⑳都宿 松

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first booked ⑳都宿 松 in Nishinari-ku – let’s be real, this isn’t exactly the district most tourists are rushing to visit. But you know what? That’s exactly why this place works so well. It’s tucked away on a quiet residential street in Matsu, and while it might take you an extra ten minutes to reach the main tourist spots, you’re getting a genuine slice of local Osaka life that most visitors never see.

The hotel itself feels like someone took a traditional Japanese inn concept and gave it a modern makeover without losing its soul. The lobby has this warm, minimalist vibe – not sterile like some boutique places, but actually welcoming. Check-in was surprisingly smooth (they have English-speaking staff, which honestly saved me some awkward Google Translate moments), and I appreciated that they took time to actually explain the neighborhood instead of just handing over a key card. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star place – clean, thoughtfully designed, with those little touches that make you feel like someone actually cared about your stay. The bedding is legitimately comfortable, not just “hotel comfortable,” and the bathroom setup is clever without being gimmicky.

What really won me over was how the place connects you to the real Osaka. You’re about a 5-minute walk from some incredible local spots that most tourists never find – there’s this family-run ramen shop around the corner that doesn’t even have a sign in English, but serves some of the best tonkotsu I’ve had in the city. The neighborhood comes alive in the evenings with locals heading home from work, and you get this authentic urban rhythm that’s missing from the more touristy areas. Sure, you’ll need to hop on the train to reach Dotonbori or Osaka Castle, but the connections are actually pretty straightforward once you figure out the local station (about a 7-minute walk). I mean, the slightly off-the-beaten-path location is part of the charm – you’re experiencing Osaka like someone who actually lives here, not like you’re checking boxes on a tourist itinerary. The staff seemed genuinely proud of their neighborhood and were full of recommendations that you won’t find in guidebooks. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you’re staying somewhere special rather than just passing through, and that 8.4 rating honestly feels about right – it’s not perfect, but it’s got character and heart in a way that a lot of more expensive hotels don’t.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $87. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Lin from Australia – 27 December 2024 (7/10)

  The beds are very good and super comfortable. The place is very clean. Love the water dispenser (hot and cold). I like there is washing machine and dryer combo, with laundry liquid provided. Good facilities on kitchen to heat up take away. We didn't cook.
  
  What could be improved: It is very difficult to find the location. The stairs is very steep. The living area very small and crowded with small and limited couch. Everything is miniature in size. Very limited space for storage.

• Shigeko from United Kingdom – 9 April 2024 (8/10)

  Location was very quiet, many shops and restaurants near by.
  
  What could be improved: Was very hard to find the house, kitchen was bit too small to cook.

• Jagath from Japan – 25 December 2023 (9/10)

  Great place for Family
  
  What could be improved: Rooms and beds

• Chamara from Japan – 3 August 2023 (9/10)

  Very clean and clam
  
  What could be improved: I couldn’t find the place

• Richard from United States – 3 June 2024 (6/10)

  ….
  
  What could be improved: did not like the location,

• Barbara from United Kingdom – 4 April 2025 (9/10)

  W pełni wyposażona kuchnia i bardzo komfortowe łóżka. Super lokalizacjia. Blisko stacji metra i pociągów.
  Cicha i spokojna uliczka na której jest dom jest zaletą w tak bardzo zatłoczonym mieście jak Osaka.

• 中島 from Japan – 12 January 2025 (8/10)

  お部屋、アメニテイ、食器、お水。
  
  What could be improved: 周りがちょっと。買い物が困る

• François from France – 12 May 2024 (9/10)

  L’emplacement à 10 minutes à pied du métro. La propreté. Les deux chambres. La literie excellente pour des européens. Quartier très calme.
  
  What could be improved: Pas de lavabo dans la salle de bain.

• Ryuji from Japan – 21 March 2025 (8/10)

  外観は古い感じですが中は綺麗にリフォームされており、お洒落で清潔感がありました。
  また、寝室も広く、快適に過ごすことが出来ました。
  ペットもオムツしていれば歩かせてOKとの事でありがたいです。
  
  What could be improved: 階段が急なので小さいお子さんは怖がるかもしれません。
  あと、住宅街の奥まったところなので、目の前に車を止めて荷物を降ろしたりすることが出来ないのが残念でした。

• Akemi from Japan – 13 January 2025 (7/10)

  外観で心配したが、中はとてもきれいで使いやすかった。階段が急で少し怖かった。
  
  What could be improved: ペット料金が記載されてなく、後で1拍一匹5000円と言われ、ペット用品が備えてあるわけでもないので、少し高いと思い、損した気分になりました。
  キーバンクが固く開けづらかった。女性の力では、かなり厳しく、主人に開けてもらいました。

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