ELLE Namba 6

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from ELLE Namba 6 when I first walked up to it – I mean, it’s tucked away on this quieter street in Namba, and honestly, the building looks pretty understated from the outside. But that’s actually part of what makes this place work so well. You’re literally a two-minute walk from all the chaos of Dotonbori (you can hear the distant hum of crowds if you really listen), but you don’t have drunk tourists stumbling past your window at 2 AM.

The rooms are… well, they’re small, but this is Japan, so you’re expecting that, right? What surprised me was how thoughtfully everything’s laid out. I stayed in one of their standard rooms and honestly, they’ve managed to fit everything you need without it feeling cramped – which is sort of an art form in Osaka real estate. The bed was actually comfortable (not always a given in budget-friendly Japanese hotels), and there’s this little desk area that’s perfect if you need to plan your next day or just decompress. The bathroom’s one of those unit baths, but the water pressure was solid and it stayed hot – small victories that matter when you’ve been walking around Osaka all day. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night. The street it’s on doesn’t get much through traffic, so you can actually sleep, which is saying something in this part of the city.

Location-wise, this is where ELLE Namba 6 really shines, though not in the obvious way. Sure, you’re close to Namba Station and all that, but more importantly, you’re positioned perfectly to explore the real Osaka. There’s this incredible little ramen joint about three blocks away that locals actually go to – not the touristy ones everyone posts on Instagram. And if you walk five minutes in the other direction, you hit some of the better shopping streets that aren’t completely overrun. The staff seemed to get this too – they had recommendations that went beyond the usual Osaka Castle spiel. Check-in was smooth, and the front desk person actually spoke decent English, which isn’t always the case at this price point. I mean, for what you’re paying and that 8.9 rating, you’re getting solid value. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it does exactly what a good city hotel should do – gives you a clean, quiet base to explore from without eating up half your travel budget.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $251. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 single bed, 1 double bed, 1 futon bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Shirley from United States – 28 April 2025 (9/10)

  The location was in the middle of a large city next to a major train station yet amazingly quiet at night.
  Shops and transportation nearby were a special plus.

• Romel from United States – 14 January 2025 (9/10)

  The room, bathroom, and shower room was big and clean, the beds and couch were soft, and it had a kitchen with plates and utensils.
  
  What could be improved: One of the handles of the kitchen drawer was breaking and we couldn't use it. There wasn't any extra blankets to use.

• Rc from Thailand – 17 December 2024 (9/10)

  This place truly felt like home!!!! The owner is such a lovely who makes your time here even more memorable. The room is spacious, extremely clean, has a desk, a very comfortable bed and nice, good working aircon. Very close to Dotonbori ,convenience store and a station which the exits
  
  What could be improved: –

• Nor from Malaysia – 11 November 2024 (9/10)

  Very close to Osaka Station. 4-5 mins walk.
  Have everything we need the most during our trip – iron with iron board, a lot of hanger, dryer, folding clothes rack, washing machine, kettle, toilet with bidet (our other hostel doesn’t have the water bidet spray).
  The space a bit small but great enough for 3-4 people with average size baggage.
  Walking distance to Dotonbori area and halal food shop for muslim. Very recommended with reasonable price.
  
  What could be improved: Maybe the lift a little bit small.

• Dominic from United States – 5 November 2024 (9/10)

  Very close to station exits on the Midosuji Line, multiple shopping streets, Dotonbori, and more. At the same time, far enough from the hustle and bustle to avoid much crowd noise. Didn't use it, as I rented one elsewhere, but I appreciated a pocket wifi unit being provided for use.
  
  What could be improved: Though it can accommodate four, space gets a little tight at that point.

• Chihhui from Taiwan – 25 October 2024 (9/10)

  location and good for eating

• Juana from Malaysia – 25 November 2023 (9/10)

  The room feel homely, as if it is our own home. Not that spacious, but accommodated my family of 3 comfortably. Sufficient facilities & amenities. Located in a strategic location and close to train station.
  
  What could be improved: The lift and the entrance to the house is too small. Cramped with just 3 of us 🙂

• Rahayu from Indonesia – 5 January 2025 (8/10)

  Ok good
  
  What could be improved: Please replace the towel due to not representative

• Payungwataseth from Thailand – 16 August 2024 (8/10)

  The room is neat and tidy, the location conveniently close to namba station as well.

• Tanyalak from Thailand – 25 October 2023 (8/10)

  location is the best very close to Namba
  
  What could be improved: the bathroom floor is very cold
  the bathroom is quite small and there are mirrors only on the toilet
  space is smaller than we think
  the image looks prettier
  the bed is a very good mattress
  location is amazing

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