77%Capsule Inn Akihabara

It is good that there were separate female & Male capsules on different levels. Definitely a good japanese experience!!

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by A-squared – posted on Nov 25, 2008

6

You cannot store your staffs because you will receive a really small box (you can take in it ONLY a small backpack!). The smoking area is next to the room where you can leave and lock your clothes and other things, so it is awful, everything will be evil-smelling. On the other hand you have to... more You cannot store your staffs because you will receive a really small box (you can take in it ONLY a small backpack!). The smoking area is next to the room where you can leave and lock your clothes and other things, so it is awful, everything will be evil-smelling. On the other hand you have to leave the hostel in the morning and you cannot re-enter until 5pm! I don't offer to anyone this capsule.close

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by peterbollok – posted on Nov 16, 2008

2

Great that there is a capsule inn for women, too. Staff very friendly and speaks english. It was fun for one night.

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by melinaneber2856 – posted on Nov 9, 2008

1

will definitely recommend. very good location, within walking distance of akihabara station. tourist destinations very accessible by subways from akihabara station. very friendly and helpful staff. no curfew. capsules for men and women on separate floors. the only thing i didn't like was... more will definitely recommend. very good location, within walking distance of akihabara station. tourist destinations very accessible by subways from akihabara station. very friendly and helpful staff. no curfew. capsules for men and women on separate floors. the only thing i didn't like was the smoking area in the lobby. i have asthma.close

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by erillo1756 – posted on Nov 9, 2008

1

Brand new and extremely clean. Quite well located at one stop from Yamanote line. Great and big common area with an excellent kitchen. Rooms extremely tiny though. Apart from that, the rest was just perfect.

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by marmar2688 – posted on Nov 2, 2008

7

Great fun, but only for one night. They are not set up for backpackers and your luggage is problematic for more than one night. I recommend it for one night only, its fun.

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by bredaore – posted on Oct 31, 2008

6

the baggage security could do with an overhaul but other than that pretty top notch. Great place to stay if you're into your manga and anime and loads of places nearby to eat.

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by darylburge2921 – posted on Oct 19, 2008

5

The actual capsule itself was a pretty cool experience, but you could easily hear all kinds of noises from the other capsules and the restrooms could've been a little cleaner. My girlfriend stayed on one of the women's floors, though, and had a much better experience--partly, I think, because... more The actual capsule itself was a pretty cool experience, but you could easily hear all kinds of noises from the other capsules and the restrooms could've been a little cleaner. My girlfriend stayed on one of the women's floors, though, and had a much better experience--partly, I think, because there were so few female guests. I guess, if you're a woman it might be fun, but I wouldn't recommend it for the guys.close

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by ReiseEnte – posted on Oct 17, 2008

2

I felt like I was part of a cult! Quite an experience...

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by chrisho785648 – posted on Oct 16, 2008

5

Typical Capsulae. Seperate Floors for Women. Bring some Earplugs, you hear other people Snoring. But thats normal. Free Internet in the Lobby.

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by thomasmauritz1935 – posted on Sep 16, 2008

4

This place was a lot of fun, great experience if you don't get clostraphobic.

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by Banchong – posted on Sep 8, 2008

8

Good expirience! Good value and convienient location. If you want to try a night in capsule hostel its perfect for you!

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by emmapiotrek – posted on Sep 1, 2008

8

Unfriendly-rude staff. Not a nice place to stay. Check-out@10AM. When moved-in again@5PM, staff showed no service to help us find an ATM. When we tried to use the Internet in the reception (find an ATM) we were nearly kicked-out and told that they did run a business & we needed to pay fist... more Unfriendly-rude staff. Not a nice place to stay. Check-out@10AM. When moved-in again@5PM, staff showed no service to help us find an ATM. When we tried to use the Internet in the reception (find an ATM) we were nearly kicked-out and told that they did run a business & we needed to pay fist before using the internet. But we needed to use it so we could find out where to get money. Japan has the most unfriendly money system - foreign credit cards. It can hardly be used.close

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by straussjan762 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

2

THE BEST PLACE TO SLEEP IN TOKYO

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by jafetsg – posted on Aug 30, 2008

3

too small... and messy ...bed is awful@@ thought internet free is good ;p

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by tpanais – posted on Aug 29, 2008

2

A unique experience. Not hard to find and in a good location.

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by gerthedwarf2624 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

4

as females, we found it quite hard to find a capsule hotel, as most are catered towards businessmen. this one was quite touristy, but a great capsule hotel experience!

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by nsgaran5962 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

7

The beer vending machines are good but the crowded downstairs and the three computers that are always being used by some ass hole whose been looking at their face book account for the last 45 minutes suck. if this place had a little more room to hang out and maybe some wifi it would be a better... more The beer vending machines are good but the crowded downstairs and the three computers that are always being used by some ass hole whose been looking at their face book account for the last 45 minutes suck. if this place had a little more room to hang out and maybe some wifi it would be a better place but for the most part it was crowded and sucked.close

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by justmader3670 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

3

Definitely worth a night`s stay. Capsules needed better ventilation, but well worth the experience.

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by bjsando172 – posted on Aug 13, 2008

10

if you are in japan,you should stay in there once at least!.

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by liliana330 – posted on Aug 13, 2008

3

Capsules are pretty big for one person, but maybe a bit short if you're over 6'8". Very clean. They won't hold your luggage if you come early tho.

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by anesiac436 – posted on Aug 13, 2008

3

Great experience but only for one night, check out is very early and check in is very late and they dont like you leaving your bags there.

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by singles2 – posted on Aug 12, 2008

3

Please note that this is a capsule inn--many seem ticked off after arriving and realising that this isn't a hostel. My experience was a pleasant one, though they won't let you use anything until after five. Well, maybe the toilet.

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by ScaryTheDave – posted on Aug 11, 2008

3

A nice experience, but only for a night. Hard to sleep because of the guy next to me who snored really loudly. You hear everything through the plastic walls. Was an interesting experience nonetheless.

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by keanenryan6643 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

8

If you're in Japan you have to try this. The capsules are surprisingly spacious and the bath area is really nice. Don't stay here if you plan to go out drinking and leave the next day however as the checkout time is 10:00 :(

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by danhartnett19098 – posted on Aug 3, 2008

4

A great experience for a night! They even let us keep our luggage there for touring around for the day! I fit into the capsul fine but my husband who is almost 6 foot didn`t quite fit! Only complaint is that it can be hard to fall asleep as you can hear everything the other guests are doing if...

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by chelsey2222359 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

7

The capsule aspect of this place is interesting but it is not social at all and staff have a difficult time helping you in English. If youre just looking to experience a capsule, this is your place. If you want a hostel experience out of it, this may not be your top choice. Its much more like a...

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by sarahl9881 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

19

They had literally everything you could need for an overnight stay in the bathroom! Although the lockers are intended for a stay with very little stuff it was no problem to bring in our big luggage.

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by karondra9974 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

5

novel.

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by u42300132290 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

5

Some of the controls for the electronics in the capsule were broken or missing. But it was fun and comfortable enough.

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by seanrester7711 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

2

DO NOT STAY HERE Staff are so unhelpful, they treat you like a little kid and the manager is the most obnoxious, annoying person i have come across. Don`t appreicate being checked out of the hostel everyday at 10 and then not even being allowed back in until 5 even to go to the toilet. The shower... more DO NOT STAY HERE Staff are so unhelpful, they treat you like a little kid and the manager is the most obnoxious, annoying person i have come across. Don`t appreicate being checked out of the hostel everyday at 10 and then not even being allowed back in until 5 even to go to the toilet. The shower room if you enjoy no privacy then this is the place for you.Few travellers were there, just full of japanese business men. Dont know why its on this site. HOSTEL WORLD TAKE THIS HOSTEL OFF THIS SITE!close

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by paulcosworth9706 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

1

Very fun to do! Have to do this when you're in Japan!

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by amanbodh – posted on Jul 25, 2008

1

the manager was a pain in the ass and was the less accomodating person i have ever come accross in a hotel, service was poor, very poor

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by robmcneil-224893 – posted on Jul 23, 2008

1

The showers were a bit bizarre but serviceable. I loved the capsules and the all women floor was nice.

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by ashleynjmalexander2866 – posted on Jul 16, 2008

3

The constant smoking in the lounge area was extremely disturbing. While I enjoyed my stay, it was really difficult to use the internet or spend any time in the lobby because of the constant cigarette smoke. Please consider banning smoking inside this area.

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by josesj – posted on Jul 14, 2008

6

This a fun place to exerience in crazy Tokyo. I was really well run and you get a info leaflet to explain where to keep all your stuff and how how to ake the most of your stay! Women and men seperate floors are a god idea but a little inconvenient if you are a couple sharing a bag. Very clean...

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by annadave3113 – posted on Jul 10, 2008

12

This place is awesome! It is a great experience, very unique to Japan and worth at least one night stop-over. Random check in times, but this goes well with the random design of the entire place. Staff very helpful and lots of facilities which exceed your average backpacker hostels. Felt like I...

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by chrismoore-1696 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

28

very sweet bathrooms, liked the robes and other amenities that were provided, it was a bit difficult to find as was not clearly signed in english.print out a google map rather than trying to follow the directions provided.

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by kitric – posted on Jul 7, 2008

1

I thought this was a great experience. It was very convenient to the train which made exploring Tokyo that much easier. The place was clean and the staff spoke good English and was quite helpful! Definitely something you should try at least once!

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by jessi1250 – posted on Jul 3, 2008

1

An interesting place to stay, although poses several problems for guests who aren't simply businessmen looking for night's sleep. The locker provided is far too small to fit even the smallest bag in and so the bags are locked onto a rack in the lobby. There is a communal area but again it is the... more An interesting place to stay, although poses several problems for guests who aren't simply businessmen looking for night's sleep. The locker provided is far too small to fit even the smallest bag in and so the bags are locked onto a rack in the lobby. There is a communal area but again it is the small lobby. The capsules don't lock, you simply pull a blind down once you are inside. Equally sound insulation is minimal so sleeping beyond 5am when all the businessmen's alarms start going off is impossible. The area is not Tokyo's most exciting although is quite central. It is worth doing as an experience but one night will be plenty! Especially as those staying longer have to check out in the morning then check back in again that evening!close

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by jacfletch128247 – posted on Jun 29, 2008

2