Hostel with a bar, near Dotonbori This hostel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities and express check-out. Bathrooms are shared. 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.
A late check-out fee will be charged check-out before 11 am contactless check-out available express check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
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.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Cashless transactions are available 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 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system 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
Reviews
Jul 22, 2025 07:27:31 PM
Review Score:
6
Summary: 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
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Reviews
Jul 22, 2025 07:27:31 PM
Review Score:
6
Summary: 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
Peggy
Jun 11, 2025 08:47:32 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: 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.
Yvonne
Mar 24, 2025 11:11:03 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: 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.
Mar 23, 2025 07:44:13 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: 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
Christian
Aug 22, 2024 02:04:05 PM
Review Score:
6
Summary: 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
Forrest
May 14, 2024 06:22:04 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: 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.
Evan
Apr 9, 2024 11:34:24 PM
Review Score:
4
Summary: Poor quality bathroom, no soap, bunkmates are loud.
Solid location, affordable.
Erica Joyce
Apr 2, 2024 08:34:13 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: The property is good. But needs just a little bit of dusting but overall i will still recommend. Easy check in and out.
An Phuong
Nov 16, 2023 07:48:08 PM
Review Score:
4
Summary: 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!
Noel
Sep 2, 2023 01:18:18 AM
Review Score:
4
Summary: I like there was a restaurant in the building, staffs spoke English, double deckers were spacious. Overall good hostel.