One of the luxury hotels around Kansai International Airport (KIX), the ANA Gate Tower Hotel Osaka is the remarkably high tower that you can't help but notice as you travel to or from the artificial island that is home to KIX. It's a smooth operation with several excellent on-sit… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The capsule hotel phenomenon continues to attract bemused foreigners who can't believe how small they are. Japan Sauna & Capsule Hotel is in one of Kita's busiest entertainment districts, which makes it the last stop if you miss the last train. All rooms are for men only. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Cityroute Hotel is a good utilitarian business hotel located next to the green oasis of Utsubo-koen Park. It's smaller than some other business hotels in the city and the rooms are on the small side, but they're very clean. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Grampus Inn Osaka is an inexpensive business hotel very close to Namba Station. It truly deserves the appellation 'standard-issue business hotel', as that's exactly what it is. The low price and convenient location are the main draws here. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Hearton Hotel Shinsaibashi is a typical serviceable business hotel in a convenient downtown location. The facilities are clean but unremarkable. The real plus here is the location. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This is a very convenient hotel for people flying to/from Osaka Airport (Itami Airport). Most of the customers are Japanese businessmen, but plenty of foreigners have stayed here in the past. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Not far from Osaka Nogaku Hall, the Hotel Green Plaza Osaka is a fairly drab but economical business hotel within walking distance of Osaka's busy Umeda district. There are a few nonsmoking rooms and it's generally quiet here. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A stone's throw from Universal Studios Japan, everything at this hotel is related to the park, starting with the mural that welcomes as you enter. This hotel is located right in the middle the Universal City Walk, a popular attraction in its own right with many stores and restaur… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Hotel Metro The 21 is a business hotel located in the very busy Soemoncho neighbourhood. There's not much to distinguish this business hotel, except for its women-only floor and the convenience store connected to the lobby. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A high-class hotel in a tower by the bay. Everything here is stylish and top-flight. The hotel even has a 'Sky Spa', where you can rejuvenate after a day at Universal Studios Japan (which is just a stone's throw from the hotel). Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Hotel Riva Nankai is located just a short walk from the Dotombori district, probably the most hopping nightlife area in all of Osaka. The hotel itself is somewhere between a business hotel and a standard hotel. Rooms are fairly large, considering that the price and the locati… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Hotel Seagull Tempozan Osaka is a cute mid-range hotel with harbour/sunset views within walking distance of many Tempozan attractions. It's a decent choice for those who want to be based by the bay. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Hotel Sunplaza may well be the cheapest place to stay in Osaka. It's a super-budget option for adventurous male travellers who aren't picky about their digs. It's in one of Osaka's dodgier areas and is not recommended for women travellers. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Just north of Hankyu Umeda, the Hotel Sunroute is a popular choice with business travellers because of its convenient location and good value. They understand the needs of business travellers so checking in and out is swift and hassle-free. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Kansai Airport Washington Hotel is reasonably priced, serviceable, clean and friendly - the best deal near Kansai International Airport. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka is a nice, clean business hotel located conveniently between Kitahama and Yodoyabashi Station (pretty close to the centre of Osaka). With reasonable rates, some Internet access and a convenience store next door, this is a handy place to stay when you… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Osaka Namba Washington Hotel Plaza is a large business hotel that gets its fair share of foreign visitors. It's near several of the main attractions of southern Osaka, including the National Bunraku Theatre and Den Den Town, one of the world's largest electronics neighbourhoo… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Somewhere between a regular hotel and an upscale business hotel, the Rihga Grand Hotel is a centrally located hotel with fairly large rooms and friendly staff. It's on Nakanoshima Island, which lies between the two main downtowns of Osaka: Kita and Minami. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Fukuya Ryokan is a little old place owned by an elderly couple. It's a very cheap Japanese-style ryokan (inn) where you can experience old times of Japan. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A reasonably priced business hotel, the Toyoko Inn Shinsaibashi has a few features that distinguish it from its many competitors: slightly wider than usual beds, a free Japanese breakfast, unique divided twin rooms, and a mostly female staff. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Umeda OS Hotel is a fairly typical business hotel located on the doorstep of Osaka's Eki-Mae buildings, a buzzing hive of businesses, shops and restaurants. There is not much to distinguish the hotel except for its convenient location - few business hotels are this close to t… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This hotel can't be beaten for convenience: it's located directly over Osaka station. Rooms and facilities are of a high standard and the views from the restaurants on the upper floors of the building are superb. Full Lonely Planet Review ›