Apartment Hotel 11 Shinsaibashi

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Apartment Hotel 11 Shinsaibashi? It’s tucked right into this buzzing stretch of Higashi-Shinsaibashi, but somehow manages to feel like a quiet refuge once you step inside. I mean, you’re literally walking distance from all the madness of Dotonbori – maybe seven minutes if you’re strolling – but the location is just removed enough that you’re not dealing with the constant stream of tourists stumbling back from the bars at 2 AM.

The apartment-style setup here is honestly brilliant, especially if you’re staying more than a couple nights. Each unit has this compact but thoughtful kitchen setup that actually works (I’ve stayed in places where the “kitchenette” is basically decorative), and there’s something satisfying about grabbing fresh ingredients from the basement food floors at nearby Daimaru and cooking breakfast with a view of the neighborhood waking up. The rooms themselves have that clean, minimalist Japanese aesthetic without feeling sterile – sort of like staying in a well-designed friend’s apartment rather than a hotel room. Storage is cleverly tucked everywhere, which you’ll appreciate since these aren’t sprawling spaces, but they’re efficiently laid out in that way the Japanese have mastered.

What really sold me on this place though is how it sits in the neighborhood. You’re on this quieter side street, but step out and turn left, and you hit Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street in under three minutes. Turn right and you can wander toward the vintage shops and quirky cafes that cluster around the back streets – the kind of spots you’d never find if you were staying closer to the main tourist drag. The Shinsaibashi Station entrance is practically around the corner, so you can be in Kyoto in 45 minutes or hitting up Osaka Castle without any transit headaches. There’s also this fantastic little izakaya two blocks down (look for the red lantern and the line of salarymen after 8 PM) that serves the best yakitori I had in the city – honestly, staying here put me onto neighborhood gems I would’ve missed otherwise. The front desk staff actually knows the area well enough to point you toward the good stuff, not just the obvious tourist spots. It’s that sweet spot where you feel like you’re living in Osaka rather than just visiting it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $187. Quadruple Room with 2 double beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $233. Deluxe Quadruple Room with 2 double beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $584. Family Suite with 4 double beds for Max persons: 8

Reviews

• Strevan from United Kingdom – 11 June 2025 (9/10)

  Fantastic location and very clean
  
  What could be improved: Nothing it was superb

• Seong from Malaysia – 11 June 2025 (8/10)

  Location is good, the room is very clean.

• Eunji from South Korea – 15 May 2025 (8/10)

  It was the best hotel in OSAKA ever! I will definitely book this hotel when I visit OSAKA again!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• Teresita from United States – 11 May 2025 (9/10)

  Everything
  
  What could be improved: Location was excellent BUT there are more than one apartment building with the same name and it was confusing

• Jacob from Qatar – 26 April 2025 (8/10)

  Excellent location. Clean rooms. Safe and secure building.
  
  What could be improved: 4-pax room was small for 4 medium sized adults.

• Nanthana from Thailand – 18 April 2025 (8/10)

  The location is super convenient, close to metro stations and the main shopping areas Shinsaibashi. The room and beds are super comfortable. Everything was good.

• Venkat from India – 16 April 2025 (9/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: Cleaning not done on daily basis,No person to assist

• Hilarion from Indonesia – 1 April 2025 (8/10)

  Strategic location, close to everywhere. Walking distance to Dotonbori, train station, etc.
  The room is clean, easy access.

• Somsri from Mexico – 31 March 2025 (8/10)

  True luxury is less about lofty price points and fancy finishes and more about exquisite service that is executed with thought and care.

• Basil from Singapore – 31 March 2025 (9/10)

  Very conveniently located and spacious

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