Nissei Hotel Osaka — Hotel in Osaka

Business Hotel Nissei is nestled between buildings at the edge of streets full of food, with nearby Don Quijote and Kuromon Market, and Dotonbori is just a few minutes walk away. Namba Station with Midosuji Line (Red) to Umeda Station, the Kintetsu Line (Blue?) leads to Nara, and the Hankyu-Kyoto Line (Black) will basically take you anywhere you need to get to, like Kobe, Kyoto or Nara. ||||The hotel is a little older, and one quick comment is they should update their carpets. I know the cleaners go through the rooms, sanitize the toilets, change the sheets and towels, but just the 'age' of the rooms is visually evident. At times, you can hear other guests in the hallways, but I couldn't really hear other guests in adjacent rooms. Overall, I knocked out at night, and woke up when I woke up--no one woke me up early with banging or talking.||||The rooms are a little tight, but I've been in small rooms in Japan, so the price of this hotel is still a deal roughly $10 to $20 cheaper than comparable, newer hotels with just as much space in their rooms. The private bathroom was also a bit small, so if you're bigger than 6-feet-tall or larger, it's a tight squeeze. Just keep that in mind if you like freedom in your room.||||The plugs do take US plugs, but make sure you bring USB compatible plugs for your electronics--my room had roughly 3 outlets I could use. You also have a Japanese staple--a pot which boils hot water, and a green tea packet. I got bowl ramen from Don Quijote at least once to try it out as a late-night snack and it works great. Also, the fridge can be loud, but they leave a message to turn it off at night to make sleeping quieter--my drinks were still cold in the morning, so this was fine.||||Beyond this, the staff is always respectful and professional, some of them even recognized me after the second night. You do leave your key at the front desk when you leave daily, so bring your I.D. just in case. There are vending machines for soda, cigarettes, and even beer.||||They also have breakfast available roughly 6:30 to 9:30 am, which includes boiled eggs, potato salad (using delicious Japanese mayonnaise), coffee and orange juice, and wrapped breads. It may seem simple, but this definitely shaved off time I'd usually spend hunting for breakfast, and makes the value a little extra. I generally didn't need to eat until after lunch or early dinner.||||As noted, Don Quijote is to the west of the hotel, open 24-hours, and a great spot for anything you may need or want from omiyage gifts, cheap clothes, expensive items, soda, food, alcohol, etc. That store is truly an iconic staple of Japan. ||||To the East, North-East is Kuromon Market for those of you who are more brave when it comes to eating--you can find wet-markets with fresh seafood and meats being grilled. This was my breakfast spot during Winter and Spring for oden--vegetables, egg, etc. boiled in broth until super soft. ||||North-West is Dotonbori, which is the most packed, crowded, and visited place in Osaka. It's a bit much overwhelming just to see, especially on a weekend at night, there's just so many people moving shoulder to shoulder to see, shop, and eat. It is an experience to say the least.||||So overall, this is an older hotel, and some parts of the room are a little small, but it's also a great deal, filled with professional and helpful staff (they do speak enough English), and free...

Nissei Hotel is just a 3 minute walk east from Namba Station. Use the East Exit. The hotel has 8 floors. My room was basic, but clean and functional. It includes free WiFi and breakfast. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I would stay here again. The location is very good, being a 6 minute walk to Den Den Town and a 3 minute walk to Kurtomon Ichiba Markets. Also there are many affordable restaurants and cafes in the area. The hotel is old but I consider it good value. I did have to pay a 100 yen state tax. The cost of a single room for a night in September was 7800 yen including the tax. I have no complaints - the bar fridge works well and so did the aircon. No smells or loud noises. The dining area for breakfast is located to the right of the elevator. The breakfast was basic but good offering potato salad, egg and toast, coffee and juice. Also they provide take-away containers so you can pack a meal for later. Reception permitted me to leave my luggage with them until I had to catch my flight in...

A great value hotel located near the Dotonbori and a train station.

Rooms: 4/5 because it’s a little grungy at the edges, the mini-fridge freshener looked concerningly grimy, & the pillows a bit hard, but more than enough to rest and refresh for your next outing. Some people might complain it’s old but I think it has retro charm. Would not recommend if you’re on the tall side (5’9” and above) because of the bathroom’s low ceiling. Service: the staff are wonderful and act very quickly to help. Wish the breakfast buffet had a little more but nothing worth losing points over. Location: EXCELLENT. It’s right across from a convenience store and easy walking distance of a train station. Go a bit further and you’re at the Dotonbori, a great area to shop and eat in the afternoon or evening.

I’d recommend this to anyone looking to save some cash during their trip, it’s seriously a steal being able to get a week...