Chuo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with modern buildings, a large golden statue, and a park with trees and a pond.
A castle with a green roof, surrounded by stone walls and lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese castle with a moat and modern skyscrapers in the background.
A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall and a calm pond in the foreground.
A traditional Japanese castle with a white building atop a stone wall, overlooking a calm river.

Stay near popular Chuo attractions

A bustling urban river scene with illuminated buildings and a boat tour.

Dotonbori

8.8/10 (2,093 reviews)
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
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Activities

The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

NZ$227
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

NZ$21
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Picture 32 for Activity Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO

Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

NZ$51
per adult
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Full-Day Bus Tour of Kyoto

Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto – Temples, Shrines & Bamboo Forest

NZ$107
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto – Temples, Shrines & Bamboo Forest
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

NZ$203
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

NZ$6
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
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Our pick of the best Chuo Hotel Deals

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

4 out of 5
4-2-3Hiranomachi Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$231 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$231
22 July - 23 July
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,649 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 July 2026

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

4 out of 5
1-9-8 Kitahama Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$127 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$127
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,057 reviews)
"Very good location"

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi

BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi

2.5 out of 5
4-5-18 Minamihonmachi, Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$64 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$64
5 July - 6 July
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (599 reviews)
"Bring your own rags and bring your own water if tap is not your thing. They do not have any wash clothes available and they do not have water fountains (though they have ice)."

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

2 out of 5
2-13 Souemoncho Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$53 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$53
6 July - 7 July
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Spa World are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (821 reviews)
"Good location and facilities"

Reviewed on 8 June 2026

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori
Miyako City Osaka Hommachi

Miyako City Osaka Hommachi

4 out of 5
1-8-7 Kitakyuhoujimachi Chuo-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$206 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$206
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,199 reviews)
"The hotel was excellent. The room was very comfortable, even if a little small. The guest lounge with free coffees and soft drinks was very welcome after busy days out and about."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Miyako City Osaka Hommachi
Namba Oriental Hotel

Namba Oriental Hotel

4 out of 5
2-8-17, Sennichi-Mae Osaka Osaka-fu
The price is NZ$177 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$177
16 July - 17 July
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,511 reviews)
"즐거운 시간이었습니다. 접근성과 편의성이 뛰어나서 지내는 동안 편안했습니다."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Namba Oriental Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Chuo

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A bustling street at night with illuminated signs and traditional lanterns.

Namba

Visitors to Namba love its popular shops, and you can check out Dotonbori and Namba Parks. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).

A modern urban area with glass buildings, a bridge, and a waterfront.

Umeda

Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Osaka Shiki Theater. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).

A bustling night scene along a river with illuminated buildings and a bridge in the background.

Shinsaibashi

You'll love the popular shops in Shinsaibashi, and you might want to stick around to check out Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, a top place to visit.

A brightly lit street with colorful signs and a tall tower with illuminated text.

Minami

Enjoy the popular shops in Minami. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station to see more of Osaka.

A modern cityscape with tall skyscrapers, one featuring a circular architectural element.

Kita

Travellers love Kita for its popular shops, and you can see more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nakazakicho Station or Nakatsu Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and Umeda Arts Theater.

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