---## Table of Contents
- Osaka's 687 Hotels: A Thorough Analysis of Nearby Restaurants
- Comparison of Restaurant Density by Area: Namba vs. Umeda vs. Shinsaibashi
- Namba/Dotonbori: TOP 5 Hotels in the Foodie Paradise
- Shinsaibashi: A Battleground for Gyukatsu and Yakiniku
- Umeda: An Area Satisfying Both Business Travelers and Foodies
- Overall Ranking of Hotels Based on Restaurants TOP 10
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
---## Osaka's 687 Hotels: A Comprehensive Analysis of Nearby Restaurants
Osaka has 687 registered hotels. Of these, only 24 hotels have 20 or more restaurants with a Google Maps rating of 4.5 or higher within walking distance (a 500m radius). This is just 3.5% of the total.
When choosing a hotel, most people only consider price and rating. However, Osaka is known as the "Kitchen of Japan." For a city where food accounts for more than half of the travel purpose, it is irrational from a data analyst's perspective to ignore how many good restaurants are located near the hotel.
Hotelping collected data on nearby restaurants within walking distance for each of Osaka's 687 hotels from Google Maps. The total number of restaurants, the percentage of restaurants with a 4.5+ rating, and the number of reviews and categories for representative restaurants were all digitized. There is no "Hotel Ranking by Number of Nearby Restaurants" anywhere in the world. This article is the first of its kind.
The analysis criteria are as follows:
- Number of Restaurants: Restaurants registered on Google Maps within a 500m radius of the hotel.
- 4.5+ Restaurant Ratio: The percentage of restaurants with a rating of 4.5 or higher out of the total number of restaurants.
- Representative Restaurants: The top 3 restaurants by number of reviews (actual verified popularity).
- Hotel Price/Rating: Average price per night as of February 2026.
In Tokyo's 805 Hotels: A 2026 Review Analysis, we proved that "choosing solely based on price leads to regret." This time, we go a step further and present a completely new criterion: "restaurant accessibility."
---## Restaurant Density Comparison by Area: Namba vs. Umeda vs. Shinsaibashi {#area-comparison}
The difference in restaurant density among Osaka's three major areas is clear when looking at the data.
| Area | Number of Hotels Analyzed | Average Number of Restaurants | Average Number of 4.5+ Restaurants | Average Price | Average Rating | Main Genres |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namba/Dotonbori | 11 | 20.0 | 19.2 | ~$66 | 8.56 | Yakiniku, Takoyaki, Eel, Teppanyaki |
| Shinsaibashi | 7 | 20.0 | 19.1 | ~$57 | 8.5 | Gyukatsu, Yakiniku, Izakaya |
| Umeda | 5 | 20.2 | 16.6 | ~$119 | 8.56 | Fine Dining, Tempura, Steak |
3 Key Findings:
1. Namba and Shinsaibashi have nearly identical restaurant density. The average number of restaurants is 20, and the proportion of 4.5+ rated restaurants is over 95% for both. However, Shinsaibashi is cheaper by an average of ~$9. If the restaurant density is the same, Shinsaibashi offers better value for money.
2. Umeda has a similar total number of restaurants but a lower proportion of 4.5+ rated ones. It has an average of 16.6 restaurants, which is 2.6 fewer than Namba (19.2). However, the proportion of fine dining establishments is higher, indicating a different "quality" of restaurants. Specialty restaurants like Tempura Fukana (5.0 rating) and Yakiniku Horumon Uchida (4.9 rating) are distributed here.
3. Shin-Osaka is a restaurant desert. APA Hotel Shin-Osaka Ekimae has only 7 restaurants with a 4.5+ rating. This is about 1/3 of Namba's count. If you choose Shin-Osaka for Shinkansen access, you'll have to give up on a culinary adventure.
Conclusion: If your goal is a food tour, choose Namba or Shinsaibashi. If you have a generous budget and want fine dining, choose Umeda.
---## Namba/Dotonbori: Top 5 Hotels in the Foodie Paradise
Namba/Dotonbori is the heart of Osaka's food scene. Of the 11 hotels analyzed, 7 achieved a perfect score of 20 restaurants with 4.5+ ratings. Here are the TOP 5 chosen based on data in this area.
Best Value: The OneFive Osaka Namba Kuromon
The OneFive Osaka Namba Kuromon (★8.5 | 5,101 Reviews | ~ $32 per night)
At ~$32 per night, this is the most affordable hotel in this ranking. Yet, 20 out of 20 nearby restaurants have 4.5+ ratings. It's 100%. Located right next to Kuromon Market, you can start your foodie journey from the morning.
- Dotonbori Kurofune Namba Sennichimae (5.0/Eel) - Michelin-level Unagi Donburi
- Gyumon Halal Wagyu Ramen (4.9) - Halal-certified Wagyu Ramen
- Rokunomiya Namba Dotonbori (4.9/Yakiniku) - Yakiniku restaurant with 11,890 reviews
This accessibility to such great restaurants for ~$32 is the most efficient combination in all of Osaka based on data.
Most Popular: Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka Namba
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka Namba (★8.7 | 35,121 Reviews | ~ $50 per night)
35,121 reviews. This is an overwhelming number 1 among the 24 hotels covered in this article. A high number of reviews means many people have stayed there, and yet it maintains an 8.7 rating. It also has a perfect score of 20 restaurants with 4.5+ ratings.
Premium Trio
Namba Oriental Hotel (★8.7 | 21,474 Reviews | ~ $79 per night)
4-star. Yakiniku Rokunomiya (4.9/11,890 reviews) is within walking distance. This one restaurant alone makes the stay worthwhile.
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba (★8.6 | 26,943 Reviews | ~ $110 per night)
A 4-star hotel with an open-air rooftop bath. Dotonbori Kurofune (5.0/Eel) is within walking distance, and it has a perfect score of 20 restaurants with 4.5+ ratings. You can enjoy a routine of eating delicious food and then soaking in the open-air bath.
Dormy Inn Premium Namba Annex Natural Hot Spring (★8.9 | 8,696 Reviews | ~ $170 per night)
An 8.9 rating is the highest in the Namba area. It features a natural hot spring and complimentary late-night ramen service. It has a perfect score of 20 restaurants with 4.5+ ratings. Although the price is high, it ranks first in both rating and restaurant accessibility.
Namba TOP 5 Comparison
| Rank | Hotel | Rating | Price | Number of Restaurants | 4.5+ Restaurants | Featured Restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The OneFive Osaka Namba Kuromon | ★8.5 | ~ $32 | 20 | 20 | Dotonbori Kurofune (5.0) |
| 2 | Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka Namba | ★8.7 | ~ $50 | 20 | 20 | Gyumon (4.9) |
| 3 | Namba Oriental Hotel | ★8.7 | ~ $79 | 20 | 20 | Rokunomiya (4.9) |
| 4 | Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba | ★8.6 | ~ $110 | 20 | 20 | Dotonbori Kurofune (5.0) |
| 5 | Dormy Inn Premium Namba Annex | ★8.9 | ~ $170 | 20 | 20 | - |
All 5 hotels have a perfect score of 20 restaurants with 4.5+ ratings. The differences lie in price and amenities.
---## Shinsaibashi: A Battleground for Gyukatsu and Yakiniku
Shinsaibashi has a similar density of restaurants to Namba, but with different genres of cuisine. The killer restaurant in this area is Gyukatsu Motomura (4.9/5 stars | 19,322 reviews). 19,322 reviews is the highest number in this entire article. Hotels within walking distance of Gyukatsu Motomura mean "verified foodie hotels."
Value for Money Combinations
Hearton Hotel Shinsaibashi (★8.5 | 16,531 reviews | From ~$43/night)
19 restaurants with 4.5+ stars for ~$43. Yakiniku Rokunomiya (4.9/5 stars | 11,890 reviews) and Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu (4.9/5 stars | 4,295 reviews) are both within walking distance. In terms of restaurant accessibility for the price, this is the most efficient option in Shinsaibashi.
Welina Hotel Premier Shinsaibashi (★8.4 | 5,352 reviews | From ~$43/night)
20 restaurants with 4.5+ stars for ~$43. Both Gyukatsu Motomura (19,322 reviews) and Yakiniku Rokunomiya (11,890 reviews) are within walking distance. In terms of the total number of reviews for nearby restaurants, this hotel is located in the most "verified restaurant dense area."
Premium
Miyako City Osaka Hommachi (★9.1 | 9,734 reviews | From ~$114/night)
This is the only hotel with a 9-star rating in this entire article. While it has 17 restaurants with 4.5+ stars, which is not a perfect score, the quality of the hotel itself is overwhelming. It's suitable for travelers who prioritize accommodation quality alongside their dining experience. This hotel also received high marks in the Osaka Cherry Blossom Hotel Guide 2026.
---## Umeda: A District Satisfying Both Business Travelers and Foodies
Umeda has a different character than Namba/Shinsaibashi. While the proportion of 4.5+ rated restaurants is lower (average 82.5% vs. Namba 96%), it has a higher proportion of fine dining. It's a suitable area for travelers seeking meals in the ~13,800 to ~34,500 KRW range per person, such as tempura, French, and high-end yakiniku.
Value for Money
APA Hotel Osaka-Higobashi-Ekimae (★8.2 | 21,910 Reviews | From ~41,400 KRW/night)
At ~41,400 KRW, this is the most affordable option in the Umeda area. It has 17 restaurants rated 4.5+. Tempura Fukana (5.0/Tempura) is within walking distance. A hotel for ~41,400 KRW that allows you to walk to a 5.0-rated tempura restaurant is rare.
Balanced
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka (★8.6 | 11,952 Reviews | From ~139,900 KRW/night)
With 21 restaurants, it has the most dining options in this entire article. Asuka-za (4.9/1,420 reviews), serving natural salt-grilled meat, and Wagyu Steak & Hamburger (4.9) are within walking distance. It's a balanced choice, offering 4-star quality with excellent restaurant accessibility.
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower (★8.4 | 42,816 Reviews | From ~58,600 KRW/night)
42,816 reviews. This hotel has the highest number of reviews in this entire article. With 19 restaurants rated 4.5+, Yakiniku Horumon Uchida (4.9/3,890 reviews) is within walking distance. Its location directly in front of Umeda Station also offers high transportation convenience.
Luxury
Hilton Osaka (★8.7 | 4,437 Reviews | From ~233,100 KRW/night)
This is the only 5-star hotel in this article. While the number of 4.5+ rated restaurants is relatively low at 15, Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu Yodobashi Umeda (4.9/10,715 reviews) and Moheji Umeda Lucua (4.9/9,513 reviews) are within walking distance. Having two verified restaurants with a combined total of over 20,000 reviews within walking distance means you are purchasing hotel quality + restaurant accessibility simultaneously for ~233,100 KRW.
Compared to the "real value for money" of luxury hotels analyzed in Bangkok Hotel Price Breakdown 2026, Hilton Osaka scores highly due to the added variable of nearby restaurants.
---## Top 10 Hotels Based on Restaurant Ratings
All 24 hotels were comprehensively evaluated based on three criteria: "4.5+ Restaurant Count + Hotel Rating + Price Efficiency." The rankings are as follows, divided by price range.
Under 50,000 KRW
| Rank | Hotel | Region | Rating | Price | 4.5+ Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Onefive Osaka Namba Kuromon | Namba | ★8.5 | ~$32 | 20/20 |
50,000 - 100,000 KRW
| Rank | Hotel | Region | Rating | Price | 4.5+ Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welina Hotel Premier Shinsaibashi | Shinsaibashi | ★8.4 | ~$44 | 20/20 |
| 2 | Hearton Hotel Shinsaibashi | Shinsaibashi | ★8.5 | ~$43 | 19/20 |
| 3 | Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka Namba | Namba | ★8.7 | ~$50 | 20/20 |
| 4 | APA Hotel Umeda Ekimae Tower | Umeda | ★8.4 | ~$59 | 19/20 |
| 5 | APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae | Umeda | ★8.2 | ~$41 | 17/20 |
Over 100,000 KRW
| Rank | Hotel | Region | Rating | Price | 4.5+ Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namba Oriental Hotel | Namba | ★8.7 | ~$79 | 20/20 |
| 2 | Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba | Namba | ★8.6 | ~$110 | 20/20 |
| 3 | Miyako City Osaka Hommachi | Shinsaibashi | ★9.1 | ~$114 | 17/20 |
| 4 | Dormy Inn Premium Namba Annex Natural Hot Spring | Namba | ★8.9 | ~$170 | 20/20 |
Based on the data, the 50,000-100,000 KRW range offers the most options and the best value. In particular, Welina Hotel Premier Shinsaibashi (63,000 KRW / 20 out of 20 4.5+ restaurants) and Sotetsu Grand Fresa (73,000 KRW / 35,121 reviews) are the two leading hotels in this price segment.
---## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How is the "Number of Nearby Restaurants" measured?
Hotelping collects restaurants registered on Google Maps within a 500m radius of each hotel's GPS coordinates. Only those with a rating of 4.0 or higher and over 50 reviews are classified as "restaurants." Those with ratings of 4.5 or higher are counted separately.
Q. Namba or Shinsaibashi: Which is better for a food trip?
The density of highly-rated restaurants is almost identical in terms of data. The difference lies in price and genre. Namba excels in traditional Osaka delicacies like takoyaki, eel, and teppanyaki, while Shinsaibashi has a concentration of gyukatsu and yakiniku specialty restaurants. If you're on a tight budget, Shinsaibashi (average ₩83,000 / ~$57) is ₩13,000 / ~$9 cheaper than Namba (₩96,000 / ~$66).
Q. Is Umeda suitable for food travelers?
The proportion of 4.5+ rated restaurants is lower than in Namba (82.5% vs 96%). However, it's a district that competes on "quality" with specialty restaurants like Tempura Fukana (5.0) and Yakiniku Horumon Uchida (4.9). It's suitable for travelers who want a food trip focused on high-end dining or those combining business trips with food exploration.
Q. If I stay in Shin-Osaka, should I give up on food trips?
Yes. APA Hotel Shin-Osaka Ekimae has only 7 restaurants with 4.5+ ratings, which is about one-third of Namba (average 19.2). Unless your purpose is to transfer Shinkansen, there's no reason for food travelers to choose Shin-Osaka. It's more rational to base yourself in Namba, which is a 15-minute subway ride away.
Q. How often is this data updated?
Hotelping's restaurant data is updated along with the detailed hotel crawling. Whenever a new hotel is registered or an existing hotel is re-crawled, the surrounding restaurant data is also updated. The data in this article is as of February 2026.
Q. I'm looking for a hotel within walking distance of Gyukatsu Motomura. Where is good?
Gyukatsu Motomura (4.9/19,322 reviews) is located in Shinsaibashi. Among hotels within walking distance, Welina Hotel Premier Shinsaibashi (₩63,000 / ~$43) offers the best value for money, while Miyako City Osaka Hommachi (9.1/₩166,000 / ~$114) is top-tier in quality.
The key to a food trip in Osaka starts with choosing your hotel. The era of picking hotels based solely on price and rating is over. With the new criterion of surrounding restaurant data, we've identified accommodations suitable for true food travelers among Osaka's 687 hotels.
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