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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
Front of property
Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 1800 per person)
APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae blends modern comfort with Japanese hospitality. Guests love the indoor public bath, reliable in-room WiFi, and two distinct restaurants. Visitors consistently praise the attentive staff who enhance their stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 10 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(142 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for [High Floor] Double Room, Non Smoking

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

[High Floor] Double Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for [High Floor] Twin Room, Non Smoking

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

[High Floor] Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Triple Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Semi-Double Room Non-Smoking

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Semi-Double Room Non-Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Nishi, a neighborhood in Osaka, APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae is near a metro station and on the riverwalk. Osaka Science Museum and Osaka Museum of History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Universal Studios Japan and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Kyocera Dome Osaka.
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1-2-1 Tosabori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 550-0001

What's nearby

  • Osaka Science Museum - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Osaka International Convention Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Umeda Sky Building - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Kyocera Dome Osaka - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Osaka Castle - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪つるまる饂飩 土佐堀店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kalutara - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sun Marché - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪徐園 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Conrad Executive Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae

Hotel near Osaka Science Museum
Located close to Osaka International Convention Center and Umeda Sky Building, APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 restaurants. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 indoor hot springs. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • An elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 853 rooms feature comforts such as first-run movies and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and toilets with electronic bidets
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels and first-run movies
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.
  • 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Parking height restrictions apply
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 APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae?

Self parking is available for JPY 2200 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae located?

Located in Nishi, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Osaka Science Museum, Osaka International Convention Center, and Umeda Sky Building. Osaka Museum of History and Kyocera Dome Osaka are also within 3 mi (5 km). Higobashi Station is only a 2-minute walk and Nishi-Umieda Station is 9 minutes.

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