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.

I enjoyed making friends with the people in the hostel, drinking, and hanging out. The staff were friendly. However, those with a large build or are very tall might have trouble sleeping.

We had such a nice stay here, we extended it (but on a different app). Great location in the heart of jazz clubs and easy walking distance to the Dotonbori hub, with lots of late night eating and drinking options close by. Breakfast has a really good range of Western and Japanese options, with cooked food changing daily. Be warned though, we had to contact Trip.com on check in. When they take your passport, they want to scan it to their system PERMANENTLY, which is an obvious breach of data safety protocols, and there’s no apparent reason for them to keep your data forever. After a hour of discussion, late at night, we finally sorted this out by having a photocopy stored instead (which we suggested in the first 2 mins of arrival) but it seemed they only did this because we were asking for a cancellation. It was a really unfirtunate start to an, otherwise, lovely stay. Mostly it was all terrific though, with great personal items and tea and coffee supplied. Rooms are very compact, very quiet and our last night was booked on a different app which was a bit overpriced, but all up, a great little stay with very kind staff.

This hotel's breakfast was absolutely delicious and plentiful. The location is great too, right across from Kuromon Market. It's super convenient, just a five-minute walk to Dotonbori. The SUGO Pharmacy at the Dotonbori intersection is open 24/7, which I really appreciate about staying here. Walking the other way, it's also very close to Takashimaya, not to mention the subway stations. The room was very clean, and it even had a fridge. The Lawson convenience store downstairs is handy for snacks and drinks, and there's a whole street of restaurants nearby. It's a hotel with excellent value for money, and I've already recommended it to several friends.

The hotel is very clean and comfortable, and the facilities are quite new. It has a large public bath and a sauna. There's also a lounge area on the second floor of the lobby. Exiting the hotel and turning left, the Namba subway station (exit 25) is just 100 meters away, making it very convenient for getting around.

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 is undeniably lively and perfect for first-time visitors to Japan or Osaka. It's super convenient for transport, with popular spots like Kuromon Market, Shinsaibashi, and Dotonbori just a few minutes' walk away. There's a convenience store right downstairs, and plenty of restaurants, eateries, and izakayas in the vicinity. The hotel front desk, housekeeping, and restaurant staff are mostly Southeast Asian, and they can communicate in both Japanese and English. Overall, the facilities and environment were fine during our three-night stay, but the cleaning service was unlike anything I've encountered in Japan before. There wasn't a magnetic 'please clean' sign to put on the door for room service or linen changes. I had to go to the front desk to specifically ask for cleaning, and they replied that they just replace towels and empty bins daily at 11 AM. And that's exactly what happened – there was no further cleaning, and the bedspread wasn't tidied. This is something I really wasn't happy with.