You have to look hard to find boutique hotels in Osaka. But when you find them, they’re great. Here is our list of Osaka’s best boutique hotels.
Hotel & Resort Bali Tower Tennoji
Boutique hotels are a relatively new concept in Japan, but they’re catching on. They offer a nice change from cookie-cutter chain hotels. If you’re like a dash of style and personality in your accommodations, you’ll definitely appreciate a night or two at a boutique hotel!
Here are our picks for Osaka’s best boutique hotels. Be sure to check our Where to Stay in Osaka page before deciding on an area.
- 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. - KOKO HOTEL Osaka Namba (formerly Hotel WBF Art Stay Osaka Namba) (Minami)
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KOKO HOTEL Osaka Namba (formerly Hotel WBF Art Stay Osaka Namba) isn’t your run-of-the-mill, conventionally designed hotel. This hotel in Minami features cozy, compact rooms covered with adorable children's drawings – perfect for people who love a splash of fun and colour in their rooms! - 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! - 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 (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.
Best Osaka Boutique Hotels
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 – usually you can reserve a room with no upfront payment. Pay when you check out. Free cancellations too
- Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Osaka
- You can buy a Japan SIM card online for collection on arrival at Osaka's Kansai International Airport. Or 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
- Get a prepaid Icoca card to make travelling around Osaka easy – here's how
- World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world
