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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Osaka

85 stays · 21 aparthotels and 64 serviced apartments

Osaka, Japan's third-largest city, is both a food capital and a practical base for the whole Kansai region, which makes aparthotels and serviced apartments a smart choice. Kyoto, Kobe and Nara are all within an easy train ride, so many visitors stay a week or more and make day trips; an apartment with a small kitchen, a washing machine and room for luggage is far more comfortable than a compact city hotel room, particularly for families.

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Where to stay in Osaka

Namba and Minami

  • first-time visitors
  • food
  • nightlife

The southern hub of shopping streets and entertainment, including Dotonbori, the canal-side strip known for takoyaki, okonomiyaki and neon. Namba station has the Nankai airport trains, and Kuromon Market, a food market favoured by professional chefs, is a short walk east.

Stays in or near Namba and Minami

Umeda and Kita

  • business travel
  • shopping
  • day trips

Osaka's main business district in the north of the city, built around Osaka and Umeda stations and home to the Umeda Sky Building. It has the widest choice of rail connections, including fast trains to Kyoto and Kobe, making it a strong base for touring Kansai.

Stays in or near Umeda and Kita

Shin-Osaka

  • business travel
  • short stays
  • rail travel

The Shinkansen station for the Tokaido line to Tokyo and the San'yo line towards Fukuoka, about 3 km north of Osaka Station. The Midosuji subway line runs directly to Umeda and Namba, and the Haruka express to Kansai Airport stops here.

Stays in or near Shin-Osaka

Osaka Castle area

  • sightseeing
  • families
  • quiet stays

The area around Osaka Castle and its large park is greener and calmer than Namba or Umeda, yet only a few stops from both. The JR Osaka Loop Line, which circles the city centre, makes it easy to get across town.

Stays in or near Osaka Castle area

Getting around Osaka

Kansai International Airport sits on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, about 38 km south-west of Osaka Station. The Nankai line runs to Namba, JR's Haruka limited express serves Tennoji and Shin-Osaka, the JR Kansai Airport Rapid is a slower alternative, and Airport Limousine buses reach the main hotels and stations. Itami Airport, for domestic flights, is linked by monorail and limousine bus.

The Osaka Metro is the easiest way around the city, with the Midosuji line linking Shin-Osaka, Umeda, Namba and Tennoji, and the JR Osaka Loop Line circling the centre. Rechargeable ICOCA IC cards work on trains, subways and buses across the region. Kyoto is about 30 minutes away by train, Kobe about 20 and Nara about 40.

Living in Osaka for longer

For fresh food, Kuromon Market in Nipponbashi has around 150 stalls in a 580-metre arcade selling fish, fruit and vegetables, and draws large crowds, especially before New Year. Load an ICOCA card once and use it for transport across Kansai.

If you are staying several weeks, base yourself close to a Midosuji line station: it links the Shinkansen, both city-centre hubs and Tennoji, so most journeys need no changes. Choose an apartment with good air-conditioning for summer and a dehumidifier or dryer for the rainy season.

When to visit Osaka

Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are very hot and humid, with August highs around 34°C, the rainy season usually runs from early June to late July, and typhoons are most likely in September and early October. Spring and late autumn are the most comfortable times to visit.

The Tenjin Matsuri on 24–25 July, one of Japan's three great Shinto festivals, ends with a boat procession of around 100 groups on the Okawa River and a long fireworks display.

The city splits into two main hubs, Kita around Umeda and Minami around Namba, linked by the Midosuji subway line. For other bases in the region, see Kyoto or the Japan hub, and our guide to aparthotels versus hotels explains the differences.

Long-stay tips for Osaka

Of the 85 properties here, 71 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 15 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 9 include some form of housekeeping and 8 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

74 properties list a full kitchen and 11 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 34 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Aparthotel brands in Osaka

Brands with properties here include Citadines (1) and Fraser (1).

Other cities in Japan

Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Tokyo, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Naha, Kutchan, Hakuba, Nagasaki and Beppu.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Osaka?

Namba is best for food and nightlife, Umeda for business and rail connections, Shin-Osaka for Shinkansen travel, and Tennoji for families and a quieter base.

How do I get from Kansai Airport to Osaka?

Take the Nankai line to Namba, the JR Haruka express to Tennoji or Shin-Osaka, or an Airport Limousine bus. The airport is about 38 km from Osaka Station.

Is Osaka a good base for Kyoto and Nara?

Yes. Kyoto is about 30 minutes by train, Nara about 40 and Kobe about 20, so many visitors stay in Osaka and make day trips.

When is the rainy season in Osaka?

The rainy season usually lasts from early June to late July, and typhoons are most likely in September and early October.

How many aparthotels are there in Osaka?

We currently list 85 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Osaka.

Do aparthotels in Osaka have kitchens?

85 of the 85 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Osaka have a washing machine?

71 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

Which aparthotel brands operate in Osaka?

Citadines and Fraser.

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