Hotels near Nippombashi Station, Osaka

This was the cheapest hotel I could find during my two days in Osaka, definitely hostel-level. You can tell the hotel is quite old; there were a lot of scuff marks on the room walls, and the smart toilet wasn't all that 'smart'. However, the bedding and bathroom were odor-free, which was good enough. The positives were the front desk staff, who were very friendly and spoke good English. The location was also excellent, not far from Kintetsu and the subway, and Dotonbori was only a ten-minute walk away. Plus, there's a 7-Eleven just 50 meters next door. The room size was just right, typical for a Japanese hotel; being able to open my 28-inch suitcase was all I needed. By the way, they do offer luggage storage, so rest assured on that front.

The Japanese here are comically disorganized. The hotel sign was only in Katakana, with no Kanji or English. Despite being someone who can usually communicate freely in both English and Japanese, I ended up circling the building three times, totally lost. I even asked a Vietnamese girl for directions, and she sent me the wrong way! Dragging my suitcase, completely drenched, it finally dawned on me: that Katakana was just a phonetic transliteration of an English name. That's how I eventually found it. Remember this: the hotel sign says 'アズーガデン ホテル'. Don't make the same mistake I did looking for a 'Garden Hotel' and crying in Osaka's Nipponbashi district. The room itself was decent, but it's right by the street, and the biker gangs were absolutely blasting noise all night. It was so loud!

The locationn is very close to shopping areas such as Namba, Shinsaibashi, and Kuromon Market. There's also a large, inexpensive supermarket nearby, located behind the building. The accommodation is clean, towels, liquid soap, and shampoo are provided. The bed is a good size, not too narrow. My room was on the second floor and had limited space for luggage. There's a corner outside the room with tea and coffee service and a refrigerator, but it's quite cramped. You can buy food and heat it up there. Because the accommodation doesn't have much common space, you need to be mindful of noise levels.

This was not my first hostel experience, and I have to say, I was a bit disappointed. Let’s start with the positive aspects first: The location was absolutely perfect — I don’t think you could find a better place to stay in Namba. Everything was close by, and getting around was very easy. Also, the staff were extremely, extremely friendly, and we received fresh towels every day, which I really appreciated. Now, onto the things that bothered me: First, the cleanliness: It wasn’t really clean. In the showers, there was always a lot of hair and dirt in the gaps where you enter and exit, which was quite unpleasant. During my stay, someone vomited in the public sink area, and it was not cleaned up overnight — it was still there even at 10 a.m. the next morning. Because of that, the house smelled strongly of vomit for a while. That night, and in general, there was often an unpleasant smell in the kitchen area as well. Without wanting to discriminate, I noticed that many older people were staying at the hostel (since apparently there was no age restriction). Some of them would loudly clear their throats and spit phlegm into the sinks, even early in the morning, which was quite disturbing and unhygienic. Another issue was the temperature: The room was extremely hot at night, and since so many people were sleeping in one room, the air became very stuffy. Even inside your capsule, it was uncomfortably warm. One last point: On the day of arrival, the address on Trip.com was wrong, which made it very hard to find the hostel. It took me almost an hour and a half to find it, especially because it was very hidden with no clear signage outside. I really hope that in the future, there will also be an age limit for guests.

At check-in, we were greeted by someone who didn't speak any English and was also very unpleasant. We had a long journey and to be received like that, never again! Unfortunately, the room was non-refundable. The room had dents on the walls before we arrived. Because of this attitude, I didn't want to ask for anything else at the hotel reception. Luckily, the person at check-out was more friendly.

Having stayed in Super Hotels in other parts of Japan before, this is a smaller branch in Namba Osaka. I was given a low floor back room that faced the wall of the opposite building in the inner lanes of Namba, with only one window. (Ask for 5F and above if you want a brighter room with a view.) Some permanent glue marks or stains on table top, room lighting is a little dim with the window blinds always down but otherwise clean and relatively large econ dbl room for female solo travellers like me and couples, with enough floor space for opening 2 luggages (maybe not the case for triple bunk bed rooms). Liked the electronic password lock for rooms, no key return checkout, free pillow menus, health ION water, free breakfast, affordable laundry facilities and its location: 10 min walk to Namba Nankai Station for airport commute, Namba shops and Midosuji Red subway line, Dotonbori canal, Shinsaibashi shops and Kuromon Market just opposite the street. However, docked 3 stars for service because hotel reception did not take care to return my passport to me after the initial quick check-in to drop off luggage, or call me to alert me about it after I walked off for lunch and shopping. This caused me to panic, thinking that I have lost it. I had to call the hotel myself to check if they happened to have it, and it seemed that they were aware that they still have it but did not sound apologetic. Staff may be friendly but this was unprofessional behaviour. They need better training to handle guests' valuables and manage mistakes like this, so as not to create unpleasant moments for guests.

The location is fantastic, just a two to three-minute walk across the street from Namba Subway Station Exit 22. You take off your shoes downstairs, and check-in is on the second floor. Once you get your key, you can head to your capsule, the bathrooms, and the locker area. The showers are Japanese-style, just like in the movies – you sit down to wash thoroughly before soaking in the tub. It's only two streets away from Shinsaibashi, and there are tons of food options nearby, which ended up costing me a lot, haha! This will definitely be my first choice next time I visit Osaka.

The hotel was smaller than I expected, but the two 1.5-meter beds were still enough for our family of three. Perhaps due to its location, the price was only 300 RMB less than a Marriott I booked, but the living experience was worlds apart. The room felt a bit cramped for three people, and there wasn't even space in the bathroom for my toiletry bag. Maybe it's fine for a solo traveler. The biggest flaw of this hotel is the poor soundproofing; I could clearly hear normal conversations from next door, which made me worry about my sleep, but it turned out okay in the end. There are breakfast places nearby, and we walked a few steps to a delicious BBQ place for dinner. The next day, we walked to Daimaru Department Store in under 10 minutes. The hotel's location and convenience are undeniable. There's a massage chair in the lobby that you can use for free for 15 minutes, which is a huge plus! I didn't try the free noodles in the evening or the breakfast, so I can't comment on those. I forgot to take pictures of the interior, so the attached photo is of my favorite breakfast spot nearby.

The location is fantastic, very close to Nihonbashi Station, and there's a FamilyMart right across the street – super convenient! I stayed in the women-only section and was lucky that there weren't many snorers, so I slept really well. You can rent bath towels, and I even did some laundry. It's shoe-free inside, so bringing disposable slippers was a smart move, especially since the wet areas were a bit damp. The locker with a key is small, but I traveled light, so I was able to store my belongings there before heading out. The fridge was empty, so I had no problem putting my drinks in. I also appreciated being able to use the tea and water dispenser in the common area with my tumbler. Getting plain miso soup was a nice bonus too! The Wi-Fi connection was perfect, and I was grateful that I could borrow an umbrella on rainy days. I'd definitely like to stay here again!

The location of the hotel is great, close to many of the attractions and especially if you love food. The staff was kind, but the room was not clean, also all the towels contained hair from other people which is not very convenient when traveling with a baby. Also don’t understand that the rooftop bar closes at 9pm while it apparently has a great view..