10 Best Hotels in Osaka and Kyoto for Tourists

If you’re planning a trip to Osaka and Kyoto, these 10 hotels are some of the best choices for tourists.

They are close to popular spots, shopping, and food, with nearby train stations that make travel easy.

The stays are clean, comfortable, and convenient for day trips to Kyoto, Nara, or Kobe.

I also include room sizes, family options, and coin laundry. Hope this can help you find the right stay. 😊

1. Hiyori Hotel Osaka Namba Station (Osaka)

a. Hotel Overview

• Location: The hotel is in Namba, Osaka’s busiest shopping and entertainment area. It feels modern, clean, and welcoming. Opened in 2019, so everything is still new and fresh.
• Transport: Right next to Nankai Namba Station, giving you quick and direct access to Kansai Airport and easy travel around Osaka.
• Nearby Attractions: You can walk to Dotonbori (10 minutes), Kuromon Ichiba Market (10 minutes), Hozenji Temple and Yokocho alley, Amerikamura, Namba Parks mall, and Takashimaya department store.
• Check Prices: Agoda | Booking.com

b. Transportation Access

• Main Station (Nankai Namba): Only a 2–3-minute walk. From here you can take a direct train to Kansai Airport in about 38 minutes. It also connects to Wakayama and Mount Koya.
• Other Stations:
  • Osaka Metro Namba Station (5-minute walk): Metro to Umeda, Tennoji, and Shin-Osaka.
  • Osaka-Namba Station (5-minute walk)
    • To Nara: Direct Kintetsu Nara Line Rapid Express trains in about 35–40 minutes.
    • To Universal Studios Japan (USJ): Take the Hanshin-Namba Line to Nishikujo Station, then transfer to the JR Yumesaki Line. Total travel time is about 25–30 minutes.
  • Airport Access: The Nankai Rapi:t Express train gets you to Kansai Airport in about 38 minutes. Airport limousine buses also leave from Namba OCAT (about 50 minutes).
  • Travel to Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka:
    • Kyoto: Around 50–60 minutes via metro and JR train.
    • Nara: About 35–40 minutes direct on the Kintetsu line.
    • Umeda (Osaka Station): Only 7–10 minutes by metro.
  • Taxis: A taxi stand is right outside Nankai Namba Station, just a short walk from the hotel.

c. Guest Rooms

• Room Types: Double (16–23 m²), Twin (20–22 m²), and Family/Triple.
• Style: Modern Western rooms with Japanese touches like tatami flooring.

d. Hotel & Nearby Convenience

• Convenience Stores: A FamilyMart is less than 1 minute away. 7-Eleven, Lawson, Don Quijote, and supermarkets are also close by.
• Laundry: 24-hour coin laundry with automatic detergent. Dry cleaning service also available.

2. Sotetsu Fresa Inn Osaka-Namba (Osaka)

a. Hotel Overview

• Location: Right in Osaka’s lively Namba district, perfect for food, shopping, and entertainment. Modern, clean, and comfortable stay without luxury pricing.
• Transport: Just across from Osaka Metro Namba Station, giving you direct metro access to major areas. Easy access to Kintetsu, Hanshin, and Nankai lines, making it a great base for exploring Osaka or nearby cities.
• Nearby Attractions: 8-minute walk to Dotonbori, 10-minute walk to Shinsaibashi Shopping Street, and about 10-minute walk to Kuromon Ichiba Market.
• Check Prices: Agoda | Booking.com

b. Transportation Access

• Main Station (Osaka Metro Namba Station): 1–2-minute walk. Direct metro lines to Umeda (8-minute) and Shin-Osaka (15-minute, Shinkansen).
• Other Stations:
  • Osaka-Namba Station (3-minute walk):
    • To Nara: Direct Kintetsu Nara Line Rapid Express trains in about 35–40 minutes.
    • To Universal Studios Japan (USJ): Take the Hanshin-Namba Line to Nishikujo Station, then transfer to the JR Yumesaki Line. Total travel time is about 25–30 minutes.
  • Nankai Namba Station (3-minute walk): Nankai Rapi:t Express to Kansai Airport in about 38 minutes, and access to Wakayama.
• Airport Access: Nankai Rapi:t Express to Kansai Airport in about 38-minute. Airport limousine bus from nearby OCAT (around 50-minute).
• Day Trips:
  • Kyoto Station: Around 45–50 minutes via Osaka Metro (Namba > Umeda) and then JR Kyoto Line (Tokaido-Sanyo Main Line) from JR Osaka Station.
  • Gion (Kyoto downtown): About 50–60 minutes via Osaka Metro (Namba > Umeda) and then Hankyu Kyoto Main Line to Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, right next to Gion.
  • Nara: About 35–40 minutes direct on the Kintetsu line.
  • Umeda (Osaka Station): Only 8 minutes by metro.

c. Guest Rooms

• Standard Double: 11 m² with a 140 cm bed, cozy for two or spacious for one.
• Deluxe Double: 13–14 m² with a queen bed for more space.
• Twin Rooms: 17–18 m² with two single beds, good for friends or families.
• Connecting Rooms: Two twin rooms linked (about 34 m²), ideal for 4 people or families.

d. Hotel & Nearby Convenience

• Convenience Store: FamilyMart located next to the entrance of the hotel, open 24 hours for food, drinks, and essentials.
• Laundry: Coin laundry available.

3. Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA (Osaka)

a. Hotel Overview

• Location: Right in Osaka’s main downtown hub, above the Yodobashi Umeda/Links Umeda mall. Modern, comfortable, and convenient for shopping and transport.
• Transport Hub: Direct access to JR Osaka Station and Umeda Station. Easy connections to Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe.
• Nearby Attractions: Grand Front Osaka, LUCUA mall, HEP Five ferris wheel, Umeda Sky Building, and the newly opened Grand Green Osaka all within a 5 to 10-minute walk.
• Check Prices: Agoda | Booking.com

b. Transportation Access

• JR Osaka Station: About 3 to 5-minute walk via pedestrian bridge. Connects to all JR lines and one stop from Shin-Osaka (Shinkansen).
• Other Stations: Osaka Metro Umeda Station (5-minute walk), Hankyu Osaka-Umeda Station (5-minute walk), Hanshin Umeda Station (7-minute walk). Direct trains to Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara.
• Universal Studios Japan: About 12-minute by JR Osaka Loop Line and JR Yumesaki Line from Osaka Station to Universal City Station.
• Airport Access: Kansai Airport around 60 minutes by limousine bus, which stops directly at the hotel. The direct JR Haruka Express now reaches Osaka Station in about 45 minutes.
• Day Trips:
  • Kyoto: Around 30-minute by JR Kyoto Line Special Rapid Service
  • Nara: Around 50-minute by direct JR Yamatoji Rapid train
  • Kobe: Around 30-minute by JR Kobe Line or Hanshin Line
• Taxi Stand: Taxi drop-off right at hotel entrance. Easy for heavy luggage or late-night returns.

c. Guest Rooms

• Double: 19 m², queen bed.
• Twin: 25 m², two beds.
• Triple: 33 m², three beds.
• Quad/Family: up to 47 m², good for 4 people.
• Connecting rooms available for families or groups.

d. Hotel & Nearby Convenience

• Convenience Stores: 24-hour FamilyMart inside the same building. Shopping mall with restaurants, cafes, and drugstores right downstairs.
• Laundry Facilities: Coin laundry available 24/7. You can check machine availability on your room TV.

4. APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower (Osaka)

a. Hotel Overview

• Location: You’re in Osaka’s busy Umeda area, filled with shopping, dining, and entertainment. The hotel is a modern high-rise with over 1,700 rooms.
• Transport: You are within a short walk of JR Osaka Station and several metro and private railway stations, so getting around Osaka and to Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe is simple.
• Nearby Attractions: Tsuyunoten Shrine is just 3 minutes away. HEP Five shopping mall with its Ferris wheel is about 8 minutes on foot. Department stores and underground malls are also close.
• Check Prices: Agoda | Booking.com

b. Transportation Access

• JR Osaka Station: About 8-minute walk. Direct JR lines connect you across Osaka and to nearby cities.
• Other Nearby Stations: Osaka Metro Higashi-Umeda (4-minute walk); Osaka Metro Umeda Station (6-minute walk); Hankyu Umeda Station and Hanshin Umeda Station (about 9-minute walk) for Kyoto and Kobe.
• Universal Studios Japan: From JR Osaka Station, take the JR Osaka Loop Line to Nishikujo and transfer to the JR Yumesaki Line for Universal City Station. The trip takes about 25 minutes.
• Airport Access: Take the JR Haruka Express from Kansai International Airport to Osaka Station in about 45 minutes. From Osaka Station, it is about an 8-minute walk to the hotel.
• Travel to Kyoto/Osaka/Nara: Kyoto about 30 minutes by JR from Osaka Station; Nara about 50 minutes by JR; Namba and Dotonbori about 15–20 minutes by Osaka Metro Midosuji Line.

c. Guest Rooms

• Single/Double: About 11 m² with a 140 cm bed.
• Twin: Around 14 m² with two single beds.
• Family/Triple: About 24 m² with two doubles or three beds; better for friends or kids.
• Deluxe/Suite: Deluxe twin about 27–31 m²; top-floor suite about 44 m² for extra space and views.

d. Hotel & Nearby Convenience

• Convenience Store: Lawson inside the hotel on the 4th floor, open 24 hours.
• Laundry Facilities: Coin laundry on the 4th and 5th floors.

5. The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan (Osaka)

a. Hotel Overview

• Location: Right at the entrance of Universal Studios Japan. You can walk to the park’s main gate in 1–2 minutes.
• Hotel Feel: Modern, family-friendly 4-star hotel with fun American-themed decor and large, comfortable spaces.
• Nearby Attractions: Universal CityWalk Osaka is just outside with shops, restaurants, and the Osaka Takoyaki Museum. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Legoland Discovery Center are nearby across the bay.
• Check Prices: Agoda | Booking.com

b. Transportation Access

• Universal-City Station: Only a 2-minute walk. Direct trains connect you to JR Osaka Station in about 12–15 minutes.
• Other Connections: Nishikujō Station is one stop away, giving access to the Hanshin Line/Osaka Loop Line and transfers to Kobe or Nara.
• Airport Access: Limousine bus to Kansai Airport takes about 70–75 minutes. Bus stop is a short walk from the hotel.

c. Guest Rooms

• City View Twin Rooms (Standard, Superior, Premium, Luxury): About 30 m² with 2 single beds. Comfortable space with modern design, some rooms upgraded on higher floors.
• Deluxe City View Twin Rooms (Luxury / Superior): Around 42 m² with 2 single beds. Larger layout, some with extra sofa beds for up to 4 people.
• Park View Rooms: About 40 m². Options include:
  • Park View Twin: 2 beds, sleeps 2.
  • Park View Triple: 3 beds, sleeps 3.
  • Park View Family Rooms (Superior / Premium Superior): 2 twin beds + 2 extra beds, sleeps up to 4. Higher floors give wider views of Universal Studios Japan.
• Quadruple & Family Rooms (City View): About 42 m² with 2 twin beds plus sofa beds. Sleeps up to 4.

d. Hotel & Nearby Convenience

• Convenience Store: 24-hour Lawson inside the hotel. Other shops and a 7-Eleven are just outside in CityWalk.
• Laundry Facilities: Coin laundry machines are available on each guest floor (4th–28th floors), open 24 hours. You can check machine status by smartphone so you don’t need to wait around.
• Other Services: Plenty of restaurants and cafes in CityWalk just steps away.

6. Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi (Kyoto)

a. Hotel Overview

• Location: Right in Shijo-Kawaramachi, Kyoto’s downtown shopping and dining area. Modern mid-range hotel, opened in 2021.
• Transport: Direct access to underground passage (Exit 11) connecting to nearby stations. Handy during rain or with luggage.
• Nearby Attractions: Nishiki Market (2-minute walk), Teramachi Shopping Street (2-minute walk), Pontocho Alley (8-minute walk), Gion (10-minute walk), and Yasaka Shrine (15-minute walk).
• Check Prices: Agoda | Booking.com

b. Transportation Access

• Kyoto Station: About 10–15 minutes by taxi or 12 minutes by Karasuma Subway Line from Shijo Station. Connects you to Shinkansen and JR lines.
• Other Stations:
  • Hankyu Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station: Directly connected via underground passage, trains to Osaka in about 45 minutes.
  • Gion-Shijo Station (10-minute walk): Keihan Line to Fushimi Inari, Uji, and Osaka.
  • Shijo Station (7-minute walk): Karasuma Line to Kyoto Station and Imperial Palace.
• Bus Access: Shijo Kawaramachi bus stops right outside. Direct buses to Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji (25–40 minutes).
• Airport Access: From Kyoto Station, JR Haruka Express to Kansai Airport (about 1 hour and 20 minutes).
• Travel to Osaka/Nara: Osaka-Umeda Station about 45 minutes direct on Hankyu Line. Nara about 45 minutes by JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station (or 35 minutes by Kintetsu Limited Express).
• Taxi Stand: Easy to find taxis at Shijo-Kawaramachi intersection or in front of department stores.

c. Guest Rooms

• Room Types: Single and Double (18 m²), Twin (20–25 m²), Triple and Family (27–35 m²).

d. Hotel & Nearby Convenience

• Convenience Stores: 7-Eleven and FamilyMart right outside. Open 24 hours for food, drinks, and ATM.
• Laundry: Coin laundry available. You can check availability from phone.
• Alternative Laundry Option: If the hotel’s coin laundry machines are full, you can walk over to GuruLaundry They have many available machines, and you can even check their status from your phone before going.

7. Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma (Kyoto)

a. Hotel Overview

• Location: You’re staying right in downtown Kyoto, a lively area with shops, offices, and restaurants.
• Transport: Only a 2-minute walk to both Shijo Subway Station and Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Line. Very easy to move around Kyoto or take trips to nearby cities.
• Nearby Attractions: Nishiki Market (8-minute walk), Shijo Street shopping (just one block), Kawaramachi shopping area and Pontocho Alley (15-minute walk).
• Check Prices: Agoda | Booking.com

b. Transportation Access

• Kyoto Station: Just 2 subway stops (5 minutes) from Shijo Station. From here, you can catch Shinkansen, JR trains, and long-distance buses.
• Nearby Stations: Shijo Subway Station (Karasuma Line) and Karasuma Station (Hankyu Line) are both 2-minute walk. Great for reaching Nijo Castle, Imperial Palace, Arashiyama, and Osaka.
• Bus Access: Direct buses run to Kiyomizu-dera (30 minutes), Kinkaku-ji (40 minutes), and Ginkaku-ji (45 minutes).
• Airport Access: From Kyoto Station, take the JR Haruka Express to Kansai Airport (1 hour and 20 minutes).
• Day Trips: Direct Hankyu Line to Osaka-Umeda Station (45 minutes). JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station reach Nara in about 45 minutes (or 35 minutes by Kintetsu Limited Express).
• Taxi Stand: Easy access to taxis at Shijo-Karasuma intersection, a short walk from the hotel.

c. Guest Rooms

• Double Rooms: Compact but efficient (14–16 m²) with a double bed for 1–2 guests.
• Twin Rooms: Slightly larger (16–18 m²) with two single beds, good for couples or friends.
• Triple Rooms: Around 22–23 m² with three beds, suitable for small groups or families.
• Connecting Rooms: Double + Twin with an inner door, fits up to 4 people.

d. Hotel & Nearby Convenience

• Convenience Stores: 7-Eleven and FamilyMart are just around the corner from the hotel.
• Laundry: Coin laundry on-site.
• Alternative Laundry Option: If the hotel’s coin laundry machines are full, you can walk over to GuruLaundry They have many available machines, and you can even check their status from your phone before going.
• Cashless Payments: The hotel does not accept cash at reception. Be ready to pay with credit card or digital payment.

8. Hotel Grand Bach Kyoto Select (Kyoto)

a. Hotel Overview

• Location: Right in downtown Kyoto (Shijo-dori, Shimogyo Ward). Comfortable and modern hotel with a touch of style, not luxury but good value.
• Transport: Steps from Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu Line) and walking distance to other major lines. Easy to reach Kyoto Station and nearby cities.
• Nearby Attractions: Nishiki Market (2-minute walk), Shijo Teramachi and Shinkyogoku shopping arcades (1-minute walk), Takashimaya department store (4-minute walk), Pontocho Alley (8-minute), Gion and Yasaka Shrine (15-minute walk).
• Check Prices: Agoda | Booking.com

b. Transportation Access

• Kyoto Station: Just 2 subway stops (about 5 minutes) from Shijo Station or 10 minutes by taxi. Direct trains and Shinkansen available here.
• Nearby Stations:
  • Hankyu Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu Line, 1-minute walk): Direct to Osaka Umeda Station in 45 minutes.
  • Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Line, 9-minute walk): Easy for Fushimi Inari, Uji, and eastern Kyoto sights.
  • Shijo Station (Subway Karasuma Line, 8-minute walk): Direct link to Kyoto Station and north-south spots in the city.
• Bus Access: Direct buses to Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji.
• Airport Access: JR Haruka Express from Kyoto Station to Kansai Airport in about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• Day Trips: Osaka Umeda Station (45 minutes direct via Hankyu Line). Nara (45 minutes via JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station or 35 minutes by Kintetsu Limited Express).
• Taxi Stand: Taxis available around Shijo-Kawaramachi intersection.

c. Guest Rooms

• Standard Rooms: Around 16 m².
• Superior/Deluxe Rooms: Larger spaces (23–39 m²).
• Family Rooms (Quadruple Room): Around 47 m² with 4 beds, good for groups or families.

d. Hotel & Nearby Convenience

• Convenience Stores: FamilyMart, 7-Eleven, and Lawson are all nearby, so you can easily grab food, drinks, or use ATMs anytime.
• Laundry: On-site coin laundry available.

9. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER (Kyoto)

a. Hotel Overview

• Location: Modern and comfortable hotel in Shimogyo Ward, just a 4-minute walk from Kyoto Station.
• Transport: Staying here means you’re right at Kyoto’s main hub, with trains, buses, and taxis all around. Easy to get anywhere in Kyoto or nearby cities.
• Nearby Attractions: Kyoto Tower (3-minute walk) and Higashi Honganji Temple (2-minute walk).
• Shopping & Dining: Next to Kyoto Yodobashi mall with shops and restaurants. Kyoto Station’s Porta underground mall and food options are also steps away.
• Check Prices: Agoda | Booking.com

b. Transportation Access

• Kyoto Station: Only 4 minutes on foot. Direct access to JR trains (including Shinkansen), local JR lines, and the Karasuma Subway Line.
• Other Stations: Gojo Subway Station (10-minute walk) and Shichijo Keihan Station (11-minute walk), but most trips are easiest from Kyoto Station.
• City Buses: Kyoto Station bus terminal is a few minutes away. Direct buses to Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji and Gion.
• Airport Access: JR Haruka Express from Kansai Airport to Kyoto Station takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Airport buses also run directly to Kyoto Station (around 1 hour and 30 minutes).
• Day Trips: Osaka is about 30 minutes by JR train. Nara is around 45 minutes by JR Nara Line or 35 minutes by Kintetsu line.
• Taxi Stand: A taxi stand is right beside the hotel.

c. Guest Rooms

• Room Size: Standard double rooms about 18–20 m². Twin rooms around 24–26 m². Larger deluxe and executive rooms go up to 36–40 m².

d. Hotel & Nearby Convenience

• Laundry: 24-hour coin laundry with washing machines and dryers.
• Convenience Stores: Lawson and FamilyMart are just across the street.

10. Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA (Kyoto)

a. Hotel Overview

• Location: Just a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Station. Modern, comfortable 4-star style hotel opened in 2019.
• Nearby Attractions: Kyoto Tower (5–10 minute walk), Toji Temple (10-minute by train), Higashi Honganji Temple (12-minute by bus)
• Shopping & Dining: JR Isetan Department Store, Porta underground mall, Kyoto Avanti opposite the hotel, Aeon Mall within 8-minute walk.
• Check Prices: Agoda | Booking.com

b. Transportation Access

• Kyoto Station: Only 2-minute walk. Direct access to Shinkansen, JR lines, Kintetsu Railway, and Subway. Easy travel within Kyoto and to other cities.
• Other Stations: Kintetsu Kyoto and Karasuma Subway lines are inside Kyoto Station. Kujo Subway Station is about 5-minute walk.
• Bus Access: Kyoto Station bus terminal is right nearby. Direct buses to Kiyomizu-dera (about 20 minutes) and Kinkaku-ji (about 45 minutes).
• Airport Access: JR Haruka Express from Kansai Airport takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• Day Trips: Osaka in about 30 minutes by JR train, or about 15 minutes by Shinkansen. Nara in about 45 minutes by JR Nara Line or 35 minutes by Kintetsu Line.
• Taxi Stand: Right outside Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, less than 2-minute walk.

c. Guest Rooms

• Moderate Twin Room: About 21–22 m² with 2 single beds. Good for 1–2 guests.
• Moderate Double Room (King Bed): About 22 m² with 1 king bed. Comfortable for couples.
• Triple Room: About 26–28 m² with 3 single beds. Fits 3 guests, great for friends or small families.
• Superior Twin Room: About 28–29 m² with 2 semi-double beds. Spacious option, can fit 2 guests comfortably.
• Family Room: About 39.5 m² with 4 single beds. Best for families or groups who want to stay together in one large room.

d. Hotel & Nearby Convenience

• Convenience Stores: 7-Eleven and FamilyMart within 1-minute walk. 24/7 for food, drinks, and ATM.
• Laundry: Self-service coin laundry on 2nd floor, open 24 hours.

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