Capsule hostel Žižkov tower
This property is a very basic, self-service capsule experience best suited for budget-conscious travellers who prioritise a low price point over comfort and amenities, and who are prepared for a potentially noisy and unmanaged environment.
Capsule hostel Žižkov tower offers enclosed sleeping pods in Prague, providing a budget-friendly option for travellers. While the capsules themselves offer a degree of privacy and are generally considered clean, guests frequently report issues with excessive heat and poor ventilation within the pods, often necessitating leaving the door ajar. The property operates without on-site staff, which contributes to problems with unmanaged guest behaviour, noise, and occasional security concerns, such as stolen food. Shared bathrooms are a consistent point of contention, often described as dirty and lacking proper ventilation. Despite these drawbacks, its location is generally well-regarded, and many guests find it offers good value for money, particularly for short stays.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Invalidovna877 m11 min walk
- Křižíkova929 m12 min walk
- Letnany Airfield6.5 km
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 905 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise from other guests talking loudly is a recurring issue, with sounds easily heard between capsules. The capsule's ventilation fan is also noted as loud, and some guests reported smells from others smoking.
“some guests talking loud made me wake up in the middle of night.”
“The fan inside the capsule did close to nothing but without it, it was unberable to stay inside with the door closed. The bathrooms weren't awful but they could have been cleaner. There were some spots on the walls even after the cleaning was done. The shower walls need some repairing since after the shower, some water would always keep reapearing on the floor somehow. The website is a nice solution but there should be some kind of information about what to do in case something happens and you cannot enter the website. It is not the hostel's fault but some of the people staying there smoked funny cigarettes and every time I came to the hostel, I could smell it + some people talk loudly and everything can be heard from another capsule”
“It's true that the ventilation is loud, i slept with one earbud in so it was manageable, although the noise from others in the room kept waking me up”
Pod comfort
Guests consistently report that the capsules get very hot and stuffy, with insufficient ventilation, often requiring the door to be left open. Some found the bed uncomfortable or the mattress lacking support.
“Smells bad, gets warm inside the capsule”
“There was insufficient ventilation in the capsule, it was very stuffy and hot, and we had to leave the entrance half open.”
“It's so hot in capsule, like very hot. I used to sleep with opening door and it didn't help much.”
Privacy
The capsules offer good privacy, with guests able to lock themselves inside and control access via a remote link. This provides a feeling of being alone at night.
“Good if you like your privacy, no need to meet anyone there and the capsule is good, comfy and spacious. Everything works and open via wifi.”
“Feeling of being alone at night”
“you can lock yourself in the capsule, from the inside you control it with a switch, from the outside (like every other door in the building) you use a remote control on a link they send you.”
Cleanliness
While some guests found the capsules themselves clean, there were complaints about dirty sheets, sticky surfaces, and general cleanliness issues in the kitchen and bathrooms.
“The capsules are well airated and clean too.”
“The capsule was overall quite clean (there was one spot on the duvet cover and something sticky on one surface).”
“The sheets could've been cleaner”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are a significant drawback, frequently described as dirty, lacking ventilation, and sometimes missing basic amenities like bins. Shower walls also reportedly need repair.
“The female bathrooms were not so clean and not all of them had a bin to dispose off sanitary clothing”
“uncomfortable, dirty restrooms and showers”
“Dirty bathrooms without ventilation”
Luggage storage
There is limited information on luggage storage, with one guest noting a lack of hooks for backpacks, suggesting minimal in-pod storage.
“no hook for backpack”
Staff & check-in
The property operates without on-site staff, which leads to issues with unmanaged guest behavior, stolen food, and a lack of assistance for questions or problems.
“Since there is no staff in the facility, some guests' behavior made me uncomfortable. Our food in shared fridge got stolen and some guests talking loud made me wake up in the middle of night.”
“You don't see the staff so if you have any question, that's a dud.”
“No staff members, you do everything.”
Location & access
The location is generally considered good by guests, with a bus stop directly in front of the building, making it convenient for transport.
“Location good. Value to money.”
“location”
“Good location, everything is quiet”
Wifi & working
The property relies heavily on internet for access, with doors and capsules opened via a remote link. While this system generally works, some guests reported occasional internet connection problems, particularly for bathroom entry.
“Occasional problems with Internet connection for toilet entry”
“Capsules and internet registration no personal needed”
“Everything works and open via wifi.”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is largely negative due to a lack of staff presence, leading to unmanaged guest behavior, noise, and security concerns (e.g., stolen food, non-guests sleeping in common areas). Common areas are also very limited.
“Since there is no staff in the facility, some guests' behavior made me uncomfortable. Our food in shared fridge got stolen and some guests talking loud made me wake up in the middle of night.”
“if you like sitting in the common area, there is only a balkony”
“lots of people cause lots of noise, there was some outsider guy staying outside of the pods, sleeping on the floor so not so secure place.”
Value for money
Many guests found the property to be good value for money, especially considering its low price and location, making it a viable option for budget-conscious travelers.
“Value to money.”
“Very cosy and low price for what it is. That was a surprisingly agreeable experience for someone anxious with the idea of sleeping with other people around.”
“It was cheap and there is a bus stop in front of the building.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- poor ventilation in pods
- unmanaged guest noise
- dirty shared bathrooms
- no on-site staff
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