Hippo Hostel and Cafe Bar vs Shinsaibashi Grand Hotel Osaka

Same City · Osaka Distance: 2.6km
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Hippo Hostel and Cafe Bar

★ 1-Star
7.8 506
Osaka
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Shinsaibashi Grand Hotel Osaka

★★★ 3-Star
8.7 9,503
Osaka
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.9 (502)
8.7 (9,588)
Booking.com
7.6 (329)
8.4 (1,042)
Expedia
8.2 (61)
8.8 (376)
라쿠텐트래블
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8.6 (20)
Trip.com
8.2 (53)
9.0 (1,915)
Overall Average
7.8 (945)
8.7 (12,941)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hippo Hostel and Cafe Bar Shinsaibashi Grand Hotel Osaka
Strengths Strengths
+ Staff friendly and fun, easy to mingle with other travelers + Walking distance to Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori, convenient for shopping and dining as per many reviews
+ Just 2-3 min walk from Tsuruhashi Station for easy access + Rooms are clean with daily cleaning, repeated satisfaction in reviews
+ Comfortable beds and clean bathrooms/showers + Comfortable beds and good soundproofing for quiet sleep, common praise
+ Great vibe at cafe bar and terrace + Friendly staff with flexible early check-in and luggage storage, consistent feedback
+ 24-hour free drinks in lobby noted as convenient
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Steep stairs tough with lots of luggage - Rooms and bathrooms are small, repeated complaint in multiple reviews
- Shared kitchen often dirty and hard to use - Minor cleaning issues like fan noise or fridge condensation noted
- Evening alleys feel dark and scary - Lobby crowded with tour groups, corridor noise at night in some reviews

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends Young backpackers

Recommended For

Shopping travelers Couples Business travelers Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

Hippo Hostel and Cafe Bar

Booking.com 7.6 Solo

Friendly helpful staff, convenient location

Floor looks unclean

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Close to station, easy check-in

Cramped space, cafe opens late

Trip.com 8.5 Couple

Clean rooms, plenty of showers

Trip.com 8.0 Solo traveler

Hotel-like facilities, friendly staff

Building creaks

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Spacious bed, clean bathrooms

Steep stairs

Shinsaibashi Grand Hotel Osaka

라쿠텐트래블 4.3 Solo

Room size just right, large bed. Early check-in convenient, staff friendly.

Pajamas too long, amenities lacking

Expedia 8.8 Couple

Extremely clean with daily cleaning. Friendly staff, good breakfast.

Trip.com 9.0 Couple

Great location, spacious room. Nearby mart convenient.

Bathroom small

Booking.com 8.4 Solo

Best location, friendly staff, comfortable bed. Free lobby drinks.

Small room

Agoda 8.7 Couple

Clean, best bed. Close to Dotonbori.

Bathroom fan noise

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.6km

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