Capsule Hotels in Kyoto

"The Millennials Kyoto Capsule Hotel Great location and clean environment, with a really well-designed common area. Even though it's a capsule hotel, it offers good privacy and comfort. I had a great experience staying for several nights in a row, and I'd definitely consider coming back here on my next trip to Kyoto."

"No matter how many times I visit Kyoto, I always highly recommend this capsule hotel. Staying in Kawaramachi is incredibly convenient; you can walk or take the Keihan train to many attractions. The facilities here are top-notch, truly one of the best capsule hotels. They offer a wide variety of free beverages, and a hot matcha every day is a must!"

"The location is a bit of a walk from Marutamachi subway station, which might be tough depending on the weather and how much luggage you have. However, the facilities themselves were incredibly clean and well-maintained – from the sleeping capsules, washrooms, toilets, and shower rooms, all the way to the large public bath. Everything was spotless and very comfortable. The amenities provided were also excellent! The lobby was full of fun touches and great services; a friend who stayed elsewhere even said, 'I should have stayed here!' she was so envious. Most of the guests in the sleeping capsules were international, but everyone was respectful, and I didn't experience any noise issues at all. The front desk staff were all so kind, polite, and provided perfect service. I'll definitely be staying here again next time I'm in Kyoto. Thank you so much!"

"I had a very nice stay :) However, there were some drawbacks. 1. The bed curtains don’t close all the way, but leaves cracks where light can seep into the room. As the corridor between bunks/rooms is lit 24/7 this was a bit annoying. 2. The curtains do not offer any soundproofing and neither do the walls. I heard people pulling up their duvet, shifting in bed, snoring etc. The curtains themselves were also very noisy. 3. The bathroom door does have a ”slow stop” but it just gives a false sense of security. As the bathroom door will slide back into place after use most people just dropped it, however, what they failed to remember was that at the end of the rail the door still hits the wall with a resounding bonk and bounces back to repeat itself. I awoke startled multiple times, as it sounded as if someone was knocking to get into my room. 4. The automatic lock on the main bedroom door is also very loud, but you don’t get the knocking-like sound of the bathroom door. Sound-wise; the complimentary earplugs were great saviors. 5. The only showers are on the 4th floor. This was inconvenient for me as I had to juggle pjamas, a toiletries bag, bathroom slippers and towels from my floor. However, I think this is easy enough to fix; just provide the lower rooms with a basket to carry stuff in. All in all I had a great stay! The hotel is super close to landmarks as Nishiki Market and Kyoto museum so I could always find my way back. The shared areas were also spotless and included great amenities. The staff is super kind as well. It seems like their making the common area even bigger!"

"I didn't have high expectations when staying in a capsule hotel. But this particular capsule hotel surprised me. The capsule is spacious and easy to get into. Everything inside is equipped like a luxury train: water, daily bed linens, a phone shelf, light switches, an alarm clock, a TV, hooks, and an electrical outlet. There's a bathhouse on the sixth floor and two floors above. I went every day and thoroughly enjoyed it. The all-inclusive package is fantastic: you only bring yourself to the bathhouse, and everything else is provided, including disposable shaving kit. The hotel also provides pajamas for you to wear while inside the hotel. The buffet breakfasts are delicious, kaiseki-style. The excellent location in the Gion district is also worth mentioning. Everything is within walking distance, or transportation is nearby. The Geisha Theater is around the corner. A few minor downsides: the capsule only has a Japanese-style outlet, and the large EU adapter won't fit. Tourist tax isn't included. But this doesn't detract from the overall experience. I was delighted. Thank you! I highly recommend it and will definitely stay there again."

"The dormitory rooms felt like cubes made of plywood veneers, cut with a saw to create doors for each 'room'... There were also private rooms with beds on the first floor. The owner kindly put me in a dorm room with a desk, but I didn't end up using the desk much, so it felt a bit pointless. It did serve as a changing area though. I felt the plywood capsules had lower ceilings than standard capsules. I hit my head when going to the toilet at night and accidentally kicked things. It definitely had a 'cave-like' feel! It was fun chatting with all the foreigners. I struck up conversations with both Japanese and foreign guests. There were two *********, one Japanese, one American, one Indian, one Vietnamese... and so on. The dining area had a 'Lounge' sign, but it was just a shared dining room with a communal kitchen. It felt like a makeshift shed. On the morning of May 30th, when I stayed, the dining room temperature was about 18°C at 7 AM, almost the same as outside. It must be incredibly cold in winter with those plywood and polycarbonate walls. Another thing that bothered me was the shower rooms. There was one on the first floor, one on the second floor, and another next to the laundry area by the dining room. I think the second floor was for women, and the first floor for men. The shower room by the laundry area was a completely pre-fabricated unit, just a ready-made shower cubicle that had been installed. I wasn't sure if it even had a changing area, so I didn't feel like using it. When I woke up and used the first-floor shower room, which was next to the men's toilet and only had a shower curtain, the distinct toilet smell filled the air, and I felt nauseous that morning. I definitely don't want to experience that again. The owner seemed like someone who had traveled the world; there was an underwater photography camera in the dining room. He spoke in not-so-fluent English with the foreigners who checked in. There was a hot and cold water dispenser in the dining room. An American woman from Minnesota was trying to make cup ramen with the hot water, but the upper tank had just run out and was newly replaced, so I advised her to boil water in a small pot on the gas stove instead. Talking to so many people – asking about their backgrounds, where they were from, and why they came to Kyoto – reminded me of the NHK 72 Hours program. It felt like a 12-hour documentary about a dormitory-style hotel near Funaoka-yama."