Louis House Shibuya
This property is best suited for budget-conscious travellers seeking a central Shibuya base for a short stay, provided they are willing to overlook significant issues with cleanliness and privacy.
Louis House Shibuya offers a budget-friendly capsule experience in a prime Shibuya location, appealing to those prioritising access to the city's vibrant nightlife. Guests sleep in curtained bunk-style pods, which are generally found to be comfortable and equipped with individual air conditioning and charging points. However, the property struggles with consistent cleanliness across common areas and bathrooms, which are also noted for their awkward, open-plan design and cramped toilet stalls. Luggage storage is minimal, often leading to bags being left in hallways, and staff communication can be challenging. While the location is a significant draw, guests should be prepared for a lively atmosphere and potential noise from both within the hostel and the surrounding entertainment district.
♀ Reviews mention a 'female-only floor' with an access code, though one reviewer notes the code is ineffective if others leave the door open.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Exit A0499 m6 min walk
- Shibuya Station526 m7 min walk
- Shibuya Station601 m8 min walk
- Shinsen100 m1 min walk
- Shibuya499 m6 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 32 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise is a significant issue, both from other guests and from the street, with creaking doors and loud revelers outside.
“Tesis değilde konaklayanlar çok gürültücüydü”
“The door to the dorm always loudly creaks when opening and closing, so you’re constantly woken up by people coming in and leaving.”
“外の治安は飲み屋が多く夜遅くまで酔っぱらいが大声で騒いでた。”
Pod comfort
Guests generally find the sleeping capsules comfortable and spacious, with good electronics and individual air conditioning.
“Les cabines pour dormir sont agréables.”
“Comfortable beds”
“Die Kapsel war gemütlich und im Bad gab es große Spiegel. Zudem war die Elektronik in der Kapsel gut, es gab alle Anschlüsse und eine eigene Klimaanlage.”
Privacy
Pods are secured only by curtains, which do not block light effectively and offer limited privacy. Some pods have non-functional lock buttons.
“Die Kapsel ging nicht zu verschließen, somit hatte man nur eine Gardine als Schutz, wodurch es hell war.”
“Beds have some half curtains that don’t block out light too well. Hard to sleep unless someone turns off the light, which is not reasonable to do until at least after 10 PM, but people are always coming and going (especially in Shibuya).”
“カプセルホテル個室内は約1畳分くらいかな。壁にロックのボタンがあったが扉が固定されており意味がなくカーテンのみ。”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is a major recurring issue, with common areas, bathrooms, and even pods often found dirty due to both guest behavior and infrequent cleaning by staff.
“Tout était sale, en grande partie à cause des voyageurs qui n ont aucun respect pour le lieu et les gens qui y travaille. Ils laissent pleins de choses qui ne veulent plus. Je n'ai pas eu l'impression que l'espace etait nettoyé tous les jours. Par exemple l 'espace partagé était tellement sale (pendant 2 jours les mêmes détritus, bouteilles ont trainés) que je n'ai même pas pu l'utiliser.”
“Common area was cool but people just leave trash laying around and I didn’t see much cleaning there. There was also an area with a table outside but it had tons of garbage bags so it was impossible to stay there.”
“Not very clean, which is partially due to mainly foreigners staying here (I’m a foreigner myself) but the staff doesn’t seem to do much cleaning. People leave their used toothbrush hanging around, their towel on your luggage, or dirty socks in the sink. There was a liquor can that remained on the floor from when I checked in to when I checked out.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are poorly designed, with open shower areas lacking privacy for changing and extremely cramped toilet stalls. Cleanliness is also a frequent complaint.
“L' espace douche est ouvert sur le reste des lavabos et toilettes : vous vous déshabillez face a tout le monde. Rien pour poser vos affaires quand vous prenez votre douche...un panier c est quand même pas compliqué.”
“Shower area doesn’t have a space to change so you either change inside the shower or everyone just sees you naked.”
“The toilet stalls are super cramped. I’m 5’11”, 165 pounds and my knees were touching the door when sitting on the toilet.”
Luggage storage
Luggage storage is problematic; small lockers mean large suitcases are often left in hallways, creating security concerns and clutter. Access to reception involves steep stairs, difficult with heavy bags.
“Really steep stairs to get to the reception so it’s kinda tricky with big luggage.”
“No good place to store luggage so people just leave their stuff hanging out everywhere. Feels chaotic and messy.”
“ロッカーは小さいのでキャリーは廊下に放置するしかない。大型の旅行鞄が無造作に置いてあり防犯上不味い。”
Staff & check-in
Staff communication is a frequent issue, with some unable to speak English, leading to difficult check-ins and insufficient explanations. There are also reports of booking errors and staff sleeping at the front desk.
“Das Personal konnte leider gar kein Englisch, wodurch es schwierig zu kommunizieren war beim Check in.”
“後は問い合わせの返事が中国語だったので少し不安だったそしてチェックインしたら予約が出来ておらずかなり困った（もちろん支払済暫くのやり取りの後なんとか1室確保してもらったが嫌な思いをした”
“スタッフさんは優しい話し方ですが説明不足で分からないことばかりでした。聞きに行くにも階段なので手探りで解決しました。”
Location & access
The property boasts an excellent location in Shibuya, close to the station and main attractions, yet situated on a quiet street.
“Bien situé.”
“Very good location, in the heart of shibuya.”
“The accommodation has a top location - located in a quiet alley, but close to the action.離車站很近”
Wifi & working
Wifi is reported as 'good enough' by one reviewer, but there is little other information about work facilities.
“WiFi was good enough.”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere appears to be social, with some guests meeting new friends, and a lounge/rooftop area available. However, the general untidiness and lack of proper luggage storage contribute to a chaotic and messy feel.
“met a ton of people/now friends at this hostel.”
“Lounge/rooftop area was kind of cool.”
“No good place to store luggage so people just leave their stuff hanging out everywhere. Feels chaotic and messy.”
Value for money
Guests generally consider the property good value for money, especially given its prime Shibuya location, though some acknowledge it comes with certain compromises.
“Good price for the location.”
“Fiyat açısından kalınabilir”
“価格と立地は最高なのでハイリスクハイリターンでの覚悟を”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- poor cleanliness
- lack of privacy in bathrooms
- noise from other guests and street
- limited luggage storage
新宿ニッカホテル
A functional, no-frills option for budget-conscious travellers prioritising an unbeatable Shinjuku location, but be prepared for a basic capsule experience with potential comfort and service limitations.
9h nine hours woman Kanda
This property is best suited for solo female travellers seeking a clean, well-located, and budget-friendly base for short stays in Tokyo, provided they are prepared for the inherent limitations of capsule accommodation and the specific operational policies.
Hotel PRELE
A suitable option for budget-conscious solo travellers seeking a clean and well-located base, provided they are prepared for basic pod comfort and potential noise.