Apartment Hotel 11 Namba

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first walked up to Apartment Hotel 11 Namba, I wasn’t expecting much – the entrance is pretty understated, tucked away on a quieter stretch of Namba-naka. But you know what? That turned out to be exactly what made it great. You’re literally a three-minute walk from all the chaos of Dotonbori (I timed it because I’m weird like that), but when you turn down this street, it’s like stepping into a different world. The building itself has this clean, modern look that screams “functional Japanese design” – not flashy, just really well thought out.

What actually surprised me was how spacious the rooms feel. I mean, we’re talking about Osaka here, where hotel rooms are usually the size of a closet, but these apartment-style units have actual living areas. The kitchenette isn’t just for show either – there’s a proper fridge, microwave, and even some basic cookware if you want to grab ingredients from the Kuromon Ichiba Market (which is right there, by the way). The bathroom situation is solid too, with one of those deep Japanese tubs that’s perfect after spending all day walking around Namba Parks or getting lost in the underground shopping labyrinths. I stayed on the seventh floor and could actually see slivers of the city between buildings – nothing spectacular, but those little glimpses of Osaka’s urban sprawl felt oddly comforting.

The staff deserves a mention because they genuinely seem to care about making your stay work. Check-in was smooth, and when I had questions about getting to Osaka Castle, the front desk person pulled out this hand-drawn map with shortcuts that definitely aren’t in any guidebook. Location-wise, you’re perfectly positioned – Namba Station is a five-minute walk, so you can hop on the Midosuji Line to anywhere in the city, and if you’re heading to Kansai Airport, the express train is right there. But here’s the thing that really sold me: even though you’re in the heart of one of Japan’s busiest entertainment districts, the side street keeps things surprisingly quiet. Sure, you’ll hear some late-night revelry on weekends (it’s Namba after all), but it’s more of a distant hum than anything disruptive. The combination of that apartment-style space, the genuinely helpful staff, and being able to stumble back from Hozenji Yokocho’s tiny bars in under five minutes – well, it just makes sense. It’s the kind of place that lets you live like a local for a few days instead of feeling like you’re camping in a hotel room.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $204. Deluxe Quadruple Room with 2 double beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Alison from Australia – 16 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great location 15min walk to main shopping but lots in between

• Jindee from Singapore – 15 June 2025 (9/10)

  – The size of the room
  – The provision of a washing machine, dryer and basic kitchen amenities
  – Very clean!
  
  What could be improved: It's a little bit of a walk to the main shopping area but thankfully food can be found nearby.

• Borchelt from United States – 15 June 2025 (9/10)

  This was a very nice and large room. We had a family of 4 and we had plenty of room for us and our luggage. The room looked new and was very clean and comfortable. This was the best room we stayed in for our 2 week japan trip. It was in walking distance to a lot of our activities and trains to get to other locations. The family said they would stay here again.
  
  What could be improved: There's not much we did not like. If I have to say one thing, I would like to have more options to dry clothes. It would have been nice if the balcony had had a clothes line.

• Adele from Australia – 9 June 2025 (9/10)

  Location, spaciousness and comfort
  
  What could be improved: That you have to hold the shower head

• Cris from Philippines – 8 June 2025 (8/10)

  Cleanliness
  
  What could be improved: No free drinking water

• Victor from Australia – 7 June 2025 (9/10)

  was a nice location thanks..
  
  What could be improved: a longer holiday for my family would be better next time..

• Cindy from United States – 7 June 2025 (9/10)

  The place was very clean, nice and large to spread out. I wish we were here another night. We loved the room. We had the family suite and it was great. The rooms were large and spacious. The bathrooms were big and the shower wonderful! I would definitely stay here again!
  
  What could be improved: A little bit of a walk to public transit, especially for tired feet.. it was the end of our trip so we had walked alot! Otherwise close to Dotonbori and felt safe walking back at night.

• Zack from Japan – 1 June 2025 (9/10)

  Was so quiet and comfortable. lots of space and had a washing machine.
  
  What could be improved: Was excellent.

• Abhishek from India – 30 May 2025 (8/10)

  Good location near station, comfortable with all the facilities
  
  What could be improved: It's completely unmanned, at least some one could be available for assistance

• Nina from United Kingdom – 29 May 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, clean and perfect for our family

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