Top 5 Affordable and Functional Capsule Hotels in Kyoto

Located 3 minutes by foot from Shijo Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway and Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Railway, this hotel can be found at Kyoto’s largest business district, Shijo Kawaramachi. This hotel oozes with the traditional beauty of Japan, and provides beds that were made for utmost comfort. You can select from 3 types of cabins: The Standard Cabin, the Centurion Cabin for female guests, and the Family Cabin for families and large groups. This hotel comes equipped with a large communal bath and sauna, both of which are open 24 hours a day. You may wash your clothes at the coin laundry, and rent a yukata for use within the hotel. There is free Wi-Fi within the whole accommodation. They have staff who can speak English.

The Prime Pod is located conveniently close to Kamogawa – a business district that is considered the symbol of Kyoto. It is a 3-minute walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Electric Railway. The interior is designed lavishly, with the wooden architecture and soft lighting providing a warm atmosphere. Each floor is separated by gender. You may choose from the bed-only option or an individual room that comes with a desk and chair. Feel free to interact with other guests at the lounge, where hotdogs and freshly brewed coffee are served for breakfast, and local beer, alcohol, and snacks are served at night. They have a coin laundry, and provide free Wi-Fi. They also have staff who can speak English.

This capsule hotel is a 4-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station via the Keihan Electric Railway. This men’s-only accommodation is located at Gion, which is a popular sightseeing spot. Each room measures up to a spacious 2,065mm x 1,050mm. Thanks to their fitted pillows, you can enjoy a high-quality sleep here. The hotel is equipped with an open-air bath and sauna. There are plenty of relaxation facilities as well, such as restaurants and massage rooms. They even offer free Japanese-style breakfasts! There is free Wi-Fi throughout the whole accommodation.