83%Yamatoya Honten

I have stayed at a couple of backpackers and hotels in Japan, but this hotel blows them away; Cheap, Huge room, great location with an authentic environment.

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by johnnyr-544669 – posted on Nov 29, 2008

3

The best hostel in Osaka, as far as I know. Right next to Dotonbori, the pulsing nightlife area of Osaka. This place is a little more upscale than your ordinary hostel, but the extra 1,000 yen a night or so is well worth it if you plan to party, shop, or eat in the best place in Osaka (Dotonbori)... more The best hostel in Osaka, as far as I know. Right next to Dotonbori, the pulsing nightlife area of Osaka. This place is a little more upscale than your ordinary hostel, but the extra 1,000 yen a night or so is well worth it if you plan to party, shop, or eat in the best place in Osaka (Dotonbori) which is right next to the hostel. EXCELLENT! I stayed in a traditional tatami room, which was kept clean and was quite large. Minibar available, but I didn't try it. This is the best hostel I have stayed at in Japan in two years.close

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by Brott1181 – posted on Sep 29, 2008

6

A nice regular hotel with japanese style rooms, although is made for more local travellers (english speakers may find it a bit difficult). Good for single traveller who wants to be close to the action of Dotombori area. Take subway or walk through underground shopping mall (namba walk) from... more A nice regular hotel with japanese style rooms, although is made for more local travellers (english speakers may find it a bit difficult). Good for single traveller who wants to be close to the action of Dotombori area. Take subway or walk through underground shopping mall (namba walk) from Namba station arriving at Nipponobashi St and the hotel is just 5 mins walk (just after the river bridge on your right).close

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by Quarrion – posted on May 27, 2008

1

We didn't really intend to go there for fun. It's more a place just to relax if you have been travelling for a while. It's also on the pricey side but the location makes up for it!

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by nishi2062325 – posted on Apr 21, 2008

12

Finding the hotel is not easy due to there is not any english indication or signal, everything including the name of the hotel in the main door is in japanish.

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by kenneth8968 – posted on Apr 21, 2007

1

A reasonably priced hotel in a spectacular setting. Clean rooms and decent service. The complimentary breakfast is delicious. You can be shuttled down to a hot spring bath at around 8:00 pm for an extra 1000 yen. Be aware that is about a 25 min ride down an extremely twisty road. Manager is...

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by daniel6227 – posted on Apr 9, 2007

10

A good hotel to try futon and tatami experience. It is beside the hectic nightlife area of dontonbouri, fun if you like that. Very close to Namba for links to KIX, Koyasan and kintetsu links to south and east kansai. There is a large bath and sauna in the hotel's basement. They also seem to have... more A good hotel to try futon and tatami experience. It is beside the hectic nightlife area of dontonbouri, fun if you like that. Very close to Namba for links to KIX, Koyasan and kintetsu links to south and east kansai. There is a large bath and sauna in the hotel's basement. They also seem to have a member of staff that speaks english specifically to help the gaijin check in. close

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by belton – posted on Sep 30, 2005

1

Would recommend a sign on the outside of the hotel in romanji - a bit tricky to identify from current directions. Very clean lovely Japanese style room.

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by janeno – posted on Jan 7, 2005

5

nice spot,but its a hotel not a hostel so if you`re gonna be stayin a while bring a friend wit you or it mite get a bit loney but good rooms.

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by Lavellest – posted on Oct 19, 2004

5

This is an excellent Ryokan. My only complaint is that it's not well labeled (ie the name is not given in English letters on the outside, and the Kanji were not what I had guessed they would be). I would recommend this ryokan to anyone.

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by denise4732 – posted on Jul 27, 2004

1

Nice rooms. Great location. Good deal.

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by Tqm – posted on Jul 27, 2004

2

We got a taxi from Shin-Osaka station which ended up costing us 3,000Yen as the taxi driver couldn't find the hotel. Wd recommend anyone get the tube instead as the hotel is 2mins walk from the nearest tube. Stayed in Japanese style room which was great fun and very comfy. Staff could... more We got a taxi from Shin-Osaka station which ended up costing us 3,000Yen as the taxi driver couldn't find the hotel. Wd recommend anyone get the tube instead as the hotel is 2mins walk from the nearest tube. Stayed in Japanese style room which was great fun and very comfy. Staff could speak passable English. Would recommend although probably at the top of a budget travellers budget at 6000Yen for a Saturday night reducing to 5000Yen for the Sunday night we stayed there. No meals included.close

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by fzino – posted on Jul 26, 2004

1