CAPSULE HOTEL CONTINUE NijojoKita
This property is a suitable option for budget-conscious travellers who prioritise cleanliness and value, provided they are prepared for noise and the inconvenience of stairs with luggage.
CAPSULE HOTEL CONTINUE NijojoKita offers a budget-friendly stay in Kyoto, providing individual enclosed pods that guests found comfortable and private. While the property is consistently praised for its cleanliness and good value, the experience is hampered by thin walls, leading to considerable noise from other guests and shared facilities. The lack of an elevator presents a significant challenge for those with heavy luggage, especially with common areas located on upper floors. Staff service is mixed, with some helpful interactions contrasted by unhelpful or inappropriate conduct. The location is convenient for bus access and local eateries but requires a longer journey to major train stations.
♀ Reviews mention a 'women’s only quarters' and 'girl's quarters' with key card access, though a male staffer entered the women's quarters on one occasion.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Oshikoji Kuromon South East695 m9 min walk
- Nijojo-mae695 m9 min walk
- Horikawa Oshikoji South West740 m9 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 1,722 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise is a significant issue, with thin walls allowing sounds like alarms, snoring, running water, and even bathroom noises to be clearly heard. Guests reported disturbances from other guests at late hours.
“The walls and ceilings are thin so you hear a lot of noise — people’s alarms, snoring, running water, etc.”
“Unfortunately the people staying in the shared room were very loud at late hours and using hair dryer at 5am which isn’t fair for the rest of the dorm. I don’t recommend having the bed closest to the exit/washroom as I did. It would’ve been nice had that section been seperate by a door to limit noise.”
“The walls were extremely thin even for a capsule hotel so the bathroom is very audible from the beds.”
Pod comfort
Guests generally found the beds comfortable and the capsules provided adequate privacy and necessities. One guest noted the pillow was too low for their liking.
“Clean and comfortable”
“comfy beds!”
“My capsule gave me the privacy I needed at the end of a long day for a very reasonable price. It was clean and had all the necessities.”
Privacy
Guests appreciated the privacy offered by the capsules and the key card access to dorms, contributing to a sense of security. One reviewer noted the pod was a 'closet' rather than a capsule, but still clean and comfy.
“My capsule gave me the privacy I needed at the end of a long day for a very reasonable price. It was clean and had all the necessities.”
“The dorms were all very secure with key card access”
“I had a single pod and it was perfect in size for me and one of my bags. Very cozy”
Cleanliness
The property is consistently praised for its cleanliness, including facilities, beds, and overall order. Reviewers frequently highlight the clean environment.
“Clean and comfortable”
“clean facilities, kind staff and comfy beds!”
“cleanliness and order”
Shared bathrooms
The shared bathrooms are generally well-regarded, with good-sized showers and ample facilities to avoid queues. However, one guest wished for clearer separation between female and unisex shower areas.
“I wish their was more clear separation of female shower units and unisex showers areas”
“The showers were a good size, easy to change in as well.”
“the bathroom was absolutely wonderful very large and plenty of showers and toilet toilets so you wouldn’t have to keep waiting for a turn to use them.”
Luggage storage
A major drawback is the lack of an elevator, making it difficult for guests with heavy luggage to navigate the narrow staircases, especially to higher floors where common facilities are located. There are also mentions of no lockers for storage, requiring guests to use external coin lockers.
“No elevator, so it's not good to stay here with heavy luggage.”
“The hostel don t have levator. Could be at go 3 floors up with the suitcases. Nobody help. The staircase is narrow.”
“No elevator, with social facilities on the top floor only, which given I was in the basement, was a bit of a trek to eat food.”
Staff & check-in
Staff service receives mixed reviews. While many guests found staff kind, helpful, and professional, there were instances of unhelpful or rude staff, particularly regarding luggage storage and issues with washing machines. A male staff member entering female-only quarters was also a concern.
“One morning in the women’s only quarters a male staffer came in to do some chores. He should have waited until every woman was out or sent in a female employee.”
“Some of the staff members were very friendly and assisted me to the best of their abilities. On the other hand one of them was very rude with an uptight demeanor, when I asked to leave my rice hat behind the desk in a storage room after my checkout for just 2 hours he declined with a snarky remark.”
“The staff were nice and helpful and the hotel was very clean.”
Location & access
The location is described as mixed; while it's near bus stops and a famous ramen restaurant, it's considered far from the nearest train station, requiring a long walk or bus rides to major tourist areas.
“Actually the position not that bad, but you had to walk 15 meters to grab city bus.”
“The location is far from the nearest station.”
“Really nice location right across from a famous ramen restaurant!”
Atmosphere
The property offers a break room with amenities like boiled water and a fridge, which is appreciated. However, the break room itself is noted as uncomfortable with a loud vent, and its location on the top floor without an elevator can make it inconvenient for some guests.
“The break room was uncomfortable and had a very loud vent.”
“break room really helpful with those boiled water & fridge.”
“No elevator, with social facilities on the top floor only, which given I was in the basement, was a bit of a trek to eat food.”
Value for money
Guests consistently highlight the excellent value for money, finding the prices reasonable for the clean, safe, and comfortable accommodation provided. Many would choose to stay again due to the good value.
“Excellent for the price”
“Continue gave me the clean, safe place to sleep and wash up after a long day at a very reasonable price.”
“Worth the money. Would stay again.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- significant noise from thin walls
- no elevator for luggage
- location far from train stations
- inconsistent staff service
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