The GALA Hotel Umeda features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Grand Front Osaka Mall and Umeda Sky Building. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Areca Café & Bar, which serves breakfast. Also, Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Nakatsu Station is 4 minutes and Umeda Station (Hankyu) is 11 minutes.
1-chome-18-14 Nakatsu Kita Ward, Osaka, Osaka, 531-0071
What's nearby
Umeda Arts Theater - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Grand Front Osaka Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
NU Chayamachi - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Osaka Station City - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Umeda Sky Building - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Itami Airport (ITM) - 32 min drive
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 66 min drive
Kobe Airport (UKB) - 67 min drive
Nakatsu Station (Hankyu) - 9 min walk
Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station - 19 min walk
Osaka Station - 21 min walk
Nakatsu Station - 4 min walk
Umeda Station (Hankyu) - 11 min walk
Nakazakicho Station - 16 min walk
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
ビアパーラー ポゴ - 2 min walk
White Rabbit Tavern - 3 min walk
About this property
The GALA Hotel Umeda
The GALA Hotel Umeda features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Grand Front Osaka Mall and Umeda Sky Building. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Areca Café & Bar, which serves breakfast. Also, Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Nakatsu Station is 4 minutes and Umeda Station (Hankyu) is 11 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
100 rooms
Arranged over 10 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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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
A scheduled power outage will take place on May 12, 2026, from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. All facilities that use power, including elevators will not be available during this time. Late check-out will be not available on this date.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
One child (5 years old and younger) stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Rooftop terrace
Rooftop garden
Garden
Fitness center
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 31
Room amenities
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Housekeeping on request
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
Recycling
Special features
Dining
Areca Café & Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast only.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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.
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Also known as
THE GALA HOTEL UMEDA Hotel
THE GALA HOTEL UMEDA Osaka
THE GALA HOTEL UMEDA Hotel Osaka
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The GALA Hotel Umeda?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The GALA Hotel Umeda?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The GALA Hotel Umeda.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The GALA Hotel Umeda?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at The GALA Hotel Umeda and nearby?
The GALA Hotel Umeda has a fitness center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The GALA Hotel Umeda?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Areca Café & Bar.
What's the area around The GALA Hotel Umeda like?
The GALA Hotel Umeda is a short 4-minute walk from Nakatsu Station and 10 minutes' walk from Grand Front Osaka Mall.
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Reviews
The GALA Hotel Umeda Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2025
Clean room and friendly staff
Zhao Rong Kelli
Zhao Rong Kelli, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
Amazing staff, amazing room
kyler
kyler, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
Beds were aweful but staff were fabulous. Couldn't have been happier with our stay
Amanda
Amanda, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jan 4, 2026
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
Phillip
Phillip, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2025
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!!
Christine
Christine, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2025
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.
Kimberley
Kimberley, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2025
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!
Chikayo
Chikayo, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 9, 2025
Lovely and clean
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2025
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.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2025
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.
Leah
Leah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2025
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.
Vincent
Vincent, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
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
Muhd Amirulzaman
Muhd Amirulzaman, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
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.
nim yan roy
nim yan roy, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
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.
Shideh
Shideh, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2025
Staff were great at accommodating a late check in for us. Room was tidy
Shyanne
Shyanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2025
This was the best hotel out of the 4 that I booked. They were helpful, it was very spacious and clean!
Amna
Amna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2025
Close to transportation and shops .
Orin
Orin, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 9, 2025
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.