Located close to Osaka Castle and Dotonbori, The GALA Hotel Umeda provides a rooftop terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Areca Café & Bar, serves breakfast. Free in-room WiFi and a gym are available to all guests.
Located in Kita, a neighbourhood in Osaka, The GALA Hotel Umeda is near a metro station. Dotonbori and Kuromon Market are worth exploring if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Universal Studios Japan and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Kyocera Dome Osaka or Intex Osaka. Visit our Osaka travel guide
1-chome-18-14 Nakatsu Kita Ward, Osaka, Osaka, 531-0071
What's nearby
Grand Front Osaka Mall
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Umeda Sky Building
14 min walk - 1.3 km
Kuchu Teien Observatory
14 min walk - 1.3 km
Osaka Station City
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Umeda Arts Theater
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Nakatsu Station
4 min walk
Nakatsu Station (Hankyu)
9 min walk
Osaka (ITM-Itami)
32 min drive
Restaurants
たけうちうどん店
4 min walk
天下一品 中津店
2 min walk
ビアパーラー ポゴ
2 min walk
カンテグランデ ベーカリー
3 min walk
White Rabbit Tavern
3 min walk
About this property
The GALA Hotel Umeda
Upscale hotel near Dotonbori
Located close to Osaka Castle, The GALA Hotel Umeda provides a rooftop terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Areca Café & Bar, serves breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a gym.
Other perks include:
Express check-in, a living plant wall and a vending machine
Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a lift
Room features
All 100 individually furnished rooms offer perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Property is also known as
THE GALA HOTEL UMEDA Hotel
THE GALA HOTEL UMEDA Osaka
THE GALA HOTEL UMEDA Hotel Osaka
Frequently asked questions
Is The GALA Hotel Umeda pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The GALA Hotel Umeda?
As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The GALA Hotel Umeda on 12 Mar 2026 start from ฿1,952, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The GALA Hotel Umeda?
This hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The GALA Hotel Umeda?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The GALA Hotel Umeda?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The GALA Hotel Umeda located?
Located in Kita, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Dotonbori, Kyocera Dome Osaka and Nipponbashi. Kuromon Market and Osaka Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km). Nakatsu Station is only a 4-minute walk and Umeda Station (Hankyu) is 11 minutes.
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Reviews
The GALA Hotel Umeda Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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First time in Osaka with my husband, and this place was wonderful! Not too far from the train station and the staff are kind and polite. I would stay again. Thank you, arigato!!
All the comforts and amenities of a business hotel with some upgraded design features. There’s no bar/cafe on premise, as was indicated on the website, but the continental breakfast and coffee were good. The staff was welcoming and professional.
We really enjoyed staying at The Gala Hotel Umeda. The staff were very friendly and easy to talk, and very helpful. Our room was excellent. It was very functional, had a lot of hangers, even a washer & dryer! We did not hear anything from next rooms. It was very quiet!
The greatest thing about Japan and Osaka is how friendly everyone is. If you like a more laid back experience, Osaka is the ticket. Its like a frat party, but city wide.
I stayed in Room 805. Amazing room. Spacious and it had a washing machine/dryer! Liquid gold for a traveller. Water pressure in the shower was AMAZING! Breakfast was good, small selection but good. Only complaint is the beds were sooooo hard. Staff helpful. Location excellent.
The staff were very friendly and helpful! The mattress i had was a bit stiff and hard for my liking but i was able to sleep well regardless. The location is great too, only one stop away from Umeda station and not too far from Shin-Osaka either. Would gladly stay again.
Place near the metro and is quiet. Suitable for those who enjoy such a peaceful area. Room however is kinda small but is to be expected.
Breakfast was simple and is prepared. Not buffet style.
Place is new and staff was helpful. Recommended
A newly renovated and opened hotel with decent size hotel rooms. The setup in the room is very functional (e.g. enough space to open large suitcase and functional desk and chair that have enough space). Have all the amenities that one would expect and need in a hotel room. Located one subway stop away from Umeda shopping district within walking distance. It’s in a quiet neighborhood which I prefer. Have a mini AEON store across the street and a few restaurants and a drug mart so it’s convenient to buy necessities when needed. Five minutes walk to the subway station. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
We had a wonderful stay at The Gala Hotel in Umeda, Osaka as a multigenerational family of six. The hotel was exceptionally family-friendly and made traveling with both kids and grandparents incredibly easy and enjoyable. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and well-appointed—plenty of space for everyone to relax. The bathroom and shower were particularly impressive—modern, spotless, and truly luxurious.
One of the sweetest touches was the welcome packs for the kids, complete with the most adorable little slippers. It made our children feel so special and welcomed from the start.
The hotel’s location is outstanding, with easy access to several major train lines. It made exploring Osaka a breeze, and we were able to take seamless day trips to Kyoto and Nara, which was a big plus for our itinerary.
Visually, the hotel is beautiful—filled with colorful accents and lush greenery that gave it a fresh, calming atmosphere. We especially enjoyed the rooftop terrace—a peaceful spot to sip coffee and ease into the day before heading out.
We’d absolutely recommend The Gala Hotel to any family, especially those traveling in a larger group. It truly felt like a thoughtful, comfortable, and stylish home away from home.