Tsurigane Building

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first walked up to the Tsurigane Building in Kitahorie, I wasn’t sure what to expect – the name doesn’t exactly scream “hotel,” you know? But that’s actually part of its charm. This 3-star spot sits right in one of Osaka’s coolest neighborhoods, where you’ll find yourself wandering past tiny galleries and vintage shops that most tourists never stumble across. Kitahorie has this sort of understated creative energy that feels authentically local, not put on for visitors.

The building itself has character – I mean, it’s not going to win any modern design awards, but there’s something refreshingly unpretentious about it. You’re literally a few minutes’ walk from Yotsubashi Station, which makes getting around ridiculously easy, and the whole Nishi-ku area has this great mix of old-school Osaka vibes and newer spots that locals actually hang out at. What really surprised me was how quiet it stays at night, considering you’re so close to the action. The rooms aren’t huge (this is Japan, after all), but they’re thoughtfully laid out and honestly cleaner than places I’ve paid twice as much for. The staff – well, they go out of their way to help even when your Japanese is basically limited to “arigatou gozaimasu” said very slowly and probably incorrectly.

Here’s what I loved most: you’re positioned perfectly to explore parts of Osaka that feel real. Walk five minutes and you’ll hit little restaurants where the menu is entirely in Japanese and the mama-san will smile patiently while you point at things. The Dotonbori craziness is close enough when you want that energy, but you can actually escape it too. I stayed here in late spring, and the whole neighborhood comes alive with people just living their lives – not performing for tourists. The 8.5 rating makes total sense when you consider what you’re getting for the price point. Sure, you won’t find a concierge desk or marble lobbies, but you will find yourself in the middle of a neighborhood that most visitors miss entirely. Sometimes that trade-off is exactly what makes a trip memorable, you know what I mean?

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $145. One-Bedroom Apartment with 3 double beds and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 8
• Estimated price from: $159. One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 double beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 5
• Estimated price from: $191. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed, 2 double beds and 3 sofa beds for Max persons: 9
• Estimated price from: $175. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 2 double beds and 3 sofa beds for Max persons: 11

Reviews

• Natalie from Australia – 22 April 2025 (9/10)

  Amazing location. Excellent size. Had everything we needed. Very clean & great amenities & apartment furniture, bedding etc
  
  What could be improved: The lift at times was very busy.

• I from Japan – 31 March 2025 (9/10)

  That's the nicest experience ever.
  The location, cleanliness and location is good.
  I'd love to visit here again!! 😁

• Xyan from Malaysia – 30 March 2025 (7/10)

  Very strategic location but next to highway so not very quiet environment.

• Lover from Saudi Arabia – 9 January 2025 (9/10)

  The place is clean, tidy and comfortable. Its strategic place near in all establishments like restaurants, tourist spots and convenient stores.
  
  What could be improved: Everything is excellent

• Sentot from Indonesia – 25 December 2024 (9/10)

  It's good for long stay in Osaka Japan. I would come again and stay at the same place. Very easy to use the public transportation as well, easy to get the brunch area and close from the shopping area, such as Shinsaibashi area…

• Noah from Australia – 23 December 2024 (9/10)

  The location was fantastic, close to everything
  
  What could be improved: Was a bit small for my group of 7 otherwise no issues and being tall I’d hit my head a few times

• J from United States – 16 December 2024 (9/10)

  good location

• Sini from New Zealand – 13 December 2024 (8/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: Beside street, very noisy.

• Melchor from Philippines – 10 December 2024 (9/10)

  The accessibility of the area. Near train station
  
  What could be improved: None

• Lee from Taiwan – 29 August 2024 (9/10)

  Big space.
  
  What could be improved: These places near the road. Sometimes, I can hear motorcycles loudly at midnight.

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