Toyoko Inn Osaka Hankyu Juso-eki Nishi-guchi No.1

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from another Toyoko Inn – I mean, they’re everywhere in Japan and usually pretty standard – but this Juso location actually surprised me in a good way. The thing is, most people zoom past Juso on their way to the flashier parts of Osaka, but honestly, that’s kind of what makes staying here work so well. You’re literally steps from Juso Station (the Nishi-guchi west exit, specifically), which sounds boring until you realize you can be in Umeda in about ten minutes or hit Kyoto in thirty. The neighborhood itself has this lived-in feel – not touristy at all, just regular Osaka folks going about their business, which I actually loved.

The hotel sits on this quiet side street just off the main drag, so you get the convenience without the constant noise of delivery trucks and late-night revelers. Check-in was smooth as always with Toyoko Inn – they’ve got that efficiency thing down to a science – and the lobby has that familiar clean, no-nonsense vibe. The rooms are, well, exactly what you’d expect if you’ve stayed at other Toyoko properties: small but thoughtfully designed, everything works, and honestly the bed was more comfortable than I remembered from other locations. The bathroom is tiny (obviously), but the water pressure is solid and it gets properly hot. What I appreciated was how quiet it stayed at night – even with the windows cracked open, you’re mostly hearing the gentle hum of the neighborhood rather than traffic chaos.

Here’s the thing that really sold me on this spot though: the morning routine. There’s a decent konbini right around the corner, plus this little bakery that opens early and makes these incredible melon pan that locals queue up for. The hotel’s breakfast is standard Toyoko fare – nothing fancy but it gets the job done – but I found myself grabbing pastries and coffee from nearby spots instead, which felt more authentic anyway. If you’re planning to explore beyond central Osaka, this location is actually brilliant. You can walk to the Yodo River for morning runs (which I did twice), and there’s this whole strip of local restaurants along Jusohonmachi that tourists never find. I had some of the best okonomiyaki of my trip at this tiny place three blocks away where the owner remembered my order by day two. Look, it’s not luxurious, and if you need a concierge or room service, you’re in the wrong place. But for the price point and that genuine neighborhood experience? It’s a solid choice, especially if you appreciate being somewhere real rather than somewhere designed for tourists.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $75. Double Room – Smoking with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $75. Double Room – Non-Smoking with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $82. Queen Room – Smoking with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $82. Queen Room – Non-Smoking with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $82. Twin Room – Smoking with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $82. Twin Room – Non-Smoking with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $61. Double Room for Single Use – Smoking with 1 double bed for Max persons: 1
• Estimated price from: $61. Double Room for Single Use – Non-Smoking with 1 double bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Lauren from United States – 3 May 2025 (9/10)

  Our queen room was clean and big, by Japanese standards. We appreciated the included breakfast, served as a small buffet. The location was perfect for our needs – close to the train station, several decent restaurants, and nice shopping arcade.
  
  What could be improved: We were satisfied with all aspects.

• Lukashienko from Poland – 5 July 2023 (8/10)

  Pretty nice rooms and quite a few restaurants and shops around. We had the different rooms and we all slept like babies.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast was very simple, yet fresh and tasty. Not many attractions around the hotel. There is a metro station close by and that's what you have to use if you want to see or do anything in the center.

• Yuji from Japan – 11 May 2023 (9/10)

  I think it was very clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. There is breakfast, too, and it is considerably advantageous when we think about accommodation charges. It was close to the station, and it was 2 stations to Osaka Umeda Station, so access was good.
  
  What could be improved: It's hard to find a bad point, but it's a bad point that there are entertainment shops and touts at night.

• Cristina from New Zealand – 17 April 2023 (9/10)

  Very good breakfast – and very efficient and friendly kitchen staff

• Chiara from Italy – 28 March 2023 (9/10)

  Nice and clean room. Close to Juso metro station and lots of restaurants. Breakfast is also nice, although japanese style.
  
  What could be improved: I was staying in a room where smoking is allowed and as a non-smoker I could smell cigarette.

• Shingen from United States – 22 March 2023 (8/10)

  What could be improved: Had to pay extra for early check in. Check in time is late.

• Dorien from Netherlands – 21 March 2023 (8/10)

  big room
  
  What could be improved: you can smoke in the room it smells nasty
  and the breakfast was poor

• Swee from Singapore – 29 December 2022 (9/10)

  Value for 💰 👍

• H from Indonesia – 10 April 2025 (8/10)

  The Japanese style breakfast is nice

• Jenny from Malaysia – 4 February 2025 (8/10)

  Cleanliness
  
  What could be improved: NIl

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