Space Night Capsule Hostel
This is a solid choice for budget-conscious solo travellers seeking privacy in a central Berlin location, provided they are prepared for the inherent noise levels of capsule accommodation.
Space Night Capsule Hostel in Berlin offers a distinctive stay with its enclosed, space-themed pods, providing a good level of privacy for guests. While the mattresses can be thin and noise from other guests is a common complaint, the capsules themselves are generally considered roomy and comfortable, with functional air conditioning. The shared bathrooms are kept clean and are well-equipped, though guests should be prepared for occasional wet floors and potential queues during peak times due to combined shower and toilet facilities. The hostel's central location near U-Bahn stations and historical sites is a major advantage, making it an excellent base for exploring the city. Staff are consistently praised for their helpfulness and welcoming attitude, contributing to a positive overall experience.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Station300 m4 min walk
- Spittelmarkt398 m5 min walk
- Station457 m6 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 9,356 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise isolation is a significant drawback, with many guests reporting thin plastic capsules that transmit sound easily. Earplugs are frequently recommended due to noise from other guests and general hostel activity.
“It was pretty noisy in the morning.”
“Acustic insulation completely non existent, I suggest ear plugs if you are very sensitive to noise.”
“The capsules are made of thin plastic, so you can hear any movement made in the entire hostel. If you're a light sleeper you'll struggle.”
Pod comfort
Reviews are mixed on mattress comfort, with several guests finding them thin or uncomfortable, while others found them adequate. Capsule size is generally considered good, and AC functionality is noted, though sometimes too strong or weak.
“The capsule was perfect size for someone my height (155 cm). The mattress was in my opinion comfortable and not too thin. The pillow and blanket were soft too. The AC worked well (maybe a bit too well haha, but that’s my fault for leaving it on too high for too long).”
“Somewhat comfy and roomy, thought the mattress was a lil thin.”
“The mattress was really thin so the bed was uncomfortable, the air conditioning was really weak so the capsule was quite warm at time, and extension lead to charge our device was outside the capsule which was a bit inconvenient.”
Privacy
Guests generally appreciate the privacy offered by the capsules, noting a good sense of personal space, especially in double capsules.
“The capsule gives you reasonable privacy.”
“It provides enough privacy and comfort for a vacation time.”
“I also appreciate the sense of real privacy inside the capsule, particularly inside a double.”
Cleanliness
Overall cleanliness is rated positively, with staff regularly cleaning public areas and bathrooms. However, one review noted some issues with capsule cleanliness upon arrival.
“The bathrooms were clean.”
“The capsule wasn't cleaned thoroughly, some trash under the mattress and inside the safety box.”
“Housekeeping personnel always cleaning public areas, nice, different experience overall.”
Shared bathrooms
Bathrooms are generally clean, spacious, and include amenities like shower gel and hair dryers. However, issues include wet floors, occasional odors, and queues due to combined toilet and shower facilities, particularly in the mornings.
“The bathroom floors were occasionally really wet. Small towels/a mop/something similar could’ve been useful.”
“The bathroom facilities were nice and spacious and we revived a towel for our stay. The lockers were nice and big but a bit loud”
“The biggest problem was probably the fact that the toilets and showers were combined - this means if you need to go to the toilet first thing in the morning then you’re going to be waiting in the same queue as the people waiting to shower (and honestly some people just rudely cut the queue and ignored me when I explained I was there first AND only needed a wee whereas they clearly had shower stuff).”
Luggage storage
There is ample luggage storage, with some lockers being large enough for normal bags. However, larger suitcases may not fit in the lockers and require use of a separate storage area.
“The lockers were great size and the bathrooms were clean.”
“Safety lockers not big enough for large luggage.”
“My suitcase couldn’t fit into the locker, but there is a seperate storage area.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are consistently praised for being friendly, helpful, welcoming, and available 24/7. Language skills are also noted positively.
“Fun concept and helpful staff available 24/7.”
“The reception team, very welcoming. Especially the lady who speaks Spanish, I can’t remember her name.”
“The staff were fantastic, the hostel is in a really convenient location (walking distance from a lot of important historical locations, short metro ride from main station), the capsule gives you reasonable privacy.”
Location & access
The hostel boasts a very good location, close to U-Bahn stations, the city center, and within walking distance of historical sites. It's also easily accessible by public transportation.
“Ok location not too far from the nearest U bahn station.”
“Very nice position, close to U Bahn and the city center.”
“The staff were fantastic, the hostel is in a really convenient location (walking distance from a lot of important historical locations, short metro ride from main station), the capsule gives you reasonable privacy.”
Wifi & working
Charging facilities are a notable issue, with USB ports often not working or being very slow. The available ports are outdated (USB-A/B) and cables are short, making charging modern devices inconvenient. External sockets are available but require leaving devices outside the capsule.
“The usb didn’t work in my pod, but luckily the chargers did (though it was REALLY slow).”
“The usb charger didn't work but there was a socket outside the capsule.”
“Secondly, the charging situation is a little annoying. Being that most modern devices charge with USB-C, only having USB-A/B ports in the cabins is a genuinely poor choice and not future-proof. Also, whilst there were additional cables inside the cabin, these cables were incredibly short and slow-charging, so you’re not going to be able to charge anything more than a phone. There were plugs external to the capsule but this often meant sitting with the door open until the device charged as I didn’t fancy leaving my electronics just outside, therefore I had to dedicate time before I slept just to watching my stuff whilst it charged.”
Atmosphere
The hostel has a unique and cool 'space theme' design that is appreciated by guests. However, there are mentions of a lack of cozy common areas or relaxation spaces, suggesting a more functional than social atmosphere.
“Nice flair.”
“The space theme was cool.”
“The design is quite good, loved it.”
Value for money
Guests consistently rate Space Night Capsule Hostel as good or excellent value for money, especially considering its location and the privacy offered by the capsules.
“good value”
“Surprisingly good stay for a really decent price”
“A great affordable option for a short stay.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- poor noise isolation
- thin mattresses
- inconvenient charging facilities
- queues for combined toilet/shower facilities
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