Namba Travel Guide
Osaka
Popular places to visit
Namba Parks
During your visit to Osaka, you can enjoy retail therapy at Namba Parks. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Hozen-ji Temple
Find out about the history of Osaka with a stop at Hozen-ji Temple. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
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.
Top hotels in Namba
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Located right next to the metro exit and major shopping area which is really convenient. Staff members are helpful and the hotel is neat and tidy overall. Coin laundry at the hotel is great! Only downside is the noise from vehicles outside at night.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Royal Classic Osaka
Clean rooms, staff is very professional and courteous, breakfast buffet was excellent
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Breakfast at 32nd floor is magnificent, lots of varieties Japanese or Western style. Room is of good size and location at top of Mamba station is very convenient. Hotel building feels modern , lots of eateries and shopping around the area.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hotel Keihan Namba Grande
We were very impressed by this hotel from the moment we arrived. The area was so clean, the entrance beautiful with Christmas lights. The staff were very friendly and the hotel lobby had many complimentary amenities, including Starbucks coffee which made mornings super easy. The room was so big and ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Staff friendly. Good location
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Beautiful hotel. Walkable to everything. Pretty much connect to OCAT for bus rides to/from KIX Airport. Dotonburi an easy 7 minute, nice walk.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Namba
Nanbasennichimae
If you're spending some time in Nanbasennichimae, Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street and Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Sennichimae
If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
