難波心斎橋10minutes民宿2号室

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name “難波心斎橋10minutes民宿2号室,” I thought someone just mashed their keyboard, but this little place in Higashinari actually surprised me. It’s tucked away on a quiet residential street in the Higashikobashi area, and you know what? That’s exactly what you want after spending a day getting your senses obliterated in Dotonbori.

The location is honestly pretty clever – you’re far enough from the main tourist chaos that you can actually hear yourself think, but close enough that a quick train ride gets you to Namba or Shinsaibashi without breaking a sweat. I mean, the host isn’t lying about that 10-minute thing, though it’s more like 12-15 minutes door-to-door if you factor in walking to Imazato Station. The neighborhood has this authentic residential vibe where you’ll see salarymen grabbing breakfast at the local konbini and elderly folks tending to their tiny front gardens – it’s the kind of slice of real Osaka life that you don’t get when you’re staying right in the thick of things.

The room itself is pretty standard minshuku fare, but they’ve clearly put thought into the details that actually matter. The futon is comfortable (not always a given, trust me), there’s decent wifi that doesn’t cut out every five minutes, and the little kitchenette has everything you need if you want to grab ingredients from the nearby Mandai supermarket and cook something simple. What really sold me was how quiet it gets at night – you’re on a residential street, so once rush hour ends, it’s just the occasional bicycle bell and maybe some distant train sounds. The building’s older, so you’ll hear footsteps from upstairs sometimes, but nothing that kept me awake. Check-in was smooth too – clear instructions in English, and the key pickup system worked exactly as described.

Here’s the thing about staying in this part of Higashinari: you’re getting an 8.8 rating because it delivers exactly what it promises without any pretense. It’s clean, functional, and genuinely well-located if you understand Osaka’s train system (which honestly isn’t that complicated once you figure out the color-coding). The price point makes sense, especially when you consider you’re getting your own space rather than a cramped hotel room in Namba that costs twice as much. Just don’t expect concierge service or fancy amenities – this is about having a comfortable, authentic base while you explore the city, and on that front, it totally works.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $94. Two-Bedroom Villa with 4 futon beds and 5 futon beds for Max persons: 7

Reviews

• Ana from Spain – 5 June 2025 (8/10)

  It was an amazing experience, the streets around are full of life and restaurants. Very Close to metro station.

• Renalyn from United States – 3 May 2025 (9/10)

  They let us check in early, and the place is so clean and convenient how close it is to the station and stores
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• Carranza from Japan – 13 January 2025 (9/10)

  Very comfortable and spacious rooms. Reiko was very helpful and even provided photo directions for us. The rooms are very clean and are well stocked with daily necessities. The soybean pillows are very comfortable. We were provided with 2 bedrooms: 3 beds on the ground floor and 3 beds upstairs, giving a lot of privacy. It's definitely worth booking this spot if you plan on going to Osaka.

• Po from Hong Kong – 31 December 2024 (9/10)

  Convenient location.

• Ido from Israel – 27 October 2024 (9/10)

  Great location.
  Very nice property.
  Hosts are very kind and responsive.
  Thanks for everything!

• Min from Australia – 17 June 2024 (9/10)

  Great location ~ close to everything
  Clean and cosy ~ have everything we need

• Erika from United States – 2 April 2024 (9/10)

  Our stay here was perfect! It had everything we needed and was very close to several train stations. Make sure to visit the small streets next to the accommodations and try all the great food, the area is known as Korea Town! All the convenience stores were also nearby. Our host was very attentive, and although I didn't need anything, I am sure they would have responded quickly!

• Tek from Malaysia – 26 December 2024 (8/10)

  The heated mattress was very much appreciated.
  
  What could be improved: The property was a little difficult to find. The dining area is a bit cramp.

• Elena from Spain – 27 November 2024 (9/10)

  Pretty much everything.
  Spacious bed with very comfy futons and pillows. Toilet, shower and kitchen area were all spotless. There is also a washing machine with detergent available for no extra cost which is great.
  Conveniently located 3 mins walking from JR Osaka loop line station.
  Staff leave your key at a locker in the door so ypu can check in whenever is best.
  
  What could be improved: It was a bit noisy beacuse the walls were pretty thin and the windows weren't sealed so you could easily hear neighbours and people in the street.

• Helen from New Zealand – 24 March 2024 (8/10)

  The apartment was cosy. The futons were really comfy. There were heaps of places to eat within a few minutes walk and really close to the train station.
  
  What could be improved: The neighbours was being noisy and talking and laughing at 2 in the morning.

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