Hotel Nikko OsakavsShin-Osaka Youth Hostel
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Nikko Osaka is the choice of most reviewers compared to Shin-Osaka Youth hostel. Hotel Nikko Osaka has a TripExpert Score of 76 with accolades from 4 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Insight Guides and Michelin Guide.
Hotel Nikko Osaka
 Insight Guides
 Fodor's
 Michelin Guide
 Lonely Planet
1-3-3 Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 542-0086
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "A world-class hotel with rates to match its sumptuous rooms,    restaurants and bars. Located in one of Osaka’s liveliest entertainment    districts." 
 "A striking white tower in the colorful Shin-sai-bashi district, the Nikko is within easy reach of shopping meccas like Amerika-mura." Full review
 "Midosuji, the famous shopping street on which the hotel fronts, is the motif for the Superior Floor, with ginkgo leaf coloured accents inspired by Midosuji creating a stylish interior." Full review
 "The Nikkō is a good central base in Minami and has direct access to Shinsaibashi subway station." Full review
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