Capsule Hostel Beppu Tower
A well-located and clean capsule hostel, particularly suitable for solo travellers seeking a comfortable and quiet base for exploring Beppu, with the added bonus of sauna and jacuzzi access.
Located directly above Beppu Tower, Capsule Hostel Beppu Tower offers a convenient and comfortable stay for those exploring the city's hot springs. Guests sleep in spacious, enclosed capsules with comfortable bedding and USB charging ports. While the atmosphere tends to be quiet and respectful, some pods may experience street noise. The shared bathrooms are consistently praised for their cleanliness and are well-equipped with toiletries, though female showers can become busy during peak periods. The hostel provides large lockers for luggage and a communal kitchen with hot water, catering to practical needs. Its prime location, just a short walk from Beppu Station, makes it an ideal base for exploring the area.
♀ Reviews mention a female-only sleeping space and a female-only dorm for toilets and showers.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- 574 m7 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 180 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Many guests report a quiet environment, with respectful fellow guests. However, some note street noise, especially for capsules facing the busy street, and occasional noise from hairdryers late at night.
“Even though it’s a mixed dormitory, all the guests were very respectful and quiet, so I had a really comfortable stay.”
“Super quiet and comfortable. Very quiet at night.”
“Very loud. The hotel is facing to busy street, so you hear traffic even at night.”
Pod comfort
Guests generally find the capsules spacious and comfortable, with clean bedding, pillows, and comforters. Some mention issues with ventilation or lights not working.
“The bedding was also very clean, which made the experience even better.”
“Large capsules. Comfortable pillows and comforters.”
“The capsules were spacious and location was alright enough - the sea and train station proximity was great.”
Privacy
The property offers female-only sleeping spaces for enhanced privacy. Lockers are available and can accommodate hand luggage, though there is limited space within the capsules themselves for larger items.
“if you are a lone female traveler, there is a female-only sleeping space for better privacy.”
“The lockers can fit most hand luggage: in my case, a backpack and a jacket, plus my shoes.”
“The hostel is very clean and the capsules are quite spacious and comfortable. They have a female-only section but you are also able to stay in the mixed room next to your partner.”
Cleanliness
Overall cleanliness is highly praised, with many guests noting clean bathrooms, showers, and sterile environments. However, there was one specific complaint about a capsule not being properly cleaned before check-in.
“The bedding was also very clean, which made the experience even better.”
“Clean bathroom and shower and they should spend time on the 5th floor if they want to chill.”
“My husband’s capsule was not cleaned properly prior to our check-in. There was a brown stain on his bedding and for some reason the capsule had sand in it - not very pleasant.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms and showers are consistently described as very clean and spotless, with provided toiletries. However, during peak times like Golden Week, the limited number of female showers can lead to queues and difficulty accessing facilities.
“Clean bathroom and shower and they should spend time on the 5th floor if they want to chill.”
“There were only 3 female showers available. Every time I tried to shower, or brush my teeth it was completely full. So I ended up doing my morning routine in the toilet bathroom. (Which had 2 sinks and 3 toilets).”
“The bathrooms are spotless and the showers are great, too, as they come equipped with shampoo, conditioner and body wash.”
Luggage storage
The hostel provides large storage lockers capable of fitting most hand luggage, such as backpacks and jackets. However, there is limited space within the capsules themselves for accessing belongings, which can feel cramped.
“Large storage lockers.”
“The only slight niggle for me was the lack of space for diving into my bad to search for clothes etc., it’s all a bit cramped….but I enjoyed the experience a lot”
“The lockers can fit most hand luggage: in my case, a backpack and a jacket, plus my shoes.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are frequently praised for being friendly, helpful, accommodating, and speaking good English. There was one isolated comment about staff not being welcoming or professional.
“The staff spoke very good English and were extremely friendly and helpful.”
“Shout out as well to the staff/manager or maybe the owner for being so accommodating. They were being responsive and very kind to foreigners so that was a plus.”
“capaules quite tight, staff not really welcoming and professional.”
Location & access
The location is consistently highlighted as excellent, great, and convenient, being right above Beppu Tower and very close to the train station (10 minutes walking) and other city attractions.
“The location is excellent — right above Beppu Tower and very convenient for getting around the city.”
“The location was great and convenient.”
“Very close to the station.”
Wifi & working
The hostel provides USB ports in the pods for charging and a kitchen with hot water, making it convenient for some guests. One reviewer specifically mentioned it as an 'amazing place to stay, especially for work trip', suggesting it's suitable for digital nomads, though explicit mentions of Wi-Fi quality are absent.
“USB ports in the pod for us internationals made it convenient for me to charge without having my stupid contraption of an adapter.”
“Also I could make my morning matcha and cup noodles as they provide hot water in the kitchen. Convenient.”
“Everything was great. Neat and clean. Amazing place to stay, especially for work trip.”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is described as somewhat introverted, with limited comfortable communal spaces beyond the capsules. While there's a bar and restaurant on the 5th floor, and a terrace, these don't seem to foster a strong social vibe.
“The vibe was a bit introverted/shy.”
“The hotel was fully booked for Golden week. We were 2 females accommodated in the mixed dorm. We had to go over to the f male only dorm to toilet and shower.”
“Other than the capsule, there isn't any space to sit comfortably and chill. There is supposed to be a terrace space upstairs, but it looked like it was not in use.”
Value for money
Many guests consider the hostel to be good value for money, especially given its comfort and facilities. While some find it a little expensive for a capsule hotel, it's generally seen as affordable and worth the price.
“For its price, it's definitely worth it.”
“For the price and during golden week, this place was amazing. Super quiet and comfortable.”
“A little expensive for a capsule hotel but still affordable”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- street noise on lower pods
- limited social spaces
- queues for female showers during peak times
- no space for clothes inside pods
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