Chuo Travel Guide
Osaka
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Kuromon Market
During your trip to Osaka, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Kuromon Market. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Osaka-jō Hall
Catch an event at Osaka-jō Hall during your trip to Osaka. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Dotonbori Glico Sign
You can learn about the history of Osaka with a stop at Dotonbori Glico Sign. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
Get tickets for a show at Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Chuo
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
I loved this place, but my review would be higher if they had an air conditioner. I paid for two rooms, and when we called the front desk while we were sweating, they told us we couldn't change it. The air/heating affects the whole floor. We did have a window we could open, but the nights would be ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Super clean room, helpful staff, great 24/7 gym that is really appreciated in the city
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Will stay again
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
The hotel was in a great location. Rooms were very clean and the staff were extremely helpful and kind. Highly recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu
Nice neighborhood. Clean facilities. Slow wifi connection. Central air didn't work well.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hotel Nikko Osaka
Excellent location, great room, comfy bed and linen. You can take the escalator to Metro Shinsaibashi via the hotel, excellent! Nice breakfast. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo
Minamisenba
While you're in Minamisenba, take in top sights like Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and jump on the metro at Shinsaibashi Station to see more of the city.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Kitahama
Unique features of Kitahama include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Osaka Exchange Building or Tekijuku while you're exploring the area.
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.
