neko neko apartment

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw “neko neko apartment” on my booking confirmation, I wasn’t entirely sure what I was getting myself into. But after spending a few nights in Higashiyodogawa-ku, I can tell you this place is actually a pretty solid find if you want to experience Osaka like you’re living there, not just passing through.

The location in Nishiawaji isn’t going to win any tourism awards – you’re definitely in a residential neighborhood here, which honestly turned out to be one of my favorite things about it. You know what’s great about staying where actual Osakans live? You get to stumble into those tiny family-run restaurants that don’t even have English menus, and there’s this oddly comforting rhythm to the area. Morning bicycle commuters, the old ladies doing their shopping, kids walking to school – it’s real life, not the polished tourist bubble. The nearest station is about a 7-minute walk (I timed it), and from there you can get to Dotonbori or Osaka Castle without too much hassle, though yeah, it’s not like you’re stepping out your door into the action.

What really surprised me was how thoughtfully set up the apartment actually is. I mean, it’s a 3-star place so don’t expect luxury, but whoever designed this space clearly understood what travelers need. The kitchen has proper knives (not those useless hotel butter knives), there’s enough fridge space for actual groceries, and – this might sound weird but it mattered – the washing machine actually works well and doesn’t sound like it’s trying to escape. The whole place has this clean, minimalist vibe that feels very Japanese without being overly themed, if that makes sense. Though I will say the walls are a bit thin, so if you’re a light sleeper, pack earplugs because you’ll hear your neighbors moving around. Nothing crazy, just… you know, apartment living sounds.

The check-in process was surprisingly smooth for a smaller place – they had clear instructions in English and actually responded quickly when I had questions. What I really appreciated was how they’d stocked the basics without making a big deal about it. Good toilet paper, decent towels, coffee filters, even some emergency instant ramen. Small touches, but when you’re jet-lagged and everything’s closed, you notice these things. The whole experience felt less like staying in a hotel and more like borrowing a friend’s well-organized apartment. Plus, at this price point and with ratings consistently in the 8+ range, it’s clear other people are having similarly positive experiences. If you’re the type who’d rather spend your money on amazing food and experiences instead of fancy hotel amenities you’ll barely use, neko neko apartment makes a lot of sense.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $93. One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 double beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $93. One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 double beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $93. One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 single beds and 2 double beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Anton from United Kingdom – 25 April 2025 (9/10)

  Separate beds

• Peter from Japan – 21 April 2025 (9/10)

  The room was quite spacious by Japanese standards. The beds were very comfortable and the location was great. The room was tidy and the value was very good for the price.

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

  What could be improved: Got everything I needed inside the room.

• Chen from Taiwan – 16 April 2025 (9/10)

  you have everything you need. the pots plate and chopstick to help you cook everthing. the bed is good.
  
  What could be improved: too cheap

• Srimal from United Kingdom – 19 February 2025 (9/10)

  Convenient for transport, grocery shopping, clean and reasonable space.
  
  What could be improved: Didn’t get the details how to access to the room in time. But host was very helpful and apoplectic for the situation.

• Nguyen from Japan – 13 January 2025 (9/10)

  Fully equipped and very clean

• Evgenii from Romania – 17 November 2024 (9/10)

  The room looks exactly like at the pictures. Pretty spacious, with separate kitchen. All facilities are in good condition.
  
  What could be improved: It is a bit noizy when somebody is walking on the 2nd floor.

• Klara from Slovenia – 3 November 2024 (9/10)

  Everything you needed was in apartment, it was clean, enough space for 4 people, we found it without a problem, host was very kind and responsive, the location was also very good.

• Chintamani from Australia – 30 October 2024 (9/10)

  It is in quiet neighborhood very safe, 5 minutes from Family Mart, 10 minutes walk to Shin Osaka Station, very clean and comfortable

• Phobie from Japan – 14 September 2022 (9/10)

  Everything. ..the place is clean and safe. 🙂🙂🙂
  
  What could be improved: Nothing at all.

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