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.

The location is really convenient; the subway station is just a 5-minute walk away. The room was quiet, with no noise whatsoever. Directly opposite the hotel is Kuromon Market, which makes shopping super easy. Plus, the hotel offers breakfast, and free drinks in the afternoon!

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.

We had an enjoyable stay here during our visit to Osaka. Short walking distance to Shinsaibashi Shopping Street and Dotonbori. Room was relatively spacious, but downside is the narrow washroom which is slightly unfriendly to elders who requires to step down. Main attractions are their ample unique amenities and services, ie free massage chair and ramen during happy hours. Worthy to have a stay here.

It’s really difficult for any hostel to beat this one from the convenience of its location a few 100 meters from Namba station and dotonbori street, the sparkling cleanliness, super nice and kind staff, to the great amenities (including free green tea, miso soup) and the value for money (I paid 2500¥ for my super comfortable stay)

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.