WAYFARER Matsu

2.5 star property
Hotel near Dotonbori in Osaka

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Studio 25 Triple - Non smoking | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually furnished, desk
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Studio 25 Double - Non smoking | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually furnished, desk
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1-chome-2-7 Minamisenba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka, 5420081
  • Dotonbori
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Nipponbashi
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Osaka Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Studio 25 Double - Non smoking

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Essential 15 single - Non smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Studio 25 Triple - Non smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Osaka

Minami stay.Your stay at this Minami hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Dotonbori and Nipponbashi. Tsutenkaku Tower and Osaka Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Dotonbori - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kuromon Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dotonbori Glico Sign - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nipponbashi - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Osaka Castle - 7 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Matsuyamachi Station - 3 min walk
  • Kitntetsu-Nipponbashi Station - 17 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ビストロ ムースケトン - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪味覚糖UHA館 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪スタンド ミヤコ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪エクチュア からほり「蔵」本店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪coffee HUT - ‬4 min walk

About this property

WAYFARER Matsu

Hotel near Dotonbori in Osaka
WAYFARER Matsu offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. WAYFARER Matsu also features express check-out, an elevator, and a microwave in a common area. A complete renovation of WAYFARER Matsu was completed in November 2023.

This Osaka hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
WAYFARER Matsu offers 36 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, toilets with an electronic bidet, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Osaka hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (45 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (45 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out fee: JPY 3000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Kabin mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-500 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. The tax does not apply to nightly rates under JPY 5,000. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 3000

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

WAYFARER Matsu Hotel
WAYFARER Matsu Osaka
WAYFARER Matsu Hotel Osaka

Frequently asked questions

How close is WAYFARER Matsu to the airport?

WAYFARER Matsu is 12.1 mi (27-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does WAYFARER Matsu have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at WAYFARER Matsu.

Does WAYFARER Matsu offer free breakfast?

WAYFARER Matsu does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at WAYFARER Matsu?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at WAYFARER Matsu?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at WAYFARER Matsu?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does WAYFARER Matsu have a pool?

WAYFARER Matsu does not have a pool.

Does WAYFARER Matsu have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is WAYFARER Matsu to downtown Osaka?

WAYFARER Matsu is 1.3 mi away from Osaka.

WAYFARER Matsu Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed three nights and there were a few bumps along the way. First, not sure if it was the hotel or Expedia but the email for check-in instructions was never received. I did figure out that there is an app for check-in, which was important as I was arriving close to reception closing time. Easy app to use, and they release your door code to you at 3PM so you have it available when you get there. The app however says check-in, skip reception and go straight to your room. Do not skip reception! Went out for a bit after dropping off bags and got back to the room and they had wiped out the check-in. Called the emergency number and they completed the check-in steps that reception would have done. Nothing more frustrating than to realize you can’t get in your room where all of your belongings are! Second, I arrived just before 10PM and there was a sign in reception that said it was open until 11. Well there was no one there so wouldn’t have been able to complete those steps. Third, as recent reviews have said - the room needs a deep clean. Just had an overall feeling of ‘not clean’. Fourth - yes the bathrooms are tiny! But that at least was known.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and clean hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lam

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean except for many stain spots on the floor and chair.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Munazza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great and our room was quite spacious with 2 beds. But I would have happily given up some of the living area space for a slightly bigger bathroom. Very very small and compact bathroom... not horrible but my gosh! So tiny! I knew this going in from the other reviews so was not totally surprised. One thing I thought was unusual for Japanese hotel was that the carpet was not dirty but heavily stained. The hotel provided slippers for us to wear which was great. A little tiny disappointed that when the room was cleaned on day 3 of our 4 night stay our cups were not washed or changed. Honestly that was the worst of it we were very happy and comfortable in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

cyr

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to Seoul Station
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Yan-Kai

It’s highway right outside my window unless you have ear plugs otherwise you wouldn’t be able to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nareshkumar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s really good hotel just only wish they have bigger bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location.

Had a great experience here. Easy check-in, friendly staff and great location. Close to Dotonbori. Lots of amenities available in case you forget your razor, toothbrush, etc. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom smelled. Lock shower area smelled.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Koichiro

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The hotel was easy to check in with the app.. Didn't need any interaction with the front desk. It's located close to the action but not right in it and right by a subway stop. The wifi was amazing and was a relief as I needed to remote work. Bathroom was a bit tighter than I would have liked but did the job. Would definitely stay here given the price to value ratio.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUJING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
40 usd per night and got a 3m x 4m room(incl a small bathroom. Very worthy. And it is near townarea
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room with a very good, young, international, English-speaking staff. I was very happy to stay there.
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and the staff was very helpful
Stayed 16 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chhovy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

cindy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New nice
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice modern hotel in a quiet neighborhood. 20 min walk to Dontonburri and other entertainment districts. A few miles from Osaka castle and loads of shrines and temples.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

DAISUKE

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

HENG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

比较方便的酒店

比较新的酒店。离心斋桥不远。入住会使用平板输入信息,房间是密码锁,需要通过电子邮箱接收。房间不大但相比其他酒店利用的很好。采光很好,这次的房间有两个窗户。房间的备品在这价位使用的还不错。隔音很好,旁边是高架路,关上窗户了也听不到什么声音。酒店没有提供除味的喷雾,一些设施是在一楼共用的。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025