How Axel worksAxel $67 a night vs $71 on Expedia at Hotel Kojan, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $4 a night less (5%). Seen Oct 11.
3-star hotel · Chuo-ku Higashishinsaibashi 1-9-23, Osaka
Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Security guard · Reception desk · Accessibility features · Wheelchair Accessible · Laundry · Luggage storage · Breakfast · Restaurant · Free Wi-Fi
Hotels in OsakaA simple budget hotel near Shinsaibashi and the subway
8.1/10
A good-value Osaka base with helpful staff, but room condition can be uneven.
Hotel Kojan is a simple budget hotel near Shinsaibashi, and it's a strong pick for travelers spending more time exploring Osaka than lounging indoors. Nagahoribashi station is close, with Dotonbori roughly a 10–15-minute walk away. Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff and value; Korean-style breakfast also earns plenty of positive mentions. Larger twin and triple rooms suit friends or families, though some doubles are notably tight.
The main reservation is consistency: many recent guests describe clean, comfortable rooms, but musty smells, humidity and patchy housekeeping recur across sites. Bathrooms can feel dated, and some rooms have little daylight. We'd skip it if you're sensitive to damp odors or expect polished surroundings. Check your room category and cleaning plan carefully, and arrange late arrivals ahead: reception isn't staffed around the clock.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$54 a night with Axel against $57 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $3 a night less (4%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
$3/night less than Expedia (4%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$67 a night with Axel against $71 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (5%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (5%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$141 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable · includes $3/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$68 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable · includes $1/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 8 to Dec 15, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$130 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double Suite (full double bed) (extra beds not included) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 9 to Dec 28, 2026 · 19 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$70 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 15 to Dec 28, 2026 · 13 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 6
Sign up free to book this rate$76 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$82 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable · includes $1/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Feb 18 to Feb 22, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$77 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable · includes $1/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Feb 24 to Mar 16, 2027 · 20 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$61 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Single room (single bed) · non-refundable · includes $1/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 2 to Mar 17, 2027 · 15 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$87 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable · includes $1/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 25 to Apr 4, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$163 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Quadruple Suite (full double bed and twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for May 21 to May 28, 2027 · 7 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $67 a night vs $71 on Expedia at Hotel Kojan, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $4 a night less (5%). Seen Oct 11.
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A good-value Osaka base with helpful staff, but room condition can be uneven. A simple budget hotel near Shinsaibashi and the subway, scored for what it is.
Hotel Kojan is a simple budget hotel near Shinsaibashi, and it's a strong pick for travelers spending more time exploring Osaka than lounging indoors. Nagahoribashi station is close, with Dotonbori roughly a 10–15-minute walk away. Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff and value; Korean-style breakfast also earns plenty of positive mentions. Larger twin and triple rooms suit friends or families, though some doubles are notably tight.
The main reservation is consistency: many recent guests describe clean, comfortable rooms, but musty smells, humidity and patchy housekeeping recur across sites. Bathrooms can feel dated, and some rooms have little daylight. We'd skip it if you're sensitive to damp odors or expect polished surroundings. Check your room category and cleaning plan carefully, and arrange late arrivals ahead: reception isn't staffed around the clock.
Best for: budget-conscious city explorers; friends sharing twin or triple rooms; travelers prioritizing subway access
Watch out for: recurring musty-room and housekeeping complaints; room size and daylight vary; limited reception hours and 10 a.m. checkout
Location: Close to Nagahoribashi station, shopping and restaurants; Dotonbori is walkable.
Rooms: Simple accommodation with larger sharing options, but some doubles are cramped and bathrooms dated.
Cleanliness: Mostly positive feedback, tempered by repeated reports of damp odors and incomplete cleaning.
Service: Friendly, helpful multilingual staff are a consistent strength; reception has limited hours.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, restaurant, Korean-style breakfast, elevator and luggage storage; breakfast inclusion varies.
Fees and surprises: Expedia lists a deposit and cleaning charge; some Booking.com eco plans exclude daily cleaning.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Kojan, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Hotel Kojan within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $54 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $57 a night on Expedia | $3 a night less (4%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $67 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $71 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (5%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $141 a night · includes $3 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 8 to Dec 15, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $68 a night · includes $1 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 9 to Dec 28, 2026 · 19 nights · 4 adults | $130 a night · non-refundable · Double Suite (full double bed) (extra beds not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 15 to Dec 28, 2026 · 13 nights · 2 adults | $70 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 6 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $76 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 18 to Feb 22, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $82 a night · includes $1 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 24 to Mar 16, 2027 · 20 nights · 1 adult | $77 a night · includes $1 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 2 to Mar 17, 2027 · 15 nights · 1 adult | $61 a night · includes $1 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Single room (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 25 to Apr 4, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $87 a night · includes $1 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| May 21 to May 28, 2027 · 7 nights · 4 adults | $163 a night · non-refundable · Quadruple Suite (full double bed and twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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