HOTEL RELIEF Namba Daikokuchou

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about HOTEL RELIEF Namba Daikokuchou – it’s one of those places that completely surprises you in the best way possible. When I first walked up to it on that narrow street in Naniwanaka, I honestly wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star spot tucked away from the main tourist drags. But you know what? Sometimes the hotels that don’t try too hard are exactly what you need.

The thing about this place is it actually gets Osaka right. You’re literally a stone’s throw from Daikokucho Station, which means you can hop on the Midosuji Line and be in the heart of Namba’s chaos in maybe three minutes – but when you come back at night, you’re not dealing with the drunk salarymen and tourist crowds stumbling around Dotonbori until 2 AM. The neighborhood has this working-class vibe that feels genuinely local, with tiny ramen shops and convenience stores where you’ll hear more Japanese than English. I mean, I could smell the tonkotsu broth from some hole-in-the-wall place every morning when I stepped outside, and it made me ridiculously happy.

The rooms themselves are clean and compact (this is Japan, so adjust your space expectations accordingly), but they’ve got all the basics sorted without any unnecessary frills. The staff was incredibly helpful – like, they actually drew me a little map to find this amazing takoyaki stand that’s apparently been run by the same family for decades. That’s the kind of local knowledge you don’t get at the big chain hotels in Namba proper. What really impressed me was how quiet it stayed at night, despite being so close to everything. The building feels solid, and the soundproofing is decent enough that I could actually sleep without earplugs, which is saying something in a city like Osaka. Check-in was smooth, no drama, and they let me drop my bags early which saved my back after dragging luggage through Kansai Airport. Honestly, for the price point and that 8.4 rating, it delivers exactly what it promises – a clean, comfortable base that puts you right where you want to be without breaking the bank or overwhelming you with unnecessary luxury. If you’re the type who’d rather spend money on incredible food and experiences than fancy hotel amenities you’ll barely use, this place just makes sense.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $85. Superior Room – Smoking with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $75. Single Room – Smoking with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Reinhold from Australia – 17 May 2025 (8/10)

  Good location, walking distance to the central train station and downturns sights.

• William from Brazil – 13 May 2025 (8/10)

  Large rooms, good location, comfy beds and great breakfast,
  
  What could be improved: Wifi connetion pretty bad, specially if you are working, Did not work well for online meetings.

• Nhat from Vietnam – 5 May 2025 (9/10)

  The room is larger than other hotels near Namba and Shinsaibashi. Convenient to the station (400m from Daikokucho, 750m from Namba). The breakfast bread is delicious, free drinks.
  
  What could be improved: Price is a bit higher than other hotels, probably due to Golden Week

• Saptarshi from Australia – 2 May 2025 (8/10)

  Loved the all you can eat breakfast breads!
  Loved the happy hour for drinks (though we didn't make avail of this)
  
  What could be improved: Can't really critique this place, it was great!

• Lior from Israel – 15 April 2025 (8/10)

  Great stay

• Tea from Slovenia – 7 April 2025 (8/10)

  Overall an okay place to stay. Complimentary stuff aint bad.
  The location is close to metro, otherwise on a car busy street, but close to restaurants.
  
  What could be improved: Even thought somewhat newer, there was some sloppiness in design and the whole look of the place. It looked nicer in the pictures
  I would prefer it to have indoor hallways, but that is on me. Not a bad place to stay, but I would probably choose something else on my next trip.

• Martina from United Kingdom – 7 April 2025 (9/10)

  The location is perfect! Very central but far from the chaos

• Alessio from Italy – 28 February 2025 (8/10)

  Big and nice room.
  Staff were helpful and nice. We used the luggages delivery service and it was smooth.
  Free ice cream and drinks in the evening.
  
  What could be improved: Maybe the location. It was a bit distant from the very touristic center of Osaka. But if you prefer a calm and quiet area it’s okay.

• Livia from Indonesia – 5 January 2025 (9/10)

  The location is great. FamilyMart near the lobby, there's a complete drug store beside the hotel, and many restaurants to choose. It's also near the daikokucho station, so easy to go anywhere by metro. Namba & Dotonbori still in a walking diatance.
  The all you can eat drinks & ice cream is so good…
  We enjoyed it everyday during our stay
  
  What could be improved: The staff can not speak english, so it's a little hard to communicate if you can not speak japanese.

• Rebekah from New Zealand – 29 December 2024 (9/10)

  This was a really enjoyable stay. The rooms were very large for Japan and we had a table and chairs, desk and TV in our room as well as a large bed and a balcony. The free treats were great! Having unlimited icecream and soft drinks was a nice bonus and we made the most of the free drinks between 6-8 each night. The breakfasts were also delicious and included free fancy breads and waffles. Highly recommend.
  
  What could be improved: The dryer took a very long time (almost two hours) to dry our clothes and the lift took a long time each time to come to our level.

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