DS Dotonbori II 3F DD3

DS Dotonbori II 3F DD3 Overview

Honestly, when I first booked DS Dotonbori II 3F DD3, I wasn’t sure what to expect from that mouthful of a name – turns out it’s exactly what it sounds like, a third-floor spot right in the heart of Dotonbori, and I mean RIGHT in it. You’re literally on 1-5-4 Dotonbori street, which puts you about a two-minute stumble from the famous Glico running man sign and all those neon-lit chaos that makes this district so addictive.

The thing about staying here is that you’re getting the full Dotonbori experience whether you want it or not. During the day, you’ll hear the steady hum of tourists shuffling past (actually kind of soothing), but evenings? Well, let’s just say the energy picks up considerably. I found myself leaning out the window around 9 PM just watching the street performers and the endless stream of people hunting for takoyaki – speaking of which, there’s this tiny stall practically underneath the building that does incredible octopus balls, and the smell drifts up in the most wonderful way. The 9.3 rating makes total sense once you realize you’re not just getting a room, you’re getting a front-row seat to one of Japan’s most electric neighborhoods. Sure, it’s a 3-star place, so don’t expect marble bathrooms or anything fancy, but everything works perfectly fine and the space is thoughtfully designed in that efficient Japanese way. What really got me was how the staff seemed to genuinely understand that most guests are here for the location and the experience – they’d casually mention things like which konbini stays open latest (the FamilyMart on the corner) or that the crowds thin out significantly after midnight if you want to grab photos without a million people in them. The building itself has this slightly worn-in feel that somehow fits perfectly with the gritty charm of Dotonbori – you know what I mean? Like it’s been watching over this street long enough to have some stories of its own.

If you’re the type who needs absolute quiet to sleep, maybe think twice, but if you want to feel the pulse of Osaka and wake up to the sounds of a city that never quite stops moving, this place delivers something you can’t get from those sterile hotel chains in Umeda. I actually found myself staying up later than usual just because stepping outside felt like entering a different world every single time – sometimes it’s families with kids pointing at the giant mechanical crab, sometimes it’s groups of salarymen debating which izakaya to hit next, sometimes it’s just the peaceful early morning when the street cleaners are doing their thing and you can actually hear the Dotonbori River flowing nearby. The location spoils you, honestly – I walked to Shinsaibashi, hit up Kuromon Market for breakfast, and still made it back for a quick rest before dinner, all without breaking a sweat or figuring out train connections.

DS Dotonbori II 3F DD3 Accommodations

Reviews of DS Dotonbori II 3F DD3

• Katie from Canada – 29 May 2025 (9/10)

  Very clean and awesome location if you don’t mind a bit of noise at night.
  
  What could be improved: Stairs to get up are very narrow

• Leanne from Australia – 6 May 2025 (9/10)

  Fantastic location in the midst of all the action. Walking up the steps to the front door we were thinking 'what the hell have I booked' as it was littered with cigarette butts and rubbish but once inside the property it looked exactly like the photos.
  
  What could be improved: There is an annoying loud electrical type hum coming from the wall behind the beds. Had to wear earplugs to fall asleep. Also the air vents need a good clean

• Chervonne from New Zealand – 18 March 2025 (9/10)

  Excellent location and spacipous room for family of 5 that looks out over the dotonburi river canel where the boats travel down. We loved our stay. Very close to Doton Plaza where we got off the limosine bus from the Kansai International Airport on bus 10. Train station close and 7 eleven close by as well. Food options and shopping galore right at your feet. Great having 4 double beds for 2 people over 6ft and 3 over 6ft 5 tall. We would Def stay here again.

• Josephine from United States – 5 March 2025 (8/10)

  Everything you need is within walking distance.
  
  What could be improved: No elevators. Harder for older people to get up the stairs with luggages

• Alexander from Australia – 26 February 2025 (9/10)

  Perfect location right in the middle of Dotonbori next to all shops and restaurants. The room is spacious and surprisingly quiet. Host was quick to respond to all messages, and made the process very smooth.

• Emma from Australia – 18 January 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, had everything we needed & much more space than we expected.

• Elaine from Philippines – 1 January 2025 (9/10)

  The property was perfect, wonderful location at the Dotonbori center, clean and spacious accommodation and equipped with everything you may need.

• Thong from United States – 25 November 2024 (9/10)

  Location, location, and location! This can not get any better if you want to be in the middle of the night life.
  
  What could be improved: If you have a lot of luggage, dragging up the luggage up the narrow flight of stairs can be tricky.

• Dristy from United States – 21 November 2024 (9/10)

  Absolutely amazing location. Cannot beat this location at this price. Great view. In the heart of the Dotonbori Shopping district, you walk out the front door and there are a hundred things you can do. High enough up where the noise from the lively city doesn’t bother you at night. Room was very clean and spacious. The built in washer and dryer was essential for us since we had a lot of dirty laundry, and it was a plus that they were quiet when they ran.
  
  What could be improved: Only wish I could have stayed for longer. It was great.

• Marisse from Philippines – 11 October 2024 (9/10)

  Location is perfect. Best to take the limousine bus to and from Kansai airport because Doton Plaza bus stop is just few minutes walk, making it easy even with your luggage, unlike when you take the train, you’ll have to carry your suitcases up and down the stairs of the train station. Just take note of the bus schedule.
  
  Room is clean and beds are comfortable.
  
  Room is at the 3rd floor and accessible by stairs only, which we did not mind because the apartment is at the center of Dotonbori Street and near to everything we needed.
  
  Check in instructions were clear.

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