Where to Stay in Osaka

Osaka, as the largest city in Kansai area, offers diverse accommodations to suit every traveler's needs. Whether you're on a budget, looking for convenience to attractions, craving culinary adventures, or planning more trips to other Japan cities, Osaka has the perfect place for you. Read on to discover top accommodation areas in Osaka!

For First-timers: Umeda/Namba & Shinsaibashi

Advantages:

Namba & Shinsaibashi (City Center):

More budget-friendly hotels than Umeda as a popular destination for business travelers.
Allows walking distance to bustling shopping and eating streets in Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori and Namba, as well as “Osaka’s Kitchen” Kuromon Market and the “grocery paradise” Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street.
Offers a vibrant nightlife with numerous izakayas, barbecue joints, and yakitori stalls staying open late into the night, providing a glimpse of Osaka's lively night scene.

Dotonbori at Night

Umeda (North Ward):

Offers various accommodation options including capsule hotels and business inns, also many luxurious high-end hotels.
As a transportation hub, provides easy access to Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara.
Boasts major department stores like Hankyu, Hanshin, and Daimaru, showcasing a myriad of Japanese and international brands.
The nearby Osaka Station features historic restaurants frequented by locals and office workers, offering authentic Osaka flavors in a compact area.

Umeda Area, Osaka

Disadvantages:

While prices may be slightly higher compared to other areas, room sizes tend to be more compact.

For Budget Travelers: Tennoji, Hommachi, & Yodoyabashi Stations

Advantages:

Provide spacious, well-equipped rooms with budget-friendly prices.
With excellent transportation links, seamlessly accessible to the city center, attractions and Kansai International Airport. Plus, near Tennoji Station, you'll find renowned shopping districts like Shinsekai and Abeno.
In the serene and orderly environment, experience the locals’ life in izakayas.

A Neighborhood in Tennoji Area, Osaka

A Street in Tennoji Area, Osaka

For Family and Couple Trips: Universal Studios Japan & Osaka Port

Advantages:

Close to Universal Studios to enjoy a stress-free experience, where you can beat the crowds by entering the park early and retire to your hotel for rest when needed.
Beyond Universal Studios Japan, explore Tempozan, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka, ideal for creating lasting memories with your loved ones.

Disadvantages:

Expect higher prices.
It spends around half an hour to city center areas like Shinsaibashi, so it is advised to just make one or two days stay and consider other staying areas for a more comprehensive Osaka journey.

Osaka Port Area

For Kansai Travelers Centered in Osaka: Shin-Osaka Station

Advantages:

Boasts multiple metro lines within walking distance, enabling easy access to popular destinations such as Umeda and Shinsaibashi via Midosuji Line while Shinkansen and JR trains provide swift transportation to Tokyo, Nagoya, and Kyoto etc.
Serene and dotted with numerous convenience stores, catering to essential shopping needs.
Abundant cost-effective hotels.

For Late-night Arrivals or Early-bird Flyers: Kansai International Airport

For tourists arriving late at Kansai International Airport or needing to catch an early morning flight the next day, booking a hotel nearby in advance is highly recommended. It not only ensures a restful sleep, prioritizing comfort over sleeping on chairs or floors in the terminal, but also helps prevent missing your flight.