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title: "Lore Hostel Doutonbori vs Ocean Nipponichi: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Ocean Nipponichi. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. Lore Hostel Doutonbori or Ocean Nipponichi in Osaka? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms…"
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# Lore Hostel Doutonbori vs Ocean Nipponichi

Both are in Osaka, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★ · Sennichimae 1-chōme
## [Lore Hostel Doutonbori](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lore-hostel-doutonbori-osaka/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1790365/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · ★ · Nipponbashi 1
## [Ocean Nipponichi](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ocean-nipponichi-osaka/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1910880/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Ocean Nipponichi

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 240 m apart.

### Choose Lore Hostel Doutonbori if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Ocean Nipponichi if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel
-   a newer or recently renovated building

### Why is Lore Hostel Doutonbori better than Ocean Nipponichi?

1.  Higher star rating (1.5★ vs 1★) (+0.5★)
2.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (128 vs 38 rooms) (×3.4)

### Why is Ocean Nipponichi better than Lore Hostel Doutonbori?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5) (+0.4)
2.  More guest reviews (3,431 vs 735), so the rating is more reliable (×4.7)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2017) (+6y)
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (38 vs 128 rooms) (−90)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Lore Hostel Doutonbori | Ocean Nipponichi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.9  (+0.4) |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.8  (+0.3) |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.8 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.9  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.9  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 735 | 3,431  (+2,696) |
| Rank in Osaka | top 62% | top 19%  (+43%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.5 | 9.8  (+0.3) |
| Distance to the centre | 500 m | 640 m |
| To public transport | 190 m | 30 m  (−160 m) |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★  (+0.5★) | ★ |
| Rooms | 128 | 38 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | 2023  (+6y) |
| Listed amenities | 10  (+3) | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

240 m apart

## Lore Hostel Doutonbori or Ocean Nipponichi: common questions

### Which is better, Lore Hostel Doutonbori or Ocean Nipponichi?

Ocean Nipponichi leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location.

### Which is cheaper, Lore Hostel Doutonbori or Ocean Nipponichi?

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

### How far apart are Lore Hostel Doutonbori and Ocean Nipponichi?

The two hotels are 240 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/lore-hostel-doutonbori-osaka-vs-ocean-nipponichi-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/