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Roots Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel with a coffee shop/cafe, near Dotonbori
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Property entrance
Bar (on property)
Interior entrance
Interior entrance
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1-9-11, Itachibori, Nhishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka, 550-0012
  • Orix Theater
    1 min walk
  • Tibet Restaurant Cafe & Gallery SNOW LION
    1 min walk
  • Hommachi Station
    4 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    47 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Non Smoking (Amenity included)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking (Amenity included)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Non Smoking (Private Room, Amenity included)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking (Amenity included)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Non Smoking (Private Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking (Amenity included)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking (Amenity included)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

Osaka

Roots Hostel puts you in the centre of Osaka, 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Dotonbori and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Nipponbashi. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .With a stay at this Nishi hostel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Kyocera Dome Osaka and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Umeda Sky Building.
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What's nearby

  • Dotonbori - 18 min walk
  • Nipponbashi - 3 min drive
  • Kyocera Dome Osaka - 3 min drive
  • Tsutenkaku Tower - 4 min drive
  • Osaka Castle - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Hommachi Station - 4 min walk
  • Yodoyabashi Station - 19 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 10 min drive

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

Hostel with a coffee shop/cafe, near Dotonbori
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Roots Hostel also features laundry facilities, express check-out, and a lift.
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Roots Hostel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, with complimentary slippers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: JPY 500 for adults and JPY 500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately JPY 500 for adults and from JPY 500 for children
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Roots Hostel?

Roots Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Roots Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Roots Hostel?

No, Roots Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Roots Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Roots Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Roots Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 211 reviews" "

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 Okay

Christian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Forrest

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Evan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor quality bathroom, no soap, bunkmates are loud. Solid location, affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica Joyce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is good. But needs just a little bit of dusting but overall i will still recommend. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

An Phuong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

yuk

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like there was a restaurant in the building, staffs spoke English, double deckers were spacious. Overall good hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dasimah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was simple and nearby enough to wherever I wanted to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

SU SU

Travelled with group
Narrow space
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Greg, Malaysia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room. Clean shower room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is cheap,clean, quiet, walking distance to train station
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and ideal location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Someone was little noisy in that room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good staff,clean and nice place, easy to connect subway
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jess

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy place, very convinience to get around the city. Would love to go back again. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019