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Namba or Umeda: where to stay in Osaka?
Both are popular bases in Osaka. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 222 hotels in Namba and 83 in Umeda.
| In short | Namba | Umeda |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked hotels | 222 | 83 |
| Typical night (year average) | €110 | €94 |
| Average guest rating | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 39% | 22% |
| 5-star hotels | 4 | 9 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 92 | 34 |
| Median distance to the centre | 620 m | 4.2 km |
| Average location score | 9.4 | 8.2 |
In short
- Hotels in Namba rate higher: 8.7 on average against 8.4 in Umeda.
- Namba has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (39% vs 22%).
- Namba has more hotels to choose from (222 vs 83).
- For a 5-star stay, Umeda has 9 hotels against 4 in Namba.
- For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Namba has more options: 92 vs 34.
- The typical hotel in Namba is closer to the city centre (620 m vs 4.2 km).
- Hotels in Umeda are cheaper: a typical night costs about €94 across the year, against €110 in Namba.
- The two areas are about 4.1 km apart.
Best-rated in Namba
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Hotel Balian Resort Namba Shinsaibashi
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Free breakfast
Exceptional 991 reviews 640 m
Best-rated in Umeda
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InterContinental Hotel Osaka By IHG
- Free Wi-Fi
- Airport transfer
- Swimming pool
Exceptional 1,141 reviews 4.8 km
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FAQ: Namba vs Umeda
Which has better-rated hotels, Namba or Umeda?
Namba: its 222 hotels average 8.7 out of 10, against 8.4 for the 83 hotels in Umeda.
Where are there more budget hotels, Namba or Umeda?
Umeda. Its typical hotel night averages about €94 over the year; in Namba it is about €110. Real Agoda prices for the hotels we track.