J-Hoppers Osaka Universal vs Roots Hostel

Same City · Osaka Distance: 4.8km
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J-Hoppers Osaka Universal

★ 1-Star
9.1 1,728
Osaka
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Roots Hostel

★★ 2-Star
7.5 1,365
Osaka
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site J-Hoppers Osaka... Roots Hostel
Agoda
9.1 (1,763)
7.5 (1,387)
Booking.com
8.8 (1,308)
6.9 (469)
Expedia
9.2 (140)
7.8 (247)
라쿠텐트래블
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7.4 (1)
Trip.com
9.2 (108)
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Overall Average
9.1 (3,319)
7.5 (2,104)

Strengths & Weaknesses

J-Hoppers Osaka Universal Roots Hostel
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say great location near USJ and train station + Many reviews praise friendly staff who communicate well in English
+ Spacious clean shared kitchen perfect for cooking, repeated praise + Beds are spacious, clean, and AC works well for good sleep
+ Staff friendly and good English communication noted often + Convenient 5-min walk to Hommachi station for subway
+ Bed curtains and personal space provide good privacy + Downstairs bar offers guest discounts for takoyaki and drinks
+ Clean and ample showers/toilets common in reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No elevator, must use stairs complaints - No locks on showers, just curtains, causing unease
- Thin walls let noise through in some reviews - Shared showers and toilets often unclean
- Need to notify ahead for late arrivals mentioned - Inconvenient to go between floors for bathrooms

Recommended For

USJ Backpackers Friends Solo Travelers Families

Recommended For

Backpackers Solo travelers Short-term business

Guest Reviews

J-Hoppers Osaka Universal

Expedia 10 Solo

Staff helped find my lost wallet. Bed comfy, kitchen clean.

Trip.com 10 Friends

7min to USJ, super close to subway. Clean and quiet.

Booking.com 9.2 Couple

One stop to USJ, friendly staff, curtain privacy good.

Bathrooms cramped sometimes

Agoda 10 Solo

Luggage early drop and shower allowed, relieved fatigue. Great location.

Roots Hostel

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Room spacious clean AC great staff friendly location good

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Clean beds thick curtains slept well

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Group

Convenient for multi-night breakfast takoyaki discount good location repeat

Expedia 10.0 Family

Great location price space quiet clean showers

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Friendly staff comfy beds strong shower pressure location

Bathroom on different floor

Location Comparison

Distance: 4.8km

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