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
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
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
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
Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
3.5 out of 5
1-1-35 Shibata 1, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is SAR 237 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
SAR 237
SAR 295 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,227 reviews)
"The property is a little outdated and needs upgrade.The location is very good. Lockers are available for free for persons who stay at the hotel. Staff is very kind and friendly."

Reviewed on 22 November 2024

Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is SAR 378 per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
SAR 378
SAR 467 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
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! (3,573 reviews)
"Conveniently located near Osaka station. Shopping plentiful all around. Staff is helpful and understands English so communication is not a problem. Room was clean and they have a laundry room available onsite for you to use."

Reviewed on 20 November 2024

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
3 out of 5
2-8-32 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 222 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
SAR 222
SAR 269 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,891 reviews)
"Simply great!"

Reviewed on 22 November 2024

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
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 Nipponbashi and Tsutenkaku Tower are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
"The hotel is very clean and even has washing machine and cooking utensils. The night before we left, we bought the food ingredients from supermarket and cooked. The beef was super delicious!"

Reviewed on 10 November 2024

Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
3 out of 5
1-14-2 Minamisenba, Cho, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Osaka Castle are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (71 reviews)
"tidy layout, spacious bathroom, easy checkin and out."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
MERBABU STAY OSAKA
MERBABU STAY OSAKA
4 out of 5
3-chome-1-1 Bingomachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and bathrobes. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Osaka Castle are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (97 reviews)
"The hotel is very clean and spacious plus safe to get into the building and room with distinct assigned code to enter. Few minutes away from the train station. will stay there again next time."

Reviewed on 13 November 2024

MERBABU STAY OSAKA
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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5/5 - 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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