1.2.3 Guest House vs Poly Hostel 2 Namba
Both are in Osaka, 390 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseSennichimae 2-chome
1.2.3 Guest House
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
HostelNipponbashi 2
Poly Hostel 2 Namba
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1320 m closer to public transport−320 m
- 2More guest reviews (1,602 vs 378), so the rating is more reliable×4.2
- 3Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
Why is Poly Hostel 2 Namba better than 1.2.3 Guest House?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.6)+0.7
- 2Newer 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 vs Poly Hostel 2 Namba: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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.
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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