Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, 西九条1−5−6, Japan
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Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The name makes it sound like some cramped guesthouse, but it’s actually a full two-story house that you get completely to yourself. I mean, when they say “designers house,” they’re not kidding around – the interior has this clean, modern Japanese aesthetic that feels way more upscale than what you’d expect from a 3-star rating.

The location is honestly perfect if you’re doing the Universal Studios thing. Three minutes from Nishikujo Station – and I actually timed it because I’m weird like that – then you’re literally five minutes by train to USJ. No transfers, no hassle. What’s even better is that Nishikujo isn’t touristy at all, so you get to see how regular Osaka folks actually live. There’s a 7-Eleven right around the corner (essential for late-night snacks), and this little ramen shop on the next block that I stumbled into around 11 PM – totally worth it. The neighborhood gets pretty quiet after dark, which was perfect for crashing after long theme park days.

Inside, the space easily handles ten people without feeling cramped, though honestly, six to eight feels more comfortable if you want personal space. The kitchen is surprisingly well-equipped – I was able to make actual meals instead of living off convenience store food. The bedrooms are spread across both floors, so groups can spread out nicely. One thing to note: it’s a Japanese house, so the walls aren’t super thick. If you’ve got early risers and night owls in your group, just keep that in mind. The Wi-Fi was solid throughout the house, and there’s decent air conditioning on both floors – crucial during Osaka summers. Check-in was smooth with a lockbox system, though the instructions were mostly in Japanese (Google Translate saved me there). The whole experience felt more like staying at a friend’s place than a typical hotel, which some people love and others might find a bit too independent. For the price and location, especially if you’re splitting costs among a group, it’s honestly hard to beat.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $187. One-Bedroom Apartment with 4 double beds for Max persons: 10
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Reviews

  • Marina from Japan – 2 March 2025 (8/10)

    お部屋がとても清潔感があって、壁もテーブルも部屋の作りがすべておしゃれでした!

    What could be improved: 一階の寝る部屋が、エアコンいれても寒くて、困りました。駅から少し歩くのが、疲れた足には辛かったです。

  • 三原 from Japan – 17 March 2025 (9/10)

    立地がいい
    多少汚いが快適ではあった

    What could be improved: 入った時から少しゴミがあった

  • Moeko from Japan – 31 March 2025 (7/10)

    駅に近く、移動しやすかったです。
    2段ベットは子どもがとても喜んでました。
    出来ればティッシュ箱は置いておいていただきたかったです(トイレットペーパーはありました)
    リーズナブルで助かりました、ありがとうございました。

  • Sora from Japan – 18 March 2025 (8/10)

    設備が完璧

    What could be improved: ベットが少し小さい

  • Daisuke from Japan – 24 March 2025 (6/10)

    立地が素晴らしく静かな環境が良かった。

    What could be improved: 清掃が行き届いてなく所々の汚れが気になってしまった。もう少し清潔感と設備点検がされていると更に良くなるのではないかと思う。

  • Shotaro from Japan – 6 February 2025 (8/10)

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Tosa Park: 2.6 km
  • Utsubo Park: 2.8 km
  • Octopus Pine: 2.8 km
  • Bentennishi Park: 2.6 km
  • Benten Higashi Park: 1.9 km
  • Shimo-fukushima Park: 1.9 km
  • Sakaro no Matsu Monument: 2.4 km
  • Tsunami and Storm Surge Disaster Prevention Station: 2.5 km
  • Fukuzawa Yukichi Birthplace Monument & Nakatsu-han Old Site: 2.6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Hanaichi: 200 m
  • Cafe/barニューマコ: 200 m
  • Restaurant地鶏食彩陶: 250 m

Top attractions:

  • Isoji Central Park: 2.8 km
  • Umeda Sky Building: 3.6 km
  • OSTEC Exhibition Hall: 3.4 km
  • Kuchu Teien Observatory: 3.8 km
  • Sujikai Bridge Monument: 3.4 km
  • Dojima Avanza Entrance Porch: 3.6 km
  • Kokoni Sunaba Ariki Monument: 3.4 km
  • Dojima Rice Exchange Monument: 3.8 km
  • Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum: 3.5 km
  • Monument of Kajimaya Head House: 3.3 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Tamagawa: 1.1 km
  • Metro Nodahanshin: 1.8 km
  • Train Noda Station: 900 m
  • Train Nishikujo Station: 300 m

Closest airports:

  • Kobe Airport: 36 km
  • Itami Airport: 11 km
  • Kansai International Airport: 47 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Wellness:

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Living Area:

  • Sofa

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

Most popular facilities:

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Air conditioning

Other for your stay:

  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 22:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.3

Comfort:

5.4

Location:

7.5

Facilities:

7.1

Cleanliness:

7.9

Value for money:

8.8

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