--- title: "BON Hostel vs Dot Hotel Hangout: which hotel is better?" description: "BON Hostel or Dot Hotel Hangout in Osaka? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bon-hostel-osaka-vs-dot-hotel-hangout-osaka/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-25 --- # BON Hostel vs Dot Hotel Hangout Both are in Osaka, 570 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 · Nipponbashi-higashi 2-chome ## [Dot Hotel Hangout](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dot-hotel-hangout-osaka/) - **Guest rating:** 7.8 · Good - **Location score:** 9.4 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1364036/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 570 m apart. ### Choose BON Hostel if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 7.8) ### Why is BON Hostel better than Dot Hotel Hangout? 1. Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.8) (+0.3) 2. More guest reviews (1,700 vs 130), so the rating is more reliable (×13) ### Why is Dot Hotel Hangout better than BON Hostel? 1. 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 | Dot Hotel Hangout | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.1 | 7.8 | | Location | 9.5 | 9.4 | | Public transport | 10.0 (+0.4) | 9.6 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.1 (+0.2) | 7.9 | | Guest rating | 8.1 (+0.3) | 7.8 | | Number of reviews | 1,700 (+1,570) | 130 | | Google rating | 3.8/5 | – | | Google reviews | 339 | – | | Rank in Osaka | bottom 15% (+4%) | bottom 11% | | Location | | Location score | 9.5 | 9.4 | | Distance to the centre | 870 m | 870 m | | To public transport | 60 m (−160 m) | 220 m | | To the airport | 15 km | 15 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 90 m (−120 m) | 210 m | | Shops within 500 m | 16 | 18 | | Sights within 1 km | 21 | 26 (+5) | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 50 | 35 | | Floors | 1 | 6 | | Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – | | Listed amenities | 7 (+3) | 4 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Kitchen | ✓ | – | | Parking | – | ✓ | | Laundry | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Shitennō-ji Temple | 1.4 km | 960 m (−400 m) | | National Museum of Art, Osaka | 4.1 km | 4.0 km | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [BON Hostel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bon-hostel-osaka/prices/) ## Location 570 m apart BON Hostel: city centre: 870 m, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 15 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 21 sights within 1 km. Dot Hotel Hangout: city centre: 870 m, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 15 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 26 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Osaka [Osaka weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/osaka/osaka/weather) ## BON Hostel or Dot Hotel Hangout: common questions ### Which is better, BON Hostel or Dot Hotel Hangout? BON Hostel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport. ### Which is cheaper, BON Hostel or Dot Hotel Hangout? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are BON Hostel and Dot Hotel Hangout? The two hotels are 570 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [BON Hostel vs &And Hostel Namba South](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/and-hostel-namba-south-osaka-vs-bon-hostel-osaka/) ## 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bon-hostel-osaka-vs-dot-hotel-hangout-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/