DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka Castle

DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka Castle Overview

You know what struck me first about the DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka Castle? The moment you walk in, you can actually see why they put “Castle” in the name – and I don’t just mean the obvious castle views (though we’ll get to those). There’s something about the lobby that feels substantial without being stuffy, probably because they’ve got these floor-to-ceiling windows that let you glimpse Osaka Castle Park right there. The check-in was smooth, honestly faster than I expected for a big chain hotel, and yes, they still do those warm chocolate chip cookies at arrival – which sounds cheesy but actually hits different when you’re jet-lagged.

The location is what really sells this place, though. You’re literally across from Osaka Castle Park, which means morning runs through the grounds before the tour buses arrive, and those castle views aren’t just from the lobby – if you snag a room on the right side, you’re waking up to that iconic rooftop every day. But here’s what the booking sites don’t tell you: you’re also a quick walk to Tenmabashi Station, which connects you to basically everywhere without the chaos of, say, Namba or Umeda. The Keihan Main Line runs right there, so Kyoto’s actually easier to reach than from most Osaka hotels. Plus – and this is key – the neighborhood gets surprisingly quiet after business hours since you’re in more of the financial district area around Otemae.

The rooms themselves are solid 4-star territory, nothing groundbreaking but everything works like it should. The beds are actually comfortable (not always a given with international chains), and the bathrooms have those deep Japanese-style tubs if you’re into that. What I really appreciated were the little details – decent water pressure, blackout curtains that actually block light, and AC that doesn’t sound like a freight train. The staff’s English is pretty good, which matters when you’re trying to figure out restaurant recommendations or train schedules. Speaking of restaurants, the hotel’s got a few decent options, but honestly, you’re better off wandering into the backstreets toward Kitahama – there’s this whole world of tiny izakayas and ramen spots that most tourists miss because they stick closer to the castle area. The 8.6 rating makes sense to me because it’s one of those places that just… works. Nothing’s going to blow your mind, but nothing’s going to frustrate you either, and when you’re dealing with the sensory overload that is Osaka, that reliability actually feels pretty luxurious.

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Reviews of DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka Castle

• Claudio from Italy – 15 June 2025 (9/10)

  The view alone is worth a visit. Great Japanese whisky tasting at the bar as well as a fantastic burger. The bar also found our friends passport which she thought was lost forever. Right next to the castle which you can see from the room as well as the bar. All in all great stay and a 1h walk from Dotonbori which we thought was a great walk.
  
  What could be improved: The bar closes too early.

• Mariana from Mexico – 16 May 2025 (9/10)

  An excellent stay — outstanding food, impeccable room service, beautiful facilities, and truly kind staff. 10/10
  
  What could be improved: No coments

• Kuldip from Canada – 9 May 2025 (9/10)

  Rooms: nice and spacious. Clean and very comfy beds.
  Staff: very friendly and spoke very good English.
  Walking distance to Osaka Castle. We grabbed a taxi from there and headed towards Dontobori.
  
  What could be improved: Location: a little far from Dontobori and shopping. But managed to get around using taxi.

• Shan from New Zealand – 3 May 2025 (9/10)

  We stayed for 3 night during April. The location was fantastic, and the view from our room overlooking the river was magnificent. Whether it was day or night, the view of the people, cars, bikes and trains below, the river and the boats, the buildings across the sky line, will keep you entertained for a while. Waking up in the morning and sitting down infront of the large glass window with a cup of coffee in hand, was one of the most relaxing ways the start your day.
  
  It's also 5min walk from the train station, the shops and eateries (including Family Mart and 7eleven), so great for tourists.
  
  The room was spacious and comfortable. We are a family of three with a 9yo, and managed to squeeze in to a large double bed (king size I think), as they didn't provide additional beds for kids. It was clean and tidy. We loved the pyiamas they provided.
  
  Loved the indoor swimming pool. Had it all to our selves almost every time. No life guard on duty, but had all the usual amenities like towels, loungers and a very nice changing room with lockers.
  
  Warm cookies presented on arrival was a nice welcoming touch. Staff were friendly and helpful. We had a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was great

• Kirsten from Australia – 30 April 2025 (8/10)

  Ideal location, loved the beautiful view to Osaka Castle.

• Catherine from United Kingdom – 28 April 2025 (9/10)

  The hotel was of a fabulous standard. The food was great at both the breakfast and evening buffets – you had the choice of western or japanese style at both buffets, plenty of salads and fruit. Would definitely recommend
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Mark from United Kingdom – 19 April 2025 (9/10)

  Very new hotel with massive rooms and a great restaurant and bar. Staff were without exception friendly and courteous with excellent English. Views were great from all areas of the hotel.
  
  What could be improved: It is a decent 5 min walk to the nearest tube and then you generally have to change tube line to get to the more popular spots such as Dotonbori. Immediate surrounding area (other than the castle grounds) is not very pretty – though there are some great local bars and restaurants.

• Mikael from Sweden – 8 April 2025 (9/10)

  Very nice hotel with fantastic service minded employees!

• Karen from Australia – 28 March 2025 (9/10)

  Double Tree by Hilton was a great base for staying in Osaka. The view of Osaka Castle was amazing and so peaceful. You could walk in the Castle grounds across the road from the Hotel. Rooms were a great size and the beds were so comfortable. Staff were very friendly and obliging. Short taxi or train ride to Dotombori and the main centre of the town. Would stay here again.

• Nicole from Australia – 8 March 2025 (9/10)

  The staff were exceptionally kind and helpful after our flight from Australia. They went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and knew where we were going. The courtesy umbrellas saved us as we didn’t bring our own and it was windy and raining.
  
  What could be improved: It was a little bit of a walk to the station or bus stop, and the weather made this tough. But everything else was top notch.

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