Chuo Travel Guide

Osaka

A cityscape with modern buildings, a large golden statue, and a park with trees and a pond.
A castle with a green roof, surrounded by stone walls and lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese castle with a moat and modern skyscrapers in the background.
A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall and a calm pond in the foreground.
A traditional Japanese castle with a white building atop a stone wall, overlooking a calm river.

Stay near popular Chuo attractions

A bustling urban river scene with illuminated buildings and a boat tour.

Dotonbori

8.8/10 (2,093 reviews)
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
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Things to do

The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

฿5,581
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
teamLab, Resonating Microcosms in the Common Camellia Garden - Solidified Light Color, Sunrise and Sunset

TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka Ticket

฿827
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka Ticket
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

฿397
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

฿1,014
per adult
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

฿86
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

฿3,938
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
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Top hotels in Chuo

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

3 out of 5
4-29 Sennichimae, Namba Osaka Osaka
The price is ฿1,692 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿1,692
฿2,047 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,207 reviews)
"Apa is easy and reliable. In summer it is perfect but be warned, in winter you can’t adjust the thermostat."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi
Namba Oriental Hotel

Namba Oriental Hotel

4 out of 5
2-8-17, Sennichi-Mae Osaka Osaka-fu
The price is ฿2,969 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿2,969
฿3,266 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,572 reviews)
"We stayed in a family suite. It was spacious, clean with all the amenities including washer dryer. Fantastic location. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Namba Oriental Hotel
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi

BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi

3 out of 5
4-5-18 Minamihonmachi, Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
The price is ฿1,295 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿1,295
฿1,424 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (672 reviews)
"Centrally located. Check-in was smooth. Convenience store located inside the property. Depending on the room, you could get a pretty good view of the city."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

4 out of 5
1-9-8 Kitahama Osaka Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,763 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿1,763
฿2,230 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

3.5 out of 5
1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku Osaka Osaka-fu
The price is ฿1,386 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿1,386
฿1,525 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,371 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

2 out of 5
2-13 Souemoncho Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
The price is ฿897 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿897
฿987 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori
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Where to stay in Chuo

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A bustling street at night with illuminated signs and traditional lanterns.

Namba

Visitors to Namba love its popular shops, and you can check out Dotonbori and Namba Parks. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).

A modern urban area with glass buildings, a bridge, and a waterfront.

Umeda

Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Sankei Hall Breeze. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).

A bustling night scene along a river with illuminated buildings and a bridge in the background.

Shinsaibashi

You'll love the popular shops in Shinsaibashi, and you might want to stick around to check out Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, a top place to visit.

A brightly lit street with colorful signs and a tall tower with illuminated text.

Minami

Enjoy the popular shops in Minami. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station to see more of Osaka.

A modern cityscape with tall skyscrapers, one featuring a circular architectural element.

Kita

Travellers love Kita for its popular shops, and you can see more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station or Nakazakicho Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and Umeda Arts Theater.

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