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title: "BON Hostel vs Daikoku Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. BON Hostel or Daikoku Hostel in Osaka? Compare guest ratings, location…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bon-hostel-osaka-vs-daikoku-hostel-osaka/
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# BON Hostel vs Daikoku Hostel

Both are in Osaka, 450 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★ · Nipponbashi-nishi 2-chome
## [BON Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bon-hostel-osaka/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1219667/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★ · Daikoku 1-chome
## [Daikoku Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/daikoku-hostel-osaka/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1335931/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 450 m apart.

### Choose BON Hostel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities
-   a newer or recently renovated building

### Choose Daikoku Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is BON Hostel better than Daikoku Hostel?

1.  More guest reviews (1,700 vs 216), so the rating is more reliable (×7.9)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2013) (+5y)
3.  7 more sights within 1 km (+7)

### Why is Daikoku Hostel better than BON Hostel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.1) (+0.7)
2.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)
3.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | BON Hostel | Daikoku Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.8  (+0.7) |
| Location | 9.5  (+0.5) | 9.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.8  (+0.7) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.8  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 1,700  (+1,484) | 216 |
| Google rating | 3.8/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 339 | – |
| Rank in Osaka | top 87% | top 30%  (+57%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.5  (+0.5) | 9.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 870 m  (−190 m) | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 60 m | 140 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150  (+10) | 140 |
| Sights within 1 km | 21  (+7) | 14 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 50 | 4 |
| Floors | 1 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018  (+5y) | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 8  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

450 m apart

## BON Hostel or Daikoku Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, BON Hostel or Daikoku Hostel?

They are evenly matched. BON Hostel is stronger in location; Daikoku Hostel is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, BON Hostel or Daikoku Hostel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

BON Hostel is closer: 870 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Daikoku Hostel.

### How far apart are BON Hostel and Daikoku Hostel?

The two hotels are 450 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/bon-hostel-osaka-vs-daikoku-hostel-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/