Hotel Piacere NAMBA

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at my fair share of business hotels in Osaka, and Hotel Piacere NAMBA honestly surprised me in the best way. It’s tucked into this narrow street in Nipponbashi-nishi – you know that area just south of the main Namba chaos where things get a bit more residential? The entrance is pretty understated, almost like they’re not trying too hard to grab your attention, which I actually appreciated after walking past all those neon-blazed hotel fronts closer to Dotonbori.

The rooms are what I’d call thoughtfully small – I mean, this is Japan, so you’re not getting a sprawling suite, but everything feels intentional rather than cramped. The bed was surprisingly comfortable (I’m talking actual good sleep, not just “acceptable for the price” sleep), and they’ve got these little touches that show someone actually thought about what travelers need. Like, there’s enough shelf space to actually unpack your toiletries, and the lighting doesn’t make you look like a zombie when you’re getting ready. The bathroom’s compact but well-designed – that rainfall showerhead was honestly a nice surprise for a 3-star place. What really got me was how quiet it stays at night, even though you’re basically in the heart of everything. I guess being on that side street shields you from the main Namba madness.

Here’s the thing that makes this place special though – the location is kind of perfect if you know Osaka at all. You’re literally a five-minute walk from Kuromon Ichiba Market, which means you can grab incredible street food for breakfast without dealing with tourist crowds (go early, trust me). Namba Station is close enough that you don’t need to drag your luggage far, but you’re not right on top of it with all that foot traffic and noise. And honestly? Some of my favorite little bars and hole-in-the-wall restaurants are within stumbling distance – there’s this tiny yakitori place around the corner that doesn’t even have a sign in English, but the master there makes these incredible chicken hearts that… well, I’m getting sidetracked. The point is, you’re in a real neighborhood, not just a tourist bubble. The staff seems genuinely helpful too – not just going through the motions, but actually offering useful suggestions about where to eat or how to get places. I had this one front desk guy draw me a little map to find a specific ramen shop, complete with landmarks to look for. That’s the kind of service that makes an 8.4 rating feel earned, you know?

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $222. One-Bedroom Apartment with 3 double beds for Max persons: 6
• Estimated price from: $222. One-Bedroom Apartment with 4 single beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Barry from Australia – 13 May 2025 (9/10)

  The fact that it was a unit, with washing machine, could cook your own food and the space, also the balcony
  
  What could be improved: Check in times a little late 5pm

• Yuri from Canada – 8 May 2025 (8/10)

  Space, clean, total cost for 4 people was good. Location was ok, convenient.
  
  What could be improved: Check in at 5pm is not good. Every other hotel/stay in Japan starts at 3pm. Full payment when booking is not good, every other hotel/stay in Japan gives a few days to think. Cost of late check out is the highest in Japan.

• Yeng from Hong Kong – 24 November 2024 (9/10)

  Love how big the place is and its location

• Katherine from United States – 2 November 2024 (9/10)

  Clean and good location
  
  What could be improved: The pan in the kitchen was in terrible shape and could not be used.

• Arnaud from Canada – 16 September 2024 (9/10)

  Beds are good, bathroom really nice and great hot water. Really nice to use the washing machine
  
  What could be improved: The smell in the lobby is disgusting (like a soccer Locker place).
  We would like more equipment in the kitchen as pan or plates or glasses.
  Would also like a clothesline!
  Light in the living room is too bright for the evening.

• Victoria from Argentina – 1 September 2024 (9/10)

  Very clean and very big
  
  What could be improved: Late check in

• Yi-ching from Taiwan – 19 August 2024 (9/10)

  The location is very good.
  
  What could be improved: I have submitted the relevant information online in advance, but the manager did not give me the electronic lock code for the door, so I have been unable to enter the first floor of the apartment for passport verification until I called. I hope it can be given in advance.

• Karen from Singapore – 19 June 2024 (8/10)

  The room was very spacious and comfortable
  
  What could be improved: The aircon was not working well on the final night. There were not enough hangers for us to dry our laundry.

• Antonia from Australia – 9 June 2024 (8/10)

  Great location, great value for money!
  
  What could be improved: The check in time is really late.
  Everything else about the property was amazing

• Bernadette from Philippines – 29 May 2024 (9/10)

  No Breakfast provided. Location was very convinient probably 10-15 walk going to dotonbori. very easy to locate and near ( but not so near) in a train station. they respond fast on any inquiries we had.
  
  What could be improved: hmmm we just had a slight problem on our toilet but it was fix immidiately. overall the place was very comfortable and very spacious. they are very helpful and will respond to our querries. thank you so much

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