Holiday Inn Osaka Namba, an IHG hotelvsShin-Osaka Youth Hostel
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Holiday Inn Osaka Namba ranks significantly better than Shin-Osaka Youth hostel. Holiday Inn Osaka Namba ranks #11 in Osaka with praise from 2 publications like Michelin Guide, oyster.com.
Holiday Inn Osaka Namba, an IHG hotel
 Michelin Guide
5-15 Soemoncho, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 542-0084
From $126/night
- Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 - Restaurant
 
 "Two different interior colour schemes are featured: the grey and white ‘Japanese Modern’ and the red and black ‘Osaka Modern’. All rooms come with...Simmons beds." 
Shin-Osaka Youth Hostel
 Lonely Planet
1-13-13 Higashi Nakajima, Higashi Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 533-0033
From $28/night
- Hot Tub
 - Laundy Room
 - Kitchenette
 - Meeting Rooms
 - Air Conditioning
 - Baggage storage
 
 "Five minutes southeast of Shin-Osaka Station, this efficiently run hostel sits on the top floors of a contemporary, 10-storey tower with great views across the city." Full review