The Pax Hostel vs Hotel Zipangu

Same City · Osaka Distance: 0.5km
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The Pax Hostel

★ 1-Star
9.4 210
Osaka
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Hotel Zipangu

★★ 2-Star
7.9 3,200
Osaka
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site The Pax Hostel Hotel Zipangu
Agoda
9.3 (231)
7.9 (3,246)
Booking.com
9.1 (515)
7.3 (696)
Expedia
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8.0 (347)
라쿠텐트래블
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7.8 (13)
Trip.com
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8.7 (365)
Overall Average
9.4 (746)
7.9 (4,667)

Strengths & Weaknesses

The Pax Hostel Hotel Zipangu
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the extremely friendly staff and good English communication + Many reviews praise the easy access right next to Shin-Imamiya and Dobutsuen-mae stations
+ High cleanliness and convenient kitchen/showers are repeatedly mentioned + Repeatedly called clean for the price with well-maintained shared showers and sento
+ Common mentions of enjoying the social vibe in common areas and rooftop terrace + Convenient 1st-floor free coffee/tea and communal kitchen mentioned often
+ Several reviews note the good food and atmosphere at the 1st-floor cafe + Staff friendliness noted across multiple sites
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some complaints about thin bed partitions or narrow ladders - Rooms are cramped, hard to unpack, and doubles feel uncomfortable
- Reviews mention noise from nearby bustling area - Shared showers/toilets inconvenient, towels need separate rental often mentioned
- Some rooms mentioned as cold in winter - Station noise heard in several reviews

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Guest Reviews

The Pax Hostel

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Staff friendly, banh mi best, clean and comfy

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Fun design, friendly staff, great rooftop

Poor night noise blocking

Booking.com 4.0 Individual

Welcoming staff, clean beautiful facilities

Booking.com 4.0 Individual

Comfortable social home base vibe

Hotel Zipangu

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Small room felt spacious with remote AC. Adapted to shared bath comfortably

Trip.com 10.0 Solo Traveler

Well-managed and clean. Friendly staff, great location near convenience stores

Trip.com 9.0 Solo Traveler

Right by station, excellent value. Minor towel request hassle

Towels needed requesting each shower

Agoda 9.6 Solo Traveler

Friendly staff, good location near Mega Donki for shopping

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Good value for solo, clean and comfortable even for women

Location Comparison

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