Located near Tennoji Zoo and Tsutenkaku Tower, Hotel Pivot is a convenient base for exploring. Guests can use WiFi in their rooms or rent bikes for local adventures. Multilingual staff ensure a smooth stay, and amenities include laundry facilities.
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
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged
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
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
A late check-out fee will be charged
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
Property is also known as
Hotel Chuo Osaka
Chuo Osaka
Chuo Hotel Osaka
Hotel Chuo
Hotel Pivot Hotel
Hotel Pivot Osaka
Hotel Pivot Hotel Osaka
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Pivot pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Pivot?
As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Pivot on Mar 10, 2026 start from ₩79,921, excluding 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.
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: 1:30 AM.
What time is check-out at Hotel Pivot?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.
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.
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Reviews
Hotel Pivot Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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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
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
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!
Lucas
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Shannan
Jul 17, 2025
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.
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.
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!
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.
Kin Yuen Eric
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Apr 2, 2025
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.
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
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.
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.
It is next to a train line so if you are a light sleeper, beware.
Cheuk Pan
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
6/10 Okay
Ming Yu
Jun 10, 2024
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.