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Hostel Anchorage vs Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe

Both are in Kobe, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel★Motomachidori 4-chome

Hostel Anchorage

Guest rating
8.7 Very good
Location score
7.1
Score by category
3 of 4
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Hotel★★Mizukidori 1-chome

Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe

Guest rating
6.4 Okay
Location score
6.1
Score by category
1 of 4
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The short answer

Pick Hostel Anchorage

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.8 km apart.

Choose Hostel Anchorage if you want

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

Choose Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Why is Hostel Anchorage better than Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 6.4)+2.3
  2. 21.7 km closer to the beach (2.0 km vs 3.7 km)−1.7 km
  3. 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 97 vs 83)+14
  4. 425 more sights within 1 km+25

Why is Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe better than Hostel Anchorage?

  1. 11.8 km closer to the city centre−1.8 km
  2. 2Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
  3. 3More guest reviews (3,457 vs 834), so the rating is more reliable×4.1
  4. 4Earlier 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.

Hostel AnchorageHotel Livemax BUDGET kobe
Score by category
Guest rating 8.7 +2.3 6.4
Location 7.1 +1.0 6.1
Beach access 3.5 +3.5 0.0
Public transport 9.4 10.0 +0.6
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.7 +2.3 6.4
Guest rating 8.7 +2.3 6.4
Number of reviews 834 3,457 +2,623
Google rating 4.4/5 +1.5 2.9/5
Google reviews 152 473 +321
Rank in Kobe top 29% +71% top 100%
Location
Location score 7.1 +1.0 6.1
Distance to the centre 21 km 20 km −1.8 km
To the beach 2.0 km –
To public transport 270 m 90 m −180 m
To the airport 7.0 km 7.0 km
Restaurants within 500 m 150 150
Sights within 1 km 29 +25 4
Rooms & building
Star rating ★ ★★ +1★
Rooms 20 69
Floors 3 10
Newest building or renovation 2017 –
Listed amenities 5 4
Policies
Check-in from 16:00 15:00 −1h
Check-out until 10:00 10:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Kitchen ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ –
Breakfast – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

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      Hostel Anchorage or Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe: common questions

      Which is better, Hostel Anchorage or Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe?

      Hostel Anchorage leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe is stronger in public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Hostel Anchorage or Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe is closer: 20 km from the centre, against 21 km for Hostel Anchorage.

      How far apart are Hostel Anchorage and Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe?

      The two hotels are 1.8 km 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