The 7 Best Osaka Hotels

HOSTEL Wasabi Osaka

Courtesy of HOSTEL Wasabi

 

ADDRESS
Japan, 〒542-0074 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Sennichimae, 2-chōme−9−７ 千日前ビル 2階
PHONE +81 6-7656-1246

 

Japan has several library hotels where you can sleep among bookshelves and this Osaka option lets you do just that. HOSTEL Wasabi is also extremely budget-friendly and in a convenient location. This is a capsule hotel so you’ll sleep in your own bunk with a curtain for privacy in a room with others but they do have some private rooms available and female-only dorms. The lounge is the real highlight with over 5,000 comics and books in different languages including English and a communal atmosphere of fellow booklovers. Drinks like tea, coffee, and beer are served on-site. The busy commercial districts of Dotonburi and Shinsaibashi are within walking distance as well the subway to get you everywhere you need to go. They also offer a stamp-card loyalty system for their hostels around Japan which enables you to earn a night free. Prices range from $20 a night upwards.

Hotel Noum OSAKA

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ADDRESS
4-chōme-1-18 Tenma, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0043, Japan
PHONE +81 6-6940-0882

 

With bright and modern decor, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were approaching an artisan coffee shop instead of one of Osaka’s newest and most exciting places to stay. Hotel Noum OSAKA offers river view rooms, including rooms suitable for groups, and has one of the best complimentary breakfasts in the city with seven menus to choose from. There’s also a to-go bar available for busy days and a cafe lounge available after breakfast where they serve alcoholic, light meals, and fantastic coffee. High-quality bike rentals are available on-site and since Osaka is such a cycle-friendly city, this is an easy way to get around cheaply. Rooms are priced from $60 a night.