Looking For a Convenient Stay in Osaka? Check out These Hotels Near Namba, Umeda, Shin-Osaka, and More
Part of Japan’s Golden Triangle (alongside Tokyo and Kyoto), Osaka is a bustling city that boasts a tempting gastronomic scene. Known as Japan’s kitchen, the city is bursting with top-notch grub, on top of exciting attractions suitable for all ages. It’s easy to get around via the transport system, which is both modern and efficient. We might even go so far as to say that Japan’s transportation is one of the best in the world!
If you're looking for a convenient stay, why not book a night (or two) at one of these hotels, guesthouses, or hostels near one of Osaka’s major stations, and get ready to explore?
Best Hotels Near Namba Station
Known as the magnetic centre of Osaka, Namba offers a delightful assault of the senses. Dressed up by the dazzling neon lights of Dotonbori (and the famous Glico Man!), the area is also home to the famous Namba Yasaka Shrine and Kuromon Ichiba Market.
The station has two lines — Osaka Metro and Nankai Electric Railway — and can be easily reached from Kansai Airport via the Nankai Limited Express Rapi:t or limousine bus.
1. Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Distance to Namba station: 1 minute walk
Standing sentinel over Namba station, Swissotel Nankai Osaka is all set to impress with magnificent views of the city. On a clear day, you’ll even be able to see all the way to Kobe! Step into a grand ornate lobby, before heading up to your room. The rooms are designed with comfort in mind, coming with an ergonomic chair, Swiss alpine bath amenities, and flat-screen televisions.
#KlookTip: Pamper yourself with a stay in the Swiss Executive Rooms and certain Suite rooms, which come with access to the Swiss Executive Lounge. This is our favourite part of any hotel stay: indulge in all-day refreshments, evening cocktails, and even an exclusive breakfast on weekends.
Breakfast — with a view! — is served on the 36th floor every morning. When night falls, grab a drink at NAMBAR10, a cool retro bar that entertains with karaoke, arcade machines, and billiards. In between, find time to hit up Pürovel Spa & Sport, a spa and fitness speciality with an onsen and state-of-the-art gym.
2. Natural Hot Spring Midosuji Hotel
Distance to Namba station: 4 minutes walk
With only 21 rooms at Natural Hot Spring Midosuji Hotel, the cosy hotel offers a frills-free stay near Namba station. Stay in a standard twin or double room, a superior twin room, or a semi-double room. The rooms come with yukatas, which can be freely worn around the hotel. Don the yukata for a trip to the onsite onsen too, which is open in the evenings until 11pm!
There isn’t any breakfast provided at the hotel, but there are tons of food options in the surrounding area. The hotel is a short walk to Namba Parks, a giant shopping complex, and is a mere stone’s throw away from the popular Gyukatsu Motomura restaurant chain. Craving for something light? Japan’s convenience stores never disappoint, with a Family Mart just a one-minute walk from the hotel.
3. Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka
Distance to Namba station: 3 minutes walk
Whether you’re in Osaka for a longer trip or travelling with kids, having a kitchen is a total godsend for days you want to enjoy a cosy night in. Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka checks all the boxes with fully-equipped apartments and is located right across Namba station. Besides a kitchenette, some rooms even come with a separate living area. You’ll find a washing machine/dryer too, which is perfect for sorting out laundry.
#KlookTip: Any train enthusiasts in the house? The hotel has revamped its 10th floor to offer the coolest train-themed rooms, including a driving simulator and seats from actual limited express trains.
Best Hotels Near Umeda Station and Osaka Station
Umeda station is located right next to Osaka station — comprising two transportation hubs that teem with people throughout the day. In fact, Umeda station is said to be the busiest station in Western Japan! It’s served by the Hanshin Electric Railway, Hankyu Railway, and Osaka Metro. Osaka station has the Osaka Loop Line, as well as the JR Kobe and JR Kyoto lines.
The Osaka-Umeda is a retail therapy paradise with multiple department stores, a massive labyrinth of underground shopping alleys, and covered shopping arcades. Pop by Umeda Sky Building for a gorgeous panoramic view, or HEP FIVE to ride on the giant red ferris wheel.
4. Hotel Granvia Osaka
Distance to Osaka/Umeda station: 1 minute walk
Enjoy convenience at your fingertips when you stay at Hotel Granvia Osaka, which is directly connected to Osaka station. Choose from Standard Floor rooms or Granvia Floor rooms; the latter grants you access to the exclusive lounge that comes with tons of perks. Think: an all-day drink bar with snacks, a private check-out service, and more. In fact, you can easily settle all your meals within the hotel itself! Try any of the five restaurants — Japanese, French, Italian, or Spanish fare, anyone?
#KlookTip: Hotel Granvia Osaka is one of Universal Studios Japan’s partner hotels, and is only 11 minutes by train to the park. 1-Day studio passes are available for purchase at the reception too!
The hotel goes all out to welcome families with open arms too, with children under 12 years of age staying for free when sharing a bed with an adult. There are also cribs and potty training seats for rent; on top of items specially made for children, such as toothbrushes, kimonos, and slippers.
5. Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka
Distance to Osaka/Umeda station: 4 minutes walk
The namesake of Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka was inspired by the combination of the words ‘rest’ and ‘inspire’ — and that’s exactly what the hotel aims to do. Offering a peaceful sanctuary in the midst of Osaka’s hustle and bustle, the hotel has a total of seven room categories! Some rooms have separate baths and toilets, whilst the connecting room caters to larger groups by accommodating up to five people.
Experience a seamless blending of old and new: take a stroll in the tranquil Japanese garden, before using the hotel’s cool AR Guide to find new sightseeing spots. Parents, this is for you — the hotel also has a modern nursing room complete with a diaper changing station and water heater.
6. Nest Hotel Osaka Umeda
Distance to Osaka/Umeda station: 10 minutes walk
Decked out in a monochrome finish, Nest Hotel Osaka Umeda is sleek and modern. Each room is meant to evocate a ‘nest of comfort’, and uses mood lighting to provide a truly relaxing experience. Choose from the double, twin, or triple rooms. There’s also a barrier-free room category, which will be perfect if you’re travelling with the elderly.
For added comfort, the rooms also come with Simmons beds and feather pillows. Sink into a cloud as you gaze out of the large windows — sounds like a pretty splendid way to end the day, if you ask us!
Best Hotels Near Shin-Osaka Station
If you’re taking a shinkansen from other parts of Japan to Osaka or vice versa, you’ll most likely arrive at, and depart from, Shin-Osaka station. Hop on the JR West, JR Central, or Osaka Metro here.
7. Remm Shin-Osaka
Distance to Shin-Osaka station: 1 minute walk
Overlooking Shin-Osaka station, Remm Shin-Osaka is the ideal base for taking multiple day trips out of Osaka — even more so if you’re travelling with a JR Pass. Feet aching after a long day of walking? You’ll be delighted to know that each room comes with a massage chair. The rooms here may be on the compact side, but they’re functional and cosy.
Despite its location next to a train station, the hotel offers a quiet and restful sleep, especially if you’re in a room on the higher floors. In fact, the ‘Remm’ in its name comes from ‘REM sleep’!
8. Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station
Distance to Shin-Osaka station: 2 minutes walk
If you’re in the mood for luxury, Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka fits the bill perfectly. Savour panoramic views of Osaka from spacious rooms; or book the Executive rooms and suites for access to the lounge. There’s always something going on at the lounge: from the all-day refreshments and evening cocktails to night snacks (all the way until midnight), we won’t blame you if you find yourself popping in multiple times a day!
Osaka is full of wonderful eats — work off all those calories at the on-site fitness centre. If your tummies can’t get enough, the hotel’s LAVAROCK restaurant serves up delicious grilled specialities cooked using actual lava rocks.
9. Minn Shin Osaka
Distance to Shin-Osaka station: 5 minutes walk
Touting the slogan ‘your second home’, Minn Shin Osaka is indeed a home away from home. Welcoming from the get-go, the lobby’s wooden furnishings and shoji screens resemble those of a traditional Japanese home. The hotel prides itself on embracing technology in its operations: using Cloud Reception, the check-in and check-out process is entirely digitalised. Guests can also get 24/7 remote assistance by scanning a QR code with their smartphones.
Families will love the quadruple or family room, which comes with bunk beds! Some rooms find the sweet spot between the Western and Japanese styles, complete with Western beds and a Japanese tatami seating area. And hey, each room even comes with a giant projector. Movie night, anyone?
#KlookTip: Minn Shin Osaka is striving to be as eco-friendly as possible, and has thus discontinued any plastic amenities. Do remember to bring your own toothbrush if you’re booking a stay here!
Best Hotels Near Tennoji Station
Served by JR West and Osaka Metro, Tennoji station is the gateway to one of Osaka’s most popular areas. Explore Shinsekai, take a stroll in Tennoji Park, visit Shitennoji Temple (one of Japan’s oldest temples!), check out an aerial view of the city from HARUKAS 300 Observatory, and more. Or, how about taking the Hankai Tramway to explore the lesser-known parts of Osaka?
Tennoji station can also be reached directly from Kansai Airport via the JR Haruka Express.
10. Hotel Bali Tower Osaka Tennoji
Distance to Tennoji station: 4 minutes walk
Hotel Bali Tower Osaka Tennoji is hands-down one of Osaka’s best family-friendly hotels. You’re probably familiar with the all-inclusive Club Med — well, this is the Osaka version. As its name suggests, the hotel is modelled after a Bali island retreat. It offers an all-inclusive experience, including activities like karaoke and darts; all-you-can-drink alcohol (we know?!), afternoon tea; and even piping bowls of ramen.
The hotel also has lots to entertain kids with. Think: games arcade, a kid’s play area complete with a ball pit, and a table tennis table. There’s even a free self-service laundry area thrown in to sweeten the deal.
11. Miyako City Osaka Tennoji
Distance to Tennoji station: 1 minute walk
It doesn’t get more convenient than a stay at Miyako City Osaka Tennoji! Located right opposite Tennoji station, the hotel offers twin and triple, as well as quad rooms for families or larger groups. With a whopping 17 room categories, there’s definitely something for everyone.
For some everlasting memories of your trip, why not engage in a photoshoot at the hotel’s Bikohshaen photo studio? There’s also an onsite pharmacy should you need to grab any last-minute emergency meds. As night falls, head up to the Sky Restaurant Etoile for dinner with a view.
12. COGO Tennoji
Distance to Tennoji station: 6 minutes walk
COGO Tennoji is a hotel/hostel that offers great bang for your buck. Embrace local culture with a stay in private Japanese-style rooms fitted with tatami mats and futons. For the best of both worlds, get a room that comes with Western beds and a Japanese-style seating area. Or, how’s this for a unique layout: if you’re travelling in a larger group, there’s even a room that has six single beds arranged in two rows. Each bed is separated by a partial partition, giving each guest added privacy.
Solo travellers, here’s looking at you: you can also stay in capsule dormitories (only for guests over 16 years of age). Hang out with other like-minded travellers in the lounge, which has drinks and board games.
Best Hotels Near Osakako Station
Photo credit: Discover Osaka on Facebook
Osakako is a train station on the Osaka Metro (Chuo line), and is the closest station to Osaka Bay. The highlight of Osaka Bay is Tempozan Harbor Village, where you’ll find the Kaiyukan Ocean Aquarium, Tempozan ferris wheel, and the Naniwa Kuishinbo Yokocho food court. Why, you can even explore the bay on a pirate ship cruise!
13. Osaka Port Hotel L’Espoir
Distance to Osakako station: 2 minutes walk
Osaka Port Hotel L’Espoir is a basic and fuss-free accommodation option. It only has one room category — twin room — which comes with a small kitchenette that includes a refrigerator and stove. And at its low price point, this sounds like a pretty good deal if you ask us!
All rooms are non-smoking, and you’ll have the option to add a light breakfast to your stay plan. The hotel also has a lovely rooftop terrace.
#KlookTip: In general, don’t be alarmed if you’re asked to pay a city tax upon check-in. This is common practice in Japan! Good news is, you won’t have to pay the tax for rooms below 7000yen (~S$63).
14. Guest House Yadomaru
Distance to Osakako station: 1 minute walk
Marked by a bright pink door, Guest House Yadomaru charms guests with its quirky and whimsical decor. Stay in mixed and gendered dormitories, or private twin rooms — whichever you fancy. Hang out with other travellers at the shared lounge, which also houses a little bar. Grab a cocktail, play a board game, and even keep a lookout for movie nights from time to time.
There are photo ops all over the hostel: even the corridors are covered in a tropical leafy motif. The toilets are clean and well-stocked; next to the sinks, you’ll find baskets containing hair dryers, Listerine, cotton buds, facial foam, and more. If you’re a fan of cats, you’ll love the resident kitty too!
15. Bande Hotel Tempozan
Distance to Osakako station: 6 minutes walk
Clean and polished, Bande Hotel Tempozan offers classic comfort without any bells and whistles. The immaculate lobby leads out to a charming garden, which is great for a morning stroll. Fill up with a breakfast buffet before heading out to explore.
#KlookTip: Need an amenity refill? Pop by the amenity counter to grab whatever you need.
The hotel is a leisurely 13-minute walk from the Tempozan ferris wheel, making it easy to explore the area on foot. Otherwise, it’s also just a six-minute walk from Osakako station.
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