Nishi stay.Your stay at this Nishi hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Dotonbori and Nipponbashi. Kyocera Dome Osaka and Umeda Sky Building are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Tibet Restaurant Cafe & Gallery SNOW LION - 1 min walk
About this property
Roots Hostel
Hostel near Dotonbori in Osaka
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 an elevator.
10 guestrooms or units
Deli
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Elevator
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
Roots Hostel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and bidets.
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: JPY 500 for adults and JPY 500 for children
1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
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)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Bidet
Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels
More
Slippers
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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets 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
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: approximately JPY 500 for adults and 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 onsite 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 each 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.
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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!