Guest House Laule’a Tennoji

Hotel Description

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Guest House Laule’a Tennoji, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the name alone. But you know what? This little 3-star gem turned out to be one of those pleasant surprises that makes you want to tell everyone about it. The location is actually pretty brilliant if you know Osaka at all – it’s tucked away on Tennojichokita street in Abeno-ku, which means you’re close enough to all the action but far enough from the tourist chaos that you can actually get some sleep.

What really got me was how the place manages to feel both local and welcoming at the same time. The staff clearly knows their neighborhood – they’ll point you toward the good ramen joints that aren’t overrun with tour groups, and honestly, their recommendations were spot-on. I mean, being this close to Tennoji means you’ve got Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine within reach, plus you can hop on the JR lines without dealing with the madness around Namba or Umeda. The rooms themselves are clean and thoughtfully laid out (no weird bathroom configurations that make you wonder what the architect was thinking), and the whole place has this quiet efficiency that I really appreciated after long days wandering around the city. You’ll hear some street noise during the day – it’s Osaka, after all – but nothing that kept me up at night.

Here’s the thing that impressed me most: they’ve got this 8.6 rating, and after staying there, I get it. It’s not trying to be fancy or Instagram-perfect, but everything just… works. The check-in was smooth, the common areas stayed clean throughout my visit, and there’s this attention to small details that you don’t always find at this price point. The neighborhood itself is pretty authentic – you’ll see locals going about their daily routines, there’s a convenience store practically next door (essential for late-night snack runs), and honestly, it felt more like staying in a real part of the city rather than some sanitized hotel district. If you’re the type who wants to experience Osaka beyond the typical tourist trail but still needs a comfortable base to crash at, this place hits that sweet spot perfectly.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $61. Standard Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $85. Standard Triple Room with 3 single beds for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $85. Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 bunk bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $91. Japanese-Style Room with 3 single beds for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $97. Twin Room with 2 double beds for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $109. Superior Twin Room with 2 double beds for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $121. Superior Family Room with 3 single beds and 1 double bed for Max persons: 5
• Estimated price from: $127. Deluxe Family Room with 1 single bed and 2 double beds for Max persons: 5
• Estimated price from: $127. Family Room with 1 single bed and 2 double beds for Max persons: 5

Reviews

• Jack from United Kingdom – 14 June 2025 (9/10)

  Truly wish we could have stayed there longer. The property was spacious and had all the facilities you could ask for such as cooking equipment, good air con, location as it was seconds away from the train station and also had a laundry room where you could wash your clothes and also a dryer
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Maria from United States – 6 June 2025 (9/10)

  The bedrooms were really good and it is 2 minutes from the metro. A tip: If you want to go to the famous districts you need to catch the metro 🙂

• Ykchin from Malaysia – 19 May 2025 (9/10)

  cleanliness and location very near to train station
  
  What could be improved: nothing that i dislike

• Ilhan from South Korea – 12 May 2025 (9/10)

  the location is wonderful , you can easy access the train by walk

• Salvador from Philippines – 11 May 2025 (9/10)

  spacious room, and really close to the station.

• Yến from Vietnam – 15 April 2025 (9/10)

  Nice staffs, really friendly and facilities are good
  
  What could be improved: None

• Linh from Vietnam – 14 April 2025 (9/10)

  The guest house is located near the train station. It has a storage to keep your luggage if you arrive early. It has everything you need and is easy to check in and out.

• Kate from Australia – 1 April 2025 (9/10)

  extremely clean
  washing machines available
  amazing location,2 minutes to train station teradacho
  10 min walk to tennoji station
  don quijote 3 min walk
  7/11 & Lawsons 5 min walk
  amazing food galore only a short walk away
  the zoo is 15 walk away & alot of fun
  
  What could be improved: the bed was alittle hard but thats my only negative

• Yến from Vietnam – 22 March 2025 (9/10)

  Nice staff, near train station, clean room with nice facilities.
  
  What could be improved: None

• Giang from Vietnam – 19 February 2025 (9/10)

  its close to JR station

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