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.
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1. Akihabara Bay Hotel (Female Only) (from USD 29)
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.
Akihabara Bay Hotel (Female Only)
Address: Chiyoda-ku, Kandaneribei-cho 44-4
679 meters (0.5 ft) from Kanda Shrine
2. MyCUBE by MYSTAYS Asakusa Kuramae (from USD 41)
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.
MyCUBE by MYSTAYS Asakusa Kuramae
Address: Taito-Ku, Kuramae 2-6-7
2.18 km (1.4 mi) from Kanda Shrine
3. Nine Hours Woman Kanda (from USD 52)
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.
9h nine hours woman Kanda
Address: Chiyoda-ku Kajicho 2-9-4
1.06 km (0.7 mi) from Kanda Shrine
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.
Anshin Oyado Akihabara- Men Only
Address: Chiyoda-ku Sotokanda 1-2-12
537 meters (0.4 ft) from Kanda Shrine
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1. Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae (from USD 29)
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.
Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae
Address: Taito-ku Ueno 2-13-11
1.03 km (0.7 mi) from Kanda Shrine
2. Nine Hours Otemachi-Imperial Palace (from USD 40)
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.
nine hours Otemachi-Imperial Palace
Address: Chiyoda-ku Kanda Nishikicho 3-11-15
1.32 km (0.9 mi) from Kanda Shrine
3. Resol Poshtel Tokyo Asakusa (from USD 65)
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.
Resol Poshtel Tokyo Asakusa
Address: Taito-ku Nishiasakusa 2-25-1
2.49 km (1.6 mi) from Kanda Shrine
4. Gran Custama Ueno (from USD 27)
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.
Gran Custama Ueno
Address: 6-8-20 Ueno, Taito-ku
1.09 km (0.7 mi) from Kanda Shrine
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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