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

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

NZ$237
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

NZ$54
per adult
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

NZ$22
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
teamLab, Resonating Microcosms in the Common Camellia Garden - Solidified Light Color, Sunrise and Sunset

TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka Ticket

NZ$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka Ticket
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

NZ$204
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen

Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen

NZ$2
per adult
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
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Our pick of the best Chuo Hotel Deals

BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi

BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi

3 out of 5
4-5-18 Minamihonmachi, Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$66 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$66
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
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$289 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$289
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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! (1,745 reviews)
"I loved this hotel. I’ve been coming to Osaka for a few years now and this hotel ranks right at the top of the list for me. Great views. Friendly staff and close to everything."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

3 out of 5
4-29 Sennichimae, Namba Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$100 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$100
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,201 reviews)
"A delightful hotel in a very central area with excellent staff"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi
Namba Oriental Hotel

Namba Oriental Hotel

4 out of 5
2-8-17, Sennichi-Mae Osaka Osaka-fu
The price is NZ$215 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$215
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,596 reviews)
"Perfect hotel, i will definitely go back when in Osaka..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Namba Oriental Hotel
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$139 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$139
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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 ...
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

3.5 out of 5
1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku Osaka Osaka-fu
The price is NZ$104 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$104
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,302 reviews)
"Staff are accomodating. Easy access to laundry. Convenient location."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
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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 Sankei Hall Breeze. 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 bustling street with colorful signs and a prominent tower in the background.

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 architectural structure with a glass facade and a steel framework.

Kita

Travellers love Kita for its popular shops, and you can see more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station or Nakazakicho Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and Umeda Arts Theater.

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