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Cross Hotel Osaka
Osaka
A stylish, good-value hotel a short walk from the Dotonbori canal.
City · No. 4 in Japan
Boutique hotels in Osaka
Osaka is Japan's kitchen, and its design-led small hotels put you within walking distance of Dotonbori's food stalls and Namba's nightlife.
Handpicked boutique hotels
Where to stay in Osaka
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Hotel Ichiei
Osaka
A small, stylish ryokan that blends Japanese and Western touches in each of its rooms.
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KOKO Hotel Osaka Namba
Osaka
An art-driven hotel with compact rooms decorated with children's drawings.
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Zentis Osaka
Osaka
A design-led hotel in a renovated mid-century building in Minami, with interiors by Tara Bernerd & Partners.
Osaka is louder, friendlier and more food-obsessed than Tokyo or Kyoto. Its neon-lit Dotonbori canal, covered shopping arcades and street-food stands make it a city to eat your way through, and it is a convenient base for day trips to Kyoto, Nara and Kobe.
Where to stay
Minami, around Namba, Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori, is the place for food and nightlife. Kita, around Umeda, is the business and transport hub. The boutique scene is smaller than in Kyoto, but a handful of design hotels stand out.
Good to know
Osaka is an easy 15 minutes from Kyoto by shinkansen and about 30 minutes by local express. The city's specialties are takoyaki, okonomiyaki and kushikatsu, best eaten at a counter.
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Questions about Osaka
How many boutique hotels are there in Osaka?
We list 4 boutique hotels in Osaka, including Cross Hotel Osaka, Hotel Ichiei and KOKO Hotel Osaka Namba.
