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title: "One World Osaka Central vs SDC 難波: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick SDC 難波. It leads in 3 of 3 categories. One World Osaka Central or SDC 難波 in Osaka? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# One World Osaka Central vs SDC 難波

Both are in Osaka, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★½ · Minami-Kyuhojimachi 1-chome
## [One World Osaka Central](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/one-world-osaka-central-osaka/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1918691/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★ · Nipponbashi 1
## [SDC 難波](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sdc-osaka/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2066297/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick SDC 難波

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose SDC 難波 if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 8.6)
-   to walk to the sights (740 m / 1.8 km)

### Why is One World Osaka Central better than SDC 難波?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is SDC 難波 better than One World Osaka Central?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.6) (+0.9)
2.  1.1 km closer to the city centre (−1.1 km)
3.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1.5★) (+0.5★)
4.  More guest reviews (84 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable (×2.6)
5.  14 more sights within 1 km (+14)
6.  Earlier 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.

 

|  | One World Osaka Central | SDC 難波 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.5  (+0.9) |
| Location | 8.9 | 9.6  (+0.7) |
| Public transport | 9.4 | 10.0  (+0.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.2  (+0.7) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.5  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 32 | 84  (+52) |
| Rank in Osaka | top 55% | top 3%  (+52%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.9 | 9.6  (+0.7) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.8 km | 740 m  (−1.1 km) |
| To public transport | 270 m | 120 m  (−150 m) |
| To the airport | 13 km  (−1.1 km) | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 23 | 37  (+14) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★½ | ★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 21 | 18 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 8 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Location

1.3 km apart

One World Osaka Central: city centre: 1.8 km, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 13 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 23 sights within 1 km.

SDC 難波: city centre: 740 m, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 37 sights within 1 km.

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## Weather in Osaka

[Osaka weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/osaka/osaka/weather)

## One World Osaka Central or SDC 難波: common questions

### Which is better, One World Osaka Central or SDC 難波?

SDC 難波 leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, One World Osaka Central or SDC 難波?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

SDC 難波 is closer: 740 m from the centre, against 1.8 km for One World Osaka Central.

### How far apart are One World Osaka Central and SDC 難波?

The two hotels are 1.3 km 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/one-world-osaka-central-osaka-vs-sdc-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/