アリタビル大国

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about アリタビル大国? Walking up to this unassuming building in Nippombashi, I honestly wasn’t expecting much from the exterior – it’s got that classic Osaka no-nonsense vibe, sort of blends right into the neighborhood. But here’s the thing about this area that most tourists miss: you’re literally a five-minute walk from Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, and I mean, the energy around here during festival season is absolutely electric. The hotel sits right in Shikitsu-nishi, which sounds fancy but it’s actually this wonderfully authentic slice of working Osaka where you’ll hear more Kansai-ben than English.

The rooms themselves are compact – I mean, this is Japan, so no surprises there – but they’re thoughtfully laid out in that way Japanese hotels just nail. What really struck me was how quiet it gets at night, considering you’re smack in the middle of the city. The walls are surprisingly solid, and honestly, after spending a day wandering through Shinsekai (which is right there, by the way), you’ll appreciate having a peaceful spot to crash. The staff runs a tight ship without being stuffy about it, and check-in was refreshingly straightforward. I’ve stayed at plenty of 3-star places that feel like they’re trying too hard to punch above their weight, but this place just… knows what it is and does it well.

Here’s what I really loved though – stepping out the front door, you’re in this neighborhood that feels genuinely lived-in. There’s a convenience store practically next door (life-saver for late-night snacks), and the whole area comes alive around dinnertime when locals start heading to the izakayas scattered around these narrow streets. If you’re into exploring beyond the typical tourist circuit, this location is actually perfect. You can walk to Tsutenkaku in about ten minutes, but you’re also close enough to hop on the train and be in Namba or Dotonbori without dealing with the chaos of staying right in the thick of it. The rating of 8.2 makes total sense to me – it’s not trying to be a luxury experience, but it delivers exactly what you need: clean, comfortable, well-located, and reasonably priced. Sometimes that’s honestly all you want, especially when Osaka’s incredible street food and nightlife is calling your name just outside the door.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $121. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $131. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $131. Comfort Triple Room with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $132. Studio Apartment with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Mohamed from Singapore – 22 December 2024 (7/10)

  very good location above the Daikokucho train station. Lawson, laundrymat, supermarket and wholesale market are located nearby. It is a 20mins walk to Shinsekai.
  
  such a huge tv, well equipped kitchen
  
  What could be improved: There is cold air seeping in from behind the toilet tank, It provides good ventilation but its the cold air from outside.
  
  the aircon will sometimes rattle, woke me up at night

• Suk from Hong Kong – 28 April 2024 (9/10)

  Good location. Just next to the station. Supermarket and sushi nearby.
  
  What could be improved: Toilet quite small for the tall people.

• Valente from Philippines – 23 August 2024 (9/10)

  The location is just beside Daikokoucho Metro Station Exit 2 and on the other side is Lawson which makes it convenient to buy water and food anytime of the day. Namba is walkable from the accommodation. The host is very responsive to every question I asked.

• David from United States – 23 April 2025 (5/10)

  What could be improved: Bathroom was so small. Multiple units same listing

• Natsumi from Japan – 7 February 2025 (7/10)

  お部屋も綺麗で場所も最適でした！
  洗剤やお皿などもついていてとても助かりました！
  
  What could be improved: 唯一の点なのですが、外国人宿泊者が多いので、かなり大きな声でな会話やパーティーの音などが漏れ聞こえてきて、少し怖かったです。

• 宜亭 from Taiwan – 12 August 2024 (9/10)

  位置很棒第二出口出站後就到了，附近有木津市場，可以早起吃丼飯跟鰻魚飯
  
  What could be improved: 椅子容易踢到很痛

• ちょこ from Japan – 26 January 2024 (8/10)

  駅近で周りもスーパーやコンビニ、飲食店が多くあって難波にも近くてよかった。
  
  What could be improved: 1週間の宿泊でもバスタオルとタオルが1セットしかなかった。せめて3セット欲しかった。それと暖房と外のバイクの音がうるさかった。それ以外は快適に過ごせました！

• Yu from Taiwan – 12 January 2024 (8/10)

  地點極佳，在大国町地鐵站2號出口就到了
  隔壁就是一間超商，缺什麼用品很方便購買
  有洗衣機，如果住一個禮拜以上可以直接洗衣服
  
  What could be improved: 空間有點小，要開28寸行李箱需要喬一下空間

• Kun from Taiwan – 2 October 2024 (8/10)

  所有電器應有盡有，除了烤箱微波爐以外還有電磁爐，甚至電捲棒跟離子夾都有
  
  What could be improved: 空間是真的很小，建議不喜歡狹窄收拾及住宿環境的慎選，空氣清淨機、抽油煙機及冷氣沒有定期清潔小扣分

• Kang from South Korea – 11 June 2025 (9/10)

  너무좋았어요 강추
  
  What could be improved: 딱히 없어요

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