8 Best Hotels In Osaka Japan, Peaceful City With Great Food

Looking for the Best Hotels In Osaka Japan?

Most people speak of Tokyo or Kyoto whenever they think of Japan, while Osaka is often being overlooked.

But if you want to taste the true flavor of Japan, Osaka is definitely the place to visit and stay.

Known as the Nation’s Kitchen, Osaka is famous for its large street food scene.

If you are familiar with Takoyaki, then Osaka is the right place for you the get the best Takoyaki in the whole country!

Not only for its food scene, Osaka is also home to many notable family-friendly attractions like aquarium or Universal Studio.

Plus you can get on to Japan’s bullet train or known as shinkansen to get to Osaka from Tokyo!

Related: How to get to Osaka from Tokyo

If you’re thinking of staying here, and wondering which are the best hotels in Osaka to stay in, we got you covered!

We have listed out some of the best hotels in Osaka for you for all kinds of budget, scroll on!

Table of Contents

• Budget Rooms
• • First Cabin Midosuji Namba
• • Miyako City Osaka Tennoji
• • Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier
• Mid-Range Hotels
• • Zentis Osaka
• • Hilton Osaka
• • Hotel New Otani Osaka
• Top-Tier Hotels
• • Conrad Osaka, Nakanoshima
• • St. Regis Osaka

 

BUDGETED ROOMS (Under $150)

1. First Cabin Midosuji Namba

Modelled after a first-class airplane cabin, First Cabin Midosuji is perfect for those curious about capsule hotel in Osaka, but terrified of small spaces.

Located in Osaka’s Minami district that is famous for being Osaka’s shopping, dining and nightlife making it impossible to run out of things to do!

Photo credit First Cabin Midosuji Namba

The hotel is just steps away from its shopping street, where there are tons of luxurious outlets like Dior, Chanel or Armani.

Related: Getting your best Japan experience, what to do around Minami

Even though you’re not into shopping, you can always wander around to find exciting Japanese bars and street food!

And First Cabin is directly connected to Namba Subway Station, to make it even more easier to get around Osaka!

Other than its prime location, First Cabin is designed to be best cheap hotels in Osaka with its compact capsule-style rooms.

Photo credit First Cabin Midosuji Namba

Designed for single occupant, the capsule is cabin-sized which means you can walk around inside the capsule.

It consists of a bed, a tiny table with drawer, and a TV (though it’s rare for guests to turn it on, and even though you do, there’s set of earphones).

Bathroom facilities are shared, and the amenities are provided.

The hotel provides basic toileteries such as shampoo, soap, conditioner, hairdryer even toner and moisturiser in the ladies room!

If you’re traveling by yourself, First Cabin could be your option of hotels in Osaka as it is easy to befriended other solo travellers!

First Cabin Midosuji Namba

Rate starts from $130

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2. Miyako City Osaka Tennoji

Another cheap hotels in Osaka that offers decent and comfortable rooms are Miyako City Osaka Tennoji.

As it is directly connected to JR Tennoji Station, the hotel is fantastically a convenient choice for those who have packed schedule!

Photo credit Miyako City Osaka Tennoji

It’s located just few steps away from many interesting sights, such as Shitennoji Temple, Tennoji Park (one of the best parks in Osaka).

Shinsekai area for retro neighbourhood sightseeing is also nearby.

The rooms in Miyako City Osaka are fairly simple, but it has everything you need from free WiFi, air purifier to smartphone for guests to use during the stay.

This smartphone is provided so guests don’t need to buy sim card when they’re traveling outside the hotel, or be dependent to WiFi.

It is also considered spacious based on Japanese standard, creating more value than other hotels at Osaka.

Even the biggest room could fit up until 4 people, and each person got their own bed!

Photo credit Miyako City Osaka Tennoji

Miyako City Osaka Tennoji

Rate starts from $110

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3. Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier

It’s not hard to find a great value hotels in Osaka, but Mutsui Garden Hotel will exceeding your expectation of cheap hotels in Osaka.

Located in the city centre of Nakanoshima, it is only few minutes away by walk to nearest subway and train station.

There is also free shuttle bus that runs directly to the hotel from main JR Osaka Station to bring more convenience to your stay.

Photo credit Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier

For its price range, Mitsui Garden Hotel comes with an elegant, fresh and contemporary interiors, that’s almost alien like other hotels in Japan.

The combination of stone pillars, hardwood floors, minimalist décor and trees & bushes create a serenity surrounding the hotel property.

As for the rooms, it has a contemporary style and clear-lined wooden furniture giving it a modern, yet still infused with Japanese simplicity.

It is pretty spacious by Japan’s standard, and provide everything you need from a hotel.

Also, they have reserved floor for women located on the 15th floor, that’s usually taken by female solo travellers.

Other amenities you can enjoy within this hotel in Osaka is a large public bath with shallow pools of steaming mineral water, just like Japanese style.

And worry not, the public bath is separated by gender!

Photo credit Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier

Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier

Rate starts from $125

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MID-RANGE HOTELS ($150 ~ $250)

4. Zentis Osaka

If you’re looking for hotels in Osaka that’s located in the entertainment district of the area, then Zentis Osaka could be your choice.

It’s situated in the upscale entertainment district of Kita-Shinchi, where there are many exclusive bar and restaurants for locals partying.

Though the location might be easily accessible, but Japan is famous for its convenience and safety, so it’s still a great option to stay here.

Newly opened in 2020, Zentis Osaka are designed to become a retreat from the bustle of the city.

Photo source Zentis Osaka

Entering into the lobby,  you’ll be welcomed with bookcases, plants, and washi artworks inside a floor-to-ceiling window with natural light.

The vibe somehow feels very elegant yet serene, even though the surrounding area are always busy up until midnight.

The aewsome facilities including gym that’s packed with CrossFit machine, self-service washing machine, and Upstairz lounge for coffee and cocktails.

The rooms are neatly compact with soft modern palette and interiors made of Japanese craftsmanship.

You can expect to see calligraphic brushstroke artworks and wooden chairs.

The rooms are giving a comfortable feeling while staying in the room, that’s why this is one of best hotels in Osaka.

Photo source Zentis Osaka

Zentis Osaka

Rate starts from $180

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5. Hilton Osaka

As one of best hotel in Osaka Japan, Hilton Osaka is hard to beat.

It has the prime location, where JR Osaka Station is only two minutes’ walk away from the hotel.

Itis also connected to both Osaka and Umeda stations via underground walkway.

The surrounding area are mostly office complex, so it’s pretty busy in weekdays, but with the convenience and spacious rooms, it makes up for the hussle.

Photo credit Hilton Osaka

If you have stayed at Hilton in anywhere else in the world, you already know what to expect; great service and comfortable rooms.

The rooms are pretty spacious by Japanese standard, and with the hotel being in the middle of the city, it becomes hotel in Osaka with great views.

And since the hotel has international standard, it has long bed! (Something that is hard to find in hotels in Japan)

Photo credit Hilton Osaka

So for tall people, worry not as you can sleep peacefully and comfortably in this Osaka hotel.

Other features you can enjoy within the hotel is swimming pool which is a rarity in Japan hotels, and gym that is small but comes with nice equipments.

Hilton Osaka

Rate starts from $240

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6. Hotel New Otani Osaka

If you’re looking for mid-range hotels in Osaka that have a view of Osaka castle, Hotel New Otani Osaka could be your answer.

For information, Osaka Castle is the famous landmark of Osaka that’s we usually see in a keychain, or wallpaper.

Photo credit Hotel New Otani Osaka

And by staying in this hotel in Osaka, you will get to see it by looking out your window!

With its prime location, there will also many tourist attractions that’s accessible within walking distance.

Osaka Castle Park, Osaka Museum of History and Hirakata Park as family-friendly amusement park are all in the vicinity.

The hotel itself is kind of old and dated, but with the large window that let in plenty of natural light, it still feels comfortable.

There are many features you can enjoy within the hotel, which some of these feature are rare to find in other hotels in Osaka.

Photo credit Hotel New Otani Osaka

Such as indoor and outdoor pools, onsen (traditional hot spring baths), whirlpools, sauna, fitness centre, and tennis court.

There are also 10 restaurants in the property, offers cuisines from all over the world, from Chinese to French.

With its price range as a mid-range hotels in Osaka, the rooms are very spacious by Japanese standards.

Though it may looks dated, but most of the amenities are still function properly and it is very comfortable.

Hotel New Otani Osaka

Rate starts from $150

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WHERE TO SPLURGE! (above $250)

7. Conrad Osaka, Nakanoshima

Known as the ultimate best hotels in Osaka, Conrad Osaka offers a truly world-class experience and luxury.

Photo credit Conrad Osaka, Nakanoshima

Located in one of Osaka’s newest skyscrapers in the Nakanoshima area which is the home to art museums and concert halls.

Conrad Osaka is surrounded with the upscale environment of Osaka.

The hotel itself has a contemporary yet playful mood.

And you will be welcomed in the 40th floor lobby of curved wall of windows framing panoramic views across the city.

The hotel interiors are the scene-stealer that resembles luxury playground for contemporary artworks.

Some has counts there are 389 artworks scattered throughout the hotel.

Photo credit Conrad Osaka, Nakanoshima

This Osaka luxury hotel only has 164 rooms that’s infused with traditional Japanese aesthetics.

It is facilitated with traditional tea sets, walls of white pleats, and white circular bathtubs.

And not to forget that it is equipped with Japan’s state of art technology, whether in the toilet, or bedside table control.

The highlight of the hotel should be Conrad’s serene spa that comes with four peaceful treatment rooms, and Japanese-inspired treatment menus.

Staff here are also friendly and helpful, with many has reviewed that the people in Conrad are willing to go extra length to help the guests.

Approach the staff if you need arrangements for travel activities in Osaka even Kyoto.

Conrad Osaka

Rate starts from $625

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8. St. Regis Osaka

Another luxury hotels in Osaka that comes with high price but worth to splurge on is St. Regis Osaka.

It is an elegant option that’s located in central of Osaka, which set in Osaka’s most famous shopping street Midosuji.

Photo credit St. Regis Osaka

Just how every St. Regis would be in every other part of the world, its luxurious interior and décor would take you to new level of Japan.

You will find chandeliers, top-notch professional staff yet still feel intimate, and champagne lunches while staying here, a guaranteed five star experience.

Some of the rooms also have access to butler service and individual flower themes arranged by the hotel staffs to enhance guests experience.

Most importantly, all rooms are pretty spacious, with contemporary design and excellent on-suite bathrooms.

Photo credit St. Regis Osaka

St. Regis Osaka

Rate starts from $560

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