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Roots Hostel

1.0 star property
Experience Dotonbori's vibrant energy with high-speed WiFi, live music at the bar, and fresh coffee from the on-site shop.

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Roots Hostel in Osaka is a welcoming space for travelers and locals. The vibrant bar hosts live music, and the cozy coffee shop offers morning refreshments. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and laundry facilities before exploring nearby Kyocera Dome Osaka.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

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Air conditioning
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Non Smoking

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Air conditioning
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, Non Smoking (Private Room)

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Air conditioning
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Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking (Amenity included)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking (Amenity included)

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Air conditioning
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Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, Non Smoking (Private Room, Amenity included)

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking (Amenity included)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Nishi, a neighborhood in Osaka, Roots Hostel is near a metro station. Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Universal Studios Japan. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Kyocera Dome Osaka or Osaka-jō Hall. Visit our Osaka travel guide
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1-9-11, Itachibori, Nhishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka, 550-0012

What's nearby

  • Orix Theater
    Orix Theater
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Amerikamura featuring a city and street scenes as well as an individual femail
    Amerikamura
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dotonbori which includes boating, a city and a river or creek
    Dotonbori
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • 大阪ドー�ム
    Kyocera Dome Osaka
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Hommachi Station
    5 min walk
  • Yodoyabashi Station
    19 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • スパイス食堂nikki
    2 min walk
  • LION GANG Stake &Wine
    1 min walk
  • 美糸
    2 min walk
  • 麺鶏 宮崎郷土料理 どぎゃん 本町立売堀店
    3 min walk
  • Cafe&Grill 穂里館
    2 min walk

About this property

Roots Hostel

Hostel near Dotonbori
Located close to Kyocera Dome Osaka and Nipponbashi, Roots Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Roots Hostel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and bidets

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

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

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

Is Roots Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Roots Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Roots Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Roots Hostel located?

Located in Nishi, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Dotonbori, Nipponbashi, and Kyocera Dome Osaka. Umeda Sky Building and Tsutenkaku Tower are also within 3 mi (5 km). Hommachi Station is only a 5-minute walk and Nishiohashi Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Roots Hostel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 243 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a 4 dorm, 2 adults and 2 kids, for 4 nights. The hostel was great for us in terms of location, cost, and room space. They serve some amazing lunch and dinner options there too! The hostel was one of the quietest I've ever stayed in and the facilities were all fairly clean and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for unbeatable price. I stayed an additional night because the place was satisfactory. Bathrooms were spotless and cleaned daily, though girls' shower and sink area can start accumulating hair left behind and becoming increasingly dirty as the night goes on. The bed was firm, you could feel the springs, but the sheets were hotel-level clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica Joyce

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Bugs. But cheap

Staff were friendly. But the room setting was weird where there’s no women restroom located in a floor with 2 female dorms. The bed probably have some bugs because I got bit 3 times over the night. Although I did use 2 blankets. Room was small where the luggages is hard to fit. Great location with decent food downstairs. I would have think twice before coming here because of the bugs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A budget friendly hostel

If you are looking for a budget friendly accommodation, this is a good option for you to put into your consideration. Yet, it is important to keep in mind that: 1) This is not a 5 star hotel, but a hostel. 2) You can have a bunkbed space for yourself as a private space, and other areas are shared. 3) Don't expect to have everything set up for you. (You are responsible for your own bed making) 4) Shampoo and body soap in the bathroom are free of charge to use, but others amenities need to pay for either purchase or rental. Some pros are: a) Amazing water pressure for shower. b) Pretty Quiet c) Couple blocks away from the nearest subway station d) Bed is comfortable e) A restaurant at the reception f) Close to convenience stores g) A budget friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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!

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Disliked: Room comfort
Decent area, quiet, but the overall cleanliness of the place leaves a lot to be desired.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

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

Sayuri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

SU SU

Narrow space
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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

Andreia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirtiest and smelliest hostel I've ever seen

This is one of the most disgusting hostels I've ever seen. Everything smells horrible and there's dust and dirty everywhere you look. I read some bad reviews and thought "how bad can it really be?". It turns out it's really that bad. I tried to talk to the staff about leaving earlier because I really didn't feel comfortable there but I would have gotten no refund so I endured it and stayed for 5 nights. I've been traveling full-time for 5 months and this was by far the worst hostel I've seen.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

takehiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
繁華街に近かくとても便利
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

FUMIE

あの場所でリーズナブルに泊まれるのはありがたかったです。 ただ、私の場合は、万博に行くため、地下鉄本町駅から近い所でここに決めたのですが、宿から地下鉄入り口までより、入ってから乗り場までの方が距離あるんじゃないかってくらい歩いた気がします。 地下鉄本町駅までの距離にウソはないのですが、利用する路線によっては要注意です。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

マサミ

今回が最後
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nagisa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
スタッフはチェックインアウトと別な方でしたが2人ともかんじのいい方でした 靴を脱いでいろんな人が履いたであろうスリッパに消毒もされていないのに履き替えるのはちょっと気持ち悪いです 私は持参していたので自分のスリッパを利用しました あと女子洗面台の髪の毛が尋常じゃないくらい落ちていて不潔でした
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

AKIHIRO

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
シャワーと寝る為のみに利用。 施設の綺麗さやスタッフサービスは値段考えたら相応かと思う。 同室の他の客次第で快適さはかなり変わる。 神経質な人は個室が良い。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yayoi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
家族で万博の前泊として宿泊しました。大阪としては非常に手ごろな価格で泊まれました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

MINEOP

Disliked: Cleanliness
本町にあるため、 梅田や難波良好を計画している方はいいと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

KEIZO

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
街の中心にあり鉄道利用に便利な場所です。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

HIDEKI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
非常に清潔で、他の宿泊者のマナーも良かったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025