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

Osaka Travel Guide Video

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
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
3.5 out of 5
1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AED 192 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
AED 192
AED 233 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,664 reviews)
"Good place for a short trip."

Reviewed on 17 January 2025

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AED 315 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
AED 315
AED 387 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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! (3,857 reviews)
"Just above a shopping mall and connected to JR station"

Reviewed on 17 January 2025

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
The price is AED 203 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
AED 203
AED 245 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,150 reviews)
"Clean. Nice spa."

Reviewed on 13 January 2025

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.
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! (497 reviews)
"The property is spacious to accomodate family of 4. Walking distance to Dontobori and easy access to sakuragawa train station. Many restaurants and convenient store nearby."

Reviewed on 14 January 2025

Hotel Abitare Namba West
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 Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
"Very nice property for family. They have up to 5 beds option. Location is so convenient and everything is close by. Most places are walking distance"

Reviewed on 4 December 2024

Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
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! (371 reviews)
"A well appointed apartment style property with video self check in. There was nothing I found lacking inside the suite - all kitchen and laundry supplies are provided, for example. Property is clean and modern. Cons - the wait for the single elevator can be long at times. The walls appear to be quite ..."

Reviewed on 28 December 2024

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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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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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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