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Hotel Pivot

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a window. The room has a modern design with a curved ceiling and a neon sign that reads "HOTEL PIVOT". - Hotel Pivot (Osaka)
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Located close to Spa World and Tennoji Zoo, Hotel Pivot provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, a window with curtains, and a bathroom.

Standard Single Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a small table, and two windows with curtains.

Basic Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Naniwa, a neighborhood in Osaka, Hotel Pivot is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Tsutenkaku Tower and Osaka Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Tennoji Zoo and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. Don't miss out on a visit to Universal Studios Japan. Visit our Osaka travel guide
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1-1-12 Taishi, Nishinari-ku, Osaka, Osaka, 557-0002

What's nearby

  • An indoor swimming pool with ornate arches and columns, a tiled floor with geometric patterns, and a blue-lit ceiling.
    Spa World
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A zoo entrance with a sign for the Tennozu Zoo and a polar bear illustration.
    Tennoji Zoo
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A vibrant street with colorful signs and a prominent Ferris wheel in the background.
    Tsutenkaku Tower
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A bustling urban street with neon signs, a prominent tower, and various shops.
    Tsutenkaku Hondori Shopping Street
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A busy urban street with a prominent DISCPIER cinema and various shops.
    Nipponbashi
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Dobutsuen-mae Station
    1 min walk
  • Tennoji Station
    12 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ホルモン マルフク
    3 min walk
  • 親子寿し
    2 min walk
  • 千成屋珈琲
    3 min walk
  • 餃子の王将
    1 min walk
  • 佐兵衛寿し 本店
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 9 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out fee: JPY 500

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 100–10,000 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: JPY 500

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Pivot pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Pivot?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Pivot?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for JPY 500.

Where is Hotel Pivot located?

Located in Naniwa, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Spa World, Tennoji Zoo, and Tsutenkaku Tower. Shitennoji Temple and Osaka Museum of History are also within 3 mi (5 km). Dobutsuen-mae Station and Shin-imamiya-ekimae Station are within a 2-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Pivot Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 182 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Selim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for your Services! my best holiday ever!! coming soon by my next trip!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and value for money
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful, room was clean and nice, and you can't beat the location, especially for walkability and proximity to the subway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a week . Small rooms but has everything you need incl your own bath and shower real close to public transport and convenience stores 10min walk to the mall
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sufiyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Archie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dining is around the Tower area. Very good location and near the metro. Worth the price. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay might have been quite long... but i loved staying here, very much! The staff was very kind, the room was super clean and the hotel has great amenities. I can strongly recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! First time travelling alone to Osaka and would recommend. Very close to stations and good walking distance. Staff were friendly and the late check in time was a life saver! Great rooms too A
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was sufficient for me to stay during my visit to japan. There’s a convenience store (FamilyMart) near the hotel if you want to buy some snacks for the go. But not that far from the hotel are some restaurants that offer sushi or ramen. You have two train stations, one is Dobutsuen-Mae for Osaka Metro and the other one is Shin-Imamiya for the JR-Lines. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to Shinsekai, great location. Train station within 1-2 min walking distance. 35min walk from dotonburi. Staff were super friendly, room was very clean and had everything I needed. Great stay 10/10 no kitchen facilities in room but didn’t matter as they’ve got a kitchen area near the lobby which is free to use. Free coffee available from 5am - 11pm which was a lifesaver!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shannan

Liked: Cleanliness
It was close to a couple of train stations. They let me check in early which I was very grateful for. They did have some toiletries for free, but you had to pay for some eg, razor.... which had been free at other hotels. Reception was friendly. Room was ok, towels were slightly small & thin. Being close to train stations, definitely heard the trains going by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kin Yuen Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's my second stay here. Both times the service and quality are consistent. Staffs are attentive and polite and the ones that served me spoke reasonable English. Considering it's a budget Inn, the size is actually better than APA at the same price range. Area is instead in the more relatively sketchy area in Japan. But compared to certain cities in North America that I have been to which are a lot worse in comparison, I was not worried at all staying at Hotel Pivot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is really close to the Dobutsuen-mae Osaka Metro subway station, the Shin-Imamiya JR train station, and the Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae Hankai tram station for transportation. I also like how it's close to the Shinsekai district on the other side of the train tracks. The overall vibe of the hotel was calm and laid back. The staff was very courteous. There's only one elevator, but it wasn't too busy when I used it. My room had enough space for my large luggage. I appreciated that. While I was there, the hot water cuts in and out while I used it in the shower. Other than that, my stay was enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

No frills stay perfect for the solo traveller who wants their own bathroom and in a convenient location. It's steps away from a Osaka metro stop and a Nankai/JR stop and it's 30 min on foot from Namba. Yes it's a bit sketch at night but nothing a tourist cannot handle. My only issue was annoying guests who wouldn't stop dragging chairs on the floor but that's not the hotels issue. Another issue however is that you have to pay to have your own hot water kettle, and all their body soap etc are disposable packages, but you can ask to borrow larger shampoo and conditioner bottles at the front desk. They have a kitchen as well. I'll stay again for the convenience but if I wanted more amenities or services I'll go elsewhere, there's plenty of choices on the same street.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inexpensive as it is away from the Namba area (city centre), but the Shinsekai shopping arcade is only a 5-minute walk. Of course, other areas of Osaka can be reached by subway, and a station is present almost just at the front door. The hotel is also not far from the Shin-mamiya station on the Nankai line to get from/to Kansai Airport. I lugged two bags (on wheels) from/to that station without difficulty. Facilities in the hotel commons are minimal but quite alright for a tourist that will be exploring outside anyway. You can rent a bike too from the hotel but I had not done so during my visit. The time window in which you can request your room be cleaned is rather restrictive: only certain days of the week and before 9 am. There are kettles, irons available but you have to ask; they are not in the room. The hallways on the guest floor are winding and narrow, but the single-person room I had was spacey: the size of a normal bedroom, unlike the small single-person room at APA Hotel I got at Tenma some years ago. Air conditioning, refrigerator, and bathroom/shower were in perfect order for me. There were ample electrical sockets with USB as well. No issues with wifi. Staff was friendly and courteous. I understand Japanese so communication was not a problem for me, but I suppose you might encounter difficulty if you tried to ask for something complicated (like directions) in English.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing accomdation for the price. recommend to anyone visiting Osaka.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nabeel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay can’t complain!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, quiet, chill
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall the hotel was nice, very good if you’re traveling alone (from my experience) common amenities are offered and the staff is very friendly. The area around the hotel is not the best, not very safe either, especially at night. But other than that I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheuk Pan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is next to a train line so if you are a light sleeper, beware.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ming Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Service is good, part of living required to improv

Service is good, can speak and listen in fluent English. Counter staff explain the rule of accommodation in details. But the disadvantage is room cleaning only for 3days in a week, it is inconvenient for consecutive living visitors. Also, toothbrush cannot allow for pick at lobby. No bath is provided, only shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hidenobu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tsung-hsien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
基本上就是便宜 方便，如果一個人獨立想要基本的住宿品質沒話說
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sun Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
性價比超高
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TSU-HUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
房間乾淨，交通非常方便，附近機能也很好，餐廳便利商店都很近，唐吉訶德走路也是5分鐘左右就到了，非常讚！
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026