Osaka is a city that’s located in the Kansai region of Japan. It is also the capital of the Osaka Prefecture and the second-largest city in Japan. It served as a center for the rice trade during the Edo period and is situated at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay. Osaka is known for its gorgeous landscape that highlights Japan’s development of urban living.
Osaka is home to two areas, the downtown and uptown areas of Kita and Minami, which mean “north and "south” respectively, although Minami is mostly situated in the central district of Osaka. Kita is where the Osaka Station City is located and it also serves as a major business and retail hub, as well as being the home to a large variety of shopping arcades.
Tourists may find many of Osaka’s landscapes to be familiar because much of it is commonly featured in photographs of Osaka’s skyline. Minami, on the other hand, is home to a handful of districts including arts and fashion culture-oriented areas such as Amerikamura and Horie.
West Osaka serves as the major tourist destination with it being home to many of Osaka’s attractions that include Kyocera Dome, Universal Studios Japan and the Tempozan Harbour Village. On the east side of Osaka, you’ll find the Osaka Castle Park, Osaka Business Park and the hub Kyōbashi Station.
This city of Japan has history that dates back to the 5th century, and canals, bridges and even buildings from the 16th century can still be found here. With so much history and culture, this city still manages to amazingly exude the modern Japanese urban lifestyle. It can get a little tough when deciding on your ideal accommodation in this city. Fret not – we’ve prepared the perfect guide for you!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
Hotels
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel (from USD 266)
We had a corner room with great view. Everything was thoughtfully done. There were pyjamas in the room. The coffee machine was great for a morning cup of coffee and the location is just perfect. It is on top of a major subway and JR line.
Shopping opportunities await as the hotel is located just above the Kintetsu Department Store. There is also a fitness centre, a free-use business centre, a museum and an outdoor terrace on site as well. For dining, guests can enjoy Japanese and Western meals, as well as Teppanyaki grill dishes on the 57th floor and buffet on the 19th floor.
The hotel is a 10-minute train ride from Namba Station and a 20-minute train ride from Osaka/Umeda Station. Additionally, Tennoji Zoo is a 10-minute walk away. Also, a 1-day Studio Pass/2-day Studio Pass for Universal Studios Japan can be purchased from the hotel. The said attraction is also just a 30-minute train ride away.
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
Address: 1-1-43, Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka-city
Price: from 292 USD
Access: Direct access from Tennoji Station
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
Address: Abeno-ku Abenosuji 1-1-43
11.59 km (7.2 mi) from Panasonic Museum
Hotel Vista Premio Dojima, Osaka (from USD 59)
Location is about halfway between A-bomb Dome and station - easy to get to on the tram. Room, though small as you’d expect, was very clean and serviceable. Breakfast was good
The hotel offers massage, laundry and ironing services that guests can enjoy upon request. The 24-hour front desk also features a currency exchange counter. For dining, head down to the Vista Café which features an amazing interior and serves Japanese breakfast. The hotel is conveniently located, at just a 20-minute train ride from JR Shin-Osaka Train Station and Osaka Castle, and the Osaka International Convention Centre is a 10-minute train ride away. The Hankyu and Hanshin Department Stores are also accessible within a 10-minute walk from the property.
Hotel Vista Premio Dojima
Address: 2-4-1, Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-city (see map)
Price: from 175 USD
Access: 10-minute walk from Osaka and Umeda stations
Hotel MYSTAYS PREMIER Dojima
Address: Kita-ku Sonezakishinchi 2-4-1
8.55 km (5.4 mi) from Panasonic Museum
Hotel Hanshin, Osaka (from USD 58)
Staff were most helpful and accommodating. Despite language limitations, they went out of their way to grant my various requests. Location was best suited for moving around by train including trips to Kyoto and other towns, often without having to change trains. Next door there were good restaurants and convenience stores.
For dining, guests can head over to Nen restaurant for French cuisine while Hanza serves delicate Japanese cuisine. Additionally, Xiang-Hu restaurant offers Chinese cuisine while there’s a cafe located next to the lobby as well. The hotel is located at just a 10-minute train ride away from Shin-Osaka Shinkansen Station, and Umeda Sky Building is just a 15-minute walk away. The very famous Osaka Castle is accessible with just a 12-minute train ride.
Hotel Hanshin
Address: 5-6-16, Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka-city (see map)
Price: from 167 USD
Access: 2-minute walk from JR Fukushima Station
Hotel Hanshin Osaka
Address: Fukushima-ku Fukushima 5-6-16
9.09 km (5.7 mi) from Panasonic Museum
The Ritz-Carlton Osaka (from USD 300)
The Ritz-Carlton Osaka offers 6 dining options, free-use fitness centre, an indoor pool, and a spa. Their spacious, air-conditioned rooms come with private bathrooms with marble double sinks and bathrobes, 37-inch flat-screen TV, a CD/DVD player, a minibar and a coffee maker. The spa offers massage services at a charge and other facilities include a hot tub, a 24-hour business centre, banquet facilities and a barber/beauty shop. The hotel also offers airport limousine buses.
For dining, La Baie restaurant serves signature French cuisine while the Hanagatami restaurant serves authentic Japanese dishes. Italian cuisine is available at the Splendido restaurant while The Bar offers cocktails. With Universal Studios Japan being just a 20-minute train ride away, purchase your 1-Day Studio Pass and 2-Day Studio Pass from the hotel’s concierge.
The Ritz-Carlton Osaka
Address: Kita-ku Umeda 2-5-25
8.62 km (5.4 mi) from Panasonic Museum
Hotel Agora Osaka Moriguchi (from USD 61)
The hotel was just opposite the train station. It was very convenient to travel around, room was spacious for me and my husband. There were Mandarin and English speakers at the reception counter. Staff were very helpful.
The hotel also offers a free shuttle bus to Mitsui Outlet Park Osaka Tsurumi that departs in front of the hotel. Currency exchange and safe deposit services are offered at the hotel’s 24-hour front desk and are chargeable. For dining, Sizzling Dining and Bar is located on the top floor and offers good food paired with amazing panoramic views of the city while Japanese and Chinese restaurants, a cafe, a bakery, and a buffet restaurant are also available.
Hotel Agora Osaka Moriguchi
Address: 10-5, Kawahara-cho, Osaka (see map)
Price: from 166 USD
Access: Located right in front of Keihan Moriguchishi Train Station
Hotel Agora Osaka Moriguchi
Address: Kawahara-cho 10-5
788 meters (0.5 ft) from Panasonic Museum
Airbnb
Machiya, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto (from USD 142)
Yoshi was an amazing host, very caring and polite. The house was really really good, newly renovated but in the traditional style. It was really well kept and spotless. Yoshi lent me his bicycle, which was really nice. Marcelina
As there are neighbouring residences around this property, it is advised to keep the noise level down after about 10pm. This property is also a non-smoking property and its safety features include a smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher.
Note: Accommodations not showing up currently on Airbnb may get activated soon in future.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
there is also the fabulous boulangerie cherish around the corner near the 7-11 where we enjoyed breakfast everydaywe had everything we needed and felt comfortablethe apt was a great size for 2 people and was very japanese (tatami mats etc)the room exceeded expectations and we are very satisfiedin general the neighbourhood had a very comfortable and domestic appeal to it allCleanliness:
room is clean and traditionalclean and very well equippedthe flat is very clean and tidythe house was very clean and had a big bathroomimportantly as well it was impeccably clean and i mean impeccableHost:
his self made maps are lovely and more than helpfulthe host was so kind and helpfulcomfortable places and nice hostyoshi san is the best host you can find he made us feel at homeyoshi was an amazing hostRead more reviewsLocation:
yoshi’s place was ideal - great location quiet streetgreat pad one stop from central kyotonice location good environment and convenient stay15 min from the train station by bike so you can visit the surrounding attractionsgood location easy to get to the property from kyoto station by bus (approx 10 minutes)
Superhost
Wa Villa, Hirano area, Osaka (from 131 USD)
Even though we won’t meet each other but Thomas still kept in touch with us to make sure if there were any questions or not. The house is full with house groceries and complete furnishing, and he also provided us drinks and snacks, really sweet to do this, thank you Thomas :) Becca
This non-smoking, 1-bedroom apartment consists of a fully equipped kitchen with oil and spices, Wi-Fi, air-conditioner, heater and more. It is 55 minutes away from Kansai Airport by bus and a cleaning fee of 21 USD is chargeable.
Wa Villa, Hirano-ku, Osaka
Address: Hirano-ku, Yao, Osaka Prefecture, Japan (see map)
Price: from 131 USD
Access: 4 minutes’ walk from Mito Station
Note: Accommodations not showing up currently on Airbnb may get activated soon in future.
Machiya, Miyakojima area, Osaka (from 194 USD)
The location is very good in terms of the distance to the train station. There is a grocery store, a supermarket and a big tax-free store near the train station. The beds are comfortable. You can find everything for cooking and washing. Hendra
Machiya, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka
Address: Miyakojima-ku, Ōsaka-city (see map)
Price: from 194 USD
Access: Nearest station: Umeda
Note: Accommodations not showing up currently on Airbnb may get activated soon in future.
Ryokan, Itami-city (from 283 USD)
Perfect apartment! Big and spacious and all your needs are taken care of here. Yasuyo and her husband greeted us even though we arrived late and made sure we arrived without issue and that everything was to our liking. If you are going to Itami, don’t hesitate to stay here if it is available! Terry
Ryokan, Itami-shi
Address: Itami-shi,Hyōgo-ken,Japan (see map)
Price: from 283 USD
Access: 3 minutes’ walk from Itami station
Note: Accommodations not showing up currently on Airbnb may get activated soon in future.
Ryokan, Nishinomiya-city (from 110 USD)
This ryokan is just a 2 minutes’ walk to Hankyu Kotoen station, making it 20 minutes away from Osaka. It is located in the quiet, residential area of Kotoen, which is a popular place amongst the locals. It is also conveniently located, with restaurants (Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thailand, Indian, Indonesian, McDonalds), Japanese-style bar, supermarket and a 24 hours convenience store within reach from the property. This non-smoking apartment consists of 1 bedroom and can accommodate up to 3 people. The host will also provide guests with a pocket Wi-Fi. Facilities include hot tub, air-con, heater and a fully equipped kitchen.
Ryokan, Nishinomiya-shi,
Address: Nishinomiya-shi, Hyōgo-ken, Japan (see map)
Price: from 110 USD
Access: 2 minutes’ walk from Hankyu Kotoen station
Note: Accommodations not showing up currently on Airbnb may get activated soon in future.
Tiny Japanese apartment close to Higashimikuni station (from USD 28)
This cozy and small apartment has everything you need for your stay in Osaka, including an attentive superhost. Sleeping arrangements include one bedroom with two single beds. The bottom floor apartment is one of five apartments, but you don’t need to share any common spaces. The little unit has a bathroom, toilet, kitchen, TV, fridge, and a microwave.
As it’s close to the Higashimikuni station which is on the Midosuji, you can venture around to places like Dotonbori and Osaka castle without much trouble. While it is small, all the basic necessities you need are provided. Supermarkets, restaurants, and more are all in the area. The unit does not allow parties or smoking.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the wifi egg was awesomehe also provided free wifi and pocket wifi which was a very nice extra touchheater keep us warm and easy to usesome more little touches - such as the pocket wifi - are really appreciatedgreat place nice room and even had a coffee machineCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablevery clean and comfortable bedthe room is clean and kawaiikazuma's place was very clean and tidyeverything was very tidy clean and comfortableHost:
staff are very helpfulthe host had great recommendations and is very communicativethe owners and staff were very helpful and thorough when showing us throughkazuma is a great host really great hospitalitykazuma is a wonderful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great room nice location with short distance to shin-osaka station and welcoming hostsgood location and cosy spacevery comfortable apartment easy access to the train station and in a location full of restaurantsit’s near subway station which can easily transfer to umeda subwaykazuma's place was perfect for the osaka portion of our trip
Legally registered apartment in Osaka (from USD 60)
When you stay at Keiko’s apartment you are conveniently able to access the airport via the airport direct bus stop. Plus, you are about five minutes away from Namba by subway. Within walking distance, you will find the Kuromon market. Your host loves to cook and interact with guests, so enjoy learning something about culture and food.
Your apartment has cable TV, WiFi, and laptop-friendly workspace. Sleeping arrangements include three-floor mattresses. There’s a bathroom, and space for food preparation. That includes a fridge, microwave oven, cooking tools, and a washing and drying machine. Overall, this is a comfortable and clean studio-type apartment handy to central Osaka.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the apartment was great for our three night stay and featured a washer/dryer and air conditioningthe apartment felt safe and was well-stocked with all the basic amenities we might needgave me instructions which was very helpful wifi was a plusvery nice room with everything (and pocket wifi )clean and well locatedadditionally as a tall person (6'4"\195cm) i found this room very comfortableCleanliness:
beautiful clean apartment modern and spaciousroom is clean and extremely comfortablethe house is very clean and convenienta beautiful clean apartment with lots of extra touchesroom is super clean and brightHost:
keiko is a very nice hostkeiko is a wonderful hostkeiko was a great hostkeiko is the great hostkeiko was a great host and made us feel at home on arrivalRead more reviewsLocation:
cute little apartment very close to a tanimachi line subway stationthe location is perfect 2 min walk from the nearest station which is 2 stations away from nambathe location is close to a subway station which is great for getting around osakagreat big place well locatedit is located near metro station and is easy to get to and from the airport
What's your pick?
Whether it’s a traditional home or a modern hotel, it’s proven that Osaka has an abundance of each, with both exuding the perfect amount culture and comfort, making your stay in this Japanese urban and cultural city worthwhile!
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