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Yamatoya Honten, Namba Dotombori Reviews

2-17-4, Shimanouchi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan

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88%Overall Rating

From 20 ratings
  • 81%Character
  • 86%Security
  • 96%Location
  • 95%Staff
  • 83%Atmosphere
  • 89%Cleanliness

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93%

The location is definitely the best thing about this place. It's more of a hotel than a hostel, but I'd read that staff weren't very helpful a couple of days before I stayed. This is not true whatsoever. From the guy who cleaned my room, to the girls on reception, they were all very helpful and nice. It's definitely worth staying here. I enjoyed it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Internet needs to be installed in rooms, not just lobby. Other than that, wonderful experience.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

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90%

Check-out time is abnormally early at 10am compared to other hotels/hostels.

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100%

Very japanese with excellent service and staff

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

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77%

Staff did not speak adequate english but were friendly. Location was good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • All Female Group, 25-30
  • (1 review)

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97%

Only complaint was no WIFI in the rooms but only a minor inconvenience.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

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100%

Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The location was perfect, and the room was comfortable. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your establishment :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 31-40
  • (5 reviews)

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70%

The soba shop across the road is good... That's all I can think of. Not much to comment about this place, not very sure why it is listed under hostel group because they considered themselves as a hotel. Location wise, I would rather stay much closer to train station... as walking in the rain with backpack and all other belongings was quite challenging.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)

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100%

It's no question about it. This Ryokan can be the best Ryokan in Osaka city center. I prefer this area called Minami rather than Kita. To me, Kita seems smaller Tokyo. Feel Osaka, eat Osaka, meet freindly Osaka guys & girls, I strongly recomend this Ryokan.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Male, 41+
  • (5 reviews)

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100%

This place was really great! The staff were brilliant and the room was cosy and really close to Namba, meaning that we could go and enjoy the sights of Osaka with ease.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

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Thank you for such a wonderful comment. We are really happy that you enjoyed your stay in our hotel. We look forward to seeing you again !



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