Hotel Monterey Osaka is a popular, classy hotel near Osaka Station, distinguished by its European-style architecture amidst the surrounding tall buildings. The interior is inspired by Austrian palace culture, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. Notably, the 8th floor features a chapel that replicates a Belgian church, often used for weddings. Despite its luxurious ambiance, the hotel offers surprisingly affordable rates.

There are three different types of rooms, all styled after 19th century Viennese bedrooms. Pictured above is the Vienna Traditional economy twin bedroom. The traditional, classic interior holds much charm.

Breakfast is a buffet of western and Japanese foods, priced at 2,400 yen with tax. Treat yourself to a luxurious morning with over 50 items on the menu, free for you to choose. Dinner is available at both the French and Japanese restaurants in the building.

The hotel is connected to the JR Osaka Station and Osaka Metro’s West Umeda Station by an underground passage (unavailable from midnight to 6AM), so you can get to the train without getting soaked by rain.

When looking for low-priced hotels near Osaka Station, you want a business hotel. Nowadays their presence is expected, but there was one chain said to pioneer the business hotel model: Hotel Hokke Club.

Basing their concept on providing memorable hotel service, they’ve been in the business for about a hundred years. A hotel near Osaka Station with pedigree.

Hotel Hokke Club Osaka has three special points of note. First is the way they make their beds. They use the Duvet style, where they wrap the blankets in sheets to provide a more comfortable sleeping experience.

The second is the communal bath for guests. It employs the near-natural waters of Koumeiseki Onsen, making it feel just like a hot spring, working well on stiff shoulders and pained hips.

The third is its breakfast, the most important meal of the day. Aside from local classics such as kushikatsu and takoyaki, they also have Japanese food, treats, and plenty of fruit all available in a buffet style.

Hotel Unizo Osaka Umeda is still brand new, having opened in April of 2018. The rooms have a relaxing, chic design with wide beds. The egg-shaped bathtubs also stand out. The rooms have a variety of custom-developed amenities, and the top floor has a women-only lounge with aromas and a café, making it perfect for travelling women.

Another advantage is that there’s no rush with this hotel near Osaka Station. Check-in starts at 2PM, and check-out is at 12 noon, allowing you to take your time.

Breakfast is handled by Yayoiken, a restaurant chain with over 300 branches nationwide. There are two nutritionally balanced sets: a Japanese breakfast, and a western one.

The area around Yodoyabashi and Kitahama, a business district that still has nostalgic buildings, is a bit of a laid-back place slightly removed from bustling Umeda. In this area, popular with Osaka regulars, is Daiwa Roynet Hotel. In the corner of its chic reception room are plenty of shields. As one of the hotels near Osaka Station it's highly rated by plenty of travel sites, not the least of which being the Michelin Guide.

The hotel’s high hospitality has won it much favor with critics. Take the Ladies’ Room for example, with its layout designed by women, or the Hollywood Twin Room with an extra bed for three people. The price is kept within a reasonable range, but it has plenty of services that guests will appreciate.

Breakfast is a buffet within the hotel.

Here’s another hotel near Osaka Station from the Yodoyabashi area. APA Hotels and Resorts is a major Japanese hotel chain, and this is one of their establishments: APA Villa Hotel Yodoyabashi. This particular hotel is tilted closer to being a resort rather than a business hotel, boasting a communal bath and relaxation salon (separate charges). The rooms themselves are on the larger side, such as the Hollywood twin room pictured below. The 16 square meter rooms have two beds stuck together, perfect for sleeping in with a family of three.

What stands out the most is the communal bath and sauna on the basement floor. They aren’t often crowded, being only available to guests, allowing you to really take the load off. They’re free, of course, and make use of artificial hot spring water. The male baths also have outdoor sections.

Breakfast is a buffet combination of Japanese and western food, and the bread is freshly baked at the café & bakery on the first floor. The rice and coffee use carefully picked ingredients as well, making mornings in this hotel something to look forward to.

Text by: Hihumi Isokazu