Bobopod Tanah Abang, Jakarta
This is a well-regarded capsule hotel, particularly suitable for solo travellers and short stays, offering a clean and private experience in a central location.
Bobopod Tanah Abang offers a modern capsule experience in Jakarta, providing enclosed pods that guests appreciate for their privacy and individual space. While the pods are compact, they feature controllable lighting and Bluetooth connectivity, enhancing the personal experience. The property consistently receives high praise for its exceptional cleanliness, from the pods themselves to the shared bathrooms, which are regularly maintained. Staff are noted for their kindness and helpfulness, contributing to a positive stay.
Located ideally in Jakarta, the property offers convenient access to public transport, cafes, supermarkets, and fast-food options. WiFi is reliable, though the app-based check-in and pod access system can be a point of friction for some. The atmosphere is generally quiet, attracting guests seeking a peaceful environment. Despite some minor issues like limited luggage space within the pods and occasional noise from other guests, Bobopod Tanah Abang is considered excellent value for money.
♀ One review specifically mentions it is "so safe for a single lady to stay", implying dedicated facilities or a secure environment for female travellers.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Monas1.3 km16 min walk
- Harmoni1.4 km17 min walk
- Thamrin1.5 km19 min walk
- Tanah Abang1.2 km15 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 53 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise from other rooms and footsteps, as well as doors, can be an issue at night.
“The sounds of birds in other rooms, the sounds of steps to the bathroom or to escape. All noises are annoying at night.”
“Les portes font un peu de bruit.”
Pod comfort
Pods are generally described as small or tiny, with some finding the mattress hard, though others found the beds comfortable.
“La capsule était un peut petite.”
“Es genial! Son cápsulas pequeñas, no esperes algo súper espacioso, pero es muy nuevo y está muy limpio.”
“Muy pequeña la habitación, es para ir sin maletas.”
Privacy
Guests appreciate the privacy offered by the capsules, noting that beds are well-separated and provide individual space.
“私密性好”
“J'ai aimé le fait que les lits étaient bien séparés. Que chacun avait vraiment son espace.”
“Loved the idea of capsules, people around were quite and decent.”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised across the board, with pods, linen, and bathrooms noted as very clean and tidy.
“Very clean and polite staff”
“limpieza y habitación”
“Es genial! Son cápsulas pequeñas, no esperes algo súper espacioso, pero es muy nuevo y está muy limpio.”
Shared bathrooms
Bathrooms are consistently described as very clean and tidy, with hot water available according to some, though one review mentioned no hot water in the showers. A minor complaint was the lack of hooks in the bathroom.
“浴室挂钩可以多一点”
“Shared bathroom. Utilities for kinda missing but its fine for the.price mentioned.”
“No hay agua caliente en las duchas”
Luggage storage
There is very limited space for luggage within the pods, making it uncomfortable for guests with anything more than a small backpack.
“Muy pequeña la habitación, es para ir sin maletas.”
“No place in a room even if you have a small piece of luggage, you will be comfortable only if you have just 1 backpack.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are consistently praised for being kind, respectful, polite, and friendly. However, some guests noted that not all staff spoke English well, which occasionally hindered communication.
“The staff is so respectful and kind.”
“Very clean and polite staff”
“parte del personal no hablaba inglés y dificultó mucho la comunicación”
Location & access
The property is highly praised for its excellent and ideal location, being perfectly situated near cafes, supermarkets, public transport, and fast-food establishments.
“perfectly located.”
“Heureusement que l’établissement est situé à proximité d’un Mc do, KFC, Starbucks, ce qui fait vraiment contraste avec le reste de la ville…”
“Ubicación, limpieza y habitación”
Wifi & working
The WiFi is reported to work great. The property uses an app for check-in and pod access, which some guests found convenient for controlling pod features like lights and Bluetooth, while others found the check-in process via the app annoying and cumbersome.
“Et il y avait des néons aussi en guise de lumière. J'ai beaucoup aimé le fait de pouvoir le contrôler avec l'application.”
“El wifi funciona genial.”
“Al llegar tienes que descargarte una app porque las puertas se abren con un código qr, pero es un proceso sencillo.”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is generally quiet and decent, attracting students who come to study. However, common spaces are described as very small, and there is no outdoor space.
“Loved the idea of capsules, people around were quite and decent. Most of them were students who were their to study in peace.”
“Muy pequeño el espacio comun.”
“No outdoor space, you need to get out of the building if you want to smoke or just get some fresh air”
Value for money
Guests consistently find the property to offer excellent value for money, meeting or exceeding expectations for the price.
“Best quality value in town.”
“met my expectation”
“Utilities for kinda missing but its fine for the.price mentioned.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- small pod size
- limited luggage space in pods
- potential for noise from other rooms
- app-based check-in can be cumbersome
- no outdoor space
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