--- title: "CONNECT INN vs jakotel hostel: which hotel is better?" description: "CONNECT INN or jakotel hostel in Osaka? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/connect-inn-osaka-vs-jakotel-hostel-osaka/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-30 --- # CONNECT INN vs jakotel hostel Both are in Osaka, 580 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Apartment · Tsuruhashi 1-chome ## [CONNECT INN](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/connect-inn-osaka/) - **Guest rating:** 8.9 · Excellent - **Location score:** 7.6 - **Score by category:** 2 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1308712/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · Tamatsu 3-chome ## [jakotel hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/jakotel-hostel-osaka/) - **Guest rating:** 7.8 · Good - **Location score:** 7.2 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1672978/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick CONNECT INN It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 580 m apart. ### Choose CONNECT INN if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.8) - to walk to the sights (2.8 km / 3.4 km) ### Why is CONNECT INN better than jakotel hostel? 1. Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.8) (+1.1) 2. More guest reviews (155 vs 76), so the rating is more reliable (×2.0) ### Why is jakotel hostel better than CONNECT INN? 1. Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h) 2. Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00) (+2h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | CONNECT INN | jakotel hostel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.9 (+1.1) | 7.8 | | Location | 7.6 (+0.4) | 7.2 | | Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.8 (+0.8) | 8.0 | | Guest rating | 8.9 (+1.1) | 7.8 | | Number of reviews | 155 (+79) | 76 | | Google rating | 4.1/5 | – | | Google reviews | 66 | – | | Rank in Osaka | top 27% (+61%) | bottom 12% | | Location | | Location score | 7.6 (+0.4) | 7.2 | | Distance to the centre | 2.8 km (−580 m) | 3.4 km | | To public transport | 60 m | 40 m | | To the airport | 15 km | 16 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 60 m (−230 m) | 290 m | | Shops within 500 m | 14 | 15 | | Sights within 1 km | 3 | 2 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 6 | 5 | | Floors | 5 | 2 | | Newest building or renovation | 2017 (+2y) | 2015 | | Listed amenities | 8 (+2) | 6 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00 (+2h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | – | | LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Parking | – | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Shitennō-ji Temple | 1.8 km (−470 m) | 2.3 km | | National Museum of Art, Osaka | 4.7 km | 5.1 km | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Location 580 m apart CONNECT INN: city centre: 2.8 km, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 15 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km. jakotel hostel: city centre: 3.4 km, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Osaka [Osaka weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/osaka/osaka/weather) ## CONNECT INN or jakotel hostel: common questions ### Which is better, CONNECT INN or jakotel hostel? CONNECT INN leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. ### Which is cheaper, CONNECT INN or jakotel hostel? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? CONNECT INN is closer: 2.8 km from the centre, against 3.4 km for jakotel hostel. ### How far apart are CONNECT INN and jakotel hostel? The two hotels are 580 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [CONNECT INN vs Eslead Hotel Osaka Tsuruhashi](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/connect-inn-osaka-vs-eslead-hotel-osaka-tsuruhashi-osaka/) - [CONNECT INN vs Color Tsuruhashi](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/color-tsuruhashi-osaka-vs-connect-inn-osaka/) - [jakotel hostel vs Guest House Wa N Wa](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/guest-house-wa-n-wa-osaka-vs-jakotel-hostel-osaka/) - [jakotel hostel vs IM Guesthouse](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/im-guesthouse-osaka-vs-jakotel-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/connect-inn-osaka-vs-jakotel-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/