Connect Inn  

In Tsuruhashi, Osaka — a compact aparthotel base minutes by car from Dotonbori and Nipponbashi. A short hop from Tsutenkaku, Osaka Castle, Shitennoji Temple and the Osaka Museum of History, and just 200 metres from Kyogan-ji Temple.

Six apartment-style guestrooms with kitchenettes and flat-screen TVs. Rooms include desks, slippers and complimentary tea/instant coffee; some units offer a private entrance. Accessible by elevator, with English and Korean-speaking staff on hand.

On-site restaurant plus a shared kitchen and lounge. Complimentary Wi-Fi, lobby newspapers, luggage storage, laundry and pressing services, and a tour desk to help plan local excursions.

Taste local cuisine at the property's restaurant. Continental breakfasts are served daily from 8:00–11:00 for a fee, and rooms are stocked with tea bags and instant coffee for a quick pick-me-up.