BON Hostel vs The Pax Hostel
Both are in Osaka, 520 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelNipponbashi-nishi 2-chome
BON Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
HostelEbisu-Higashi 2
The Pax Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 520 m apart.
Choose BON Hostel if you want
- to walk to the sights (870 m / 1.3 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 50 / 3)
Choose The Pax Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.1)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 50)
Why is BON Hostel better than The Pax Hostel?
- 1460 m closer to the city centre−460 m
- 2More guest reviews (1,700 vs 222), so the rating is more reliable×7.7
Why is The Pax Hostel better than BON Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.1)+1.3
- 2Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
- 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| BON Hostel vs The Pax Hostel: which hotel is better? | BON Hostel | The Pax Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.4 +1.3 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 9.3 +1.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.4 +1.3 |
| Number of reviews | 1,700 +1,478 | 222 |
| Google rating | 3.8/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 339 | – |
| Rank in Osaka | top 85% | top 4% +81% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 870 m −460 m | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 60 m | 110 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 90 m | 20 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 16 +5 | 11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 21 | 23 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 50 | 3 |
| Floors | 1 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 +2y | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Shitennō-ji Temple | 1.4 km | 1.0 km −350 m |
| National Museum of Art, Osaka | 4.1 km | 4.5 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
520 m apart
BON Hostel: city centre: 870 m, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 15 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 21 sights within 1 km.
The Pax Hostel: city centre: 1.3 km, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 15 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 23 sights within 1 km.
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BON Hostel or The Pax Hostel: common questions
Which is better, BON Hostel or The Pax Hostel?
The Pax Hostel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, BON Hostel or The Pax Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
BON Hostel is closer: 870 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for The Pax Hostel.
How far apart are BON Hostel and The Pax Hostel?
The two hotels are 520 m 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