If you’re looking for places to stay for families in Osaka…
*Just as an additional piece of info for those on whirlwind holidays around Japan – did you know that you can also visit Osaka as a day trip from Kyoto? It’s only 15 mins on a bullet train (although Shin-Osaka – the bullet train station in Osaka isn’t exactly in the centre of town…) OR you can take a local train to the middle of Osaka from Kyoto and it will only take 30 minutes – less than that if you take a special rapid train.
I just wanted to share this info incase you have found some amazing accommodation in Kyoto and don’t want to have to pack up and relocate more than you really have to.
I’ve included some Osaka options in my Hotels for Famililes of 5 or more article AND in my Hotels in Japan with multiple rooms (for parents who want to stay awake longer than their kids) post.
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MY FAVOURITE AREAS TO STAY IN OSAKA WITH KIDS
-The Umeda/ Chayamachi Area
-The Honmachi Area
-The Namba Area.
-The Shinsaibashi Area
Hotels for Families in Osaka
Mimaru Apartment Hotels-But if you’re looking at Mimaru apartments in Osaka with two rooms, check out Mimaru Osaka Shinsaibashi West, Mimaru Osaka Namba Station and Osaka Shinsaibashi North (here is my write up on what to expect when staying at a beautiful Mimaru apartment in Japan.)
Did you know that Mimaru Osaka Namba Station is know as the board game hotel? It has more than 130 games and puzzles for families to rent. It’s such a nice touch.
Where to stay in Osaka with kids: Honmachi
Androoms in Honmachi (really only useful for 1 or 2 small children or if you are comfy getting multiple rooms. But it’s so nice and modern here and I really like their communal space/breakfast area. It’s a really well designed hotel.
Nest Hotel Shinsaibashi This is a very simple but modern hotel. Rooms are small and clean. Very affordable.
Nest Hotel Umeda This is the perfect hotel. Rooms are small, clean and modern. The lobby area is done up beautifully and is set up like a lovely communal lounge room so this hotel would be great for families who plan on getting many separate rooms or a few families who are travelling together. It’s really affordable and you can all catch up in the lobby at the start and end of the day for a chat or for making plans. Room types are double, twin and triple. Some rooms have sofa beds and can sleep up to 5 people (if some of those 5 people are small children.)
Where to stay in Osaka with kids: Namba
Randor Suites Namba Osaka Suites – large rooms. Family Room with a double bed and queen bed in the one room.
Ibis Styles Osaka Namba – rooms are simple but very very clean. It is right next to Dotonbori with views of the river. They have a 4 hour happy hour in the lounge every night with bottomless beer and soft drinks and light snacks. They have Superior Rooms with 4 single beds, Deluxe Rooms with 4 single beds, a Japanese tatami room that sleeps 5 on futons.
Swissotel Nankai Osaka – This hotel has interconnecting rooms – fabulous for families. This hotel also has triple rooms. This hotel has cots/cribs available on request (limited number so email to reserve asap).
Children 12 and under can eat breakfast for free here. This hotel also has a gym, jacuzzi, sauna and swimming pool (Please note that children 6 and younger are not allowed to use the pool and those between 7-16 years of age can only use the pool between 9am-6pm. Cost to use the pool, even for guests, is 2000 yen per person per day.) Swissotel Nankai Osaka also has several restaurants, including Teppanyaki, Chinese and Japanese restaurant options.
Where to stay in Osaka with kids: Shinsaibashi
W Osaka – This place won’t be in everyone’s budget but they do have rooms that accommodate up to 4 people plus they can include a crib / cot. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool (but the pool is only for 16 years+). This hotel is 2 mins walk from Namba Shrine.
Book and Bed Capsule Hotel, Shinsaibashi – Capsule meets Library Hotel – one of the few capsule hotels that allows children. Every family member gets their own pod to sleep in. A great way to experience this style of accommodation for a night or two (wouldn’t do much longer though.) It’s very affordable to stay here.
HOTELS IN OSAKA NEAR UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
(These hotels have the biggest rooms as they are outside of the city (a bit) and they are used to accommodating larger groups / families.)
We recently stayed at Universal Port Vita – Minion Themed (minion sprinkled more than themed). Some rooms have views of Universal Studios and our room had 4 quite large single beds.
I have written in detail here about all of the official Universal Studios Japan hotels – and I’ve included all of the room types and how many people they can cater for.
See here for my Osaka with kids tips.
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