Believe it or not, you can easily get a hotel in central Osaka for less than US$100 per night! Here are the best Osaka hotels in the budget category.
Hearton Hotel Shinsaibashi
For most of the year, a night at a budget hotel in Osaka will average around JPY10,000 for a single, twin, or double room. During peak travel seasons – spring (March, April and May) and autumn (October and November) – you may have to pay a little more. Osaka is a very popular travel destination, so you’ll want to book as early as possible to secure rooms. That being said, you can occasionally find some great last-minute deals.
Most budget hotels in Osaka are located in less fashionable hotels just slightly out of the city center. But, you can also find good budget hotels in hot spots like Kita and Minami. Just be aware that with convenient locations comes slightly smaller rooms for the same price!
The Central Osaka/Honmachi district has the highest concentration of budget hotels, but you’ll also find them in the Kita, Minami, Tennoji and the Shin-Osaka areas. Here are our favorite budget hotels in Osaka, based on price, quality, location and service. Be sure to check out the Where to Stay in Osaka page before deciding on an area.
- Toyoko Inn Osaka Umeda Higashi (Kita)
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The Toyoko Inn Osaka Umeda Higashi is a cheap, decent business hotel in the Kita district. Rooms are no-frills but they have everything you might need just to sleep here. Don’t expect luxury and you’ll be set. - First Cabin Midosuji Namba (Minami)
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Curious about capsule hotels but find the idea of one too claustrophobic? Try a cabin instead! The super-central First Cabin Midosuji Namba has compact, comfortable, and reasonably priced cabins - perfect for solo travellers who need a little more space than a box. - Hearton Hotel Shinsaibashi (Minami)
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Hearton Hotel is a centrally-located hotel that’s a perfectly decent pick for budget travellers. The combination of clean, comfortable accommodation and Namba a 10-minute walk away is hard to beat. - Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka Namba (formerly Hotel Sunroute Osaka Namba) (Minami)
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Located just a short walk from Nippombashi Station, Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka Namba (formerly Hotel Sunroute Osaka Namba) is a no-frills hotel offering everything you need in a small and efficient package. If you know the chain, you know it’s very decent value for money.
- Hotel the Lutheran (Osaka Castle Area)
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Situated just a minute’s walk from Tanimachi-Yonchome Station, Hotel the Lutheran is a good and inexpensive pick for those wanting to visit Osaka Castle. Rooms are larger than average for Japan! It’s also a good base for exploring the rest of the city. - Super Hotel JR Shin-Osaka Higashiguchi (Shin-Osaka Area)
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With a public hot spring bath, massage services, and a location 5 minutes away from Shin-Osaka Station, Super Hotel JR Shin-Osaka Higashiguchi is a very attractive and inexpensive option for budget travellers. - Toyoko Inn Shin-Osaka Chuo-guchi Honkan (Shin-Osaka Area)
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The Toyoko Inn Shin-Osaka Chuoguchi Honkan is a cheap, decent business hotel located a stone’s throw from Shin-Osaka Station. If you’re travelling to and from Shin-Osaka and need a base, this is perfect. Rooms are no-frills but they have everything you might need just to sleep here. - Super Hotel Osaka Tennoji (Tennoji Area)
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Located between Tennoji-koen Park and Shitenno-ji Temple, Super Hotel Osaka Tennoji is an efficient business hotel offering clean, compact rooms at very reasonable rates. It’s also a great jumping-off point for visiting the rest of Osaka. A great option for budget travellers.
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
