I have created a list with social hotels for solo travelers and digital nomads in Osaka, Japan. Lively hotels with co-working friendly lounges, social spaces and a great vibe. Hope you enjoy it. I think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Located just a 5-minute walk from Sakaisuji Honmachi Subway Station, MOXY Osaka Honmachi by Marriott is a part of the Marriot International Group and boasts an on-site bar. Namba Subway Station is 10 minutes by subway, while Umeda Subway Station is a 12-minute walk and subway ride. The shared lounge is open for 24 hours for guests' convenience. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Rooms at this hotel have a private bathroom with a walk-in rain shower, free toiletries and hairdryer. A flat-screen TV, folding desk and chair are provided. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Osaka Castle is a 25-minute walk and subway ride from the hotel, and Tennoji Subway Station is 8 minutes by subway. Shinsaibashi area is a 10-minute walk and subway ride. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 13 km from MOXY Osaka Honmachi by Marriott.Show full description
A charming hotel with a cozy bar and lounge corner where you can relax and enjoy games like table football. The quirky details add to the unique atmosphere, and the sitting area around the fireplace is perfect for meeting new people.
Opened August 2020. Conveniently situated in the centre of Osaka, Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Kochiin Temple. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Around the clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English, Japanese and Chinese. Popular points of interest near Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda include Ryotokuin Temple, Jizoji Temple and Uraeyasaka Shrine. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 18 km from the hotel.Show full description
A lovely hotel with a funky design and a cozy lounge space where you can enjoy a drink. The well-equipped gym has plenty of machines, and there are various working spaces for remote working, making it convenient for business travelers.
Well set in the centre of Osaka, Hotel Sobial Namba Daikokucho provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms have a shared bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near Hotel Sobial Namba Daikokucho include Kamomecho Park, Shiokusa Park and Tsutenkaku. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 22 km from the accommodation.Show full description
3-star accommodation, HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi is located in central Osaka, 600 metres from Dotonbori River and the Ebisu Tower Ferris Wheel, 700 metres from popular music and shopping district America Village. Conveniently located in the Chuo Ward, the hotel is situated 2.4 km from Shinsekai. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk with multi-lingual staff. Free WiFi is available at the hotel. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and desk. Free toiletries and rain shower are provided in all rooms, while certain rooms feature a bathtub. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the hotel. Traditional locations such as Shitennoji Temple and Kuromon Ichiba Market are within 2.5 km from the hotel. Osaka Itami Airport and Kansai International Airport are both less than a one-hour train ride from HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi.Show full description
A great hotel with modern shared spaces, including cozy seating areas and a small library. I also appreciate their convenient laundry machine, complimentary coffee machine, and delicious breakfast selection that includes a variety of Western options.
Conveniently set in Osaka, Hotel Wing International Select Osaka Umeda provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 500 metres from Hokai-ji Temple, 500 metres from Honden-ji Temple and 700 metres from Hosei-ji Temple. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, each room includes a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near Hotel Wing International Select Osaka Umeda include Nozaki Park, Hankyu Men's Osaka and Taiyū-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 19 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Located just 2-minutes on foot from Nippombashi station in Osaka, Onyado Nono Namba Natural Hot Spring is a convenient location from where to explore popular destinations such as Dotonbori, the famous sight of the Glico sign, and Nanba City shopping center. There is free WiFi throughout the property and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy sightseeing, shopping, and dining at Dotonbori, a 5-minute walk away. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. An electric kettle and refrigerator can be found in the guest rooms. Private bathrooms include free slippers and toiletries. A hot springs bath and sauna are available on site. There is a free ironing service but dry cleaning and laundry services require a surcharge. Luggage storage is provided for free. There is a restaurant at the property and drinks vending machines available. Convenience stores and local restaurants are located within 2-minutes walking distance from the property. Tsutenkaku is an 11-minute train ride from the property on the Sakaisuji Line.Show full description
Conveniently located in Osaka, The Lively Osaka Honmachi offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 600 metres from Stage Ku, 1 km from Nanba Betsuin Temple and 1.2 km from Namba Shrine. Guests at The Lively Osaka Honmachi can enjoy a continental or an American breakfast. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, all rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A seating area is at guests' disposal in all guest rooms, while some rooms also offer a Blu-ray player. The units will provide guests with a fridge. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving French cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested. You can play billiards at The Lively Osaka Honmachi, and bike hire is available. Speaking English, French, Italian and Japanese, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Nakanoshima Park, Hongan-ji Temple Tsumura Betsuin and TKP Shinsaibashi Ekimae Conference Center. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 20 km from The Lively Osaka Honmachi.Show full description
Just a 10-minute walk from JR Osaka Train Station, Hearton Hotel Kita Umeda offers rooms with a flat-screen TV, a restaurant and massage services. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Guests can enjoy a pay TV programme or a soak in the bathtub. The air-conditioned rooms at Kita Umeda Hearton Hotel are fitted with a fridge and an electric kettle. Laptops can be rented at the front desk. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Umeda Train Station. Umeda Sky Building is a 15-minute walk away. Nakatsu Subway Station is a 5-minute walk, from which the Namba and Osaka Castle areas are a 10-minute ride. Internet stations are available, for a fee, and a coin launderette is on site. Kitano Garden Restaurant features a bright, open decor and serves local and Western dishes.Show full description
Opened in November 2016, The Bridge Hotel Shinsaibashi is an entirely non-smoking accommodation set in Osaka, just a 3-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station and a 10-minute walk from Glico Man Sign. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and laptop rentals are available upon request. In addition, free drinks including alcoholic drinks can be enjoyed from 15:00 until 21:30 at the property. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, electric kettle and a safety deposit box. A fridge with free bottles of mineral water in all rooms. Each room includes a private bathroom. For guests' comfort, guests will find slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer in their rooms. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Guests can make international calls up to 5 minutes for free. A free pocket WiFi rental is available at the front desk. All rooms include a complimentary handy Smartphone with free internet and local calls, including certain international calls. A massage chair is available for guests to use during their stay. Luggage storage is available at The Bridge Hotel Shinsaibashi. Free ramen noodles are provided from 20:30 until 21:30 at the property. A buffet breakfast is available on site for an additional fee and drinks vending machines are provided on site. Sight-seeing information booklets are available at the hotel. The hotel also offers free bicycle rentals. Namba City shopping mall is 9 minutes away via Midosuji Line from The Bridge Hotel Shinsaibashi, while Tsutenkaku is 20 minutes via train from the property. Osaka Itami Airport is approximately a 40-minute train ride from the hotel.Show full description
A centrally located hotel with a lively atmosphere and a charming lounge area. It has a separate computer area that is perfect for remote working, and massage chairs on request. I also love their unique feature of complimentary drinks and ramen.
Luxury Hotel.Opened January 2021. Situated in Osaka, 200 metres from Namba Shrine, W Osaka features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is 1.8 km from the city centre and less than 1 km from Kokoni Sunaba Ariki Monument. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At W Osaka rooms come with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of an indoor swimming pool. Popular points of interest near W Osaka include TKP Shinsaibashi Ekimae Conference Center, Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade and Shinsaibashi Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 20 km from the hotel.Show full description
It might be one of the most stylish place to stay! The lobby area is fantastic with unique features, creating a great place for late-night drinks. Additionally, their gym is amazing, with a variety of brand-new equipment.
Opened January 2022. Well located in the Nishinari Ward district of Osaka, CHISUN STANDARD Osaka Shin-Imamiya is located less than 1 km from Tsutenkaku, a 15-minute walk from Hayashi Fumiko Literary Monument and 1.3 km from Kuroda Han Historical Gate. Featuring free bikes, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Guest rooms in CHISUN STANDARD Osaka Shin-Imamiya are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English and Japanese. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kamomecho Park, Tsurumibashi Shopping Street and Kanshizume of Wells. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 23 km from CHISUN STANDARD Osaka Shin-Imamiya.Show full description
Conveniently situated in the Osaka Station, Umeda, Yodoyabashi, Hommachi district of Osaka, DEL style Osaka Higashi Temma by Daiwa Roynet Hotel is located 1.6 km from Dawn Center, 1.2 km from Nozaki Park and 1.3 km from Honden-ji Temple. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 2 km from the city centre and 800 metres from Horikawaebisu Shrine. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Each room is equipped with a shared bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near DEL style Osaka Higashi Temma by Daiwa Roynet Hotel include Taiyū-ji Temple, Hokai-ji Temple and Hosei-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Well situated in Osaka, Hotel It Osaka Shinmachi offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Wakoji Temple, Amida Pond, and Kokoni Sunaba Ariki Monument. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Samuhara Shrine. The units at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Every room includes a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Hotel It Osaka Shinmachi the rooms include bed linen and towels. Languages spoken at the reception include English, Spanish, Korean and Vietnamese. Popular points of interest near Hotel It Osaka Shinmachi include Tosa Inari Shrine, Tsunami and Storm Surge Disaster Prevention Station and Ikasuri Shrine. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 21 km from the hotel.Show full description
A very stylish boutique hotel with a charming bar and comfortable lounge area, which is perfect for relaxation and enjoying some drinks. The rooms are really cozy with a well-equipped desk, making it convenient for remote working as well.
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Osaka. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The accommodation offers nightclub and a 24-hour front desk. The units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama provides certain units with city views, and every room includes a kettle. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Nakanoshima Park, Asahi Seimei Hall and Monument of Kajimaya Head House. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 19 km from The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama.Show full description
A conveniently located hotel right outside the metro station. It features an amazing lounge area that's perfect for leisure, complimentary happy hour drinks, lively DJ evenings, and a well-equipped gym for staying active. WOW!
Boasting a bar, Hotel Royal Classic Osaka is set in the centre of Osaka, 400 metres from Motomachinaka Park. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at Hotel Royal Classic Osaka. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Orange Street, Glico Man Sign and Naniwa Park. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 21 km from Hotel Royal Classic Osaka.Show full description
Well situated in Osaka, Henn na Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi offers air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Private parking is available on site. The units at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Henn na Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include TKP Shinsaibashi Ekimae Conference Center, Namba Shrine and Shinsaibashi Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 20 km from Henn na Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi.Show full description
A 5-minute walk from JR Osaka Train Station (Sakura-bashi Exit), Hotel Monterey Osaka offers European-style rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features French and Japanese cuisine, and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel also provides laundry services and meeting rooms. With soft pastel walls, the air-conditioned rooms are designed to look like rooms in Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace. All come with a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Bathrooms have a bathtub. Hotel Monterey Osaka is a 15-minute walk from the floating garden at Umeda Sky Building and a 10-minute walk from Grand Front Osaka. Via train, it is a 15-minute ride from the iconic Osaka Castle, while Universal Studios Japan is a 20-minute train ride away. Namba and Shinsaibashi area are within a 15-minute subway ride away. Guests can take the limousine bus from Herbis Osaka to Kansai International Airport and Itami Airport. From Tuesdays to Sundays, Escale restaurant serves French cuisine for lunch, tea and dinner. Zuientei restaurant offers fine Japanese dishes in a traditional setting. A daily buffet breakfast and drink vending machines are also available. Guests can relax and unwind with a massage.Show full description
Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Nagata Subway Station, Richmond Hotel Higashi Osaka offers comfortable guestrooms, free Wi-Fi in some rooms and free-use PCs at the lobby. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV, a humidifier/air purifier and a seating area. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge, luggage storage and drinks vending machines. An electric kettle, slippers and nightwear are also included. The bathroom has a bath tub and free toiletries. Female guests can receive special amenities at the front desk. At Richmond Hotel Higashiosaka guests will find a 24-hour front desk. Laptops can be rented from the front desk for a fee. The hotel is a 50-minute bus ride to Kyoto from the Nagata Bus Stop, a 5-minute walk away. Nara can be reached within a 1-hour train ride. Kansai International Airport is also a 1-hour bus ride away.Show full description
Citadines Namba Osaka has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Osaka. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and 300 metres from Nipponbashi Catholic Church. All rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room is fitted with a kettle, while some rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a stovetop. At Citadines Namba Osaka the rooms include bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Citadines Namba Osaka include Nipponbashi Park, Komyo-ji Temple and Shinko-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 22 km from the hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Located in the heart of Osaka's Midosuji area, the 5-star St. Regis offers its signature butler service, a exquisite decor with touches of traditional Japanese aesthetics. Guests can stroll through the rooftop Japanese garden. After dinner, guests can enjoy one of the special cocktails at The St. Contemporary, comfortable rooms boast magnificent city views. It is located directly above Honmachi Subway Station's Exit 7. When not gazing at the gorgeous city views, guests can sprawl out on the 300-thread-count sheets. A minibar and a Nespresso coffee machine are provided. The large French marble bathroom includes a shower with 4 body jets, a soaking bathtub, a built-in LCD TV and a plush bathrobe. The lively Dotonbori area is a 15-minute walk from the St. Regis Osaka. Kyocera Dome is a 20-minute subway ride away, while Osaka Castle is a 10-minute drive away. Universal Studios Japan is a 30-minute train ride from St. Regis Osaka. Sightseeing arrangements, dinner reservations, event tickets and more can be secured by guest's private butler. An exercise room with free weights, stationary bikes and treadmills is on site, as is a business centre. La Veduta boasts richly warm decor with 12th-floor skyline views and hearty but sophisticated Italian cuisine. Regis Bar next door. Rue dâOr offers French dishes, and light fare can be enjoyed at the St. Regis Terrace.Show full description
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