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APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae

3.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk

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Reception
Public bath
Public bath
Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 1800 per person)
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1-2-1 Tosabori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 550-0001
  • Place, Festival Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Osaka Science Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Osaka International Convention Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(156 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Semi-Double Room Non-Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Triple Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

[High Floor] Single Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

[High Floor] Economy Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

[High Floor] Double Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

[High Floor] Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Osaka

Located in Nishi within a short walk of Osaka Science Museum, APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Osaka International Convention Center. This 853-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, electric kettles, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Festival Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Osaka Science Museum - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Utsubo Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Osaka International Convention Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Umeda Sky Building - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Higobashi Station - 2 min walk
  • Watanabebashi Station - 5 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪麺's room 神虎 肥後橋店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kalutara - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪肥後橋ラーメン亭 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪つるまる饂飩 土佐堀店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae

Riverwalk hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk
Guests staying at APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Self parking is offered for JPY 2200 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry.
Guests can expect 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels and first-run movies, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds are dressed in down comforters and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Refrigerators, electric kettles, and phones are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). There are 2 indoor hot springs open between 3:00 PM and 2:00 AM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 108°F.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (JPY 2,200 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,800 per person
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • ARTERA
  • Higo Dining

Things to do

  • 2 indoor hot springs

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a river

Spa

  • 2 indoor hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 108 ºF
  • In-room massages
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 30 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • First-run movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1800 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: JPY 2200 per night

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

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPay, Merpay, and R Pay
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: PayPay, Merpay, and R Pay.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
  • 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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

APA Hotel Osaka-Higobashi-Ekimae
APA Osaka-Higobashi-Ekimae
Apa Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae?

APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae?

This hotel is situated in Nishi, just steps from Festival Hall, and within a 10-minute walk of Utsubo Park and Osaka Science Museum. You'll also find Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae?

Yes, covered parking is offered for JPY 2,200 per night.

Does APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae feature a casino?

No, APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae good for couples?

This riverfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as 2 restaurants and 2 indoor hot springs.

Does APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have 2 indoor hot springs.

Does APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae.

Does APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae?

The closest major airport to APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 8.7 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Kobe Airport (UKB), which is located 26.4 mi away (51-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae.

APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 720 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 657 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 314 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1841 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Could not contact the hotel, even after email and going thrkugh expedia. Nothing. Terrible customer service...booked and paid for a room, but expedia booked the wrong day. Immediately attempted to rectify and there was zero assistance given. I will never book with APA again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Standard APA Hotel; however, the single room is smaller than the single rooms in Kobe and Himeji. Cleanliness is good and provided ammenities are good as well. Perfect for solo travelers and duo travelers (packing light).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tung, The New Territories

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ok
Stayed 27 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Traveled with family
The staff were nice, and spoke relatively decent English, which made it easier to communicate (which was much appreciated). However, the room that we were set up in smelt horribly of cigarette smoke, and the only way we could get rid of it was by running the air conditioning for a very long time. Overall, the building was very nice, but our room, I don’t know about other rooms. But our room was not nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel stay. Not enough dining options very close by, so you’ll need to walk up close to Umeda, but it’s not an issue. Staff were kind, it’s APA, so you get what you pay for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Martyn J

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Small rooms and unnecessary check in

The hotel rooms was extremely small. There was no room to move about and the bathrooms are tiny little capsules. The check in process was long and unnecessary with staff just watching you struggle
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Convenient and comfy stay

Booked this lodging pretty late, but enjoyed staying at this chain. The location was surprisingly convenient as it was really close to the metro entrance. The area was relatively quiet, but really accessible to the touristy areas of the city. Comfy rooms overall. A nice stay that is easy to travel from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I try to stay at APA hotels while in Japan as they are always clean and safe and the staff are always polite and professional. This hotel is near restaurants and convenience stores and the Tokyo metro is connected to the hotel so it’s easy to get around. The ramen place across the road is amazing. I highly recommend this hotel to stay at when visiting Osaka.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very large hotel with many amenities.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott, Denver

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Absolutely fantastic team and tremendously helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

k

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to subway. The room is clean and compact which is typical in Japan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy, Deinze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, verzorgd hotel, lekkere maaltijden
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern. Great staff. 6 or more at reception and front desk to help check in and answer questions n
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kihiw-Iskwew

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good locations and excellent staff.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myrine

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

KENSUKE

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. Really good ramen shop in front of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Htet Wai

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Except just the location close to the subway, some other facilities are quite lower than normal, but the prices are so high. Rooms are quite narrow space even for a single person.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dinaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edner

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room super small, no safety box, no cleaning service, they just left the towels in one bag hanging at the door, service is terrible
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to all kinds of transportation: taxis, trains subways, shinkansen. close to all the major Osaka attractions. Castle, temples, Dotonbori, Umeda Tower, temples, etc. can't get bored even when it's raining and very affordable. Maybe not for kids. I was solo. Close to many tours around Kansai area. Great for day trips even to Kyoto, Himeji, Kobe, Kanazawa, Nara using APA as a home base. Even has a sento.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025