See all properties
Save

The GALA Hotel Umeda

4.0 star property

Photo gallery for The GALA Hotel Umeda

Reception
A modern lounge area with a seating arrangement, a wall-mounted plant display, and a ceiling with exposed pipes.
Family Room
Family Room | Private kitchen
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$98
26 July - 27 July

Explore the area

View map
1-chome-18-14 Nakatsu Kita Ward, Osaka, Osaka, 531-0071
  • Place, Umeda Arts Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Front Osaka Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Osaka Station City
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, an air conditioning unit, a television, and a door leading to another room.

Deluxe Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Economy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and a mirror.

Economy Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a hanging coat rack, and a small trash bin.

Economy Twin Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Studio Suite

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Studio Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and a television on the wall.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a curtain.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted TV.

Economy Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

You may also like

Ad
Bar (on property)

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

Kita
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,858 reviews
The price is NZ$209
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

About the area

Osaka

At The GALA Hotel Umeda, you'll be 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from Dotonbori and 6.2 km (3.9 mi) from Kyocera Dome Osaka. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Areca Café & Bar, is open for breakfast. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Kita hotel include Nipponbashi and Kuromon Market.

What's nearby

  • Umeda Arts Theater - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Front Osaka Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Osaka Station City - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Umeda Sky Building - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pokemon Centre Osaka - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Nakatsu Station - 4 min walk
  • Nakatsu Station (Hankyu) - 9 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪たけうちうどん店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪天下一品 中津店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪カンテグランデ ベーカリー - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ワインとくつろぐツキアカリ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ビアパーラー ポゴ - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The GALA Hotel Umeda

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at The GALA Hotel Umeda.

This 4-star Osaka hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The GALA Hotel Umeda offers 100 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. This Osaka hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bidets and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Similar properties

High Floor Connect for 4 Guests
karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower
Yodogawa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 2,450 reviews
The price is NZ$100
13 July - 14 July
karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Areca Café & Bar

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 10 floors
  • Living plant wall
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

THE GALA HOTEL UMEDA Hotel
THE GALA HOTEL UMEDA Osaka
THE GALA HOTEL UMEDA Hotel Osaka

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The GALA Hotel Umeda?

The closest beach to The GALA Hotel Umeda is Ashiya Beach (17.1 km).

How much does it cost to stay at The GALA Hotel Umeda?

As of 7 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The GALA Hotel Umeda on 26 Jul 2026 start from NZ$98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The GALA Hotel Umeda?

No, The GALA Hotel Umeda does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The GALA Hotel Umeda?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The GALA Hotel Umeda's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The GALA Hotel Umeda?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The GALA Hotel Umeda?

No, pets are not allowed.

The GALA Hotel Umeda Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zhao Rong Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best hotel out of the 4 that I booked. They were helpful, it was very spacious and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff, amazing room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were aweful but staff were fabulous. Couldn't have been happier with our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Orin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to transportation and shops .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shyanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great at accommodating a late check in for us. Room was tidy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time in Osaka with my husband, and this place was wonderful! Not too far from the train station and the staff are kind and polite. I would stay again. Thank you, arigato!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Tiny room for the price. No breakfast included. Location is good as it's a 5 mins walk to Nakatsu Subway, and a 15 min walk to Umeda
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Makoto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Price is just right

The location wasn’t close to the train station, but for the price it wasn’t bad. Multiple convenience stores near the hotel helps.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All the comforts and amenities of a business hotel with some upgraded design features. There’s no bar/cafe on premise, as was indicated on the website, but the continental breakfast and coffee were good. The staff was welcoming and professional.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chikayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying at The Gala Hotel Umeda. The staff were very friendly and easy to talk, and very helpful. Our room was excellent. It was very functional, had a lot of hangers, even a washer & dryer! We did not hear anything from next rooms. It was very quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Party central

The greatest thing about Japan and Osaka is how friendly everyone is. If you like a more laid back experience, Osaka is the ticket. Its like a frat party, but city wide.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in Room 805. Amazing room. Spacious and it had a washing machine/dryer! Liquid gold for a traveller. Water pressure in the shower was AMAZING! Breakfast was good, small selection but good. Only complaint is the beds were sooooo hard. Staff helpful. Location excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Aircon was average
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very friendly and helpful! The mattress i had was a bit stiff and hard for my liking but i was able to sleep well regardless. The location is great too, only one stop away from Umeda station and not too far from Shin-Osaka either. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muhd Amirulzaman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place near the metro and is quiet. Suitable for those who enjoy such a peaceful area. Room however is kinda small but is to be expected. Breakfast was simple and is prepared. Not buffet style. Place is new and staff was helpful. Recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

somchai

N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
It wasn't that great. Typical 3 star attitude.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

landon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff never bothered me
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nim yan roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A newly renovated and opened hotel with decent size hotel rooms. The setup in the room is very functional (e.g. enough space to open large suitcase and functional desk and chair that have enough space). Have all the amenities that one would expect and need in a hotel room. Located one subway stop away from Umeda shopping district within walking distance. It’s in a quiet neighborhood which I prefer. Have a mini AEON store across the street and a few restaurants and a drug mart so it’s convenient to buy necessities when needed. Five minutes walk to the subway station. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shideh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible Hotel! Great location!

We had a wonderful stay at The Gala Hotel in Umeda, Osaka as a multigenerational family of six. The hotel was exceptionally family-friendly and made traveling with both kids and grandparents incredibly easy and enjoyable. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and well-appointed—plenty of space for everyone to relax. The bathroom and shower were particularly impressive—modern, spotless, and truly luxurious. One of the sweetest touches was the welcome packs for the kids, complete with the most adorable little slippers. It made our children feel so special and welcomed from the start. The hotel’s location is outstanding, with easy access to several major train lines. It made exploring Osaka a breeze, and we were able to take seamless day trips to Kyoto and Nara, which was a big plus for our itinerary. Visually, the hotel is beautiful—filled with colorful accents and lush greenery that gave it a fresh, calming atmosphere. We especially enjoyed the rooftop terrace—a peaceful spot to sip coffee and ease into the day before heading out. We’d absolutely recommend The Gala Hotel to any family, especially those traveling in a larger group. It truly felt like a thoughtful, comfortable, and stylish home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

TOMOKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
連泊利用 全体的には満足もシャワーカーテンが取り付け忘れがあったのでこの評価 ただそれを伝えた後のスタッフの対応は丁寧だった。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

章嗣

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋が綺麗。 部屋が静か
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026