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About this property
Roots Hostel
Roots Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka. 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, Tsutenkaku Tower and Orix Theater 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
Hotel size
10 rooms
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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.
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
8.0
Very Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Aug 22, 2024
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
Christian, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2024
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
Forrest, 5-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Apr 9, 2024
Poor quality bathroom, no soap, bunkmates are loud.
Solid location, affordable.
Evan
Evan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2024
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
Erica Joyce, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2024
Ronda
Ronda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 21, 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 16, 2023
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!
An Phuong
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2023
sandra
sandra, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 15, 2023
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
yuk, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Sep 24, 2023
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 1, 2023
I like there was a restaurant in the building, staffs spoke English, double deckers were spacious. Overall good hostel.
Noel
Noel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2023
Patti
Patti, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Mar 24, 2023
It was simple and nearby enough to wherever I wanted to go.
Dasimah
Dasimah, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jul 18, 2022
Narrow space
SU SU
SU SU, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
Jan 24, 2020
Small room.
Clean shower room.
Greg
Greg, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 19, 2019
It is cheap,clean, quiet, walking distance to train station
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2019
Great service and ideal location
Alexander
Alexander, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 17, 2019
Someone was little noisy in that room
Verified traveler
2-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 16, 2019
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.
Verified traveler
5-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2019
good staff,clean and nice place, easy to connect subway
Verified traveler
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2019
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4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
May 11, 2019
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
Jess, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good
Apr 7, 2019
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1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2019
Very cozy place, very convinience to get around the city. Would love to go back again. :)
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3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good
Mar 1, 2019
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!