Hostel Anchorage vs Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe
Both are in Kobe, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelMotomachidori 4-chome
Hostel Anchorage
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★Mizukidori 1-chome
Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe
- Guest rating
- 6.4 Okay
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Hostel Anchorage
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.8 km apart.
Choose Hostel Anchorage if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 6.4)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 20 / 69)
Choose Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe if you want
- to walk to the sights (20 km / 21 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 69 / 20)
Why is Hostel Anchorage better than Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 6.4)+2.3
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 97 vs 83)+14
- 325 more sights within 1 km+25
Why is Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe better than Hostel Anchorage?
- 1More guest reviews (3,457 vs 834), so the rating is more reliable×4.1
- 2Earlier 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 Anchorage vs Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe: which hotel is better? | Hostel Anchorage | Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +2.3 | 6.4 |
| Location | 7.1 +1.0 | 6.1 |
| 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 public transport | 270 m | 90 m −180 m |
| To the airport | 7.0 km | 7.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 260 m | 160 m −100 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 20 +10 | 10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 29 +25 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| 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 | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.8 km apart
Hostel Anchorage: city centre: 21 km, Kobe Airport (UKB): 7.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 29 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Livemax BUDGET kobe: city centre: 20 km, Kobe Airport (UKB): 7.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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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 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. 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