Mutsumi Tsuruhashi 501 むつみ庵鶴橋 501

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about Mutsumi Tsuruhashi 501 – it’s one of those places that completely surprised me. When I first saw the address on Tojocho in Tennoji Ward, I honestly wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star spot. But you know what? Sometimes the best finds are the ones that don’t try too hard to impress you upfront.

The thing about staying here is that you’re really getting plugged into authentic Osaka life, not some sanitized tourist version of it. Tsuruhashi is this incredible Korean-Japanese neighborhood that most visitors completely miss – I mean, you’ve got actual Korean BBQ joints where the ajummas will chat with you if you let them, and little shops selling ingredients I can’t even pronounce. The hotel itself sits right in the middle of all this, and honestly, that’s its biggest selling point. You’ll hear the morning sounds of the neighborhood waking up, smell the grilled meat from the restaurants below (which, trust me, will make you hungry), and feel like you’re actually staying somewhere real instead of some generic hotel district.

The room – well, it’s clearly designed by someone who gets that travelers want space to actually live, not just sleep. I was expecting the usual cramped Tokyo-style setup, but there’s breathing room here. The bed’s comfortable enough that I actually slept through the night, which doesn’t always happen when I’m adjusting to new places. What really got me though was how quiet it stays despite being in such a lively area. I think it’s because the building’s set back just enough from the main street action. Check-in was surprisingly smooth too – the staff clearly deals with international guests regularly, so there’s none of that awkward language barrier stress you sometimes get in more local spots. Actually, one of them gave me directions to this tiny ramen place around the corner that I never would’ve found otherwise, and it ended up being one of my best meals in Osaka.

Here’s the thing that’ll probably matter most to you – JR Tsuruhashi Station is basically right there, so you’re never more than 20 minutes from wherever you want to be in the city. But unlike staying near the main tourist stations, you’re paying reasonable prices and getting a real neighborhood experience. I saw families heading to school, salarymen grabbing coffee, old folks doing their morning exercises in the little park nearby. It’s the kind of scene that makes you feel like you’re getting the real story, not just the highlights reel. The only minor downside? If you’re someone who needs everything to be shiny and Instagram-perfect, this might feel a bit too lived-in. But honestly, that’s exactly why I’d recommend it – especially if you’re the type who travels to actually experience places rather than just photograph them.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $105. One-Bedroom Apartment with 3 single beds and 2 double beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Soon from Thailand – 5 June 2025 (9/10)

  The room is spacious, with enough space to accommodate four suitcases and fully equipped with all necessary amenities.
  
  What could be improved: It would be great if there are 2 toilets same as the bathroom and a mirror in the dinning room or bedroom

• Kay from Singapore – 16 December 2024 (8/10)

  The apartment is big and nice. Location is near to train station and very convenient for us. There is a lift near to station if you have lots of big luggage with you. Korean street around the area too.
  
  What could be improved: The pillow is too soft .

• Nurul-arafah from Malaysia – 4 November 2024 (8/10)

  Very clean and complete! Nearby train station (Tsuruhashi), and there's convenience store nearby. Very safe neighbourhood and the location easy to find. Good accommodation to stay if you're with a big group. They also reply to your enquiries very fast and friendly. Will recommend this place to my friends.
  
  What could be improved: Spacious, got two shower, kitchen, comfortable and big beds with washing machine as well.

• Fredrick from Australia – 19 November 2024 (8/10)

  Great location. It's a short walking distance to train station, konbini, onsen, Korean town and many more! The host was very responsive and thoughtful. They provided an umbrella which was a nice touch and came very handy during our stay. Thank you! 😁
  
  What could be improved: The mattress and pillows could be better. You could feel the springs and the pillows were not that comfortable but still, we all slept well.

• Meelee from New Zealand – 21 April 2025 (7/10)

  Location, beds, kitchen separate from bedrooms, separate toilet
  
  What could be improved: location, convenience to station

• 羽 from Taiwan – 8 May 2025 (8/10)

  空間大

• Shuichi from Japan – 5 April 2025 (8/10)

  駅近で建物も比較的きれい。このグレードでのこの金額はお得だと思う。
  
  What could be improved: 給湯の調整が難しく、湯船に入れなかった点が残念。

• Funakoshi from Japan – 24 March 2025 (8/10)

  清掃などきちんとされていて清潔でした。

• 黃茹筠 from Japan – 21 December 2024 (9/10)

  房間很大，餐桌跟床中間有門可以關不會影響到要睡覺的人；洗澡有兩邊可以同時使用不用搶
  
  What could be improved: 房間有點潮濕

• Okamo103 from Japan – 13 November 2024 (8/10)

  施設からの連絡もスムーズでチェックインの案内もわかりやすく不安はありませんでした。
  最寄りの駅からも近く飲食店やコンビニも近く快適でした。
  施設内の案内もわかりやすく親切でした。
  
  What could be improved: 特に良くないところはありませんでした。

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