APA Hotel Namba Shinsaibashi Nishi

Hotel Description

So I’ve stayed at the APA Hotel Namba Shinsaibashi Nishi a handful of times now, and honestly? It’s become my go-to spot when I need to be right in the thick of things in Osaka. The location is absolutely killer – you’re literally a two-minute walk from Shinsaibashi-suji, which means you can stumble back to your room after way too much takoyaki and beer without having to figure out the last train situation.

The thing about this APA is that it’s tucked away on this quieter side street, so you get all the benefits of being in the heart of everything without the constant noise that comes with some of the hotels right on the main drag. I mean, you’ll still hear the occasional late-night reveler, but it’s nothing compared to what you’d deal with closer to Dotonbori. The rooms are typical APA style – compact but smartly designed, with those firm beds that somehow always give me the best sleep (their pillows are weirdly addictive). The bathroom situation is what you’d expect from a business hotel in Japan – tiny but incredibly functional, with one of those high-tech toilets that makes you question why the rest of the world hasn’t figured this out yet.

What really sells me on this place is how easy it makes exploring Osaka. You can walk to Amerikamura in about five minutes if you want to browse vintage shops or grab coffee, and the whole Namba area is right there when you need to hit up the department stores or catch a show. The hotel staff has always been solid – they’ve helped me figure out train routes, recommended local spots that weren’t just the obvious tourist traps, and once even held a package for me when I had to check out early. The lobby’s got this no-nonsense vibe that I actually appreciate; it’s clean, efficient, and there’s usually a few other travelers hanging around planning their day, which creates this nice low-key energy. One thing to note – the elevator can get a bit crowded during peak check-in times, but that’s pretty standard for these mid-sized hotels in busy areas. The 8.3 rating makes total sense to me because while it’s not going to blow you away with luxury, it absolutely delivers on what matters most: location, cleanliness, and that reliable APA experience that frequent Japan travelers know they can count on. If you’re the type who wants to spend your time exploring the city rather than lounging in your hotel room, this spot will serve you really well.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $127. Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $444. Deluxe Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $275. Quadruple Room with Bathroom with 2 double beds for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $103. Single Room with Bathroom with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Dirk from United States – 16 June 2025 (9/10)

  Clean modern room.
  
  What could be improved: I’m still trying to learn the check-in and check out process.

• Rebecca from Japan – 1 June 2025 (8/10)

  The property itself was easy to locate and conveniently located next to a convenience store etc. For a tourist it’s easy to get around from here but the hotel itself was surprisingly quiet.
  
  What could be improved: With all APA hotels I don’t find the pillows comfortable and there was considerable noise coming in from outside traffic.

• Stephan from Thailand – 14 May 2025 (9/10)

  Location was excellent
  
  What could be improved: Rooms small, but that was expected for Japan, but still very comfortable.

• Federica from Italy – 11 May 2025 (8/10)

  Perfect location. Clean and comfortable. Could pay for an early check in. Staff very helpful.

• Faisal from Kuwait – 30 April 2025 (7/10)

  Clean and good location
  
  What could be improved: Small room

• Niladri from India – 30 April 2025 (8/10)

  Very close to Dotonburi so quite a busy area for my taste. However, if you walk the other way towards Orange street then it’s much quieter. The property is well maintained which we have gotten used to with APA hotels.
  
  What could be improved: Na

• Maria from United States – 29 April 2025 (8/10)

  It was close to everything. Perfect location.
  
  What could be improved: The size of the room. But expected in Japan.

• Marina from Australia – 27 April 2025 (9/10)

  Another tiny bedroom in Japan but awesome location made up for it. Also, easy walk to train stations.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast was terrible!

• Stephanie from Australia – 10 April 2025 (7/10)

  Utilized space very efficiently.
  
  What could be improved: Pillows too hard and breakfast did not accommodate for all tastes. Not much variety of choice for us who do not eat Asian inspired foods for breakfast. Very disappointed and we did not go for breakfast on the second morning.

• Alob from United States – 26 March 2025 (8/10)

  Convenience of the location
  
  What could be improved: Very clean

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