APA Hotel Yodoyabashi Kitahama Ekimae

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to the APA Hotel Yodoyabashi Kitahama Ekimae, I wasn’t expecting much from another business hotel in Osaka’s financial district. But you know what? This place actually surprised me in all the right ways.

The location is what really sold me on it. You’re literally a minute’s walk from Kitahama Station, which sounds obvious given the name, but I mean it – I timed it. And here’s the thing most people don’t realize: being in this part of Chuo-ku puts you right in the sweet spot between the touristy chaos of Dotonbori and the business crowd around Umeda. The Koraibashi area has this surprisingly calm vibe in the evenings, especially compared to other parts of central Osaka. I actually enjoyed my late-night walks along the river – there’s something about those quiet streets lined with office buildings that feels almost cinematic. Plus, you’re close enough to Osaka Castle that you can walk there if you’re feeling ambitious (though honestly, the subway’s easier).

The rooms are classic APA – compact but smartly designed, with that firm bed that somehow works better than you’d expect. I mean, we’re talking about a 3-star business hotel here, not the Ritz, but everything feels clean and functional. The shower pressure was decent, which is more than I can say for some places I’ve stayed in this price range. What I really appreciated was how quiet it was at night – I was worried about street noise being so close to the station, but the windows actually do their job. The staff at check-in were efficient without being robotic, and they had decent English when I needed help figuring out the laundry situation.

Here’s what makes this place work: it’s not trying to be something it’s not. The 8.3 rating feels about right – it’s a solid, reliable spot that gets the basics right without any fancy bells and whistles. If you’re the type who spends most of your time exploring the city anyway, this is exactly what you want. The breakfast is standard APA fare (nothing to write home about, but it’ll fuel your day), and there’s a convenience store right around the corner for late-night snacks. I actually found myself recommending it to other travelers I met because it just… works. You’re paying for location and reliability, and that’s exactly what you get. Perfect for a few nights while you dive into everything Osaka has to offer.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $87. Standard Double Room – Non-Smoking with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $224. Two Connecting Rooms (2 adult) – Non-Smoking with 2 double beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $244. Two Connecting Rooms (3 adult) – Non-Smoking with 2 double beds for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $261. Two Connecting Rooms (4 adult) – Non-Smoking with 2 double beds for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $68. Standard Single Room – Non-Smoking with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1
• Estimated price from: $240. Two Connecting Rooms (1 adult) – Non-Smoking with 2 double beds for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Klára from Czech Republic – 12 June 2025 (8/10)

  breakfest, place
  
  What could be improved: clima was loud

• Liza from Australia – 28 May 2025 (7/10)

  The location is outside of the busy district and more in the central business district, which worked for us because we wanted to avoid the crowds. It’s also close to a park and not far from all the subway stations. The room was very small but practical and the bed – despite our lengths – quite comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: There were very little facilities.

• Björn from Sweden – 16 April 2025 (9/10)

  Location is great between Yodoyabashi and Kitahama subway stations.
  
  What could be improved: Small rooms and firm beds, but that’s the norm and for the price the rooms are good. So nothing to complain about I guess.

• Né from South Africa – 6 April 2025 (7/10)

  The nearest train station is about 400m. There is no konbini inside the hotel.
  
  Laundry facilities are quite expensive. There's no onsen.

• Áron from Hungary – 5 April 2025 (7/10)

  It is impossible to maintain a normal temperature in the room.
  The rooms are extremely small

• Jordan from Canada – 3 April 2025 (8/10)

  Nice hotel with a laundromat for your convenience. Rooms are tiny as are all the APA hotels. Close to Metro and close to some good restaurants.

• Carina from United States – 21 March 2025 (9/10)

  Good location between two train stations, the front desk was super helpful
  
  What could be improved: The dryers didn’t dry my clothes unless I payed for 2hrs worth of drying

• Helen from United Kingdom – 12 March 2025 (9/10)

  It is located in a business area. Suitable for business trip. Everything closed in the evening and weekends.
  Might not be the best area for tourists.

• Christina from United Kingdom – 17 February 2025 (9/10)

  Location was fantastic for taking the metro all around Osaka. It’s also convenient for going to Kyoto – only under an hour’s train ride under ¥500.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Mauricio from Argentina – 3 February 2025 (9/10)

  The location was very convenient.

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