Hotel Livemax Shinsaibashi East vs Backstage Osaka Hostel & Bar

Same City · Osaka Distance: 1.2km
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Hotel Livemax Shinsaibashi East

★★ 2-Star
7.3 4,492
Osaka
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Backstage Osaka Hostel & Bar

★★ 2-Star
7.7 102
Osaka
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

Recommended For

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Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

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

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

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.2km

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