Super Hotel Namba Nipponbashi

Super Hotel Namba Nipponbashi Overview

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much from Super Hotel Namba Nipponbashi when I first booked it – I mean, it’s a business hotel chain, right? But you know what struck me immediately when I walked up from Nipponbashi Station? The location is actually perfect if you want to feel like you’re staying where locals hang out, not just tourists. You’re literally a three-minute walk from Kuromon Ichiba Market (which, by the way, gets crazy busy after 10 AM, so hit it early for the best sushi breakfast), and Dotonbori’s neon madness is close enough that you can stumble back after too much takoyaki, but far enough that you won’t hear drunk salarymen singing karaoke at 2 AM.

The rooms are small – well, this is Japan, so no surprises there – but they’ve got this thing figured out in a way that bigger hotels don’t. Everything has a purpose, and the bed is surprisingly comfortable for what you’d expect from a 3-star place. The staff at check-in was efficient in that polite Japanese way, and they actually had English instructions for everything, which saved me from my usual pantomime routine with the TV remote. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night despite being in the middle of Osaka. The windows do their job, and the air conditioning doesn’t sound like a jet engine, which honestly can’t be said for every hotel in this price range. The bathroom is one of those prefab units that looks like it was dropped in from space, but it works perfectly and the water pressure is solid.

Here’s the thing about this area that most people don’t realize – you’re actually in the middle of Osaka’s electronics district, so if you’re into that sort of thing, Den Den Town is right there. But more importantly, you’re positioned perfectly between the tourist chaos of Namba and the more authentic eating scene around Nipponbashi. I found this tiny ramen shop called Menya 7.5Hz just two blocks away that had a line of locals every night around 8 PM – that’s your signal right there. The hotel doesn’t have a restaurant, but honestly, who needs one when you’re surrounded by some of the best street food in Japan? Plus, there’s a Family Mart literally next door for your late-night snack emergencies and weird Japanese Kit Kat flavors. The 8.4 rating makes sense to me because while it’s not going to wow you with luxury, it does exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises, and in a city where hotel prices can get ridiculous, especially during cherry blossom season, that’s worth something.

Super Hotel Namba Nipponbashi Accommodations

Reviews of Super Hotel Namba Nipponbashi

• Goncalocmp from Portugal – 24 May 2025 (9/10)

  The location is excellent, the amenities and breakfast offer as well. A lovely stay in Osaka overall.
  
  What could be improved: The room was a bit too small for three people with suitcases.

• Craig from Australia – 28 April 2025 (8/10)

  Location
  Amenities
  Welcome Bar
  
  What could be improved: Rooms and bathrooms a very small

• Naomi from United States – 26 April 2025 (7/10)

  Amazing location in the heart of all the action! Also great water in the bathrooms for baths.
  
  What could be improved: EXTREMELY SMALL. Three of us stayed in the triple room with a bunk bed. I didn’t mind the room being small as much as I minded the bathrooms. My knees touched the wall when I sat on the toilet.

• Shaun from Canada – 23 April 2025 (7/10)

  What could be improved: Rooms are too small for two people to share

• Watson from Hong Kong – 12 April 2025 (7/10)

  Location is great, the check out procedure is friendly (actual speaking, no check out procedure)
  
  What could be improved: The room design can be better

• Phodchamarn from Thailand – 9 April 2025 (9/10)

  Breakfast was good, All hotel staffs very humble and provide the best service and quality amenities especially Shampoo & conditioner. The room design space and layout good for lay down the big luggage.

• Zimmer from Taiwan – 25 March 2025 (9/10)

  The hotel is located within walking distance of several metro stations and Dotonbori Market.
  The breakfast was excellent and featured local food.
  The bed was very comfortable and the room was spotless. Fabric spray and hangers are available. Memory foam pillows and loungewear are available in the lobby.
  All staff were very friendly and spoke English.
  Upon returning from an afternoon of sightseeing, I was pleasantly surprised to find a complimentary happy hour that included unique local spirits.
  One special feature is the 'pet' robotic puppy, Jo Jo, in the lobby.
  
  What could be improved: Although I was able to store my luggage due to an early arrival, I was not able to use the bathroom before check-in. I was directed to a public toilet in the nearby market.

• Emma from Netherlands – 9 March 2025 (9/10)

  The welcome drink bar is amazing!
  Breakfasts were yummy.
  Close to all Osaka’s main attractions.
  Nearby metro station from which you can travel to Naha for example.
  
  What could be improved: Small rooms but that’s ok for the fact that it’s in the city centre of a big city.

• Ken from United States – 17 January 2025 (9/10)

  Service.
  
  What could be improved: Small room

• Cristina from Philippines – 3 December 2024 (8/10)

  Convenient location
  
  What could be improved: Bit small for 3 pax

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