カプセルホテル41
This property is suitable for budget-conscious solo travellers who prioritize location and don't mind a no-frills, older capsule experience with some operational quirks.
カプセルホテル41 offers a budget-friendly capsule experience in a highly central Kanazawa location, praised for its proximity to major attractions and dining. Guests will find enclosed pods equipped with AC, TV, and lighting, though comfort can be an issue with hard mattresses and dated construction contributing to noise. The property maintains a good standard of cleanliness, with staff often highlighted for their exceptional helpfulness and friendliness, despite some language barriers. Shared bathroom facilities are noted as older. A peculiar shoe locker system and lack of large luggage storage are practical considerations for guests. The atmosphere is generally quiet, with limited social spaces.
♀ Reviews mention a 'female only dorm' that was clean and comfortable.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Nomachi1.2 km15 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 135 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise isolation is a significant issue, with guests reporting that capsules are noisy and lack soundproofing, leading to hearing everything from neighboring pods, including loud snoring.
“The capsules feel old and noisy, they are side by side so you hear everything around you; since it seems is the place a lot of local people go to sleep after a night of drinking, be ready for very loud snoring.”
“There is no soundproofing so you hear every movement from anyone in the room. The individual “capsules” do not seem well-constructed. When you move in the bed, there is much noise created and it doesn’t feel secure.”
“Facilities were really good and was very quiet.”
Pod comfort
Reviews indicate that while pods have AC, TV, and good lighting, the beds are often uncomfortable and hard. The capsules are described as old, noisy, and not well-constructed, leading to noise with movement.
“The capsule bed wasn't that comfortable.”
“The capsules feel old and noisy, they are side by side so you hear everything around you”
“The bed is very hard and uncomfortable. There is no soundproofing so you hear every movement from anyone in the room. The individual “capsules” do not seem well-constructed. When you move in the bed, there is much noise created and it doesn't feel secure.”
Privacy
One review mentions relatively high privacy, but there is limited information to fully assess this dimension.
“Clean and relatively high privacy, great value for money”
Cleanliness
Overall cleanliness is frequently praised, with many guests describing the rooms, capsules, and female-only dorms as clean and neat. However, one concerning report of bed bugs was noted.
“Todo estaba perfectamente limpio.”
“Very clean room and the staff is nice.”
“The female only dorm was clean and comfortable.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathroom facilities are described as old, and some guests noted the absence of a sauna, which is sometimes expected in capsule hotels.
“衛浴設備較為老舊”
“The bathroom facilities also look old.”
“カプセルホテル特有の？サウナが無かった。”
Luggage storage
The property has a peculiar shoe locker policy requiring guests to exchange keys with staff every time they leave, which is inconvenient. There are no lockers for large luggage, only for small items, though staff will store bags at reception.
“weird shoe locker policy where by the shoe locker key is kept by hotel staff and you need to get the key each time you when out.”
“No locker for the luggage, only for small items.”
“For some reason, you need to keep your shoes in a locker and change to special slippers inside. But then everytime you go out, you have to deposit the key for the special shoe. I couldn't fully understand the system.”
Staff & check-in
Staff service is generally highly praised, with many guests describing them as friendly, helpful, professional, and accommodating, even going above and beyond for special occasions. However, some guests noted limited English proficiency among younger staff and occasional unfriendliness from front desk staff.
“Staff were very nice and helpful.”
“The staff were incredible and very friendly!”
“The best part of the place is the staff especially Mr Akira who helped to look for my eyeglasses that I lost at a temple and Ms Yuba, the front desk manager is a sweet Angel. Very friendly, professional and accommodating.”
Location & access
The location is consistently praised as brilliant, great, and central, being handy to popular attractions like gardens, castles, museums, and markets. It's close to the downtown area for dining. However, it can be hard to find initially, and access from Kanazawa Station requires a bus, though bus access within the city is easy.
“La ubicación y las instalaciones.”
“Brilliant location.”
“Although hard to find at first, the location is great.”
Wifi & working
One review mentioned that the Wi-Fi was sometimes spotty, but there is no further information regarding work facilities.
“wifi was sometimes a bit spotty”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is described as quiet and sometimes lonely, with one guest finding it depressing. The dorm setup can be awkward, and there's no dedicated common area for socializing on the same floor as the dorms. The hotel's age is also noted, contributing to a less vibrant feel.
“Que fui el único hueped esas noches, esperaba encontrar mas personas, estuvo muy solo el lugar, se sintio muy triste el ambiente del hotel.”
“The set up of the dorm is a bit awkward when having to share with more than one person.”
“This place is depressing. To be honest, I don’t understand why it has a high rating. ... There is no place to hang out — there is a small seating area next to reception, but this is on a different floor than the dorm room.”
Value for money
Many guests consider the property to offer good value for money, especially for those prioritizing price and familiar with capsule hotels. It's seen as a reasonable and affordable option, particularly for just sleeping. However, some suggest that for a better experience, it might be worth spending a bit more elsewhere.
“Super, to slušná cena”
“Clean and relatively high privacy, great value for money”
“価格重視で、カプセルホテル等に慣れている方であれば、問題ないでしょう。”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- uncomfortable and noisy pods
- inconvenient shoe locker policy
- no large luggage lockers
- dated facilities and atmosphere
- limited English-speaking staff
Torifito Hotel & Pod Kanazawa
This is a strong choice for budget-conscious solo travellers seeking a clean, well-located capsule hotel with excellent onsen facilities in Kanazawa.
Kanazawa Capsule Hotel Musashimachi
A reliable and clean option for budget-conscious solo travellers seeking a well-located capsule stay in Kanazawa, provided they are prepared for a firm bed.
Hiroshima no Oyado
This capsule hotel is a practical choice for short stays and transit due to its excellent location and good value, provided guests are prepared for potential noise and comfort issues within the pods.