Osaka is one of Japan’s liveliest cities, combining tradition and modernity. Famous for its street food, historic landmarks, and entertainment districts, Osaka has something for everyone—a sentiment that extends to its excellent hotels. Whether you’re just looking for a place to put your feet up at the end of a long day or a hotel that offers an experience as exciting as the city itself, Osaka’s newest batch of hotels will definitely wow you.
If you’re wondering which one is right for you, we’ve curated a list of hotels with all their pros and cons for your perusal. Keep reading to learn more about new hotels in Osaka, Japan.
We handpicked these listings carefully, prioritizing hotels that have opened or undergone significant renovations since January 2023. Our selection process considers 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 November 21, 2024.
Your options at a glance
| Hotel | Best Feature | Opening Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Hotel Osaka | Gensui floor, a modern take on Japanese ryokans with guest access to a tea lounge | August 2024 | from USD 727 |
| Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka | Talk Shop, a common area where you can socialize, dine, or join an event/workshop | June 2024 | from USD 235 |
| CUVÉE J2 HOTEL OSAKA by Onko Chishin | Luxurious room amenities such as a private infinity bath and a bottle of champagne | January 2024 | from USD 487 |
| THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection | Great on-site dining, including a teppanyaki restaurant with live food preparation | July 2024 | from USD 475 |
| Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower | Insta-worthy infinity bath with sweeping views of Osaka | July 2024 | from USD 265 |
| Doubletree By Hilton Osaka Castle | Buffet restaurant with views of Osaka Castle | May 2024 | from USD 204 |
| Canopy By Hilton Osaka Umeda | Room design inspired by elements of Japanese culture | September 2024 | from USD 318 |
| Candeo Hotels Osaka Shinsaibashi | Open-air bath with city views | November 2023 | from USD 400 |
| voco Osaka Central, an IHG Hotel | Well-equipped rooms with eco-friendly touches | May 2023 | from USD 212 |
| Centara Grand Hotel Osaka | Rooftop restaurant with a view of Osaka Port | July 2023 | from USD 293 |
Why you should stay in a new hotel
Staying in a new hotel can offer several advantages:
- Fresh and clean: A brand-new hotel is likely to be pristine and free from wear and tear.
- First-class service: New hotels are eager to impress their guests and may provide exceptional customer service.
- Potential deals: To attract guests, new hotels often offer special introductory rates or promotions.
- Upgrade potential: If you have elite status, you may have a better chance of getting a room upgrade at a new hotel that's trying to impress its first guests.
- Unique design: New hotels may showcase innovative architectural designs and interior decor, providing a fresh and exciting experience.
If you value modern amenities, a clean environment, and a unique experience, a new hotel might be an excellent choice.
How we choose the best new hotels in Osaka
When selecting the best new hotels in Osaka, we consider a variety of factors to ensure that each recommendation meets the diverse needs of travelers. Our criteria include:
- Opening dates: Completed or significantly renovated since January 2023, or scheduled to open within the next 12 months
- Location: Proximity to key attractions, transportation hubs, and dining and nightlife options
- Design and amenities: Room types, size, unique features, and overall ambiance
- Guest experiences: Reviews and feedback on service, comfort, and operational aspects such as check-in and check-out times
- Value: Overall quality relative to price
- Distinguishing factors: Innovative technology, deep connections to local culture, or exceptional dining experiences.
By thoroughly analyzing these aspects and providing a comprehensive assessment of each hotel’s strengths and areas for improvement, we aim to help you make an informed decision and choose the ideal hotel for your Osaka visit.
1. Four Seasons Hotel Osaka (from USD 589)
Highlights
Wellness
Luxury
Unique Theme
Opened in: August 2024
What we love:
1. Ryokan experience:
- Gensui floor offers a modern interpretation of traditional Japanese ryokan
- Traditional amenities include tatami mats, washi paper headboards, Japanese futons, and yukatas (relaxed cotton kimonos)
- Guests on this floor get exclusive access to Sabo tea lounge, which offers bento-style breakfasts, tea rituals, and evening sake and wine
2. Wellness facilities:
- Guests can relax in The Spa at Four Seasons, which features Japanese baths, a sauna, and an indoor pool overlooking the city’s waterways
3. Exceptional dining options:
- Hotel’s signature Cantonese restaurant, Jiang Nan Chun, offers authentic cuisine
- Bar Bota specializes in cocktails made with local botanicals
What could be better:
- As there are only 21 Gensui rooms and suites, availability may be tight during peak seasons
- Prices higher than other hotels
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2. Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka (from USD 231)
Highlights
Convenient Location
Social Spaces
Accessible
Opened in: June 2024
What we love:
1. Prime location:
- Located in one of the city's most popular entertainment districts, Namba
- Around a 25-minute drive from Osaka International Airport
- 11-minute walk from Dōtonbori, canal-side entertainment district
- 3-minute walk from Kuromon Market
2. Vibrant social spaces:
- Hotel's unique concept, Talk Shop offers a lively space for dining, socializing, and local events such as workshops and open-mic nights
3. Trendy design:
- Bold, colorful decor reflects Osaka’s unique culture, including artwork by local artists
- Bathrooms with murals spelling out “nandeyanen,” a local phrase meaning “You’re kidding”
- Hardware inspired by samurai swords
What could be better:
- Service at breakfast can be slow if the place is crowded
- The co-working space is next to the restaurant, which can get loud during the day
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3. CUVÉE J2 HOTEL OSAKA by Onko Chishin (from USD 757)
Highlights
Unique Theme
Luxury
Couple Travel
Opened in: January 2024
What we love:
1. Unique concept:
- Hotel has only 11 rooms created in collaboration with 11 prestigious champagne houses such as Bollinger and Taittinger
- Each room is on its own individual floor and features items relating to the champagne house's vision and history
- Designed by world-renowned architect Shinichi Ogawa
2. Luxurious amenities:
- Each room features an Infinity Bath, which always has water maintained at an optimal temperature
- One bottle of champagne selected by the brand per room
- All rooms have built-in cellars stocked with snacks and sweets
3. Amazing dining:
- AWA SUSHI serves delicious sushi paired with the perfect champagne
- AWA Lounge Bar serves premium champagne
What could be better:
- Past guests have reported that the blackout curtains don't completely block out the rising sun
- No fitness center, pool, or spa
Stayed at this property?
4. THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection (from USD 434)
Highlights
Convenient Location
Luxury
View
Opened in: July 2024
What we love:
1. Direct station access:
- Hotel connects directly to JR Osaka Station
2. Exclusive benefits:
- Guests staying in specialty suites can enjoy access to the Specialty Salon on the 38th floor, providing breakfast, snacks, and cocktails with stunning views
3. Dining options:
- Hotel features farm-to-table dining at The Moment Grill
- 12-m (39.37-ft) counter at Teppanyaki Mizuki where chef prepares food live
- Beautiful lobby lounge has a skylight gable roof and huge windows
What could be better:
- Limited menu and pricey food items for room service
- Past guests have reported that the check-in process was slow
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5. Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower (from USD 251)
Highlights
Luxury
View
Wellness
Opened in: July 2024
What we love:
1. Infinity bath:
- Hotel's infinity bath is on the 31st floor, offering panoramic views of Osaka City
- Guinness World Record for World's Highest Infinity Public Bath at 127.462 m (418.18 ft)
2. Ornate interiors:
- Hotel lobby features glittering chandelier-style artworks suspended from the ceiling that look ethereal and represent Japanese culture through their design
- Mirror-finished decor used alongside copper in the entrance, lobby, and restaurant for a dramatic effect
- Decor also features well-known symbols of Japan, such as images of Mt. Fuji, traditional folding fans, and Japanese garden patterns on the elevator walls
3. Luxurious rooms:
- Rooms have huge windows offering panoramic views and a high-quality sofa to admire the view from
- Equipped with beds from Simmons, a renowned bedmaker brand
- Roomwear made of jersey material provided
What could be better:
- Breakfast options might get repetitive for guests staying longer
- Guests may hear noise from the road, especially at night
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6. Doubletree By Hilton Osaka Castle (from USD 265)
Highlights
Waterfront
Unique Theme
Accessible
Opened in: May 2024
What we love:
1. Unique waterfront location:
- Situated on Osaka’s developing waterfront
- 6-minute walk from Temmabashi Station
- 5-minute walk from Osaka Castle
2. Distinctive design:
- Interiors incorporate wave and diamond motifs inspired by Higaki Kaisen, an Edo-period merchant ship
3. Dining options:
- Restaurant SEN has an international buffet, panoramic views of Osaka Castle, and a section resembling a food stall with local specialties such as takoyaki and doteyaki
- Market SEN offers grab-and-go sandwiches, sweets, and drinks
- Lounge and Bar SEN serves meals and afternoon tea during daytime and signature cocktails and craft beers at night
What could be better:
- No common spaces for guests to lounge
- Water not provided in the room
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7. Canopy By Hilton Osaka Umeda (from USD 408)
Highlights
View
Unique Theme
Pet Friendly
Luxury
Opened in: September 6, 2024
What we love:
1. Contemporary design:
- Hotel features walls with colorful murals, suspended modern lights, wood furnishings, and more creating an elegant and functional space
- Huge bay windows offer views of the hotel grounds and the city
2. Varied room options:
- 12 room types to choose from
- Rooms can have features such as canopies inspired by Shogun Hideyoshi and Metasequoia, artwork inspired by a map of Osaka from the 1600s, interiors reminiscent of Japanese tea rooms, or even traditional Osaka crafts such as paper-mâché tiger and blowfish ornaments
3. Pet-friendly:
- Guests with pets receive doggy snacks, snuggly toy, and extra poop bags to smoothen their experience
What could be better:
- Only paid parking
- Past guests have mentioned that the way to hotel is confusing to navigate, especially for first-time visitors
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8. Candeo Hotels Osaka Shinsaibashi (from USD 210)
Highlights
Wellness
Convenient Location
View
Opened in: November 2023
What we love:
1. Fusion of history and modernity:
- Hotel premises include the historic Mitsutera temple, offering a blend of tradition and modern hospitality
- Guests can participate in temple ceremonies such as meditation and morning prayers
2. Prime location:
- Situated on Midosuji, Osaka's main street, surrounded by high-end boutiques
3. Rejuvenating spa:
- Open-air bath with underwater lighting where guests can enjoy views of the city and the morning and night skies
- Separate indoor baths for men and women
- Unisex auto-Löyly sauna located in the open-air observation space
- Women's powder room equipped with cleansing products, lotion, and milky lotion
What could be better:
- Guests with tattoos have to cover them with stickers before using the bath
- No closet space, but there is a spot to hang clothes
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9. voco Osaka Central, an IHG Hotel (from USD 205)
Highlights
Unique Theme
Convenient Location
Work Travel
Opened in: May 2023
What we love:
1. Locally inspired design:
- Hotel features huge windows looking out onto the city to keep guests connected, artwork showing Osaka, and wood from local houses
- Some rooms have tatami mats
- Room keys made from bamboo
2. Great for business travelers:
- Located in Kyomachibori, a centuries-old commercial area with a huge conference center
- Free WiFi
3. Focus on self care:
- Hotel provides plush bedding and luxurious bathroom amenities to encourage guests to indulge in "me time"
What could be better:
- No washer/dryer
- The breakfast area can get crowded
Stayed at this property?
10. Centara Grand Hotel Osaka (from USD 247)
Highlights
View
Convenient Location
Family Friendly
Opened in: July 1, 2023
What we love:
1. Eclectic dining experiences:
- Guests can indulge in diverse cuisine, including top-floor smokehouse Kunsei Kitchen, Thai street food at Suan Bua, and sunset cocktails at the Crudo Deck rooftop venue
2. Prime location for tourists:
- Set in one of the city's most popular entertainment and shopping district, Namba
3. Dining options:
- Hotel has multiple restaurants and bars
- Rooftop restaurant on the 33rd floor of the hotel offers views of Osaka Port, afternoon, tea, cocktails, and authentic aged steaks
What could be better:
- Hotel's location in a busy area could lead to noise issues
- No pool
Stayed at this property?
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Experience Osaka at its finest
Osaka’s new hotels offer a range of enticing amenities, from soothing onsens to vibrant social spaces. No matter what experience you prefer in a hotel, you’re bound to find something you like here. So, pack your bags, book one of the above properties, and enjoy a fulfilling vacation in Osaka!
Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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