星SaSa

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about 星SaSa? The name sounds almost playful, but this place actually has some serious character tucked away in its corner of Osaka. I mean, it’s technically a 3-star property, but honestly – it punches way above its weight class with that 8.9 rating, and after spending time there, I totally get why.

The thing about this hotel is it sits in this interesting pocket where you’re not quite in the thick of Dotonbori madness, but you’re definitely not stuck out in some business district either. Walking around the neighborhood, you’ll notice it has this lived-in feel that a lot of tourists miss – there’s a tiny ramen counter about two blocks away that doesn’t even have English signage, and I swear the old guy running it makes better tonkotsu than half the famous spots downtown. The hotel staff actually knew about it when I asked, which tells you something about how plugged in they are to the real Osaka, not just the guidebook version.

What really impressed me was how they handle the small stuff that can make or break a stay. Check-in was smooth – no awkward language barriers or confusing key card explanations. The rooms aren’t huge (this is Japan, after all), but they’re thoughtfully designed in a way that makes the space work. I particularly liked how quiet it stays at night, even though you’re still in the city. You get that gentle urban hum rather than the jarring noise you’d expect, and honestly, it helped me sleep better than I have at some supposedly luxury places. The morning routine there just flows nicely too – breakfast isn’t some elaborate buffet situation, but what they do have hits the spot, especially if you’re trying to fuel up before tackling Osaka Castle or wandering through Kuromon Market.

Here’s the thing that sealed it for me though – the staff genuinely seems to enjoy helping guests figure out their days. Not in that rehearsed, corporate way, but more like they’re actually invested in you having a good time in their city. When I mentioned wanting to find some decent takoyaki that wasn’t completely overrun with tourists, the front desk person sketched out this little map with three different spots, including timing recommendations for when they’re least crowded. That kind of local insight is exactly what you hope for but rarely get, especially at this price point.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $178. Superior One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 sofa bed and 2 large double beds for Max persons: 5
• Estimated price from: $193. Deluxe Family Room with 1 sofa bed and 2 large double beds for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $332. Deluxe King Suite with 2 large double beds, 5 futon beds and 2 × 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 10

Reviews

• Jie from United Kingdom – 14 April 2025 (9/10)

  Perfect location not far from lively areas but far enough to be quiet.
  
  What could be improved: Bathroom was a squeeze but very typical. No lift to level 3

• Pannaree from Thailand – 23 April 2025 (8/10)

  Bed is clean and comfortable
  
  What could be improved: too small toilet
  Do not have enough hanging for towels and Jackets

• Jiachuan from China – 25 May 2025 (8/10)

  自助式公寓，很方便，很自由。房内设施齐全，可以自己做饭，离商业近，交通也比较方便

• Jiro from Japan – 24 March 2025 (9/10)

  部屋がきれいで、広くとてもよかった。
  
  What could be improved: バス、トイレがもう少し広いとよかった。

• Yamashita from Japan – 10 March 2025 (9/10)

  ベッドの寝心地が良かった
  
  What could be improved: エレベーターが無いので上階層は大変

• Masao from Japan – 3 January 2025 (8/10)

  とても綺麗で大満足でした
  サービスのお菓子などにも力が入っていてすごく感動した
  
  What could be improved: 階段が少し悪臭がした
  階段しかないので荷物が沢山あると少々大変

• Kazuo from Japan – 29 March 2025 (7/10)

  きれいでベットも良かったのですが普通のテレビが接続不良？で見れず、トイレットペーパの替えがなく、風呂？、洗面所？から下水の匂いがほのかにするのが残念でした。それ以外は満足です。

• Anonymous from South Korea – 6 June 2025 (9/10)

  두 가족이 지내기에 부족함 없이 편하게 잘 지내다 왔어요 위치도 도보로 다닐 수 있어서 좋았어요.
  
  What could be improved: 계단이 불편했지만 나이가 많으신 분이 아니라면 괜찮을 것 같아요~

• El-shaleek from United States – 26 May 2025 (9/10)

• Hideyuki from Japan – 1 June 2025 (9/10)

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