Ritz Place Nishikujo

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from Ritz Place Nishikujo when I first walked up – it’s tucked away in this quiet residential pocket of Konohana-ku that honestly feels more like where locals live than where tourists usually end up. But that’s actually part of its charm. The building itself is pretty understated, sort of modern-minimalist without trying too hard, and when you step inside there’s this immediate sense of calm that you don’t always get at busy city hotels.

The location is genuinely clever once you figure it out. I mean, Nishikujo isn’t exactly Dotonbori, but here’s the thing – you’re literally a five-minute walk to Nishikujo Station, and from there it’s one stop to Universal City (yeah, that Universal Studios) and maybe ten minutes to get into the heart of Osaka. The neighborhood itself has this lived-in feel with little family-run shops and izakayas that definitely don’t see many foreign faces. There’s a FamilyMart right around the corner – trust me, you’ll appreciate that at 11 PM when you want snacks. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 3-star place, nothing fancy but everything works properly. Clean, quiet (surprisingly so, given you’re still in Osaka), and the beds are actually comfortable, not those rock-hard mattresses you sometimes get. The staff genuinely tries to help even when there’s a language barrier, and check-in was smooth – no weird surprise fees or complicated key card systems.

What really won me over was how the place just… works. Like, the water pressure is good, the air conditioning doesn’t sound like a jet engine, and you can actually sleep without earplugs because this part of Konohana-ku settles down at night. During the day you hear kids playing in the nearby park and the occasional train, but it’s more ambient than annoying. The 8.6 rating makes total sense – it’s not trying to be the Peninsula or anything, but it delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises. If you’re the type who wants to experience Osaka without staying in the middle of the tourist circus, or if you’re planning to hit up Universal Studios and want something nearby that won’t break the bank, this place actually hits a sweet spot. Just don’t expect room service or a concierge who speaks perfect English – but honestly, that’s part of what makes it feel authentic.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $173. Three-Bedroom Villa with 1 single bed, 1 sofa bed, 2 single beds and 2 double beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Sharon from Australia – 8 June 2025 (9/10)

  It was private but still close enough to train station and restaurants.
  
  What could be improved: Not a lot of living space so was a bit squishy for 5 people. Would be good for a smaller group though.

• Sonya from Australia – 16 May 2025 (9/10)

  Perfect place for a family to stay.
  Everyone had there own space,
  Home had everything we needed.
  Host was super friendly and quick to respond.
  We stayed in 3 different accommodations in Japan and this was our favourite one by far.
  If we return to Osaka we will definitely stay here again.
  So close to universal only one stop on the train.
  The attention to detail in the home was incredible, every little thing was thought of.
  The video from the station to the home was super helpful so we were grateful the host did that.
  Thank you Kiyo for your beautiful home!

• Jessica from Australia – 20 April 2025 (9/10)

  Very comfortable beds. This was our 3rd accomodation in Japan and we finally got wonderful rest! All other places had very hard beds. This was like a cloud. Plenty of space for our family and luggage. Great amenities. Kiyo was a wonderful host and very helpful

• Rebecca from Australia – 2 January 2025 (9/10)

  Close to station, nice rooms and comfortable beds

• Shirley from Singapore – 26 December 2024 (9/10)

  The apartment is awesome. The space inside the house is sufficient for a family of 4. The apartment is clean too. Location is awesome (only 5 to 10 minutes away from the JR Metro station) and there are a few convenience stores around too. The host is super friendly and helpful. Self check-in and check-out procedures are very easy. Thumbs up for the stay. I couldn't ask for more, super value for money.
  
  What could be improved: None. Everything was perfect.

• Henry from Singapore – 4 June 2024 (9/10)

  Comfortable, clean, plenty of amenities. Enough bed for family of 5 to sleep comfortably. Easy guide to find the location
  
  What could be improved: A bit difficult to find taxi or sheltered area when waiting

• Ma from Australia – 21 February 2023 (9/10)

  clean, cozy and homey! love it!
  
  What could be improved: a bit of a walk from train station for someone who isn’t a regular walker but not a biggy.

• Tswizzle from Australia – 15 February 2023 (9/10)

  The location was great. the host was amazing. The accommodation is very spacious and the beds were super comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: The only thing that was a drawback was that the shower temperature was extremely hard to get right, either too hot or too cold.

• Adam from Australia – 1 February 2023 (9/10)

  The location is fantastic! Very close to stores , restaurants & public transport.

• Koichi from United States – 14 July 2022 (9/10)

  Fantastic location with excellent service. Will go back anytime!

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