Hotels near Minami, Osaka

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.

The hotel is in a fantastic location, right in the heart of bustling Namba, and Shinsaibashi is just outside the door. While it's a bit small and tucked away, it's very well-equipped. You'll find commercial streets everywhere as soon as you step out.

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.

Location is excellent as it's walking distance to Dotonbori and Namba Station which links directly to KIX. We ordered triple room and the size is pretty spacious that there's enough space to open big luggages and storage. Minor criticism though on the matress base which are already having permanent stains as shown in the photos. Should have replaced the cloth cover or at least cover them with another layer of cloth to make them look more pleasant. Another improvement that can be done is the water faucet system which is rather old method , so adjusting water temp is still pretty manual using 2 turning knob instead of just one like other hotels.

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 accommodation is located close to the subway station, making transportation very convenient. Four of us stayed in the room with four large suitcases, which fit the space just right. The room also has a bathtub, and the bed is soft and very comfortable for sleeping. The room was clean, and the food was delicious. The hotel is right next to Lawson 108 and a coffee shop, and it is also located in a shopping area, which makes it very convenient for walking around and finding places to eat. The staff were very helpful and provided excellent service, and the room was cleaned every day.

This hotel gives the basic comforts we need for a trip to Osaka, with confortable rooms that has a japanese style to it. The evening drinks and late night ramen is a welcomed service offered by the hotel, especially after a long day of sightseeing. Location is quite good, where its near a supermarket and a subway station. Its also very near to Shinsekai.

- Spa was good, breakfast was good. - Location was good; we could go shopping or eating outside easily. The area across the station felt a bit unsafe, and there were some homeless people around. - Very clean floors in the entire building since everyone had to take off shoes at the lobby. - After check-out, the hotel allows guests to store their luggage if guests stay on the premises to enjoy the spa. However, if guests leave the hotel after checkout and then return later, the hotel does not offer luggage storage. In that case, you have to use the coin lockers in front of the hotel. It was a bit inconvenient because I had to exchange money again to use the locker. That was the only inconvenience.

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.

I've stayed in many single rooms in Shin-Imamiya, and this one was significantly cleaner than most. The only downside was the 9 AM checkout time, which is earlier than usual. Other than that, I had no complaints.