MIMARU Osaka Namba North

MIMARU Osaka Namba North Overview

Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect from MIMARU Osaka Namba North when I first booked it – the whole “apartment-style hotel” thing sounded a bit too good to be true. But walking into that lobby on Minamihorie street, I immediately got why this place has such stellar reviews. It’s got this clean, minimalist vibe that feels distinctly Japanese without being over the top about it, you know? The staff actually remembered my name after the first day, which is pretty rare for a place this size.

What really sold me was the location – and I mean the *actual* location, not just “close to everything.” You’re literally a three-minute walk from Yotsubashi-suji subway line, which honestly saves you so much hassle getting around Osaka. The Namba area can get absolutely crazy with tourists (especially around Dotonbori), but Minamihorie has this nice residential feel that lets you escape the chaos when you need to. There’s a Family Mart right around the corner – I probably went there twice a day for random snacks and drinks. The apartments themselves are surprisingly spacious by Japanese standards, with actual kitchenettes that you can use for more than just heating up convenience store meals. I mean, the washing machine in the unit was a game-changer after a few days of summer sightseeing.

The thing that impressed me most was how they’ve managed to feel like a proper hotel while giving you apartment-level privacy and space. Housekeeping comes every few days unless you request otherwise, which strikes the right balance between service and not having strangers in your space constantly. The building itself is pretty quiet – I was worried about street noise since Namba can get rowdy, but the windows do a solid job blocking it out. My only minor gripe is that the air conditioning takes forever to actually cool down the room, but that’s honestly typical for most places in Japan. The neighborhood really comes alive in the evenings when locals finish work – there are some fantastic little izakayas within walking distance that you’d never find in the main tourist strips. I stumbled across this incredible takoyaki place just two blocks south that had a line of locals every night around 7 PM. That’s when you know it’s the real deal.

MIMARU Osaka Namba North Accommodations

Reviews of MIMARU Osaka Namba North

• Simone from Australia – 9 June 2025 (10/10)

  The location was super convenient. Room was large, comfortable, clean and quiet. Fantastic accommodation for us as a family of four (2 adults and 2 children).

• Whitney from United States – 8 June 2025 (9/10)

  Size of rooms were large. Staff was friendly. Windows in the rooms were great. Location was great.
  
  What could be improved: The beds were incredibly hard.

• Ma from Philippines – 2 June 2025 (9/10)

  The space, design was great for family with kids..better option than getting adjoining rooms
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Hbmbrbkbmb from Australia – 29 May 2025 (9/10)

  Convenient location, spacious enough for a young family of five, lovely staff, clean and comfortable. Full size fridge for groceries was great too.
  
  What could be improved: Expensive but comparable

• Stacey from Australia – 6 May 2025 (10/10)

  Location, staff, room design and space – all were huge hits!

• Cecill from United States – 30 April 2025 (10/10)

  Customer service is excellent!

• Li from United Kingdom – 27 April 2025 (10/10)

  The hotel and staff exceeded our expectations. Great location for families with young children, not far to walk for all the main attractions. The room was much bigger than we expected we had plenty of room for our family of four. The staff were always friendly, polite and very helpful. We had a lovely stay for our first time in Osaka.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Andrew from Australia – 27 April 2025 (10/10)

  Great location and large family room. Lots of space
  
  What could be improved: Nil

• Anjila from Australia – 21 April 2025 (9/10)

  Staff were very friendly
  Clean
  Spacious four Japan

• Sanin from Croatia – 20 April 2025 (10/10)

  Lovely hotel and great location. The staff was super helpful

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