commun SHIBUYA (Male Only)
This male-only capsule hotel is a solid option for budget-conscious solo male travellers seeking a convenient Shibuya base for short stays, provided they are prepared for potential noise and limited privacy.
commun SHIBUYA offers a budget-friendly capsule experience exclusively for male guests in the heart of Tokyo. Located just a short walk from Shibuya Station and the iconic Shibuya Crossing, it provides convenient access to the city's transport links and attractions. Guests sleep in enclosed pods, some of which are described as spacious, though mattress comfort can be inconsistent. While shared bathrooms are generally clean and well-equipped with toiletries, some areas, including toilet floors and common spaces, have been noted for cleanliness issues. The property is best suited for short stays, as the atmosphere is primarily functional for sleeping, with limited communal areas.
♀ The property name explicitly states 'Male Only'.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Station426 m5 min walk
- Shibuya Station453 m6 min walk
- Shibuya Station459 m6 min walk
- Shibuya386 m5 min walk
- Shibuya398 m5 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 2,024 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise is a significant issue, with multiple complaints about noisy roommates, snoring, talking, and doors slamming, particularly from the smoking area.
“It is a shared capsule hotel so you may have noisy roommates :)”
“The capsule are very noisy, I spent 4 days next to a guy who snored from 11pm to 10am every day.”
“So the sleeping area had lots of noise and talking, slippers and luggage scattered everywhere and the common areas often had trash and personal belongings scattered around, and the shower rooms were in not-so-great shape.”
Pod comfort
Reviews are mixed on pod comfort; some found the beds hard or thin, while others described the pods as spacious and comfortable, especially premium options.
“Hard bed but it works”
“The capsule was decent. I paid a little more - not much - for a premium capsule, and I think it was worth it for the extra space.”
“The Pods felt spacious and comfortable.”
Privacy
Privacy is a concern due to the lack of lockable doors on capsules, requiring guests to store valuables in lockers or small in-capsule safes. One alarming incident of an intoxicated person entering a capsule was reported.
“The only thing that was a bit annoying was having to leave everything in a locker or in the small safe in the capsule, on account of there not being any doors/locks to each capsule.”
“my last day there at 5am, there was a dude came inside my room while i was asleep. i was so scared that i thought it was a dream. he was so intoxicated and sober. the thing is he was naked. i tried to tell him to get out of my room but he still didn’t. very scary and i’m still shaking thinking about this.”
“The room halving two separate lights, the safe locker and TV”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness receives mixed reviews; while some guests found the place very clean, others reported issues with trash in common areas, dirty shower rooms, and toilet floors.
“The place was very clean and organized”
“The place was very clean, including the toilets and shower rooms.”
“Cleanliness was a problem. They clearly wanted foreigners to stay in this capsule hotel, but they didn't enforce the extra cleanliness or noise rules that foreigners require. So the sleeping area had lots of noise and talking, slippers and luggage scattered everywhere and the common areas often had trash and personal belongings scattered around, and the shower rooms were in not-so-great shape.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are generally clean and sufficient in number, with toiletries provided. However, some guests noted occasional dirty toilet floors and small shower stalls with limited space for clothes and towels.
“clean showers and toilet.”
“The place was very clean, including the toilets and shower rooms. There were enough showers and toilets.”
“Toilets and showers were always clean.”
Luggage storage
Luggage storage is available with lockers for medium suitcases and space for larger bags, though guests are advised to bring extra locks. Some found storage limited, especially for longer stays, and there's no post-checkout luggage storage.
“place to put your big luggage with locks (but buy an extra lock for the zipper of luggage), also a private locker (suitable for M size suitcases)”
“The storage space was very limited and it is impossible to get your capsule clean as you need to empty it completely, but again with limited storage space that's an hard task.”
“The only thing that was a bit annoying was having to leave everything in a locker or in the small safe in the capsule, on account of there not being any doors/locks to each capsule.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are generally described as friendly, kind, efficient, and helpful, though one reviewer found them less friendly, attributing it to the high volume of guests.
“friendly staff”
“The staff were kind and efficient”
“Staff were great.”
Location & access
The location is highly praised for its convenience, being a 5-10 minute walk from Shibuya Station and Shibuya Crossing, offering easy access to Tokyo's transport links and attractions. One reviewer, however, found it 'very far from Shibuya square'.
“The location is extremely comfortable. 5 minutes walk from Shibuya Station, you can explore tokyo during the day, easily go back in the afternoon for a quick change before going out for the evening.”
“convenient location”
“it's ten minutes' walk to Shibuya Crossing and all sorts of transport links”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is described as not very homey, primarily a place to sleep, and can feel claustrophobic due to a lack of communal areas. However, some guests enjoyed the opportunity to socialize with other tourists.
“A Capsule hotel without communal area becomes very claustrophobic.”
“It was not very homey, so it was really only a place to sleep, and would not recommend if you are staying longer than one or two nights”
“Making friends with other tourists is great.”
Value for money
Guests consistently praise the property for its excellent value for money, especially given its prime Shibuya location.
“Good price and a fresh place”
“amazing value.”
“Excellent value.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- significant noise issues
- limited privacy with non-lockable pods
- no luggage storage after checkout
- small shower stalls
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.