WAYFARER Matsu

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a small kitchenette.
A modern cafe with a long wooden table, several chairs, a small bar area, and a large window with a view of the outside.
A building with a sign that reads "WAYFAKER MATSU".
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating bench, a small table, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$87
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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1-chome-2-7 Minamisenba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka, 5420081
  • Place, Dotonbori
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Kuromon Market
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

Essential 15 single - Non smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio 25 Double - Non smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio 25 Triple - Non smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 7
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Osaka

At WAYFARER Matsu you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. Added amenities include a microwave in a common area, multilingual staff and luggage storage. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Minami hotel include Kuromon Market and Dotonbori Glico Sign.

What's nearby

  • Dotonbori - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Amerikamura - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kuromon Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dotonbori Glico Sign - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Matsuyamachi Station - 3 min walk
  • Kitntetsu-Nipponbashi Station - 17 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪味覚糖UHA館 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪牛骨ラーメン 牛骨王 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪麺や ずずずいーと - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪島之内フジマル醸造所 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪おばこそば - ‬4 min walk

About this property

WAYFARER Matsu

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, a lift, 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
WAYFARER Matsu offers 36 accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, 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 on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (114 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (114 centimetre high)

More

  • Renovated entire property - November 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

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.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at WAYFARER Matsu?

WAYFARER Matsu offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at WAYFARER Matsu?

As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WAYFARER Matsu on 17 Aug 2026 start from NZ$87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at WAYFARER Matsu?

No, WAYFARER Matsu does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at WAYFARER Matsu?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at WAYFARER Matsu?

No, pets are not allowed.

WAYFARER Matsu Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 173 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Félix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and well equipped rooms. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nearby accessible metro train
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trenee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is literally close to everything. If you are a walker you can actually walk to most of the markets and all subways. Only thing the room is really small but you do have your own bathroom. It's worth the price to have privacy.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderfully big room however it stains on carpet and couch. Also the shower curtain had mold on it. Beds were really comfortable so overall it was ok for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a Lawson nearby, very convenient. The staff is very nice, give me a hand on the checkout issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and fresh towels were available each day in the lobby. Staff was fine, very friendly. The location is a little bit away from tourist spots, but you can easily walk to Dotonbori or hop on one of the three nearest subway lines to get anywhere. The hotel was quiet, so no problem sleeping. The backstreets have several restaurants and there are nearby convenience stores. Using the app to check in was unique but worked fine. The place uses keyless entry to the rooms using a door code.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Youngho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My travel purpose was swimming in indoor pool in Osaka. That's whay I truely love this hotel's location. It takes just about 6 minute by walking to the local swimming pool. Even the bathroom is not that big enough for big guys, I really enjoyed this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and simple. Had 3 beds that work for me and my two teenagers.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location , near principal street and tren station's
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very small, but for the price i can't complain. Convenient luggage storage and location for many local restaurants
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveled most of Japan and this was definitely best for its good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location, close to train station
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimverly

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

Amazing place!

Couldn’t be more satisfied with the location and the over all experience. The best place to stay at in Osaka!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized room, friendly staff. Super convenient close to two train stations and walking distance to Restaurants, Bars and Shopping
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harmeet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean and big rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cuc

Staff were great, helpful and
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and awesome staff. They had English-speaking staff which was helpful. The use of an app and a room code was super convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JUAN

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

8/10 Good

megumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is walking distance to many subway lines but not midosuji line. Machiyamachi station is few minuts walk. Convenience store near by. Room is big and spacy but not bathroom. Hotel is beside the highway so when it is quiet at night, it is noisy but when youbturn on air conditioning, then traffic sound is erased with it. Pick your battle. Other than that all good.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jayr

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pablo

Liked: Staff & service
Clean room, just had many stains on the seating area. A guest was really loud last night, we couldnt sleep. I think they should tell guests that noise after a certain hour should be kept respectable. About a 20 minute walk to Dontonbori
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madelaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, close to a laundromat and food places that were open late at night. Had water dispenser and vending machine. Easy to access fresh towels and amenity. Garbage bin available. Easy with everything. Bathroom was really tight. But we made it work 👏🙏🙂 thank you wayfarer matsu! Till next trip
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very convenient location. It went well overall and the staff was helpful at check-in. The hotel is somewhat automated through the usage of an App, so there isn't always staff at the front desk. The App wasn't working when I tried to checkout, so I had to leave and contact the hotel afterwards. It took some effort to be able to contact someone, so that would be my only complaint. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026