We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Osaka, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated January 2024.
Elegant. Comfortable beds. Only a 5-minute walk from JR Osaka Train Station, InterContinental Osaka is located at the newly developed Grand Front Osaka. This 5-star hotel boasts 5 dining options, a 24-hour fitness centre and an indoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available at the entire property and guests can enjoy refreshing massages during their luxurious stay. Umeda Station on the Midosuji Line is a 7-minute stroll from the hotel. Offering views of Osaka city from the 20th floor, Pierre restaurant serves exquisite contemporary French dishes. All Day Dining serves a buffet with various international dishes, drinks are available at Adee Bar and Lounge. Osaka InterContinental Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Osaka Castle and a 20-minute drive from Universal Studios Japan. Shin Osaka Station and Namba Station are both a 15-minute train ride away. Kansai International Airport is a 60-minute express train ride from JR Osaka Station.Show full description
Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Featuring an acupuncture salon, 4 dining options and spacious rooms with city views, the Westin Osaka is just 5 minutes from Osaka Station on the free shuttle. Each softly lit, soundproofed room has a pleasant modern decor and features a satellite LCD TV and a minibar. Panoramic windows let in plenty of light and show off the skyline views of Osaka. The marble en suite bathroom has a separate bath and shower stall, and deluxe bath amenities. The Westin is right next to the Umeda Sky Building, with its Floating Garden Observatory. It is a 20-minute taxi ride to Osaka Castle and the Dotonbori shopping area. The on-site fitness centre can be accessed for a fee, and includes a sauna, hot tub, running track and fitness room in addition to the indoor pool. The concierge and 24-hour front desk stand ready to assist you. Decorated in Sukiya style, Japanese restaurant Hanano has individual corners for teppanyaki and tempura. Stunning Ming-style decor and authentic Cantonese specialties are on offer at Imperial Palace. Amadeus serves western cuisine. Blue Bar pours cool cocktails in the evenings.Show full description
The most ELEGANT central luxury hotel in Osaka. It also has super comfortable beds.
Elegant. Friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Featuring a classic European-style decor, The Ritz-Carlton Osaka is conveniently located just a 7-minute walk from JR Osaka Station and a 5-minute walk from Nishi-Umeda Subway Station. This hotel boasts 5 dining options including a Michelin starred French restaurant, as well as a large meeting room. Elegantly decorated, spacious rooms are all located on the 24th floor and above. Rooms feature a stunning view of varying heights. Guests staying in the Club rooms have access to the exclusive Club Lounge. JR Shin Osaka Shinkansen (bullet train) Station is a 3-minute train ride from JR Osaka Station. Lively Namba and Dotonbori area can be reached within a 7-minute subway ride.Show full description
Situated in Osaka and with Catholic Osaka Umeda Church reachable within 400 metres, Hotel Hankyu International features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers an ATM and luggage storage space. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel Hankyu International rooms come with bed linen and towels. American and Asian breakfast options are available each morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Hotel Hankyu International include Tsunashikiten Shrine Otabisha, Tomishima Shrine and Umeda Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 19 km from the hotel.Show full description
Cool. Cosy rooms. Great location. Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA has a fitness centre, garden, a restaurant and bar in Osaka. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is 1.3 km from the city centre and 200 metres from Knowledge Capital. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA all rooms have bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA offers a sun terrace. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Lucua Osaka, Umeda Station and Osaka Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 19 km from Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA.Show full description
Great value. Attractively set in Osaka, Zentis Osaka features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has a terrace and city views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Zentis Osaka each room includes bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Dojima Avanza Entrance Porch, Dojima Yakushido and Kitanosaurus. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 18 km from Zentis Osaka.Show full description
Cool. Central. Great location. Ideally located in the centre of Osaka, Hotel Vischio Osaka-JR Hotel Group offers buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The property is non-smoking and is set 2 km from Lucua Osaka. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel Vischio Osaka-JR Hotel Group the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Knowledge Capital, Umeda Station and Tsunashikiten Shrine Otabisha. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 19 km from Hotel Vischio Osaka-JR Hotel Group.Show full description
Super central. Friendly staff. Great views. Located in the vibrant commercial and shopping district right around Umeda Station and Grand Front Osaka shopping mall, Hilton Osaka Hotel offers rooms with a satellite TV and chargeable Wi-Fi. The hotel features a swimming pool, a fitness centre and 5 dining options. Its multi-lingual staff offers quality services, while free WiFi is provided in the lobby. Offering great city views, the spacious rooms at the Osaka Hilton are well equipped with extra-long beds and a minibar. Windows have a traditional Fusuma panel and Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests. Room service is available 24 hours. Guests can stay in shape on the jogging track, and unwind in the hot tub or sauna. The Hilton Osaka offers a concierge and a beauty salon. Hilton Osaka Hotel is just a 2-minute walk away from Osaka Station. It is a 15-minute drive from Osaka Castle and a 20-minute drive from Universal Studios Japan(R). Namba and Shinsaibashi area are both within a 15-minute train ride away. To get to Kansai International Airport, guests can take the limousine bus from Herbis Plaza, which is a 5-minute walk away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most CENTRAL luxury hotels in Osaka. It also has a central location.
Elegant. Stylish. Great views. Boasting stunning views of Osaka city, 4 dining options and a heated indoor pool, Conrad Osaka offers luxurious rooms in modern decor. Higobashi Station is just a 5-minute walk and JR Osaka Station is a 7-minute train ride away. Spacious guest rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and minibar. An en suite bathrooms has a bath, bathrobes and free toiletries. There are coffee machine and electric kettle for guests’ comfort. Featuring various spa and wellness facilities on site, the hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and concierge service. Guests enjoy free access to a 24-hour fitness centre and indoor heated pool is available throughout the year. Atmos Dining serves a wide range of European and Asian fusion cuisine, while Japanese food can be enjoyed at KURA - Teppanyaki & Sushi. C:Grill provides freshly grilled seafood and guests can enjoy a variety of cocktails at the stylish 40 Sky Bar and Lounge. Billboard Live Osaka is a 10-minute walk from Conrad Osaka, while Osaka Castle is a 20-minute car ride away.Show full description
Stylish. Creative. Superb breakfast.Opened December 2020. Hotel Intergate Osaka Umeda is ideally set in Osaka, and has a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is close to popular attractions like Osaka Station City, Jizoji Temple and Octopus Pine. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Herbis Plaza ENT, Herbis Plaza and Kitanosaurus. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 18 km from Hotel Intergate Osaka Umeda.Show full description
DEL style Osaka Shin Umeda by Daiwa Roynet Hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Osaka, and offers a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Osaka Station is less than 1 km from the hotel and Kochiin Temple is a 8-minute walk away. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At DEL style Osaka Shin Umeda by Daiwa Roynet Hotel all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum, Umeda Sky Building and Kuchu Teien Observatory. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 18 km from DEL style Osaka Shin Umeda by Daiwa Roynet Hotel.Show full description
Very central. Great location. Hotel Granvia Osaka is located directly above JR Osaka Train Station. It offers 8 dining options, easy transport links and comfortable rooms with city views and free WiFi access. Simple elegance defines the rooms at Osaka Granvia, all of which include a fridge and full private bathroom. Guests can enjoy watching satellite TV with a drink from the minibar. Shin-Osaka Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Station is a 5-minute train ride. Universal Studios Japan is a 10-minute train ride away, and the hotel sells tickets. Hankyu Department Store is a 5-minute walk away. Itami Airport is a 30-minute drive from the hotel, while Kansai International Airport is 60 minutes via express train. Osaka Hotel Granvia’s 24-hour front desk offers baggage storage and fax/photocopy services. Guests can relax with a massage or stretch out in the hotel’s spacious, impressive lobby. Skyline views can be enjoyed at Fleuve Restaurant, which offers French and Italian cuisines, and the stylish Sandbank Bar. Japanese specialities are served at Shizuku, Osaka Ukihashi and teppanyaki restaurant Kiryu. Many other dining options can be found at Daimaru Department Store, next door.Show full description
Opened July 2022. Attractively situated in the Osaka Station, Umeda, Yodoyabashi, Hommachi district of Osaka, Villa Fontaine Grand Osaka Umeda is situated 400 metres from Taiyū-ji Temple, 300 metres from Hokai-ji Temple and 300 metres from Honden-ji Temple. This 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The property is 300 metres from Hankyu Men's Osaka, and within 1.1 km of the city centre. All units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. The rooms in Villa Fontaine Grand Osaka Umeda are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Staff at the accommodation are always available to provide advice at the reception. Popular points of interest near Villa Fontaine Grand Osaka Umeda include Tsuyu no Tenjinja Shrine, Umeda Station and Hosei-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 18 km from the hotel.Show full description
Creative.Opened August 2020. Conveniently situated in the centre of Osaka, Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Kochiin Temple. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Around the clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English, Japanese and Chinese. Popular points of interest near Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda include Ryotokuin Temple, Jizoji Temple and Uraeyasaka Shrine. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 18 km from the hotel.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most CREATIVE central luxury hotel in Osaka.
Trendy. Creative. Great restaurant. A 5-minute walk from JR Osaka Train Station (Sakura-bashi Exit), Hotel Monterey Osaka offers European-style rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features French and Japanese cuisine, and a 24-hour front desk. With soft pastel walls, the air-conditioned rooms are designed to look like rooms in Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace. All come with a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Bathrooms have a bathtub. Hotel Monterey Osaka is a 15-minute walk from the floating garden at Umeda Sky Building and a 10-minute walk from Grand Front Osaka. Via train, it is a 15-minute ride from the iconic Osaka Castle, while Universal Studios Japan is a 20-minute train ride away. Namba and Shinsaibashi area are within a 15-minute subway ride away. Guests can take the limousine bus from Herbis Osaka to Kansai International Airport and Itami Airport. From Tuesdays to Sundays, Escale restaurant serves French cuisine for lunch, tea and dinner. Zuientei restaurant offers fine Japanese dishes in a traditional setting. A daily buffet breakfast and drink vending machines are also available. Guests can relax and unwind with a massage. The hotel also provides laundry services and meeting rooms.Show full description
Hip. Very stylish.Opened June 2021. Featuring a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, Aloft Osaka Dojima is located in the centre of Osaka, 300 metres from Dojima Avanza Entrance Porch. The property is close to several well-known attractions, less than 1 km from Octopus Pine, a 6-minute walk from Sonezaki Ebisu Shrine and less than 1 km from Herbis Plaza. The accommodation provides nightclub and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Aloft Osaka Dojima each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. You can play billiards at this 4-star hotel. Speaking Arabic, English, Indonesian and Japanese, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. Popular points of interest near Aloft Osaka Dojima include Dojima Rice Exchange Monument, Dojima Yakushido and Kitanosaurus. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 18 km from the hotel.Show full description
This might be the coolest and most stylish central luxury hotel in Osaka.
Opened January 2023. Situated in Osaka, 300 metres from Konko Church of Tamamizu, voco Osaka Central, an IHG Hotel features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Voco Osaka Central, an IHG Hotel offers some rooms that have a terrace, and the rooms include a kettle. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 19 km from voco Osaka Central, an IHG Hotel. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and 400 metres from Aramitsu Inari Daimyojin Shrine. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Mitama Shrine, OSTEC Exhibition Hall and Monument of Kajimaya Head House.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great restaurant. Located in Osaka, 300 metres from Kitanosaurus, Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka provides accommodation with a restaurant and private parking. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel features a sauna, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka every room comes with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Sonezaki Ebisu Shrine, Hokai-ji Temple and Hosei-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 18 km from Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka.Show full description
Very clean. Great value. Situated right in the centre of Osaka, 600 metres from Hankyu Men's Osaka and 500 metres from Tsunashikiten Shrine Otabisha, BON Condominium Umeda features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. This 4-star aparthotel offers a lift and luggage storage space. The aparthotel has family rooms. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with bidet and slippers. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the aparthotel, units have bed linen and towels. A bicycle rental service is available at the aparthotel. Popular points of interest near BON Condominium Umeda include Catholic Osaka Umeda Church, Taiyū-ji Temple and Hokai-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 19 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Central. Creative. Great value. Located in the Umeda city centre, Hotel Elsereine Osaka features stylish accommodation and plenty fresh flowers. This completely non-smoking hotel offers 3 dining options, and comes with a concert hall with a grand piano and a meeting space. JR Osaka Train Station is a 10-minute walk, and the JR Kita-shinchi Train Station is a 5-minute walk away. Free wired internet is provided in all rooms and free WiFi is also available in public areas at the property. The bright rooms with a modern decor and lighting feature air purifiers, a flat-screen TV, complimentary organic green tea, pajamas made of organic cotton. The en suite bathroom comes with organic cotton towels, free amenities and a shower/bath, which utilises purified water. A business centre offers computers with free internet access and photocopying services. Guests can purchase drinks and snacks at the centre as well. Café Terrace Ginmokusei serves a breakfast buffet, as well as vegetarian dishes, organic coffees and fruit juices, while guests can enjoy Japanese dishes including a multi-course dinner at Katsura. Universal Studios Japan is a 25-minute train ride away, and Osaka Castle is a 30-minute train ride away from Osaka Hotel Elsereine. Umeda Station is a 10-minute walk away from the property.Show full description
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