Bobopod Alun-Alun, Bandung
This property is best suited for budget-conscious solo travellers prioritising a central location over quiet and consistent cleanliness. Be prepared for noise and potential cleanliness issues.
Bobopod Alun-Alun in Bandung offers an enclosed pod experience, featuring individual capsules with integrated Bluetooth music and lighting systems. While the concept provides a private space for guests, the pods are noted to be somewhat cramped, particularly for luggage, and some mattresses are described as hard. Noise isolation is a significant concern, with thin walls allowing sounds from neighbours, doors, and even street traffic to penetrate, and quiet hours are reportedly not enforced. Cleanliness is inconsistent, with reports of stained sheets, mold, and bathrooms that are not cleaned frequently enough. However, the property benefits from a highly strategic location, praised for its proximity to shopping, culinary options, and city activities. Staff are consistently highlighted as friendly and helpful, though a language barrier may exist for English speakers. The property also features a large rooftop terrace, though its cleanliness has been questioned.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- 1.1 km13 min walk
- 4.1 km
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 18 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise isolation is a significant issue, with guests frequently hearing neighbours, doors opening/closing, street traffic, and even prayer calls. There are also complaints about quiet hours not being enforced.
“The room wall is a little thin and can hear your neighbour moving/ talking if they arent considerate.”
“The cabin wos super noisy. There are a bit more then 30 pots per floor and you could hear every single door opening and closing.”
“Non respect des heures « quiet hours de 21:00- 07:00», personne du personnel ne dit rien aux enfants qui crient, courent partout et surtout aux parents qui sont presque pire que les enfants. Ils discutaient avec des amis des capsules à 2:00 du matin. Zéro respect pour les autres. - Insonorisation zéro. On entend les voisins + le traffic routier + entend la prière à 4:30”
Pod comfort
Guests found the pods cramped, especially for luggage, and several complained about hard mattresses. One review noted moldy panels beneath the mattress.
“The room space is a little cramped especially when storing things.”
“The woodn panels of the bed wos moldy and don't look beneath the Mattress”
“Matelas très très dur, pas l’idéal quand on a mal au dos”
Privacy
Guests appreciate the private space offered by the pods, describing them as effective and comfortable for individual use.
“This place is safe to store your things and get your own private space.”
“The concept is interesting The bulle dans laquelle on rentre pour la nuit est super efficace.”
“Muy cómodo, buena experiencia y bien ubicado”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness receives mixed but predominantly negative feedback. While some mention regular cleaning and clean floors, multiple guests reported stained or dirty sheets, moldy panels, and generally dirty conditions in both pods and bathrooms.
“The place has a very regular cleaning schedule”
“The woodn panels of the bed wos moldy and don't look beneath the Mattress The sheets had a lot of stains.”
“Les draps avaient quelques tâches. Ils étaient propres mais c'était dérangeant de voir ces tâches.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are a point of concern, with guests reporting them to be dirty and not cleaned frequently enough given the number of users.
“The bathroom gets cleaned just 1 per day so sometimes it is really dirty.”
“la salle de bain commune était sale. Elle n’est pas nettoyé tous les jours, ce qui devrait être le cas vu le nombre de personne qui l’utilise.”
Luggage storage
One review indicates that the pod space is cramped for storing luggage, suggesting limited in-pod storage.
“The room space is a little cramped especially when storing things.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are consistently praised for being friendly, helpful, and sympathetic, though some guests noted a language barrier with English.
“the staff are helpful.”
“safe, comfortable, clean with friendly and helpful staff”
“The stuff is super friendly”
Location & access
The location is a major highlight, consistently described as strategic, super, and perfect for accessing shopping, culinary options, and city activities.
“Great location close to mall and braga street”
“strategic location in the shopping center area, it is also easy to find culinary delights”
“location was strategic”
Atmosphere
The pod concept with its Bluetooth music and light system is seen as cool and interesting. There's a large rooftop terrace, but one review notes it's not cleaned.
“The bluetooth music and light system was very cool.”
“The concept is interesting”
“It has a large rooftop terrace for eating. :)”
Value for money
One review indicates good value for money.
“prijs-kwaliteit verhouding was goed.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- poor noise isolation
- inconsistent cleanliness
- hard mattresses
- cramped pod space for luggage
- quiet hours not enforced
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