Believe it or not, you can easily get a hotel in central Osaka for less than US$130 per night! Here are the best Osaka hotels in the budget category.
Hearton Hotel Shinsaibashi
We define a budget hotel as any hotel costing less than ¥20,000 (US$136) per room/per night. There are lots of good budget hotels in Osaka, even some in popular areas like Kita, Minami and Central Osaka (Honmachi). Of course, you cannot expect luxury at these rates, but you can certainly expect a clean room with everything you need for a pleasant stay.
Here are the best budget hotels in Osaka, all personally inspected:
Boly Osaka double room with river view
The Boly Osaka (Honmachi / Central Osaka)
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A centrally-located boutique hotel with budget rates? Yes, we know it sounds too good to be true, but this place actually exists. If you’re looking for style, convenience at an affordable price, check out The Boly Osaka!
Upscale capsule at Hotel Cargo Shinsaibashi
Hotel Cargo Shinsaibashi (Minami)
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Hotel Cargo Shinsaibashi is a reimagined capsule hotel located in one of Osaka’s most convenient neighborhoods: the Shinsaibashi district of Minami. The rates are rock bottom and the standards are high at this “boutique capsule hotel.”
Triple room at First Cabin Midosuji Namba
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. There are also some standard doubles and triples.
Hotel the Lutheran guest room
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 and the rates are unbelievably low.
Super Hotel single room
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 twin room
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.
Hearton Hotel triple room
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.
Sotestu Fresa superior double
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka Namba (Minami)
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Located just a short walk from Nippombashi Station, Sotetsu Grand Fresa 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.
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
