a party place. I will be back!

Anja Germany

They offered you everything that you could need like earplugs, a hair straightener, multiple guides Osaka and the region around the hostel and also a fully equipped kitchen.

Schupiloff Japan

Loved the cat theme of the hostel! The owner Rieko is really nice and outgoing, all of the staff was also lovely! There are 2 brother cats as well so it's a really good hostel for all the cat lovers! There's a little bar and they offer free welcoming drinks which was nice.

Eva France

The best hostel I’ve stayed in during my time in Japan! Staff could not have been more helpful and were incredibly welcoming as soon as I arrived at the hostel. Big pluses were also the cute cats and really comfy beds

Eden United Kingdom

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 :)

Anika Germany

Comfy bed. Excellent shower pressure. Amazing and beautiful cats 🐈‍⬛

Ruth Ireland

Amazing place! You can see, that this is clearly a project of the heart. Everything is very well thought out. Super comfy beds and clean place. The bar is amazing and is open until twelve, it's a nice mingle between guests and local people who come by frequently. Staff is super sweet and helpful and always interested. Can whole-heartedly recommend!

Dimitrios Germany