Fora Capsule Hostel Tuban Kuta Bali
This hostel is an ideal choice for budget-conscious travellers seeking a clean, comfortable, and private stay near the airport, particularly for short transit periods.
Fora Capsule Hostel Tuban Kuta Bali offers a convenient and clean stopover for travellers arriving at or departing from Bali's airport. Guests sleep in enclosed capsules, which are generally described as comfortable and private, though some wished for a thicker blanket. The hostel is highly regarded for its exceptional cleanliness throughout the property, including the shared bathrooms, which are co-ed. Staff members are consistently praised for their attentiveness and helpfulness, creating a welcoming atmosphere. While the hostel is not particularly social due to the short stays of most guests, it provides excellent value for money and a peaceful environment.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- 783 m
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 1,589 reviews.
Noise & sleep
While some guests found the capsules to be in a quiet area and well-protected from light and noise, external noises like the call to prayer and roosters were noted by others.
“Big comfy beds in large capsules, in a quiet area, free water and hot drinks.”
“Imam call to prayer and roosters popped off at 5am for 15 minutes.”
“But it's hostel so the people are coming and leaving all hours ...even though the beds are quite well protected by the light and noice.”
Pod comfort
Guests generally find the beds clean and comfortable, with some describing the capsules as large. One guest wished for a thicker blanket.
“The beds were clean and comfortable.”
“Big comfy beds in large capsules, in a quiet area, free water and hot drinks.”
“A slightly thicker blanket would have been nice as I got a little cold :)”
Privacy
Guests appreciate the privacy offered by the capsules and the security measures like pin codes for dorm entry and fob keys for under-bed lockers.
“You get your own pin code for entry into your dorm, along with a fob key for a locker below your bed.”
“The privacy you can have and the location.”
“The capsules bed are comfortable and private so it's perfect to have a good sleep!”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised across the board, from the beds and dorms to the bathrooms and kitchen facilities.
“clean, welcoming staff - second time I've stayed at Fora and would stay again.”
“The hostel has everything you need - clean, well equipped kitchen facilities (plus free coffee+tea during your stay - this is important to me as a coffee addict 😋). The beds were clean and comfortable.”
“Everything is extremely clean and peaceful, and the beds are super comfortable.”
Shared bathrooms
The shared bathrooms are noted as clean and well-maintained, with free flip-flops provided. However, some guests noted that the bathrooms are co-ed and lack separation for men and women.
“No seperated bathrooms for men and women”
“Toilets and showers are clean, there are spare flip flops available for free use when using the toilet or showering.”
“Also just note bathrooms and showers are co-ed.”
Luggage storage
The hostel offers under-bed lockers with fob keys for security and a useful luggage storage service for longer periods. However, one guest noted a lack of space for belongings in the dorm.
“You get your own pin code for entry into your dorm, along with a fob key for a locker below your bed.”
“I left my begs there for three weeks and that was very useful.”
“The room had more beds than the booking said and there was no space to put your stuff.”
Staff & check-in
The staff, particularly Freddy, Rosie, Andy, and Calvin, receive consistent and enthusiastic praise for being attentive, friendly, helpful, and caring, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
“On my arrival, I was greeted by Freddy who is so so lovely and attentive! Great first impressions to begin with ☺️”
“All the staff were very helpful and friendly, especially the host!”
“The staff truly deserve all the praise – Freddie, Rosie, Andy, and Calvin are incredibly attentive, friendly, and caring. You instantly feel completely at home in the atmosphere they’ve created.”
Location & access
The hostel's location is consistently highlighted as excellent for airport access, being a 15-20 minute walk away. It's considered ideal for pre or post-flight stays.
“Perfect place close to the airport! They also offer shower only (incl. towel) if you just want to freshen up before your flight and a video how to reach the airport on foot, which is faster than a taxi ride.”
“Great location for the airport, clean, welcoming staff - second time I've stayed at Fora and would stay again.”
“Plus it's only a 15-20min walk from the airport. I will definitely be using this hostel for my future Indonesia visits!”
Wifi & working
While some guests found the WiFi to work well, others reported it as very bad, indicating inconsistent performance.
“Wifi worked good, decent common area.”
“The wifi was very bad, and the showers could have somewhere to keep your towels and clothes where they won’t get wet.”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is generally described as peaceful and clean, with nice common areas. However, due to the transient nature of most guests staying only one night, it is not considered a very social hostel.
“Everything is extremely clean and peaceful, and the beds are super comfortable.”
“Not very social because most people stay 1 night, but that is to be expected.”
“The community areas are nice.”
Value for money
Guests consistently praise the hostel for its affordability and excellent value for money, especially given its cleanliness and convenient location.
“The price of the hostel is very affordable per night, whether you are staying long term or just passing by like me during my transit from one spot in Indo to another.”
“It was clean and vey good value for the money.”
“Good price for the value”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- co-ed bathrooms
- inconsistent WiFi
- not very social
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