Toyoko Inn Osaka Tenjinbashi-suji Rokuchome

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Toyoko Inn at Tenjinbashi-suji Rokuchome? It’s actually tucked away on a quiet residential street in Ukida, but you’re literally a three-minute walk from one of Osaka’s most incredible experiences – and I mean that shopping arcade that stretches for 2.6 kilometers underground. Most tourists have no idea this place exists, but locals practically live there.

The hotel itself is classic Toyoko Inn – which means it’s compact, efficient, and honestly way better than you’d expect for a business hotel chain. The rooms are small, sure, but they’ve got this clever layout where everything actually fits without feeling cramped. The beds are surprisingly comfortable (I’m picky about this stuff), and the air conditioning works like a dream, which matters more than you think during Osaka’s sticky summers. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays at night – you’re far enough from the main Tenjinbashi-suji chaos but close enough to grab late-night ramen from the little places that stay open until 2 AM. The front desk staff speaks decent English, and check-in was smooth even when I showed up jetlagged and confused at 10 PM.

Here’s the thing that makes this location special though – you’re in the heart of what locals call “shitamachi,” the old downtown area that still feels authentically Osaka. Walk five minutes in any direction and you’ll hit family-run shops that have been there for decades, tiny bars where salarymen decompress after work, and food stalls serving takoyaki that’s actually better than the touristy stuff in Dotonbori. The Rokuchome subway station connects you to everywhere you need to go, but honestly, I found myself just wandering the neighborhood more than taking trains. There’s this particular coffee shop called… well, I can’t remember the name, but it’s got a blue awning two blocks south – the owner makes the most incredible morning coffee and actually chatted with me about baseball in broken English. That’s the kind of place you stumble onto when you stay here instead of in the generic hotel districts. The 8.2 rating makes total sense – it’s not luxury, but it delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises, and the location gives you a real slice of Osaka life that most visitors completely miss.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $71. Queen Room – Smoking with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $75. Twin Room – Smoking with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $57. Single Room – Smoking with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1
• Estimated price from: $57. Single Room – Non-Smoking with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Christine from Australia – 29 May 2025 (9/10)

  Quality hotel
  
  What could be improved: Further than I thought from main area of osaka

• Gabrielle from United States – 20 April 2025 (9/10)

  Staffs are helpful.
  
  What could be improved: Rooms are small.

• Marjan from Belgium – 18 April 2025 (9/10)

  Breakfast was free and good. I liked the soups. There was free coffee from 0630 to 1000. That was really nice because I like my coffee in the morning.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Ana from Spain – 5 April 2025 (8/10)

  The breakfast was fantastic and had a friendly staff

• Soare from United Kingdom – 21 January 2025 (7/10)

  The location is great, very close to the Metro station
  
  What could be improved: Strong smell of smoke in my room

• Mei from Australia – 15 January 2025 (9/10)

  Comfortable and clean. Very good breakfast and good views from my room

• Christoph from Germany – 1 January 2025 (8/10)

  Location is good, rooms are absolutly okay.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast was bad!

• Solo from United Kingdom – 27 December 2024 (9/10)

  I was impressed with the hospitality of the staff at the front-desk as well as other staff at the hotel. The breakfast buffet does not have much variety and the hotel Wifi was poor but overall, I'm extremely pleased with my stay and highly recommend Toyoko Inn Osaka.
  
  What could be improved: The main flaw about Toyoko Inn Osaka was the Hotel Wifi was weak throughout the day so I could not upload videos or do any work.
  A much lesser issue – the Hotel is about 15 minutes walking distance from the nearest Osaka Metro stop Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station. So if you have heavy luggage, it's quiet a trek from getting off the train to the Hotel. There's unfortunately no shuttle service to the hotel.

• Shuler from United States – 20 December 2024 (9/10)

  very helpful and kind staff, clean room with a great view and very comfy bed, good breakfast, waste conscious. not a fae walk from hep five ferris wheel and mall

• Bruno from Sweden – 16 December 2024 (9/10)

  Confortable, clean and very good quality-price. Good breakfast, and good location.

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