HANASTAY花渓居 · 澄（KIYOSI)

HANASTAY花渓居 · 澄（KIYOSI) Overview

Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first booked HANASTAY · – the name’s a bit of a mouthful, but locals just call it Kiyosi, which means “pure” or “clear” in Japanese, and that actually captures the vibe perfectly. It’s tucked away in Sennbon-minami, which isn’t exactly tourist central, but that’s kind of the point. You’re in this residential pocket of Osaka where you can actually hear yourself think, yet you’re still close enough to hop on the Hanshin line and be in Namba in fifteen minutes.

The building itself has this understated elegance – you know how some places try too hard to be “authentically Japanese”? This isn’t that. The entrance is subtle, almost easy to miss if you’re not looking for the small wooden sign with those elegant characters. Inside, everything feels considered but not precious. The floors have this beautiful aged wood that creaks just slightly when you walk (in a good way, not like the place is falling apart), and there’s always this faint scent of tatami and clean linens. What really got me was the attention to small things – like how they leave proper house slippers by the door, not those flimsy hotel ones, and the way natural light filters through these paper screens that aren’t just for show.

The rooms themselves are minimalist but warm, if that makes sense. Mine had this low platform bed that was surprisingly comfortable, and a little sitting area by the window where I’d have my morning coffee while watching the neighborhood wake up. You’ll hear the occasional delivery truck rumbling by around 7 AM, but it’s nothing like the chaos you’d get staying near Dotonbori. Actually, I loved the morning sounds – kids walking to school, the rhythmic sweeping of the old man who runs the corner shop, the distant hum of the train. The bathroom was compact but thoughtfully designed, with one of those deep Japanese soaking tubs that’s perfect after a long day of walking. I mean, the water pressure could be a bit stronger, but honestly, when you’re soaking in hot water up to your neck, you stop caring about these things.

What sets this place apart is how it feels lived-in rather than hotel-sterile. The staff – well, calling them staff feels too formal – they’re more like gracious hosts who genuinely want you to experience their neighborhood properly. They’ll tell you about the tiny ramen shop three blocks over that doesn’t have an English menu but serves the best gyoza you’ll ever taste, or which convenience store stocks the good sake. Check-in was refreshingly human too – no rushing, no corporate script, just a real conversation about what brings you to this part of Osaka.

The 8.7 rating makes sense when you realize this isn’t trying to be a luxury hotel in the traditional sense. It’s something rarer – a place that gives you space to actually experience living in Osaka for a few days rather than just visiting it. Sure, you won’t find a concierge desk or room service, but you will find yourself slowing down, noticing details, maybe even picking up groceries from the local market and eating breakfast by that window while planning a day that doesn’t revolve around tourist checklists.

HANASTAY花渓居 · 澄（KIYOSI) Accommodations

Reviews of HANASTAY花渓居 · 澄（KIYOSI)

• Ervin from United States – 11 May 2025 (10/10)

  Very quiet and comfortable. Had all amenities. Location was excellent. Easy to get to mass transit. I would definitely stay again at HANASTAY (KIYOSI) in the future. Overall an excellent value.

• Barbora from Belgium – 8 June 2024 (10/10)

  Amazing little property in a calm quiet area of Osaka
  
  What could be improved: The bottom apartment can be noisy. We had some people staying upstairs with a dog that kept running around and playing in the evening and it was very loud. Nothing a pair of earplugs couldnt solve.

• Chiyumi from Japan – 17 February 2024 (10/10)

  Clean and private. We didn’t have anybody upstairs so didn’t mind the noise like other people mentioned. Felt like home and the coin parking nearby was cheap

• Emy from Malaysia – 23 January 2024 (10/10)

  Very comfortable and we love the look and feel of the place. Big space which includes living room with kitchen, powder room, shower/bathtub with separate toilet and bedroom.
  
  The place is clean and quiet.
  
  They provided all the needed facilities including umbrellas.
  
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  What could be improved: Metro station is not near, but walkable and flat so no issue to drag our luggages.

• Mathilda from Sweden – 6 May 2023 (10/10)

  everything was perfect. it’s a bit far away from city centre but it’s close to metro so no worries!

• Iwona from United Kingdom – 26 October 2023 (8/10)

  It was lovely and very clean apartment with decent bathroom and washer. About 10min walk from subway station. Very responsive host.
  
  What could be improved: We had some problems with WiFi which host dealt within first 24h however it was dropping frequently on our phones.
  Very thin mattress, I didn't mind but husband ended up with a backache.
  Very thin ceiling/walls, we had noisy guest upstairs for couple of nights which was rather annoying when trying to rest or sleep.

• Patrycja from Austria – 11 April 2025 (1/10)

  Nothing
  
  What could be improved: The apartment was not clean at the time we have arrived, bed sheets were stained and there were some hairs on it as were as on the floor, kitchen table etc. Fridge was molted. We addressed the host but there was not reaction. We cancelled the rest of
  our stay and lost our money, but we did not want to stay there. The neighborhood is not very nice.

• Jiayao from China – 13 April 2025 (10/10)

  😀结论:非常棒的民宿，中国人开的，服务到位，硬件很棒，房间宽敞。非常值得预定。
  🤖服务:我误把热水器关了，半夜给客服打电话，小姐姐非常耐心指导我，很感谢。wifi是免费的，垃圾是不用分类的，对游客很友好。
  🤖位置:靠近岸里玉出站。在西城区很方便，离难波，心斋桥很方便。去机场有南海电车（便宜又方便），去京都大阪不建议买jrpass了，因为这里其他线更方便。（需要说明的是，新今宫以南天下茶屋以北地区是大阪最脏乱差的地区，我们的民宿刚好避开这块区域，比较安全，澄这所屋子旁边连着两家也是花溪居旗下的民宿，安全感满满。）
  🤖设备:装修很新，密码门锁，不用担心钥匙丢了需要赔钱。中国人装修的房子如小红书所言，确实很大很宽敞。小红书总是说不推荐中国人在西城区开的民宿，但是花溪居这个品牌亲身体验，我觉得还挺靠谱的，其他家可能确实要慎重一点。
  便利程度:虽然步行到附近车站也要6-11分钟，但是我觉得已经很好了。附近也有一些便利店和本地人的餐馆，吃的也比较方便。
  
  What could be improved: 不满意的是Booking😅。（The hotel is wonderful,but the Booking app is a shit.）
  1.支付方式显示支持银联，结果绑定了两个储蓄卡，都支付不了，害得我线下跑银行来来回回损失了很多钱。我问客服，客服回复到时候就扣款了，只是不能立即支付而已。我很质疑他的解释，于是搜小红书，有用户说，这个银联通道是信用卡通道，我无奈绑定了朋友的visa，马上支付成功。😅我觉得客服回复我的是错的，这个问题还挺严重的，如果客人到境外没法支付导致无法入住怎么办？我质问客服的话已经很清晰了，客服给出一个看起来并没有认真思考我的问题的回复。
  2.产品经理反思反思吧。支付金额那里设置一个币种可以吗？我根本看不出来那是日元符号还是人民币符号。
  3.网站运维也反思反思。登陆网站，点击订单非要给我跳转中文网站首页，然后点进去中文网站找到订单，又给我跳转中文网站首页，死循环，你搁这搁这呢？
  4.Booking订房有被盗刷风险。

• Jeerawan from Thailand – 11 June 2024 (8/10)

  ห้องพักกว้างขวาง มีสิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกครบ
  
  What could be improved: ไกลจากสถานีรถไฟไปหน่อย

• 川合 from Japan – 23 May 2024 (10/10)

  お風呂も綺麗だし洗濯洗剤や風呂の洗剤、食器類がしっかりあって良い
  
  What could be improved: 周りの街が治安が悪そう

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