TSUKIMI HOTEL
This is an excellent choice for solo travellers and those new to capsule hotels, offering a friendly, clean, and well-located base in Kyoto with a strong social vibe.
TSUKIMI Hotel in Kyoto offers a highly-rated capsule experience, featuring comfortable and spacious bed areas within a clean and well-maintained environment. While the sleeping arrangements are generally well-regarded, some guests noted that noise from fellow travellers can occasionally be an issue, a common characteristic of shared accommodation. The shared bathrooms are kept spotless, though minor improvements to shower amenities were suggested. The hotel excels in its social spaces, providing a comfortable lounge, a well-equipped kitchen, and a rooftop with scenic views, fostering a welcoming atmosphere. Its prime location in Kyoto makes it an ideal base for exploring major attractions and accessing public transport.
♀ One reviewer mentioned not being able to book an all-female dormitory because it was full, indicating the presence of such an option.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Station638 m8 min walk
- Station644 m8 min walk
- Station646 m8 min walk
- Gion-shijo649 m8 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 1,078 reviews.
Noise & sleep
While some guests found the property quiet, others experienced noise issues from fellow guests, particularly those not respecting quiet hours or making noise with luggage.
“Last thing (although it does not depend on the hostel itself) was that in my room a group of girls arrived who did not really respect the quiet rules. Because of that, it was almost impossible not to wake up or go to sleep at the same time as them due to the noise.”
“Quiet and clean, nice location!”
“Very clean, quiet and welcoming.”
Pod comfort
Guests generally find the bed areas spacious and comfortable, though one reviewer noted the bed and pillow were not comfortable.
“The bed area was spacious and comfortable.”
“Good beds.”
“comfortable pod.”
Privacy
Reviewers mention lockers for belongings and comfortable capsule rooms, suggesting a good level of personal space and security within the pod concept.
“There was a locker in the room where you could keep your belongings safely.”
“The capsule rooms are comfortable, and the overall organization works perfectly.”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised across all areas of the hotel, including pods, bathrooms, and common spaces, with daily towel changes noted.
“everything in the hotel was very clean.”
“everything was very clean, organized, and comfortable.”
“Very clean.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are described as spacious, clean, and well-maintained. A minor issue was noted regarding unstable shower baskets in some showers.
“The bathroom and common areas were spacious, clean and well maintained.”
“The only small issue regarding the facilities was that the baskets/shelves inside the showers could be reinforced a bit more. One shower was not being used because the basket could not hold items properly, and in another shower the basket was still usable but felt very unstable. It’s a minor detail, but improving it would make the bathrooms more practical.”
“The capsule beds and restrooms were very clean and well maintained.”
Luggage storage
Luggage storage is a mixed bag; while some found space for suitcases, many noted that lockers are small and large luggage often needs to be stored elsewhere, with common areas for suitcases sometimes becoming crowded.
“There was a locker in the room where you could keep your belongings safely. There was also enough space in the room for your suitcase.”
“The luggage storage section quickly got full and there wasn't much room to lay your suitcase down and open it up properly.”
“Only thing to beware of though is that the locker is quite small so you can’t fit a suitcase in there but there is plenty of space near the locker to keep your suitcase.”
Staff & check-in
The staff consistently receives exceptional praise for being kind, friendly, helpful, and attentive, going above and beyond to assist guests.
“The most important thing for me was the staff. Everyone was very kind, friendly and helpful. I would like to thank each one of them. Kanami, I miss you and all the others. 🩵”
“Friendly staff , great location- ideal place for a solo traveler to see the key historic locations in Kyoto .”
“The staff was incredibly kind and always available for anything you might need. They checked multiple times during the day, even in the rooms, to make sure everything was okay and if guests needed help. You can really feel that they care about the people staying there.”
Location & access
The hotel boasts an excellent location, ideal for solo travelers, with easy walking access to many attractions, close proximity to transit, and convenience for reaching Kyoto Station and major shrines.
“The location was great and everything in the hotel was very clean.”
“Friendly staff , great location- ideal place for a solo traveler to see the key historic locations in Kyoto .”
“The location is perfect and walking to a lot of attractions, close to transit.”
Atmosphere
The hotel offers a great social atmosphere with comfortable lounge areas, a rooftop with views, a well-equipped kitchen, and large common spaces, fostering a welcoming and friendly vibe.
“The lounge area on the ground floor was very comfortable. I also recommend going up to the rooftop. You can enjoy beautiful views of the area both during the day and at night.”
“They also have a very well-equipped kitchen, large common spaces, and they offer free coffee, tea, and water all the time, which makes the atmosphere even more welcoming. Overall, it’s a beautiful place with a great vibe, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and friendly hostel experience.”
“Modern and comfortable with an excellent bar and social area.”
Value for money
Guests consistently find TSUKIMI Hotel to offer excellent value for money, being affordable and providing a high-quality experience for the price, especially for a first-time capsule hotel stay.
“It was the perfect place to stay in Kyoto on a budget”
“I love everything about it being a first time to experience capsule hotel this is the best I can ever have.”
“Can’t ask more for that price, perfect in all points”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- noise from inconsiderate guests
- small lockers for luggage
- crowded luggage storage areas
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