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title: "1.2.3 Guest House vs Poly Hostel 2 Namba: which hotel is better?"
description: "1.2.3 Guest House or Poly Hostel 2 Namba in Osaka? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# 1.2.3 Guest House vs Poly Hostel 2 Namba

Both are in Osaka, 390 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Sennichimae 2-chome
## [1.2.3 Guest House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/1-2-3-guest-house-osaka/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1066961/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Nipponbashi 2
## [Poly Hostel 2 Namba](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/poly-hostel-2-namba-osaka/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1967404/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick 1.2.3 Guest House

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 390 m apart.

### Choose 1.2.3 Guest House if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 12 / 5)

### Choose Poly Hostel 2 Namba if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.6)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 12)

### Why is 1.2.3 Guest House better than Poly Hostel 2 Namba?

1.  320 m closer to public transport (−320 m)
2.  More guest reviews (1,602 vs 378), so the rating is more reliable (×4.2)
3.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

### Why is Poly Hostel 2 Namba better than 1.2.3 Guest House?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.6) (+0.7)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2016) (+4y)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | 1.2.3 Guest House | Poly Hostel 2 Namba |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.3  (+0.7) |
| Location | 9.8  (+0.6) | 9.2 |
| Public transport | 10.0  (+1.1) | 8.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.2  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.3  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 1,602  (+1,224) | 378 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | 4.6/5  (+0.5) |
| Google reviews | 167  (+84) | 83 |
| Rank in Osaka | bottom 48% | top 5%  (+47%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.8  (+0.6) | 9.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 540 m  (−160 m) | 690 m |
| To public transport | 30 m  (−320 m) | 350 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 30 m | 80 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 29 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40  (+7) | 33 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 12 | 5 |
| Floors | 3 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | 2020  (+4y) |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Shitennō-ji Temple | 1.7 km | 1.3 km  (−390 m) |
| National Museum of Art, Osaka | 3.1 km | 3.4 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

390 m apart

1.2.3 Guest House: city centre: 540 m, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Poly Hostel 2 Namba: city centre: 690 m, nearest station Osaka Station City: 350 m, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 33 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 222 hotels in Namba](https://stayversus.com/en/japan/osaka/area/namba/)

## Weather in Osaka

[Osaka weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/osaka/osaka/weather)

## 1.2.3 Guest House or Poly Hostel 2 Namba: common questions

### Which is better, 1.2.3 Guest House or Poly Hostel 2 Namba?

1.2.3 Guest House leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Poly Hostel 2 Namba is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, 1.2.3 Guest House or Poly Hostel 2 Namba?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

1.2.3 Guest House is closer: 540 m from the centre, against 690 m for Poly Hostel 2 Namba.

### How far apart are 1.2.3 Guest House and Poly Hostel 2 Namba?

The two hotels are 390 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/1-2-3-guest-house-osaka-vs-poly-hostel-2-namba-osaka/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/