Bobopod Juanda, Jakarta
This is a strong choice for solo travellers and those needing convenient transit access in Jakarta, offering a comfortable and clean capsule stay despite some noise challenges.
Bobopod Juanda in Jakarta provides a modern and comfortable capsule experience, particularly noted for its spacious pods that offer more room than typical designs, allowing guests to store belongings and move with ease. While the enclosed pods provide a sense of privacy, guests should be aware of potential noise from adjacent capsules and common areas due to thin walls. The shared bathrooms are consistently praised for their cleanliness and are separated for male and female guests, often including hot showers and hairdryers. Strategically located next to Juanda station and a short walk from Gambir train station, it offers excellent access to public transport and local amenities like Family Mart and coffee shops. The property is a good option for budget-conscious travellers seeking a clean and convenient stay, though the check-in process via a dedicated app can be a minor inconvenience.
♀ Reviews mention separate bathrooms for men and women, and the property is generally considered safe.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Harmoni1.2 km15 min walk
- Monas1.3 km17 min walk
- Juanda136 m2 min walk
- Sawah Besar872 m11 min walk
- Gambir979 m12 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 151 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise isolation is a significant drawback, with many guests reporting thin walls and being disturbed by conversations, footsteps, and general movement from other guests.
“got woken up if people are walking or talking or playing music loud”
“Pods are not soundproofed so can be noisy either from person in next pod or one above you, or from people moving about early morning, late at night.”
“Not very sound proof.”
Pod comfort
Guests consistently praise the comfort and spaciousness of the pods, noting they are larger than typical capsules and have comfortable beds.
“So comfortable I would definitely recommend staying here if you just arrived from a long flight.”
“Very clean double pod.”
“The room and bathroom are ok, good and comfortable bed,helpful staff. Modern and fun box bedroom.”
Privacy
The property uses an app and QR codes for entry, which some find annoying. While some guests feel safe, one reviewer noted the main door was often left open, raising security concerns.
“A little annoying to have to open all doors with a QR code.”
“Using an app for entry into the room.”
“Plus the access from the street is so easy that anyone can walk in, because the main door is often left open, so it didn't feel very safe .”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is a strong point, with many guests praising the immaculate condition of the pods, rooms, and especially the bathrooms. A few minor comments suggest occasional room for improvement.
“They could do better with the cleaning (toilet/showers).”
“Very clean double pod.”
“everywhere was clean”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are generally clean, plentiful, and offer hot showers. The separation of facilities for men and women is appreciated, and hairdryers are available.
“They could do better with the cleaning (toilet/showers).”
“plenty of showers and toilets”
“clean,hot shower and free drinking water.”
Luggage storage
While the pods themselves are noted as spacious enough for belongings, some guests found the overall space for luggage to be tight.
“May just tight space but still can manage”
“A bit small with the luggages”
“One of the standout features of this capsule hotel was the spaciousness of the capsules. Unlike the typical cramped capsules I've encountered before, these offered ample space to store belongings and move around comfortably.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are generally described as friendly and helpful, though some guests experienced issues with check-in due to a lack of prior information about the required app, and some staff may not speak English.
“I've tried to contact the hotel several times because I didn't get any information for check-in over the app you have to download. So I didn't stay.”
“helpful staff.”
“the staff don’t speak English.”
Location & access
The location is highly praised, being right next to Juanda station and within walking distance of Gambir train station, making it very convenient for exploring Jakarta and for transit. There are also shops and food outlets nearby.
“Family Mart right underneath which is very helpful too. Only 15 min by train to get to old town - very easy to move around in jakarta.”
“Location is great.”
“Location is right next to Juanda station.”
Wifi & working
One review mentions good WiFi, but there is not enough information to fully assess work-friendliness.
“Good WiFi”
Atmosphere
There are conflicting reports on common areas, with some guests mentioning spacious common areas while others state there are none. One reviewer noted a lack of fresh air in common areas.
“There is no fresh air,so hanging out there is not fun (compared to the previous bobopods I had stayed at).”
“Take into account that there is no common area in case you are a solo traveller.”
“Spacious common area.”
Value for money
Most guests find Bobopod Juanda to be good value for money, especially for budget travelers, though one reviewer felt it wasn't the best value for a single night.
“for this type of accomodation was good”
“Affordable price for budget traveller”
“I like how it's cheap and clean”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- thin walls lead to noise disturbance
- check-in app can be inconvenient
- potential for lack of fresh air in common areas
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