Hostel Roots

Tilburg is a very diverse, but small city. There are a lot of international students here and there is always something fun to do. We'll make sure you will feel at home - at home in Tilburg and at home in the hostel.

We are the first and only hostel in Tilburg and you can be part of this life changing experience.

You will learn all the ins- & outs of running a hostel: front- & back-office, marketing, bar, kitchen, housekeeping and much more. We host people from all over the world and although we are Dutch, the main language spoken in the hostel is English. So if you are looking to improve your English and work within an energetic, fun and genuine team which feels more like a family, then this is the best place to be! :)

We (Koen, 39 years & Marion 37 years) are a couple for over 10 years, we have 2 kids. We are from Tilburg, but we have also lived in Rotterdam, Amsterdam & The Hague. In 2016 we moved back to our roots, Tilburg to follow our dream; opening the first hostel in the city. We work in the hostel along side a small team which also includes 6 work&stayers who live in the hostel. With the work&stayers we have a small dutch team working in the reception. We all speak English with each other :) We want our hostel to feel like home and want our guests to soak up in the "world" of Tilburg. The hotspots and typical highlights from Tilburg are shown in the rooms and the building itself.

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This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.

Reviews

5.0
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Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

Canada

5

Hostel Roots is a wonderful place to volunteer. All the staff are lovely people who make you feel so welcomed and at home.

9 days ago

Australia

5

Take me back!! Please!! I would stay here forever if I could. Hostel Roots is an amazing place to volunteer, the staff are wonderful, the place is wonderful, the work is easy (if you know what you're doing and are putting in the effort), and the volunteers you are with become friends for life. Tilburg is a great place to be. So do it. Apply. I want to go back. I wish I never left :) <3

10 days ago

Spain

5

Mi estancia en Hostel Roots es algo que recordaré siempre, desde el primer día me sentí bienvenida, tanto por los anfitriones y trabajadores del hostel, como por los voluntarios.
Roots es sin duda, un lugar en el que sentirse como si estuvieras en casa, cómodo y en familia.

Agradezco mucho la oportunidad de haber estado allí, ya no solo por todo lo que he aprendido, trabajando como voluntaria, sino también por todas las personas que he podido conocer ❤️

29 days ago

United States

5

Hostel Roots was an amazing experience! I really felt welcomed by the staff and other volunteers.
The breakfast shifts were pretty chill and the staff was there to help if you need it. We had lunch and dinner together everyday which was so nice.
Tilburg is such a charming city, and I loved the cute shops and vintage thrift stores. On the weekends, we went out to local bars/clubs, and even a few concerts. Plus I got to experience the famous Tilburg fair and their pride day - "Pink Monday!"
My time at Roots was really special, and I hope to be back!

about 2 months ago

Serbia

5

My second Worldpackers experience so far and truly one of the best times of my life! The moment I arrived at Roots, I immediately loved the vibes. There's no space for low energy in this place. The team is absolutely amazing, always ready to help and make you feel at home. I was super lucky to spend a month with experienced and hardworking volunteers who made work fun and smooth. Whoever is curious about life and work in a colorful hostel with soul(I assure you:)) in The Netherlands, just go for it, you'll make tons of memories for life. Thanks to all of you who made Roots incredible! :))

2 months ago


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