This apartment has been my little Osaka secret for the last 6 months. I've stayed here about 7 times (2-4 weeks at a time) and experienced about 5 of the different apartments in the building. I cannot stress enough how good the location, size and price has been in comparison to hotels across all of Osaka. The space is large and comfortable; some with table and chairs, others with sofas. Check-in is easy, and for some of the apartments remains keyless throughout the whole stay with digital door locks. Kitahama is a clean and quiet neighbourhood in a central part of Osaka with so many restaurants, cafes and bars hidden away. The tranquil Nakanoshima island and park is a few minutes walk away. It's also only a 20 minute walk north to Umeda areas and 30 minute walk south to Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori and Namba; the location is just excellent. If you prefer the metro, Yodoyabashi station is about 6 minutes walk away on Midosuji line (easily connect to Shin-osaka, Umeda and Namba in a few minutes) or Kitahama station is about 3 minutes walk away on Sakaisuji line and Keihan lines (easily connect north and onwards to Kyoto). All the rooms have washing machines, so extended stays are very comfortable. You can dry your clothes on the balcony in Summer, or use the heating function of the shower room. I've truly felt like I was at home during my stays here over the last few months — thank you! I've now moved to Osaka, so won't be needing this apartment and can confidently leave a positive review without it impacting availability on my own booking needs! :D

There was only one room that I requested to change before I started one of my bookings because it was a little shabby round the edges. It seems most of the rooms have had some sort of refurbishment in recent times, but a couple are still waiting their turn. They're still great rooms, but after experiencing so many of them, I was able to compare and request if others were available, especially when staying for a month at a time. A couple of the rooms also didn't have a tech toilet. Not the end of the world, but when in Japan you you've gotta have an exciting toilet!

I highly recommend staying here. Location was incredible, close to subway stations and very central. It was easy to get to all the main attractions. The property itself was lovely and clean. I really appreciated the washing machine and dryer. The host also provided detergent and hangers. The host provided clear details and information and when I messaged them to inquire about early check in / baggage drop off they replied instantly telling me that I would be able to check in early. Thank you so much for having us. If I returned to Osaka I wouldn’t even hesitate to book your property again.

everything. the accommodation had everything that we needed for 4 nights. washing machine, balcony, basic kitchen appliances, nice bed, etc. it was very near to the station. the owner gave us a detailed info where to exit from station  and how to open door - if you read the email prior to departure, you will find anything. even we brought big luggages during raining, everything was smooth. location was perfect, not so busy but surrounded by good restaurants around and family mart right under. location was center, you could reach every corner Osaka in less than 40minutes. 

nothing. small comment maybe to add full length mirror that'd be nice. and iron. but the rest all good. and since there was no reception, it couldnt support to send or receive luggage from other hotels. but since this was our first stay, it didn't bother us

It's our first time staying in Kitahama and we loved the neighborhood! It is more local, work offices in the daytime and restaurants and nightlife in the evening. We loved being away from the huzzbuzz of Namba and Dotombori, discovering a different side of Osaka. It's also super easy to connect out of Osaka (direct train to Kyoto) and to the airport (one train change, pretty easy). The place itself is quite large compared to hotel rooms in Japan. There was a kitchenette and a separate bathroom. There is a washing machine for laundry in the room (!) which was probably our highlight, paired with the drying system in the bathroom (we washed our clothes every evening super late and had it ready to go the next morning!)

Nothing much. We couldn't decide whether we liked the fact that we entered the room without meeting any receptionist (airbnb style) or not.

The location was very good - close to transport links and easy walking distance to many different spots. The communication about entry into the property was very detailed and the staff were prompt in responding to any messages. The guides sent via my email were precise and helped in locating the apartment after arriving later at night. The apartment is lovely and has a modern, clean feel to it - it is clearly well taken care of. Amenities such as a washing machine (with detergent), drying room and kitchen with cutlery were greatly appreciated - seems a minor detail but I’ve stayed in similar places where you would have to provide your own detergent/cutlery/plates etc. I travelled with one other friend and for two people we felt it was spacious enough. Great 5-day stay - wouldn’t hesitate to book again or recommend to friends if they were going to Osaka.

The apartment is big and spacious, and liked that the living and sleeping areas are separate from the kitchen and bathroom. The bed was super comfortable, and loved having a little kitchenette, a few more items would have been useful but it has the basics and there’s a washing machine (bonus: powder is provided!) I didn’t try the clothes drying machine in the bathroom but would be handy and the instructions were very clear and easy to follow. The location is great - I felt very safe as a solo female traveller coming back at night, and there’s an entrance code and then a door code. I bought a metro pass and had easy access to 2 lines from this place. Exit 27 has an elevator so that was easier for me and my luggage. The Familymart downstairs was useful for early morning or late night snacks.

I’m a light sleeper and found the walls thin as I could hear the neighbours who were back late 1-2am and you could hear the cars on the mainroad, so bring earplugs.

The apartment was left in a very clean condition, it also provided ample of space with a kitchenette, seperate toilet, shower and bathroom which walks out to a basin with an illuminating mirror. Beds were comfortable and my husband and I slept well every night. A balcony was also provided for us to open doors for fresh air. Large fridge and all amenities were provided. I was able to get a quick response at all times and was lucky enough to be able to leave our luggage in the room due an early check in time. Our room was not quite ready however they were accommodating enough for us to leave our belongings while we ventured out to have a look around. There is a Lawsons below so we found this efficient for purchasing any late night drinks. Overall, I would love to come back and stay there, it was perfect!!

Only one towel each for the 3 nights however a washing machine is provided.

Location and ease of access to the metro system is fantastic. Excellent instructions provided by the host. The room was very spacious, the shower was powerful and the water temperature well-regulated. The room was clean and the lighting was decent. Excellent value for money; would highly recommend staying here.

The drain for the washing machine had a strong odour. The mattresses were a little tired, so the coils could be felt, but were bearable. Lack of natural light and access to the balcony due to the positioning of the beds.

The apartment has been recently renovated. Location wise: 7 mins walk from Yodobashi station which can take a Midosuji Line to Shin-Osaka, main station. The area is in the office areas so really quiet and safe. There is a Family Mart literally next to the building. There are 7-eleven and lawson around the corners too. The check-in and check-out process was super smooth. The owner messaged us via booking and ensured everything is okay. The size of the room was much bigger than we anticipated — plenty of space to relax after a day of exploring the city. The bathroom was a real standout. It was not only spotlessly clean and modern, but it also had a function to heat up clothes — such a game-changer. Plus, having a washing machine inside the apartment made it super convenient for a longer stay. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything you could possibly need if you feel like cooking instead of eating out. It really felt like a home away from home. On top of all that, the price was much more affordable than staying in a hotel in Osaka, but without sacrificing any comfort. Honestly, it felt like an incredible deal for the value offered. Would absolutely stay here again next time if we are in Osaka.

The apartment was clean and while the location is certainly not central, but is in a quiet, easily accessible area of the city. I appreciated having a washing machine and small kitchenette.

As is mentioned in other reviews, the pillows were very flat and uncomfortable. (With so many mentions of this issue, it seems like a low cost fix to simply put extra pillows in the units' closets.) The kitchenette was clean, but there were no kitchen knives or skillet to take advantage of the facilities. I see the responses that say we could have had them delivered if we had contacted the host. However, there was no indication of this option in the room itself and because there is no on-site staff, it does not seem like an intuitive thing to do.