Hotel Owl Tokyo Nippori
This is a reliable choice for solo travellers and those needing easy airport access via Nippori Station, offering good value for a clean and well-located capsule stay.
Hotel Owl Tokyo Nippori offers a practical and clean capsule experience, particularly well-suited for those seeking convenience near Nippori Station. Guests sleep in enclosed capsules, which provide a sense of personal space, though the mattresses are noted to be on the firmer side. The property maintains a peaceful atmosphere, with quiet hours enforced in sleeping areas, and a common lobby provides a space for socialising or enjoying complimentary drinks. While the hotel is praised for its cleanliness and friendly staff, guests should be prepared for the possibility of carrying luggage up stairs due to a frequently out-of-order elevator. Its excellent access to public transport and nearby amenities makes it a strong contender for budget-conscious travellers.
♀ One review mentions it's 'nice to stay for solo female traveller', implying suitable facilities or sections.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- 西日暮里589 m7 min walk
- Nippori175 m2 min walk
- Nippori228 m3 min walk
- Nippori266 m3 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 1,441 reviews.
Noise & sleep
While some found the property quiet, others experienced noise outside their rooms and recommended earplugs, suggesting sound insulation is not perfect. The hotel enforces quiet hours in sleeping areas.
“Very clean, very quiet, easy to access.”
“No chatting or phone calls are allowed as we need to respect others. For these activities, please go down to the lobby.”
“Lots of noise outside the room at 1am.. But you get what you pay for.”
Pod comfort
Multiple guests found the mattresses to be thin and uncomfortable, describing them as hard or on a board.
“Beds were a little uncomfortable. Thin mattress on board in capsule”
“Very thin mattress, quite uncomfortable.”
“The bed was a bit hard, so that's not very comfortable for longer stays.”
Privacy
Guests appreciate the personal space offered by the capsules. While there's no lock to the room, a 24/7 desk is present, and it's noted as suitable for solo female travelers.
“Its nice to stay for solo female traveller,,the staff soo nice”
“No lock to get into the hostel or into room but 24/7 desk”
“Slept in a capsule, clean and comfortable.”
Cleanliness
The property is consistently praised for its cleanliness, with multiple guests highlighting it as a positive aspect.
“Clean place.”
“Really clean and good facilities.”
“Very clean, very quiet, easy to access.”
Shared bathrooms
There's a public bath nearby, which is a plus. However, towels are thin and must be purchased, which is a minor drawback.
“Next to a Public bath.”
“towels were really thin n flaking off, plus you had to buy them!”
Luggage storage
A significant recurring issue is the non-functional elevator, forcing guests to carry heavy luggage up multiple flights of stairs. One review also explicitly mentions no locker for luggage.
“There was no elevator unfortunately and no locker for the luggage.”
“Our bedroom was on the fifth floor and the elevator didn't work”
“The lift was out of service, so we had to carry our luggage up to level 2 using the stairs.”
Staff & check-in
The staff consistently receives high praise for being kind, helpful, welcoming, and professional.
“The staff was very kind and available.”
“the staff soo nice”
“staff were really kind, welcoming and helpful.”
Location & access
The hotel boasts an excellent location, particularly for its proximity to Nippori Station and the Skyliner, making it convenient for airport access and exploring Tokyo. There are also many amenities like an onsen, grocery, and restaurants nearby.
“The hostel was easy to access and well organised.”
“Very convenient to Nippori Station”
“good location, easy walk to train station.”
Wifi & working
The WiFi is reported as stable.
“Always clean . WiFi stable”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is generally described as peaceful and quiet, with rules in place to maintain this. There's a common lobby area with free drinks, suggesting some social potential, but the focus is on quiet rest.
“Really clean and good facilities. The rest what you would expect in a 20 bed dorm!”
“A peaceful place with worthy price”
“The common area in the lobby offers free juice, coffee, and water.”
Value for money
Guests consistently rate Hotel Owl Tokyo Nippori as offering very good value for money, considering it a decent and affordable option in Tokyo.
“Very good value for money.”
“Decent cheap capsule hotel”
“A peaceful place with worthy price”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- non-functional elevator
- thin mattresses
- no locker for luggage
- towels must be purchased
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