BON Hostel vs Minn Namba South
Both are in Osaka, 420 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelNipponbashi-nishi 2-chome
BON Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
ApartmentShikitsu-higashi 1
Minn Namba South
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick BON Hostel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 420 m apart.
Choose Minn Namba South if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 8.1)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2026 / 2018)
Why is BON Hostel better than Minn Namba South?
- 1380 m closer to public transport−380 m
- 2More guest reviews (1,700 vs 79), so the rating is more reliable×22
Why is Minn Namba South better than BON Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.1)+0.4
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2026 vs 2018)+8y
- 3Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| BON Hostel vs Minn Namba South: which hotel is better? | BON Hostel | Minn Namba South |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.5 +0.4 |
| Location | 9.5 +0.4 | 9.1 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +1.6 | 8.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.5 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.5 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 1,700 +1,621 | 79 |
| Google rating | 3.8/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 339 | – |
| Rank in Osaka | bottom 15% | bottom 39% +24% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.5 +0.4 | 9.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 870 m | 490 m −390 m |
| To public transport | 60 m −380 m | 440 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 90 m −170 m | 260 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 16 | 25 +9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 21 | 24 +3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 50 | 34 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | 2026 +8y |
| Listed amenities | 7 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Shitennō-ji Temple | 1.4 km −270 m | 1.6 km |
| National Museum of Art, Osaka | 4.1 km | 3.6 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
BON HostelMinn Namba South
- BON Hostel is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- BON Hostel: €53 a night on average · Minn Namba South: €179 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Osaka by month
All months
| Month | BON Hostel | Minn Namba South |
|---|---|---|
| December | €28 | €192 |
| January | €35 | €140 |
| February | €39 | €179 |
| March | €33 | €207 |
| April | €45 | €160 |
| May | €36 | €161 |
| June | €27 | €152 |
| July | €48 | €192 |
| August | €53 | €220 |
| September | €46 | €147 |
| October | €128 | €193 |
| November | €119 | €202 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
420 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.
Minn Namba South: city centre: 490 m, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 24 sights within 1 km.
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BON Hostel or Minn Namba South: common questions
Which is better, BON Hostel or Minn Namba South?
BON Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Minn Namba South is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, BON Hostel or Minn Namba South?
Over the year BON Hostel costs about €53 a night on average against €179 at Minn Namba South, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Minn Namba South is closer: 490 m from the centre, against 870 m for BON Hostel.
How far apart are BON Hostel and Minn Namba South?
The two hotels are 420 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