Backstage Osaka Hostel & Bar vs Hotel Livemax Shinsaibashi East

Same City · Osaka Distance: 1.2km
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Backstage Osaka Hostel & Bar

★★ 2-Star
7.7 102
Osaka
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Hotel Livemax Shinsaibashi East

★★ 2-Star
7.3 4,492
Osaka
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.2 (629)
7.3 (4,603)
Booking.com
8.3 (483)
6.7 (243)
Expedia
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7.6 (163)
라쿠텐트래블
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6.8 (84)
Trip.com
7.6 (37)
8.2 (433)
Overall Average
7.7 (1,149)
7.3 (5,526)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Backstage Osaka Hostel & Bar Hotel Livemax Shinsaibashi East
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise friendly staff who give great recommendations + Many reviews praise the 1-2 minute walk to Nagahoribashi Station for easy subway access
+ Downstairs bar is lively with cheap drinks, great for mingling + Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori within 10-minute walk, great for sightseeing and shopping
+ Walkable to Dotonbori and train stations for easy access + Repeated praise for comfortable bed and spacious bathroom
+ Casual social vibe popular with solo travelers + Microwave and kettle make long stays convenient
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Cramped rooms with insufficient luggage space mentioned repeatedly - Multiple reviews complain of mold on shower curtains, dust, and leftover trash
- Weak AC or stuffy rooms in heat - Only one check-in machine causes crowds around 3 PM
- Basic bathrooms lacking privacy - No luggage storage after checkout

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends Budget travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Couples

Guest Reviews

Backstage Osaka Hostel & Bar

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Staff lovely and great bar

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Walkable to Dotonbori, great managers, best value

Agoda 8.8 Solo

Central location and bar are highlights

A bit cramped

Trip.com 8.0 Solo

Great for solo drinks at bar, near Dotonbori

Booking.com 8.3 Solo

Friendly staff and good location

Thin mattress

Hotel Livemax Shinsaibashi East

Agoda 8.0 Solo

Near Shinsaibashi, subway front, good bed and spacious bathroom

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Convenient location, clean, friendly staff

No luggage storage post-checkout

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Business

Clean interior, near station, cheap

Small room

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Near transport and clubs

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Near subway, friendly staff, easy cleaning

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.2km

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