Hotels in Osaka, Japan

Thanks to Osaka's excellent public transport system, most Osaka hotels are easily reachable. The city’s main hubs are situated on the Midosuji subway line, running south to north directly through the middle of the city. Consider booking a hotel in the neighborhood of Suminoe, like the Hyatt Regency Osaka or the Hotel Fukuracia Osaka-Bay, which are all located along this line. The neighborhood of Chuo, including Swissotel Nankai Osaka and The OneFive Osaka Midosuji, are also good options along the Midosuji subway line. A prepaid Icoca transport card will cover both your travel on the subway and the train.

While tourists looking to explore the main attractions are sure to book hotels in Osaka in the Chuo neighborhood, business travelers might prefer to choose a hotel more centrally located in Kita, Minami, Honmachi and Shin-Osaka. Options include the RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, the Ibis Budget Osaka Umeda or the Ana Crowne Plaza Osaka. If you have been to Osaka before, have seen the main sights and are looking for something more off the beaten path, you might want to try the up-and-coming Tennoji neighborhood to the south of the city, and stay in the Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka or the Tennoji Lagoon Hotel. Couples might be interested in trying the chic adults-only hotel, Hotel Ikutama Love, also located in Tennoji.

The two main tourist areas include the Osaka Castle in the Chuo Ward and the Osaka Bay in the Sumino Ward. Both are conveniently reachable by the Midosuji subway line. To be close to the Osaka Castle, stay in the Chuo neighborhood and check out cheap hotels in Osaka like Dotonbori Crystal Hotel II or the Hotel Keihan Yodoyabashi. To be within walking distance of Osaka Bay, explore hotels in the Taisho neighborhoods, like the Bar & Hostel Mondo, 32paradox and the Guest House Dome. Many travelers enjoy a visit to Universal Studios, also located in Taisho. For great views of the city, check out the observation deck from Tsutenkuku or the Umeda Sky Building, both in the neighborhood Tennoji.

Book a hotel in one of the neighborhoods that are well known for their huge variety of bars and restaurants, including Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori, Ura Namba and Shinsekai if you’re passionate about Japanese food. Head to the Shinsaibashi Suji shopping center in Shinsaibashi (off of the Midosuji Line or Sakaisuji Line) to get quick access to a number of fine dining and fast-food restaurants. Alternatively, Izakya in Dotonborie off the Midosuji Line has hundreds of restaurants that are all open until late at night. Urba Nama has all sorts of hidden treats, like the Torame Yokocho and indoor food alley off the Sennichimae Line. Finally, be sure to head to the main street in Shinsekai off the Osaka Loop Line to sample kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) as they are one of the signature Osaka dishes.

Find cheap hotels in Osaka to take advantage of dozens of events and festivals throughout the year. The Tenjin Mitsuri, the boat festival, is one of Japan’s biggest festivals. Here in Osaka, it begins at the Tengmangu Shrine off the San-yo Line in the Kita neighborhood with two parades via land and river, entertainment galore and culminating in a grand firework display at the end of the day. The Cherry Blossom Festival from March to early May is also a renowned and remarkable sight. Check out the Kema Sakuranomiya Park in the Miyakojima neighborhood off the Osaka Loop Line or head to the Osaka Castle off the Chuo Line to check out the beautiful blossoms. If you’re here in winter, there are a number of Festivals of Light, including the Osaka Hikari Renaissance in Nakanoshina Park in the Yodoyabashi neighborhood or Midosuji Illuminations in Hikaria Hyoen off the Nakonoshina Line.

When visiting Osaka the average booking length is 9 nights.

Hotels in Osaka show a range of prices for their rooms. These are determined by factors such as availability, locale and amenities. On average, rooms will be around $204 per night.

Room prices for hotels in Osaka can be as much as 20% lower in the month of June. So this is a great time to book and save money.

The cost of a Osaka hotel room will vary for each day but generally Monday works out the most economical, with Wednesday proving the least economical.

$250 is around the price you are going to have to pay for a luxury hotel room in Osaka. This is on average an 19%% increase on the cost of a typical Osaka hotel, which is more likely to charge $204 a night.

Osaka hostels and hotels with a 2 star rating and below charge around $29 for a bed per person. This will be around $173 under the cost of a typical Osaka hotel.

When visiting Osaka, people tend to book hotels in Kita, Nishinari, Konohana and Ikuno.

While temperatures are typically very high in Osaka during June, there is a higher chance for rainfall as the average for the month is about 7.9″. Taking into account the higher potential for rain in June, those staying at a hotel in Osaka should plan to visit popular indoor attractions such as Osaka Station City, Namba Parks, and Hozenji Yokocho.

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