BAKURO by DOYANEN

Great value, good sized room for 4 people at a very reasonable price. Facilities clean and tidy. Big shared common room downstairs and a good laundry. Subway is a bit far away, but there is a train station to Namba very close. Great access to Namba and Shinsekai.

We booked this for a group of 4, and the value for money is the first reason why we chose this hotel. It’s comfortable and of a pretty decent size. The location is also a stone's throw away from one of the train stations going to Namba, which is really convenient. Speaking of the location, I know many of you are curious about the "safety" issues mentioned in a lot of reviews here. Let’s put things into perspective. I can understand why some people may find it looks "unsafe" because there are some homeless people around the area; however, it always depends on what you consider unsafe. My friends and I come from a country where unsafe means you are really in danger, like crimes and those kinds of stuff, but I am telling you, this area isn’t like that. We never felt unsafe, and there was no reason for us to feel that when we were there. My advice is if homeless people or just a regular residential area will make you feel uncomfortable, then don’t book it. But if you’re okay with staying in an area with real residential life, then give this place a chance.

The reception staff were very welcoming and friendly and spoke a good level of English. We arrived a little early but they were accommodating with allowing us to leave our bags until 3pm check-in. The room and bathroom also very spacious and spotlessly clean, and the beds were comfortable. I would definitely recommend this hotel for your trip to Osaka!

Nice position, close to public transport and to many locations. The room was clean, big enough to fit three people. Recommended

This hotel met all our expectations and there were a lot of local gems near by which made the stay better. What we didn't know of was the amount of homeless and abandoned warehouse buildings nearby which made stepping out of the hotel feel very contrasting. However, the area still feels safe and friendly as most keep to themselves.