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Roots Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel with bar/lounge, near Dotonbori

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Air conditioning
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
The price is $34
includes taxes & fees
$31 per night
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking (Amenity included)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Non Smoking (Amenity included)

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Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double Room, Non Smoking

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking (Amenity included)

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  • 2 Double Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

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Air conditioning
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Bidet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking

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Air conditioning
Heating
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, Non Smoking (Private Room)

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Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Air conditioning
Heating
Bidet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking (Amenity included)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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The price is $28
includes taxes & fees
$26 per night
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About the neighborhood

Map
1-9-11, Itachibori, Nhishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka, 550-0012

What's nearby

  • Dotonbori - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nipponbashi - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Kyocera Dome Osaka - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tsutenkaku Tower - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Osaka Castle - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 10 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 26 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 47 min drive
  • Yodoyabashi Station - 19 min walk
  • Sakuragawa Station - 21 min walk
  • Osaka-Namba Station - 22 min walk
  • Hommachi Station - 4 min walk
  • Nishiohashi Station - 6 min walk
  • Yotsubashi Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子&ビール 541+ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Regalo cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪6TH - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪FYLGDU MÉR OSAKA - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tibet Restaurant Cafe & Gallery SNOW LION - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Roots Hostel

Roots Hostel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Orix Theater and Shinsaibashi-suji. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Hommachi Station is 4 minutes and Nishiohashi Station is 6 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-300 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. The tax does not apply to nightly rates under JPY 7,000. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 500 for adults and JPY 500 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Roots Hostel Osaka
Roots Hostel Osaka
Roots Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Roots Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Osaka

Frequently asked questions

Does Roots Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Roots Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Roots Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Roots Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Roots Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Roots Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Roots Hostel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Dotonbori (0.9 mi) and Nipponbashi (1.6 mi), along with Kyocera Dome Osaka (1.6 mi) and Umeda Sky Building (2.1 mi).
What's the area around Roots Hostel like?
Roots Hostel is in Nishi, a short 4-minute walk from Hommachi Station and 18 minutes' walk from Dotonbori.

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Showers were a little dirty and there were some strange people but other than that not bad I heard you can get better hostels for the same value but still cheap
Christian, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location and great price. Its still a hostel so you never know who the other guests might be but still deserves 5 Star. Also has an Izakaya Restaurant in the lobby.
Forrest, 5-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Poor quality bathroom, no soap, bunkmates are loud. Solid location, affordable.
Evan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is good. But needs just a little bit of dusting but overall i will still recommend. Easy check in and out.
Erica Joyce, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ronda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Christopher, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Like: Clean, friendly staff, easy check-in/out, very comfy bed, some space for putting luggage (not much but still better than some other hostels). Washing machine for free with free detergent coin operated dryer. Can also borrow the umbrella from the hostel if needed. Dislike: the room door was screeching continuously, making me very uncomfortable whenever going in/out since I would disturb others. Hope the hotel fix it soon. Hot water can be on and off in the middle of your shower due to other users. If it happens to be suddenly cold, just let it run for a few more minutes to be hot again. Also, Expedia website says towel will be provided but it wasn't (you have to book the room "amenities included or rent it for 200Y). Should edit this info. Overall enjoyable stay, thank you!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

sandra, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The lining is clean. All other is dirty. The wall ,The carpet, The bath room.Need major clean and carpet washer and new paint. this is the worst hostel I had stay in Japan.
yuk, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

I like there was a restaurant in the building, staffs spoke English, double deckers were spacious. Overall good hostel.
Noel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Patti, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

It was simple and nearby enough to wherever I wanted to go.
Dasimah, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Narrow space
SU SU, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Small room. Clean shower room.
Greg, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

It is cheap,clean, quiet, walking distance to train station
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service and ideal location
Alexander, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Someone was little noisy in that room
2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The staff were absolutely lovely and would help us at the drop of a hat. The food was really good and the music was fun. The smoking downstairs in the restaurant is a huge turn off for me, as there is nowhere for non-smokers to enjoy their food. I rarely dined downstairs because it stank of cigarettes. One of the clothes dryers was out of order which was inconvenient. It was near impossible to get hot water in the showers - sometimes you had to run it for 10 minutes just to get it going. I took completely cold showers on a number of occasions. During our stay, someone defecated on the bathroom floor and walked it all throughout the room. After that incident, we often found very dirty toilet seats and it was not enjoyable trying to use them.
5-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

good staff,clean and nice place, easy to connect subway
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

The place is neat, organized, clean and with friendly staff.. the only downside is the accessibility from train stations. Overall it was a nice stay.
Jess, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very cozy place, very convinience to get around the city. Would love to go back again. :)
3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

It was a good hostel, with friendly staff. The bathroom/shower facilities were quite good, however sometimes the hot water didn't work in the shower. In fact, there was no hot water on our last morning there, so we couldn't have a shower. I think the hot water didn't turn on until a certain time, but we weren't informed of this. Our double room was really nice and the bed was quite comfy. The only problem was the curtain was thin and let through a lot of street light, so it'd be good if the room had thicker curtains. Overall though, I recommend this hostel!
4-night trip
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