Hotel Diamond in Osaka

This is probably the cheapest hotel I've ever stayed at. Solid 4 stars from me because it's literally $7. There is a 1000 yen key security deposit, but you get it back when you check out. You get a small room that basically only has enough space to lay down your bed and have a standing luggage. The bathrooms were fine (at least before someone peed on part of the seat) and the showers I didn't use, as I tried a local sento down the street instead.

I kind of get the feeling many homeless stay here due to the cheap price, but they don't bother you or anything. Walls are very thin, so expect someone snoring next door. The power switch that turns on the light and the appliances is actually on the outside of the room, so you gotta peak out to turn it on or off (which means no charging phone when the light is off). Surprising they have an elevator that goes up every other floor.

I only stayed here for one night as I had a late flight in, so can't say what a longer term experience would feel like. But if you understand what to expect, it's a crazy amount of money to be saving, cheaper than even capsule hotels.

Best bang for the buck.
Don't expect for a luxury hotel.
I took the cheapest room, the size of a bed and a smell table with a tv.
The matress and the linen were clean.
The room was relatively clean as well exept for the walls.
The part I didn't like about this plaxe is that they allow anyone to smoke in their rooms and in the public places, (reception, kitchen, hall, staircase etc...)

Exactly as advertised. For 10 bucks a night I have a mattress and privacy. The room is simply a box, with a single powerpoint. There is no fan, no air-conditioning, so you either freeze or melt. But this is no hotel (ignoring the name), and it shouldn't live up to your expectations as a hotel.

Nice staff.. but cold rooms on old building.. get a small portable heater.. also 6th floor is non smoking..