Hostel Space Capsule
This property is a budget-friendly option for a night or two, offering basic privacy in a good location, but guests should be prepared for significant comfort and service compromises.
Hostel Space Capsule in Madrid offers an enclosed capsule experience, providing a degree of privacy beyond traditional bunk beds. While the concept is appealing and the location convenient for metro access and local amenities, guests frequently report issues with the comfort of the thin mattresses and the effectiveness of in-capsule climate control. Noise transfer between capsules is a significant concern, impacting sleep quality. The shared bathroom facilities are often described as small and insufficient for the number of guests, with limited space for personal belongings. Staff interaction is largely remote and often unhelpful, contributing to a less welcoming atmosphere. This property is best suited for budget-conscious travellers seeking a very short stay, who prioritise privacy over comfort and amenities.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Usera (Mirasierra)164 m2 min walk
- Usera242 m3 min walk
- Usera (Amparo Usera)311 m4 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 2,255 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise is a significant issue, with guests frequently complaining about being able to hear sounds from other capsules, including door openings and closings, and general movement.
“The capsules are very noisy, especially in the twincapaules.”
“Is really noisy inside the capsule, not worth it for more than 2 nights, you're not going to sleep properly.”
“Too noisy from other capsules. Can hear the opening and closing of doors and beds.”
Pod comfort
Guests consistently report uncomfortable, thin mattresses and issues with climate control (too hot or too cold) and lighting within the capsules, impacting sleep quality.
“the beds were very uncomfortable, the “air-con” didn’t do anything which meant it was boiling in the capsule.”
“This time we were in Capsule no 10 but mattress was quite hard and not cozy at all. As well one light only worked. Capsule Blue Controls are two bright so you do not have full dark in capsule, we use one shirt over it to mask light over ventilation lights as you need ventilation but then all are on :(”
“The matresses are not good. Very thin. Was a little hard to sleep some nights. I was missing a place to hang my wet towels.”
Privacy
The capsules offer a degree of privacy superior to traditional bunk beds, which is appreciated by guests, though the hard-shell doors do not prevent noise transmission.
“Privacy”
“If you are used to dorms, it actually quite nice, due to it being quite private inside the capsule.”
“The capsule was an interesting experience because it provides a bit more privacy than the typical bunkbeds in hostels.”
Cleanliness
Overall cleanliness is generally good, with many guests praising the clean capsules and bathrooms, though one review did mention dirty blankets.
“Cleaning”
“The cleanliness was also nice. The cleaning lady was there almost the whole day so if i needed a new towel i got it right away.”
“It was really clean”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are a recurring issue, described as small, sometimes smelly, and insufficient in number for the capacity of the hostel, leading to potential crowding. There are also concerns about privacy and lack of space for clothes in showers, particularly for women.
“the shower is very small, being a mixed accommodation it’s hard for women when you need to shower and there’s not a space for your clothes.”
“2 tiny bathrooms and showers”
“Less toilets. Disable toilet no shower and door cannot lock”
Luggage storage
There is a notable lack of storage space for luggage, both within the rooms and for post-checkout, which is a significant inconvenience for guests.
“The room has nowhere to sit or put stuff on other than your capsule, which isn’t huge.”
“There is no storage room for backpacks.”
“Also, there was no option to leave luggage after check-out.”
Staff & check-in
Staff service is a major drawback, with frequent complaints about unresponsiveness, lack of English communication, and a generally remote, unhelpful, or even rude approach from the cleaning staff.
“Staff don’t respond. Or in English.”
“Terrible customer service (non existent) everything is done remotely.”
“The cleaning lady is rude. The cleaning lady walks around telling people what to do as if she owns the place, but she's probably a illegal allien.”
Location & access
The hostel benefits from a good location, with easy access to metro lines, shops, cafes, and supermarkets, making it convenient for exploring Madrid.
“the location was pretty good”
“All was okay, easy reachable from two metro lines 6 (circular) and 3. Shop and coffe bar nearby. Easy to checkin.”
“Excellent location and clean”
Wifi & working
While Wi-Fi is reported as good and fast, the charging facilities within the capsules are outdated, lacking USB-C ports and sometimes traditional sockets, forcing guests to charge devices in less secure common areas.
“Very good/fast wifi.”
“No type c charging port in the capsule”
“There are no usb C chargers in capsule, just the classic USB port which is not used anymore, it’s the rooms were no sockets so we had to leave our phones downstairs which didnt make us feel comfortable as there’s many people going in and out.”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is generally described as sterile and uninviting, with common areas lacking comfort. There are also reports of disrespectful guests and disruptive incidents, suggesting a lack of social cohesion or proper management of guest behaviour.
“The common areas are a bit sterile an uninviting, the room has nowhere to sit or put stuff on other than your capsule, which isn’t huge.”
“The police came within 15 minutes after checkout, appointment a couple was having sex (turns out these capsules are often rented for people just to have sex) apparently the couple was kicked out for having loud sex and they called the police because they wanted a refund and management wasn't responding. Definitely not a good first impression.”
“The people are not respectful at all.”
Value for money
Guests generally consider the hostel to offer good value for its low price, especially for short stays, despite the numerous drawbacks.
“I liked the área and the price of the capsule.”
“Worth the low price, 40 minutes from centre by public transport, clean, easy check in and check out”
“Excellent value”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- uncomfortable mattresses
- poor noise isolation
- insufficient and small bathrooms
- non-existent or rude staff
- lack of luggage storage
- outdated charging ports
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