3 Stars Hotels in Osaka

Osaka has an extremely long history displayed in many of its sights, which makes it a popular destination in Japan for overseas visitors. It is known to be the best city in Japan for eating and drinking as well as for shopping. However, it is its attractions that bring travellers back time and time again.

No matter what your budget is, you will find plenty of accommodations in Osaka. Travellers on a mid-range budget will have a choice of nearly 200 three-star hotels in Osaka including the Best Western Hotel Fino Osaka Shinsaibashi, Dormy Inn Premium Namba, and Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier—these are three of the more popular options in this class.

The Best Western Hotel Fino Osaka Shinsaibashi is in the Chua area of the city and is just steps away from the Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade. Rooms are spread across 10 floors with modern décor to match the rest of the property. Dormy Inn Premium Namba is also in this area. It is a slightly larger Osaka 3-star hotel that has a sauna, a spa tub, and an indoor swimming pool.

The Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier sits along the river in the new city centre of Kita. It is a modern property with stone walls and wood furniture in its lobby, while rooms are just as modern and decorated in rich browns and various woods. The Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier features a Japanese restaurant specialising in regional cuisine. It also has an onsite hot spring.

Osaka’s newest areas is Bayside, which is home to large shopping malls, entertainment complexes, and Universal Studios Japan. There are a few great Osaka three-star hotels in this area, though The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan is the most highly-rated. Still, Osaka Castle is the most-visited area of the city. It is somewhat of an oasis surrounded by water. The Hotel MyStays Otemae is the most popular choice in this area of the city. Rooms here feature a kitchenette, LCD TV, and down comforter.