WAYFARER Matsu

2.5 star property
Hotel near Dotonbori in Osaka

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Studio 25 Triple - Non smoking | Pillowtop beds, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Studio 25 Double - Non smoking | Pillowtop beds, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Reception
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1-chome-2-7 Minamisenba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka, 5420081
  • Place, Dotonbori
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kuromon Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Osaka Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Essential 15 single - Non smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Studio 25 Double - Non smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Studio 25 Triple - Non smoking

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

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About the neighborhood

Osaka

Minami stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Minami hotel, you'll find Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street. Kuromon Market and Osaka Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Dotonbori - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kuromon Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dotonbori Glico Sign - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • 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

  • ‪味覚糖UHA館 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪スタンド ミヤコ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪島之内フジマル醸造所 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪エクチュア からほり「蔵」本店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪炭火焼肉 華苑 - ‬3 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 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. 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.

How close is WAYFARER Matsu to the beach?

This hotel is 15.1 mi (32-min drive) from Ashiya Beach.

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 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

Rodrigo

They don't include regular room service and the size of the room was too small. It's not a bad hotel, but the location is not the best.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA GAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jayr

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice clean and spacious many things to do around the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and really good value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnathan

Traveled with family and small children
Wayfarer matsu hotel is within walking distance from Dontobori street. The hotel's bathroom is small but clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dieter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except for the loud jackhammer noise outside during the day. I know that really isn’t the fault of the hotel, but I probably would have chosen another spot if I had known about it beforehand.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ck

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff. Nothing much around the neighborhood, but close to transit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, international staff, comfortable, clean room; a good hotel all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Waterbury

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very comfortable hotel room. It also had easy access to a metro station.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel for the price. We had 3 separate beds for 3 people which was nice. The location was also quite good, since there was a train station very close by. I would give this a 4.5 if I could, simply because the bathroom was very small and also we had to wait 10 minutes after check in time for cleaning to finish, but those were small things.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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