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title: "GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ vs Roots Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ or Roots Hostel in Osaka? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ vs Roots Hostel

Both are in Osaka, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Dōtonbori 2-chōme
## [GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/guest-house-b-s-fiveii-osaka/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1472597/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Itachibori 1-chome
## [Roots Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/roots-hostel-osaka/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2038738/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 7.5)
-   to walk to the sights (640 m / 1.8 km)

### Why is GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ better than Roots Hostel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 7.5) (+1.8)
2.  1.1 km closer to the city centre (−1.1 km)
3.  220 m closer to public transport (−220 m)
4.  19 more sights within 1 km (+19)

### Why is Roots Hostel better than GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ?

1.  More guest reviews (1,298 vs 28), so the rating is more reliable (×46)
2.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ | Roots Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.8) | 7.5 |
| Location | 9.6  (+0.9) | 8.7 |
| Public transport | 10.0  (+1.1) | 8.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+1.4) | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.8) | 7.5 |
| Number of reviews | 28 | 1,298  (+1,270) |
| Google rating | – | 3.7/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 381 |
| Rank in Osaka | top 25%  (+70%) | bottom 5% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.6  (+0.9) | 8.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 640 m  (−1.1 km) | 1.8 km |
| To public transport | 130 m  (−220 m) | 360 m |
| To the airport | 13 km | 12 km  (−1.1 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 230 m | 300 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 29  (+18) | 11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40  (+19) | 21 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 8 | 10 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Shitennō-ji Temple | 2.4 km  (−1.0 km) | 3.4 km |
| National Museum of Art, Osaka | 2.6 km | 1.4 km  (−1.1 km) |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Roots Hostel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/roots-hostel-osaka/prices/)

## Location

1.1 km apart

GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ: city centre: 640 m, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 13 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Roots Hostel: city centre: 1.8 km, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 12 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 21 sights within 1 km.

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## Weather in Osaka

[Osaka weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/osaka/osaka/weather)

## GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ or Roots Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ or Roots Hostel?

GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ or Roots Hostel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ is closer: 640 m from the centre, against 1.8 km for Roots Hostel.

### How far apart are GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ and Roots Hostel?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

## More match-ups

-   [GUEST HOUSE B's FiveⅡ vs Hostel Q](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/guest-house-b-s-fiveii-osaka-vs-hostel-q-osaka/)

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/guest-house-b-s-fiveii-osaka-vs-roots-hostel-osaka/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/