Best Value Hotels In Osaka
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
Some hotels in Osaka cost significantly less than similar hotels in their class year after year. We’re not sure why, but we’ll happily take the savings. Here are our picks for the best values in Osaka, in each budget class.
[Swissotel Nankai Osaka]
As usual, there are three budget classes that we use - Budget, Midrange and Luxury. See our picks for the best value Osaka hotels in each budget class below.
Best Value Budget Hotels in Osaka
[Hotel Cordia Osaka]
Hotel Cordia Osaka Honmachi
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The rates here are rock bottom, but the quality is good and it’s right
in the middle of Osaka. For what you’d spend on a guesthouse or upscale
capsule hotel, why not get a proper hotel room?
[Hotel Cargo Shinsaibashi]
Hotel Cargo Shinsaibashi
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Let’s call this place a “boutique capsule hotel.” It’s a friendly and
fun place and the location is great. Rates are usually below US$50 per
night.
[Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama]
Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama
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Slightly out of the center but in a pleasant area, the Brighton City is
a fine hotel and the rates are very reasonable.
[Sotetsu Fresa Inn Osaka Shinsaibashi]
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Osaka Shinsaibashi
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This budget hotel in the Minami district is one of the best hotel values
in town. It would make a great base for someone who wants to explore the
nightlife of Dotombori etc without blowing the bank.
Best Value Midrange Hotels in Osaka
[Hotel the Leban Osaka]
Hotel the Leben Osaka
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The Leben is one of those charmed hotels that gets it all right. It’s
the triumph of substance over style. It truly is an excellent value.
[Centara Grand Hotel Osaka]
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
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This Thai-owned hotel towers over Namba, in the Minami district. It’s a
great hotel in a stunning location with eye-popping views from rooms and
common areas. It feels like it should cost a fortune, but rates are
surprisingly low.
[Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka]
Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka
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For easy access to transport, shopping and dining, you cannot beat the
Hankyu Respire. It’s got one of the best locations in all of Kita and
the rates are a bargain for what you get.
[Hotel Vischio Osaka]
Hotel Vischio Osaka
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The Vischio Osaka is part of a chain that specializes in quality rooms
for low prices. This one near Osaka Station is a great example of the
brand.
[Hotel Hankyu International]
Hotel Hankyu International
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This fine hotel is a real head scratcher: It’s a classic Japanese tower
hotel, with luxury rooms offering great views over the city, excellent
service, nice amenities, all for a rate that rarely exceeds the midrange
category.
[Hotel Royal Classic Osaka]
Hotel Royal Classic Osaka
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Within easy striking distance of Namba Station, which is one of the
city’s main transport hubs (easy access to/from KIX), this excellent
hotel is one of our favorite midrange hotels in the city.
Best Value Luxury Hotels in Osaka
[Swissotel Nankai Namba]
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
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Towering over Nankai Namba Station, the Swissotel Nankai Osaka is a
luxury hotel with rates that hover right at the border of midrange and
luxury. It’s a real oasis in the sky and the location is hard to beat.
[Imperial Hotel Osaka]
Imperial Hotel Osaka
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Located along the Okawa River in the city, this elegant hotel offers
some of the best rooms in the city and some beautiful common areas. It a
great example of a Japanese brand offering luxury rooms for half of what
the international luxury brands charge. Rooms here frequently dip into
the midrange.
More Information
- Osaka Hotels
- Where to Stay In Osaka
- Best Budget Hotels in Osaka
- Best Midrange Hotels in Osaka
- Best Luxury Hotels in Osaka
- Best Boutique Hotels in Osaka
Where Are These Places Located?
- Open the Osaka map
- You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
- Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
- Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels / Ryokan / Guesthouses | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | GREEN: Shops | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
- If you’re using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.
Osaka Vacation Checklist
- For a quick overview, see my First Time In Osaka guide.
- Check if a visa is required for Japan
- Check Osaka accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com.
- Buy Japan Rail Tickets and Shinkansen Tickets Online.
- For tips on where to stay, see Where To Stay In Osaka.
- See my Packing List For Japan.
- Purchase an eSim or SIM card for Japan.
- Compare flight prices on Skyscanner.
- Consider a Japan Rail Pass - see if it’s worth for you.
- Consider a travel insurance.