Osaka Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Osaka
Umeda
Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Osaka Shiki Theater. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).
Namba
Visitors to Namba love its popular shops, and you can check out Dotonbori and Namba Parks. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).
Shinsaibashi
You'll love the popular shops in Shinsaibashi, and you might want to stick around to check out Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, a top place to visit.
Minami
Enjoy the popular shops in Minami. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station to see more of Osaka.
Kita
Travellers love Kita for its popular shops, and you can see more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nakazakicho Station or Nakatsu Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Umeda Arts Theater and NU Chayamachi.
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
"Breakfast was excellent!!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"The overall experience was good, but, we had to upgrade to a bigger room as the standard one was too small for 3 people. The location was very convenient. I would recommend this hotel for anyone travelling to Osaka."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
"Awesome hotel and location is the best for those who want to explore the Namba area. It was very family-friendly and trendy hotel."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
"The room was great and big. Wish the we could have gotten a massage but they didn't offer. The room was large. No steamer or iron which was a bummer bc we could only dry in the bathroom so everything was wrinkled. The hotel is quite far from central osaka so plan for the extra time and the walk to ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Unito Hotel Residence NAMBA Motomachi
"Apart from the various stains on the couch, the rest of the apartment was clean. We did report the stains to the front desk but no intervention was done. In-suite laundry is extrenely convienent and the kitchen has basic utensils. Quiet neighborhood but not too far from the station."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
"Nice bright clean and spacious room. Kitchenette had stove and saucepan frypan and cutlery. Convenient laundry machine in room and drying fan in washroom. Big balcony."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Universal Studios Japan
Have a fun-filled day at Universal Studios Japan and see why this is a favourite theme park in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Dotonbori
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Dotonbori, a favourite shopping spot in Osaka. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Make time to visit the sea creatures at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and find out why this is a popular attraction in Osaka. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is a popular museum in Osaka with a rich history. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Spa World
You can take time to visit Spa World during your travels to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Other places like Osaka
- Universal Studios Japan
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Castle
- Spa World
- Intex Osaka
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Nipponbashi
- Kuromon Market
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Osaka International Convention Center
- Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Rinku Park
- Osaka Station City
- Abeno Harukas
- Solaniwa-Onsen Osaka Bay Tower
- Pokemon Centre Osaka
- Shitennoji Temple
