Some hotels in Osaka cost significantly less than similar hotels in their class year after year. We’re not sure why, but we’ll happily take the savings. Here are our picks for the best values in Osaka, in each budget class.
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
As usual, there are three budget classes that we use - Budget, Midrange and Luxury. See our picks for the best value Osaka hotels in each budget class below.
Best Value Budget Hotels in Osaka
Hotel Cordia Osaka
Hotel Cordia Osaka Honmachi
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The rates here are rock bottom, but the quality is good and it’s right in the middle of Osaka. For what you’d spend on a guesthouse or upscale capsule hotel, why not get a proper hotel room?
Hotel Cargo Shinsaibashi
Hotel Cargo Shinsaibashi
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Let’s call this place a “boutique capsule hotel.” It’s a friendly and fun place and the location is great. Rates are usually below US$50 per night.
Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama
Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama
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Slightly out of the center but in a pleasant area, the Brighton City is a fine hotel and the rates are very reasonable.
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Osaka Shinsaibashi
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Osaka Shinsaibashi
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This budget hotel in the Minami district is one of the best hotel values in town. It would make a great base for someone who wants to explore the nightlife of Dotombori etc without blowing the bank.
Best Value Midrange Hotels in Osaka
Hotel the Leban Osaka
Hotel the Leben Osaka
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The Leben is one of those charmed hotels that gets it all right. It’s the triumph of substance over style. It truly is an excellent value.
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
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This Thai-owned hotel towers over Namba, in the Minami district. It’s a great hotel in a stunning location with eye-popping views from rooms and common areas. It feels like it should cost a fortune, but rates are surprisingly low.
Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka
Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka
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For easy access to transport, shopping and dining, you cannot beat the Hankyu Respire. It’s got one of the best locations in all of Kita and the rates are a bargain for what you get.
Hotel Vischio Osaka
Hotel Vischio Osaka
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The Vischio Osaka is part of a chain that specializes in quality rooms for low prices. This one near Osaka Station is a great example of the brand.
Hotel Hankyu International
Hotel Hankyu International
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This fine hotel is a real head scratcher: It’s a classic Japanese tower hotel, with luxury rooms offering great views over the city, excellent service, nice amenities, all for a rate that rarely exceeds the midrange category.
Hotel Royal Classic Osaka
Hotel Royal Classic Osaka
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Within easy striking distance of Namba Station, which is one of the city’s main transport hubs (easy access to/from KIX), this excellent hotel is one of our favorite midrange hotels in the city.
Best Value Luxury Hotels in Osaka
Swissotel Nankai Namba
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
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Towering over Nankai Namba Station, the Swissotel Nankai Osaka is a luxury hotel with rates that hover right at the border of midrange and luxury. It’s a real oasis in the sky and the location is hard to beat.
Imperial Hotel Osaka
Imperial Hotel Osaka
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Located along the Okawa River in the city, this elegant hotel offers some of the best rooms in the city and some beautiful common areas. It a great example of a Japanese brand offering luxury rooms for half of what the international luxury brands charge. Rooms here frequently dip into the midrange.
More Information
- Osaka Hotels
- Where to Stay In Osaka
- Best Budget Hotels in Osaka
- Best Midrange Hotels in Osaka
- Best Luxury Hotels in Osaka
- Best Boutique Hotels in Osaka
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
