12 Best Capsule Hotels In Akihabara, Japan - Updated 2024

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With lots of things that Tokyo is famous for, how does one stay here on a budget? Budget-friendly pods or capsule hotels, of course, as long as you’re not too claustrophobic. Akihabara is known for these, apart from the bustling otaku culture and the many themed and animal cafes found here. The hotels are a cheap alternative to the usual fancy hotels you’re used to, and though not as luxurious, are certainly a cozy alternative as a new form of itty bitty living space! Keep on reading to learn more about some of the best capsule hotels in Akihabara, Japan.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 04, 2024.

1. Akihabara Bay Hotel (Female Only) (from USD 39)

Akihabara Bay Hotel is situated just a 3-minute walk away from Akihabara Train Station and offers a 24-hour front desk with free WiFi access throughout the entire property. Guests will find a conveniently shared lounge installed with power and USB outlets to charge their phones. There are drink vending machines on site, as well as a shared lounge with a microwave and an electric kettle. Laundry services are also available at an additional charge.

This Akihabara capsule hotel has centrally managed air conditioning, while shower booths and powder rooms are shared among guests. Even smokers will be charmed: there is a designated smoking area on site. No restaurants around, but there ARE several convenience stores for…well, your convenience.

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Akihabara Bay Hotel (Female Only)

Wifi Available

Address: Chiyoda-ku, Kandaneribei-cho 44-4
679 meters (0.5 ft) from Kanda Shrine

24-HOUR FRONT DESK Non-smoking rooms Laundry Internet services Lift Heating WiFi Available Free WiFi

2. MyCUBE by MYSTAYS Asakusa Kuramae (from USD 39)

This capsule inn in Akihabara is just a 2-minute walk from Kuramae Station on the Toei Asakusa and Oedo lines. It offers compact yet functional units each with a USB port and a shared lounge, with free WiFi. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, and all units come with a flat-screen TV. Bathroom facilities are shared with other guests. As for luggage, guests can make use of the free luggage storage service offered at the 24-hour front desk.

If you’re hungry, you can always start the day with a buffet-style breakfast which includes granola, yogurt, and various fresh products. Alcohol beverages and light meals are also available for purchase.

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MyCUBE by MYSTAYS Asakusa Kuramae

Wifi Available

Address: Taito-Ku, Kuramae 2-6-7
2.18 km (1.4 mi) from Kanda Shrine

24-HOUR FRONT DESK Non-smoking rooms Laundry Internet services Lift Safety deposit box Heating Luggage storage

3. Nine Hours Woman Kanda (from USD 83)

Nine Hours Woman Kanda is conveniently located literally a minute away from JR Kanda Station. Free WiFi is provided throughout the entire property, and each air-conditioned capsule comes with an electrical socket and lighting. Toothbrushes, pajamas and towels are provided in the private lockers, while the shared bathroom comes with a hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner and body soap for the convenience of guests. Guests can use a larger storage area near the convenient 24-hour front desk. Take note: there’s a pizza restaurant located within a 5-minute walk from the hotel, with a few other dining options scattered nearby incase guests get peckish.

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9h nine hours woman Kanda

Wifi Available

Address: Chiyoda-ku Kajicho 2-9-4
1.06 km (0.7 mi) from Kanda Shrine

24-HOUR FRONT DESK Non-smoking rooms Internet services Lift Heating WiFi Available Free WiFi Non-smoking throughout

4. Capsule Hotel Anshin Oyado Akihabara (from USD 47)

Capsule Hotel Anshin Oyado Akihabara offers capsule rooms for male guests and certainly sounds impressive from its description. This hotel near Akihabara station (only 3 minutes away) boasts a spacious public bath, sauna and on-site cafe. Free WiFi is offered in all areas, and each capsule comes with a flat-screen TV with video-on-demand channels, as well as power sockets and headphones. The hotel also offers internet PCs and massage chairs, along with snack vending machines and complimentary drink machines being available at the on-site cafe. Right in the lively Akihabara electric town, there are always many exciting things to do or shop for in the area.

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Anshin Oyado Tokyo Akihabara Denkigaiten- Male Only

Wifi Available

Address: Chiyoda-ku Sotokanda 1-2-12
537 meters (0.4 ft) from Kanda Shrine

24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna Non-smoking rooms Laundry Internet services Safety deposit box Spa and wellness centre Massage

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5. Sauna and Capsule Hotel Dandy (Male Only) (from USD 19)

This male only hotel is conveniently located only a 7-minute walk from JR Ueno Station, featuring cosy units, a restaurant, a sauna and an open-air bath. Free WiFi is available throughout, and the location of this hotel is perfect, with easy access to tourist attractions and popular shopping districts including Akihabara, a 5-minute train ride away from the nearby JR Okachimachi Station. All units come with a TV and bathroom facilities are shared. If there’s any trouble, there is a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge at Dandy Capsule Hotel. Massage treatments are also available at an additional charge, so weary businessmen will be pleased. Here, there are meals provided at the on-site restaurant, with various international dishes including Japanese, Chinese and Western cuisines available.

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6. Nihonbashi Muromachi Bay Hotel (from USD 23)

The Niohombashi Muromachi Bay Hotel is conveniently located a 4-minute walk from Shin-Nihombashi and Mitsukoshimae subway stations. It offers compact units with free WiFi, shower rooms and lockers. As with most capsule hotels, all units come with a power outlet, and some rooms come with a personal TV. Free amenities are provided, and include a small towel, toothbrushes and slippers, while shampoo and hairdryers are available for use in the shower room. The 24-hour front desk at Bay Hotel Niohombashi Muromachi offers free luggage storage, and personal belongings can also be stored in the lockers. Guests can relax in the communal lounge equipped with a microwave and an electric kettle. There is no restaurant on-site, but many restaurants serving both international cuisines and traditional Japanese food are available within walking distance.

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7. First Cabin Akihabara (from USD 22)

The First Cabin Akihabara offers stylish capsule rooms just a 4-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station in the busy electric town of Akihabara. It comes with a spacious public bath area and a lounge room with relaxing ambience. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Each capsule room is fitted with a mattress and a large flat-screen TV. No door or a lock is provided, but a personal safe can be used to store luggage. In this capsule hotel in Akihabara, Tokyo, male and female floors are separated, and each floor comes with a security door. Guests can also choose to take a shower in individual shower booths, while a coin launderette and drink vending machines can be used on site. There’s even a dining room where you can have a light meal.

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First Cabin Akihabara Showa-dori

Address: Chiyoda-ku Kanda Sakuma-cho 3-38
1.01 km (0.7 mi) from Kanda Shrine

8. Capsulevalue Kanda (from USD 19)

This is a male only hotel that’s just a 3-minute walk from JR Kanda Train Station. Free Wi-Fi is available at the entire property and guests can use the PCs and printers at the business centre. The sleeping compartments are placed side-by-side in 2 layers in a common area, and each capsule comes with a TV, radio and an alarm clock. Bathrooms and toilets are shared, while lockers are available for luggage storage, where towels, nightwear and toothbrush sets are provided. Drink vending machines are available on-site, while you can get your meals from convenience stores around the area.

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Capsulevalue Kanda

Address: Chiyoda-ku Kajicho 1-4-5
1.41 km (0.9 mi) from Kanda Shrine

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities Physical distancing rules followed Designated smoking area Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Business centre Internet services Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays

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1. Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae (from USD 31)

The comfortable lodgings at Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae come with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and heating. The facility also has a public bath and a sauna where you may rest and unwind after a long day. In Addition, guests here enjoy access to free WiFi that is available throughout the property, as well as a shared lounge for your entertainment.

What’s more, there is a restaurant that serves American breakfast and a snack bar where you can grab some evening drinks.

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Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Taito-ku Ueno 2-13-11
1.03 km (0.7 mi) from Kanda Shrine

Restaurant 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna Non-smoking rooms Laundry Facilities for disabled guests Internet services Lift

2. Nine Hours Otemachi-Imperial Palace (from USD 44)

Do you want to experience the famous capsule hotels in Akihabara? Take advantage of convenient access to Tokyo Haneda International Airport by booking a stay at Nine Hours Otemachi-Imperial Palace. You won’t need to worry about your meals because this capsule hotel offers comfortable lodging with free WiFi and a prime location near some excellent food establishments like Curry House.

Additionally, this hotel’s rooms all have heating and air conditioning to keep you cozy in any weather. Throughout your stay there is a 24-hour front desk to assist you with any queries.

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nine hours Otemachi-Imperial Palace

Wifi Available

Address: Chiyoda-ku Kanda Nishikicho 3-11-15
1.32 km (0.9 mi) from Kanda Shrine

24-HOUR FRONT DESK Non-smoking rooms Internet services Lift Heating Luggage storage WiFi Available Free WiFi

3. Resol Poshtel Tokyo Asakusa (from USD 53)

Book a stay in Resol Poshtel Tokyo Asakusa and enjoy easy access to some attractions such as the Kappabashi-dori Shopping Street, Sogenji Temple, and Kinryu Park. This adult-only capsule hotel offers rooms that are air-conditioned and equipped with a heating system to keep you comfortable in any weather.

There is also WiFi throughout the property, which is very convenient if you are on a business trip. Other amenities available in the hotel are a vending machine for drinks, laundry facilities, and storage spaces for luggage.

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Resol Poshtel Tokyo Asakusa

Wifi Available

Address: Taito-ku Nishiasakusa 2-25-1
2.49 km (1.6 mi) from Kanda Shrine

Laundry Internet services Lift Heating Luggage storage WiFi Available Free WiFi Air conditioning

4. Gran Custama Ueno (from USD 24)

Gran Custama Ueno is a unique capsule hotel with a floor just for men and a floor just for women. This hotel has WiFi connectivity throughout the property, as well as heating and air conditioning systems in each room to keep you comfortable all year long.

To further ensure that visitors may unwind while on vacation, the hotel has a relaxation space and a sauna. In addition, on-site amenities include a convenience store and a dining area with a menu of a la carte choices.

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Gran Custama Ueno

Wifi Available

Address: 6-8-20 Ueno, Taito-ku
1.09 km (0.7 mi) from Kanda Shrine

24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna Non-smoking rooms Laundry Internet services Lift Heating Luggage storage

A memorable stay at an iconic capsule hotel

Want to visit the electric town of Akihabara on a budget? You might want to experience pod hotels in Tokyo or these fascinating capsule hotels you might have read about but never imagined you’d ever get a chance to stay at. Either way, these are the top-notch Akihabara capsule hotels you can get, with some prime facilities available to guests and undoubtedly, a unique experience you won’t be forgetting anytime soon. Great for bragging rights and ticking something off the bucket list!

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Frequently asked questions about capsule hotels in Akihabara, Japan

1. Which capsule hotels in Akihabara have WiFi?

Many capsule hotels in Akihabara, Japan have WiFi. Hotels such as the Nine Hours Woman Kanda, MyCUBE by MYSTAYS Asakusa Kuramae, Capsule Hotel Anshin Oyado Akihabara, and Akihabara Bay Hotel (Female Only) provide their guests with access to stable internet.

2. Which capsule hotels in Akihabara are close to the train station?

There are lots of capsule hotels in Akihabara, Japan near train stations. Hotels such as the Nine Hours Woman Kanda, MyCUBE by MYSTAYS Asakusa Kuramae, Capsule Hotel Anshin Oyado Akihabara, and Akihabara Bay Hotel (Female Only) have easy access to train stations.

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