Lore Hostel Doutonbori vs Ocean Nipponichi
Both are in Osaka, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Lore Hostel Doutonbori
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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Ocean Nipponichi
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Ocean Nipponichi
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 240 m apart.
Choose Lore Hostel Doutonbori if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 128 / 38)
Choose Ocean Nipponichi if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.5)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 38 / 128)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2017)
Why is Lore Hostel Doutonbori better than Ocean Nipponichi?
- 1Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (128 vs 38 rooms)×3.4
Why is Ocean Nipponichi better than Lore Hostel Doutonbori?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5)+0.4
- 2More guest reviews (3,431 vs 735), so the rating is more reliable×4.7
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2017)+6y
- 4A 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 vs Ocean Nipponichi: which hotel is better? | Lore Hostel Doutonbori | Ocean Nipponichi |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.4 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.8 +0.3 |
| 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 61% | top 23% +38% |
| 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 |
| To the nearest food shop | 120 m | 50 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Shitennō-ji Temple | 1.9 km | 1.8 km |
| National Museum of Art, Osaka | 2.9 km | 3.0 km |
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Location
240 m apart
Lore Hostel Doutonbori: city centre: 500 m, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Ocean Nipponichi: city centre: 640 m, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Lore Hostel Doutonbori or Ocean Nipponichi: common questions
Which is better, Lore Hostel Doutonbori or Ocean Nipponichi?
Ocean Nipponichi leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location.
Which is cheaper, Lore Hostel Doutonbori or Ocean Nipponichi?
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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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