ELLE Nippombashi

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at my fair share of budget-friendly places in Osaka, and ELLE Nippombashi genuinely surprised me. When I first walked up to it on that little side street in Sennichimae, I wasn’t expecting much – honestly, the entrance is pretty understated, almost easy to miss if you’re not paying attention. But that 9.2 rating? Yeah, it’s earned.

The thing about this place is that it sits right in the sweet spot between Namba’s chaos and Nipponbashi’s electronics maze. You’re literally a three-minute walk from Kuromon Ichiba Market, which means you can grab the most incredible fresh sashimi for breakfast (I mean, if you’re into that – I definitely am). The staff actually pointed me toward this tiny takoyaki stand around the corner that I never would’ve found otherwise, and it became my daily ritual. What really struck me was how quiet it gets at night despite being so central – you’d think with all the izakayas and late-night spots nearby it’d be noisy, but the way the building’s positioned, you barely hear any street noise once you’re upstairs.

The rooms themselves are compact but thoughtfully designed, sort of like someone actually considered how real people move through a space. The bathroom setup is clever – separate shower and toilet areas that somehow don’t feel cramped. And you know what impressed me most? The little details that show someone’s paying attention. Fresh towels that actually smell good, not just clean. A decent hair dryer that doesn’t sound like a jet engine. The kind of reliable WiFi that lets you video call home without embarrassing freezes. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too – no lengthy presentations about amenities I’ll never use, just friendly efficiency from people who clearly know the neighborhood well. They had printouts of local train routes with times highlighted, which saved me from fumbling with my phone maps constantly. Honestly, for a 3-star place, it punches way above its weight class, and I can see why it’s pulling those high ratings from people who’ve actually stayed there rather than just passed through.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $284. Quadruple Room with Balcony with 4 single beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Anusara from Thailand – 15 April 2025 (9/10)

  I liked that the room was clean, the bed was comfortable, there were enough power outlets for everyone, all necessary electrical appliances were provided, and the location of the accommodation was excellent.
  
  What could be improved: The sink water flow was not smooth.

• Jo from United Arab Emirates – 7 April 2025 (10/10)

  Fast and prompt response of the host to inquiries. Proactive notification on any issue related to our stay – notice for the water supply disruption, which was resolved before the check-in time.

• Arturo from Philippines – 8 January 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was in order. All amenities were well thought out. Location is good and owner was very helpful

• Rebecca from Australia – 4 January 2025 (10/10)

  Location was excellent, all instructions were easy to understand. Apartment had lots of little thoughtful touches that made the stay even more enjoyable.

• Calvin from United States – 18 March 2025 (9/10)

  The location is just as the ad described. Easy walk, even with elderly to dontoburi. And if tourist attraction isn't your thing, a fairly local market is just on the other side of the street. Place is spacious and cozy. Truly comfortable for four people, unless you're all six feet tall. Also, super easy to check in and out.
  
  What could be improved: The loft area was a bit dusty, which activated my allergies immediately.

• Olivia from Australia – 10 June 2024 (9/10)

  – Such a beautiful space, with the balcony and dining table area. A good space to see the view and enjoy the night/day of Osaka.
  – The complete amenities; especially the washer+dryer.
  – Easy to check in and out.
  – Very professional and easy communication with the owner.
  – Very clean and luckily no smells of smoke (since ppl still can smoke on the balcony).
  
  What could be improved: -Booked the space for 3 ppl, looking forward to sleeping on the top bed but it took a few hours to cool it down since the air con is mainly directed for the main area.
  Not an issue for anyone that likes to sleep in warm temperatures or maybe consider it during summer.
  – Not the best shower that I've had in Japan; water temperature fluctuates a lot during shower.

• Yi from Singapore – 19 June 2025 (7/10)

  The location is fantastic. Just a couple walks away from Nippombashi station and very near to Osaka-Namba, Dontonbori. All of which are accessible via walking. The amenities are complete and nothing to complaint about.
  
  What could be improved: The air circulation is not great, given the low position of the air-conditioning. The position and limited speed of the fan does not improve the circulation as well. And since it's summer and we are at the top floor, the loft is extremely hot, even during the night, with no air coming in even though the Aircon and fan are blasting at top speed.
  
  One more thing to consider is the height of the loft from the floor. It is 2.5m high with a steep staircase. Not suitable IMO for kids to go up and down if you are planning to come with young ones under 12.

• Masako from Japan – 18 February 2025 (9/10)

  なんば駅から徒歩5、6分、日本橋駅からは1、2分で立地抜群。大阪の雰囲気を楽しめる繁華街が散歩圏内です。
  部屋はとても清潔で、必要なアメニティ、キッチン用品などはそろっていて、ファミリーや長期の旅行者にはとってもおすすめです。
  
  What could be improved: 先に連絡いただいていましたが、シャワーの温度が安定せず、使いづらかったことだけです。

• Trejo from Mexico – 31 May 2024 (8/10)

  Lo amplio del cuarto
  
  What could be improved: Que entra mucha luz por las mañanas y mucho calor por las ventanas del comedor y la persiana lo ayuda

• Muradsezer from Turkey – 21 April 2025 (7/10)

  Daire çok kullanışlı. Çamaşır makinesi olması bizi çok memnun etti. Kısa seyahatler için 3-4 kişi rahatlıkla konaklayabilir. Bilgilendirme mesajları çok detaylı ve anlaşılırdı.
  
  What could be improved: Bütün mesajlar otomatik gönderiliyor ve yanıtlanıyor olsa gerek. Bir robot ile yazışıyormuş gibi hissettim. Küçük bir işletmeden daha daha samimi bir yaklaşım beklerdim ancak bu tesisten memnun kalmadığımız anlamına gelmiyor.

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