Minn Juso

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Minn Juso? The lobby actually feels like someone’s living room – not in a cramped way, but like they put thought into making it feel less hotel-y. I mean, it’s a 3-star place so you’re not expecting marble columns, but there’s something refreshingly unpretentious about it that I really appreciated after staying at some of those sterile business hotels elsewhere in Osaka.

The location is honestly brilliant if you know anything about getting around the city. Juso station is right there – and I’m talking like a 2-minute walk, not the “short walk” that sometimes means dragging your luggage for 10 minutes. What’s clever about this spot is that you’re technically in Yodogawa-ku, which sounds far from everything, but you can get to Umeda in about 8 minutes on the Hankyu line. The neighborhood itself has this lived-in feel that I loved – there’s a Family Mart basically across the street (lifesaver for late-night snacks), and the little streets around Jusohonmachi have these tiny restaurants where you’ll hear more Japanese than English, which honestly made me feel like I was experiencing actual Osaka rather than tourist Osaka.

The rooms are compact but thoughtfully laid out – someone clearly understood that travelers need space to actually open a suitcase without performing gymnastics. The bed was surprisingly comfortable, and here’s a detail that mattered more than I expected: the air conditioning actually worked quietly. I’ve stayed in places where you have to choose between being comfortable and getting sleep, but this wasn’t one of them. The bathroom was typically Japanese small but everything worked well, and the water pressure was solid. One thing that caught my attention was how clean everything felt – not just surface clean, but that deep kind of clean that makes you comfortable walking around barefoot. The staff genuinely seemed to care about the place, which shows in ways you can’t fake. Check-in was smooth even with my terrible Japanese, and they had this helpful little map with recommendations that weren’t just the obvious tourist spots – actually pointed me toward this incredible takoyaki place about 6 minutes away that I never would have found otherwise. With an 8.3 rating, you’re getting exactly what you’d hope for: a place that does the basics really well without trying to be something it’s not. It’s the kind of hotel where you sleep well, feel oriented in the city, and don’t spend your time dealing with annoying problems that eat into your vacation.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $69. Standard Double Room with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $71. Standard Twin Room with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $76. Standard Twin Room with Sofa with 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $82. Junior Suite with 3 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $84. Family Suite with 2 double beds and 2 bunk beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $85. Superior Family Room with 2 single beds, 1 bunk bed and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $109. Superior Apartment with 2 single beds, 2 bunk beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $131. Suite with 2 large double beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Rudi from Indonesia – 9 June 2025 (8/10)

  The location is good, the room is pretty big, clean, complete with all household, suit for families, and new.
  
  What could be improved: The hotel did not provide luggage storage for early check in.

• Ace from Japan – 30 May 2025 (8/10)

  spacious
  
  What could be improved: none

• Lucia from United Kingdom – 15 April 2025 (8/10)

  Nice location , very clean and enough space for three people
  
  What could be improved: Was ok

• Nhi from Japan – 16 March 2025 (9/10)

  Everything is clean and comfortable. You can check-in and self-check-out by scanning the QR code. At first the Internet in my room didn’t work but I messaged the staff through LINE and they supported me quickly. It is near the station and many combinis, Donki, restaurants. I expected the surrounding area to be loud and noisy at first but on the night I went it was quiet to sleep.

• Chelvarani from Malaysia – 2 February 2025 (7/10)

  It was clean and comfortable and quite spacious. Can fit 5 people.
  
  What could be improved: None

• P from United Kingdom – 12 December 2024 (9/10)

  The room was very spacious and clean staff were very helpful and approachable. The location was very nice aswell. Also check in was very simple and quick.

• Sirivong from Australia – 27 November 2024 (9/10)

  Kitchen equipments and clean
  
  What could be improved: Communication with Robots. We want to meet people (staff) and see them smiling and welcoming.

• Choong from Malaysia – 20 October 2024 (9/10)

  spacious room
  close to train station
  close to variety of food
  
  What could be improved: to have more table space

• Maria from Philippines – 18 October 2024 (9/10)

  Everything
  
  What could be improved: Nothing in particular

• Thi from Germany – 10 October 2024 (9/10)

  Good Service
  Easy check in
  Nice room
  Clean room
  Good price
  
  What could be improved: Dark lightning

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