Osaka

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Tsutenkaku Tower which includes markets, a city and street scenes
Dotonbori which includes boating, a city and a river or creek
Tsutenkaku Tower which includes night scenes, signage and a city
Shinsekai featuring night scenes, street scenes and outdoor eating
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine showing a bridge as well as a small group of people

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Where to stay in Osaka

Namba featuring a city

Namba

4.5/5(906 area reviews)

Namba is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Dotonbori and Namba Parks, and you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).

Namba
Umeda which includes a city and night scenes

Umeda

4.5/5(103 area reviews)

Major commercial and entertainment hub, Umeda offers shopping, dining, sports centers, and movie theaters. Don't miss the HEP Five Ferris wheel, Umeda Sky Building, and the underground city with retailers and eateries.

Umeda
Shinsaibashi featuring street scenes

Shinsaibashi

4/5(1 area review)

Discover Osaka's main shopping hub, featuring the covered Shinsaibashi-suji street and Amerika-mura, a youth culture hotspot. Shop at luxury brands and popular stores, easily accessible via subway stations.

Shinsaibashi
Tsutenkaku Tower which includes night scenes, signage and a city

Minami

4.5/5(59 area reviews)

Minami is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Tombori River Walk. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station.

Minami
Umeda Sky Building showing modern architecture and a skyscraper

Kita

4.5/5(312 area reviews)

Explore Nakanoshima Park, Yodogawa riverside park, and numerous other green spaces, while visiting attractions like Osaka Temmangu Shrine and Osaka Science Museum. Enjoy shopping at Hanshin Department Store and easily navigate with multiple transport options.

Kita
Osaka Castle which includes a city

Chuo

4.5/5(192 area reviews)

Chuo is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Osaka Castle. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Sakaisuji-hommachi Station or Matsuyamachi Station.

Chuo
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is SAR 187 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
SAR 187
SAR 227 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku Tower are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (211 reviews)
"Everything was perfect! I would stay here again withouth a doubt!"

Reviewed on 10 February 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is SAR 351 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
SAR 351
SAR 440 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,948 reviews)
"This is a monster hotel right in the thick of Osaka station. So for convenience it can't be beat. At first we found the room very small but grew to appreciate how smartly designed it was. The shower was huge and water pressure incredible. Also liked the separate toilet and sink so two people could ..."

Reviewed on 10 February 2025

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
4 out of 5
1-7 Rinku Orai-Kita, Izumisano, Osaka-fu
The price is SAR 200 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
SAR 200
SAR 243 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Izumisano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,624 reviews)
"so easy & fast check in / out and provide the airport shuttle bus , wonderful service"

Reviewed on 9 February 2025

Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Eslead Hotel  Namba Daikokucho
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
4 out of 5
2-4-19, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, premium bedding, and in-room soaking tubs. Popular attractions Tsutenkaku Tower and Spa World are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
"It is close to a JR station and a metro station, convenient to get around Osaka and to places outside Osaka. The area is also quiet, the room is clean and appliances provided were thoughtful and useful. There are also food places nearby. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again."

Reviewed on 18 January 2025

Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
Hotel Abitare Namba West
Hotel Abitare Namba West
3 out of 5
2-chome-2-44 Saiwaicho Naniwa Ward, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property condition in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (517 reviews)
"Very convenient location, literally 100 m from the station. Close to main shopping / dining area. Very clean, relatively spacious rooms. Washing machine is great for a longer stay. Would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 3 February 2025

Hotel Abitare Namba West
BON Condominium Umeda
BON Condominium Umeda
3.5 out of 5
3-1-4 Nakazaki Nishi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, bicycle rentals on site, and balconies. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (379 reviews)
"Good in general. Just need to handle gabbage by yourself"

Reviewed on 6 February 2025

BON Condominium Umeda
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Osaka

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 60%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 34%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I enjoyed my time in Osaka very much, the Umeda Sky Building was fantastic, great views of the city and harbour, also the Tempozan Ferris Wheel, Osaka Aquarium was very interesting, and Universal Studios was great fun.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

You should forget about your diet while you are in Osaka. Eat until you drop!

5/5 - Excellent

Erol

Osaka is famous in Food likes takoyaki, okonomiyaki and etc. and the people are most friendly

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Amazing and friendly people. Outstanding food and many shops to go to. Train will take you anywhere you want to go.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I vastly prefer Osaka to Tokyo, it has a much more casual and laid back atmosphere to it.

4/5 - Good

Kenny

Food is good and cheap!!

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