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Namba or Shinsaibashi: where to stay in Osaka?
Both are popular bases in Osaka. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 222 hotels in Namba and 104 in Shinsaibashi.
| In short | Namba | Shinsaibashi |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked hotels | 222 | 104 |
| Typical night (year average) | €110 | €90 |
| Average guest rating | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 39% | 38% |
| 5-star hotels | 4 | 6 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 92 | 46 |
| Median distance to the centre | 620 m | 1.3 km |
| Average location score | 9.4 | 9.2 |
In short
- Guest ratings are level: 8.7 in Namba and 8.7 in Shinsaibashi.
- Namba has more hotels to choose from (222 vs 104).
- For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Namba has more options: 92 vs 46.
- The typical hotel in Namba is closer to the city centre (620 m vs 1.3 km).
- Hotels in Shinsaibashi are cheaper: a typical night costs about €90 across the year, against €110 in Namba.
- The two areas are about 890 m apart.
Best-rated in Namba
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Hotel Balian Resort Namba Shinsaibashi
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Free breakfast
Exceptional 991 reviews 640 m
Best-rated in Shinsaibashi
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FAQ: Namba vs Shinsaibashi
Which has better-rated hotels, Namba or Shinsaibashi?
Neither clearly: hotels average 8.7 in Namba and 8.7 in Shinsaibashi.
Where are there more budget hotels, Namba or Shinsaibashi?
Shinsaibashi. Its typical hotel night averages about €90 over the year; in Namba it is about €110. Real Agoda prices for the hotels we track.