APA Hotel Nambakita Shinsaibashi Ekimae

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about APA Hotel Nambakita Shinsaibashi Ekimae – it’s exactly what you’d expect from a business hotel in Osaka, but honestly, that’s not a bad thing at all. The location is pretty much perfect if you want to be in the thick of things without paying Namba prices. You’re literally a five-minute walk from all the Shinsaibashi action, but far enough north that you’re not dealing with the tourist crowds stumbling back from Dotonbori at 2 AM.

The rooms are typical APA – compact but cleverly designed, with that firm bed situation they’re known for (you either love it or hate it, I actually sleep pretty well on them). What I really appreciate is how quiet it gets at night, which is honestly surprising given how close you are to Midosuji. The staff at check-in were efficient in that polite Japanese way, and they had English signage everywhere, which helps when you’re jet-lagged and can barely remember your own name. The whole place has that clean, business-hotel smell – you know, like fresh linens and mild disinfectant – which sounds weird but is actually kind of comforting when you’re traveling.

Here’s what makes this spot work: you can walk to Shinsaibashi Station in about eight minutes, which connects you to basically everywhere in Kansai. But more importantly, you’re right in the middle of some excellent eating – there’s this little yakitori place two blocks over that locals actually go to, and the convenience stores nearby stock better stuff than the tourist-heavy ones closer to Dotonbori. The building itself is nothing fancy, but the elevators are fast and the wifi actually works in the rooms, which honestly puts it ahead of some pricier places I’ve stayed. I mean, it’s a 3-star hotel with a 7.3 rating, so you’re not expecting luxury, but you get reliability and a location that lets you experience Osaka like someone who actually lives here instead of just passing through with a guidebook.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $106. Double Room with Small Double Bed – Non-Smoking with 1 single bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $125. Double Room – Non-Smoking with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $145. Twin Room – Non-Smoking with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $86. Single Room – Non-Smoking with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Ashman from Malaysia – 15 February 2025 (8/10)

  Location is strategic, 6 mins to station, 8 mins to dotonbori and shopping. Room quite spacious compared from my previous stay in other Apa Hotel.
  
  What could be improved: Only 1 issue I had with this room which is the TV position.

• Nay from Australia – 5 January 2025 (8/10)

  Great location , friendly staff
  
  What could be improved: Pillow and bed was hard

• Luk from Hong Kong – 20 April 2024 (7/10)

  Simple and. Clean facility
  
  What could be improved: The electrical plug placement didn't allow me to put my international adapter on it, need to improve in future

• Chi from Singapore – 17 October 2023 (7/10)

  Despite having a small room and bathroom, the bed was very comfortable. And the room had adequate amenities. Also the room was quite soundproof. The walk from the train station was reasonable and easy once you know the way. Lots of food options nearby and some are opened till late.
  
  What could be improved: The staff weren’t the friendliest, we arrived early to the hotel to drop off our luggage but was just told to scan the qr code. Minimal communication and check in was also done via a screen.

• Seiji from Japan – 6 August 2023 (6/10)

  Good location
  
  What could be improved: Bit old facilities

• Chee from Malaysia – 30 November 2022 (6/10)

  convenient
  
  What could be improved: the Aircon system very bad

• Siaw from Singapore – 14 June 2025 (7/10)

  Convenient and the eateries around the hotel
  
  What could be improved: The staff for this stay was not very friendly. Asking for assistance with the luggage .. not willing to help. And insisted them to help me fill Up the luggage form. I use to stay in the hotel.. the staff attitude really is different

• Sandy from United States – 8 June 2025 (7/10)

  Location was great
  
  What could be improved: For a buffet, I wish there were more choices of food.

• Toru from United States – 19 March 2025 (7/10)

  Location and parking facility
  
  What could be improved: Very tight room.

• Sirapong from Thailand – 9 February 2025 (7/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: Central air control

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