Business Inn Sennichimae Hotel Overview
First Impressions
The Business Inn Sennichimae Hotel sits right in the heart of Osaka‘s entertainment district, and honestly, you can’t ask for a better spot. This three-star property might not look like much from the outside — it’s tucked into a narrow building that’s typical of the area — but the location more than makes up for any lack of flashy exteriors. I mean, you’re literally steps away from Dotonbori’s neon chaos and some of the best street food in Japan.
Location & Neighborhood
What really struck me about this place is how couples seem to gravitate toward it, and I get why. The Sennichimae area has this perfect mix of tourist excitement and local authenticity that’s hard to find elsewhere in Osaka. You’ve got the famous Kuromon Ichiba Market just a few minutes’ walk away, plus you’re close enough to Namba that you can stumble back to your room after a night out without dealing with the last train drama. The location score of 8.6 actually undersells it — this is prime real estate for exploring the city.
The Room Experience
Look, the rooms are compact — this is Japan, after all — but they’re smartly designed and surprisingly comfortable. Everything you need is there, just arranged in that efficient Japanese way that somehow makes small spaces feel functional rather than cramped. The beds are decent, the air conditioning works well (crucial during Osaka’s humid summers), and the windows actually open, which is a nice touch you don’t always get in business hotels. The thoughtful layout ensures guests have everything within arm’s reach.
Breakfast & Practical Details
The breakfast situation is pretty straightforward — they offer continental options and breakfast to go, which is perfect if you’re planning early morning temple visits or want to grab something quick before hitting the markets. It’s nothing fancy, but it gets the job done and saves you from hunting for coffee first thing in the morning. The grab-and-go option is actually genius for a hotel in this location, since you’ll probably want to get out and explore rather than linger over a formal meal. Staff members are attentive and helpful with recommendations.
Why Guests Love It
What keeps people coming back here isn’t the amenities — it’s the combination of location and value that’s tough to beat. You’re paying reasonable rates to sleep in one of Osaka’s most vibrant neighborhoods, and the staff genuinely seems to understand what travelers need. The fact that couples rate the location so highly tells you something important: this isn’t just a place to crash, it’s a base camp for experiencing the real Osaka. When you can walk to Dotonbori for dinner, hit up late-night ramen spots, and still make it back without a complicated journey, you know you’ve found something good. The hotel delivers exactly what it promises.
Business Inn Sennichimae Hotel Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
| Room Selected at Check-in (No choice of bed/smoking preference) | 2 single beds for Max persons: 2 | $90 |
| Double Room – Non-Smoking | 1 double bed for Max persons: 2 | $97 |
| Double Room with Small Double Bed – Non-Smoking | 1 single bed for Max persons: 2 | $99 |
| Economy Twin Room – Non-Smoking | 2 single beds for Max persons: 2 | $102 |
| Economy Twin Room – Smoking | 2 single beds for Max persons: 2 | $102 |
| Deluxe Twin Room with Sofa Bed – Smoking | 1 single bed, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2 | $133 |
| Deluxe Twin Room with Sofa Bed – Non-Smoking | 1 single bed, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2 | $133 |
| Room Selected at Check-in (No choice of bed/smoking preference) – 1 Adult | 1 single bed for Max persons: 1 | $63 |
| Single Room – Smoking | 1 single bed for Max persons: 1 | $64 |
| Single Room – Non-Smoking | 1 single bed for Max persons: 1 | $64 |
Reviews of Business Inn Sennichimae Hotel
Shourie from United Kingdom – 16 June 2025 (8/10)
It was great value for money and an amazing location right in the heart of Osaka. The beds were clean and the bathrooms were clean. Green tea and a kettle are provided in the room. The front desk was very helpful and friendly.
Nelson from Philippines – 15 June 2025 (9/10)
I love that they allow to leave baggage if you arrive early, that there is an outlet near the bed, coin laundry down stairs, delicious breakfast, very near dotonbori and train stations. Will definitely book here again when I come back to Osaka.
Rodel from United Arab Emirates – 10 June 2025 (7/10)
Location and attitude of staff
What could be improved: Breakfast is just bread.manual keys and cleaners dont have duplicate key to clean room.limited toilet consumables.TV u need to pay to have showsMay from Singapore – 6 June 2025 (9/10)
Fantastic location, near to many many food to access. near Dontonburi. Easy walk to subway. Room and toilet is clean.
What could be improved: Stain on bed Duvet. Toilet tap is loose. Have to hold the tap to control the water speed. But small issues as bearable.Latif from Turkey – 31 May 2025 (9/10)
What could be improved: Network speed is terrible. At least in our room.
Damien from United Kingdom – 30 May 2025 (9/10)
Great!
Francesco from Belgium – 29 May 2025 (8/10)
Location
What could be improved: Rooms and facilities were a bit old and ran downNeeranuch from Thailand – 16 May 2025 (8/10)
The location is really strategic as it's just a walking distance from subway station. The room is nice. I was very happy with my stay here. The staff are very polite and helpful.
Vikas from India – 12 May 2025 (8/10)
All basic things were in place. Location is close to main attraction Dotonbori
What could be improved: Did not face any issuesCrizela from Philippines – 8 May 2025 (8/10)
The room was more spacious than the other hotels we stayed in Japan.
What could be improved: Poor wifi connection during our stay
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Aiobashi: 100 m
- Ebisu Bridge: 400 m
- Glico Man Sign: 400 m
- Nipponbashi Park: 950 m
- Takemotoza Monument: 350 m
- Nipponbashi Monument: 250 m
- Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum: 200 m
- Shimoyamatobashi Monument: 500 m
- Zojugoi Yasuidoton Dobokukiko Monument: 300 m
- Tsuchiya Sagaminokami Kurayashiki Monument: 1 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar丸福: 50 m
- Restaurant味宝楼: 1 m
- Restaurant炭火焼肉肉八: 50 m
Top attractions:
- Stage Ku: 1.5 km
- Naniwa Park: 1.5 km
- Shiokusa Park: 1.9 km
- Kamomecho Park: 1.8 km
- Aizenzaka Slope: 1.8 km
- Tenjinzaka Slope: 2 km
- Motomachinaka Park: 1.1 km
- Tamade No Waterfall: 2 km
- Kokoni Sunaba Ariki Monument: 1.9 km
- Shinsengumi Osaka Tonsho Monument: 1.1 km
Public transport:
- Train Ōsaka Namba: 600 m
- Metro Osaka Namba Station: 650 m
- Train Nippombashi Station: 200 m
- Metro Kintetsu-Nippombashi: 250 m
Closest airports:
- Kobe Airport: 41 km
- Itami Airport: 21 km
- Kansai International Airport: 45 km
Facilities
General:
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Lift
- Non-smoking rooms
Kitchen:
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Services:
- Daily housekeeping
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
Languages spoken:
- English
- Japanese
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
House Rules at Business Inn Sennichimae Hotel
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 23:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- From 06:00 to 10:00
No age restriction:
- There is no age requirement for check-in
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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