Boutique hotels are popping up all over Osaka. So if you’re looking for a small-ish hotel with lots of personality, check out our list of Osaka best boutique hotels.
The St. Regis Osaka guest room
Here are our picks for Osaka’s best boutique hotels. Be sure to check out our Where to Stay in Osaka page before deciding on an area.
Suite with river view at The Boly Osaka
The Boly Osaka (Honmachi / Central Osaka)
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The Boly Osaka is a boutique hotel with budget rates overlooking a river in central Osaka. It’s got great style, friendly staff and comfortable rooms, all for a phenomenal price.
Hotel Bali Tower Deluxe Panorama Twin
Hotel Bali Tower Osaka Tennoji (Tennoji Area)
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This unusual and zany Bali-themed hotel, only a short walk north of JR Tennoji Station, is on the low end of the mid-range category. The rooms are clean, stylish and well kept. The range of services and freebies for guests really sets Bali Tower Hotel Tennoji apart from the rest!
The St. Regis Osaka guest room
The St. Regis Osaka (Central Osaka)
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Somewhere between an ultra-luxe hotel and a boutique hotel, The St. Regis is an immaculate hotel right in the heart of Honmachi, just steps from Honmachi Station. It’s a great hotel for discerning travellers accustomed to more luxurious stays.
Cross Hotel guest room
Cross Hotel Osaka (Minami)
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For a reasonably-priced, stylish, modern hotel with clean and comfortable rooms, Cross Hotel Osaka is just the ticket. It’s great for visitors who want to be near all the action happening in Dotonbori.
Hotel the Grandee guest room
Hotel the Grandee (Minami)
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A charming mid-range boutique hotel located near Shinsaibashi, Hotel the Grandee offers spacious, tastefully decorated rooms in the heart of the city. A free drink every evening at the hotel lounge doesn’t hurt, either!
More Information
- Location is crucial in Osaka, so check out our Where To Stay In Osaka page.
- For some more excellent choices, check out our Best New Osaka Hotels page.
- For an overview of Osaka accommodations, check out our Osaka Hotels page.
Where Are These Places Located?
See these places on the Inside Osaka Google map:- Open the Osaka map
- You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
- Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
- Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels / Ryokan / Guesthouses | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | GREEN: Shops | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
- If you're using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.
Osaka Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Osaka guide
- Check Osaka accommodation availability and pricing on Booking.com and Agoda.com - often you can book with no upfront payment and free cancellation
- Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Osaka
- You can buy shinkansen (bullet train) tickets online from Klook - popular routes include Tokyo to Osaka, Osaka to Kyoto and Osaka to Tokyo
- You can buy an eSim to activate in Japan or buy a data-only SIM card online for collection when you arrive at Tokyo's Narita or Haneda Airports or Kansai International Airport. You can also rent an unlimited data pocket wifi router
- View my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
- Compare flight prices and timings to find the best Japan flight deals
- If you're visiting more than one city, you might save money with a Japan Rail Pass – see if it's worth it for you
- World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world
- Do you want help planning your trip? Chris Rowthorn and his team of Japan experts at Japan Travel Consulting can help
