Capsule Inn Osaka

This one just beats all my other stays in Japan, it was seriously that good. The location is near Umeda Station, a super quick three-minute walk, and it was so easy to find amazing local cuisine nearby.The public bath is the absolute MVP here. I was totally not expecting someone with a tattoo on the back like me to be allowed in, but it was fine. My Japanese friend even said, "Your public bath is way too good to be the one of a hotel, it should be a private public bath." The quality is superb, and the amenities are fully equipped with everything you have in your own bathroom: hair spray, shampoo, hair conditioner, sponge, razor, nail clipper, nourishing cream, toothbrush, toothpaste and woww a lot. You put heart in every detail. It was my first experience with a Japanese public bath, and it was the best.The staff are super friendly but still uphold guests’ privacy. Having a lot of guests, it was surprisingly enough to sleep. Just one quick recommendation: The hostel requires a daily check-in even when you book consecutive days. For us, it was no problem sorting out and communicating with staffs. But some foreign guests seemed a bit confused by the process. If they could clarify that for non-Japanese speakers better, the place would be beyond perfect! Thanks for the excellent experience!

Capsule Inn Osaka (man only) offers a very clean and functional capsule-style stay in the city center, with lockers for your belongings, beverage vending machines, laundry facilities, and above all, an excellent onsen included in the price (no tattoos allowed!). Guests also receive a fresh yukata (kimono-style loungewear) every day. The location near Osaka Station is very convenient, with many restaurants and bars around. On the downside, the atmosphere feels more practical than cozy, all guests must check out every morning by 10:00 even with multi-day bookings, and luggage storage on the departure day is not available. Staff are professional but not particularly friendly. Overall, it’s good value if you are looking for a straightforward overnight stay with a great onsen experience.

5 stars falls short!!! I have travel around Japan and stayed in Different capsule hotels and this one is definitely the best. There is a reason why they are the first capsule hotel in the world. Overall is clean signage is perfect. The capsules are mine blowing. They recently renovated the common areas, including the lounge areas as well and smells fresh. Special things to Joel and Takumi they were the best helping me out with all my questions.

Might be the world's first but the capsule is the smallest I've been in and needs modernising. Loud bangs off the plastic. The lighting is 24/7 needs dimmer/red light/off. Capsule was hot and sweaty. The alarm is nice but stupid. I heard 15 iPhone alarms and people forgot them sat the capsule one. Twice men had left and the alarm went off. I wouldn't say again, my feet had to extend out sacrificing privacy with the blind not being down. Hostel #696

the capsule hostel is pretty cool, if you want to come for one night it's nice but for any longer stay i would say you should try to avoid. there isn't a room for luggage near the bed, you lock it in a locker room, everyday you have to check out and check in. the value for money is great, you get a hostel with lots of onsens and saunas, but I think it's better for a visit then for a staying.

What an experience. Initially a little intimidating, but once you get into it, you don’t think much and just enjoy. Spa, sauna all included (except massage services). Capsule is spacious plus extra lockers for luggage if needed. Friendly staff despite the language barrier.

The Capsule Inn Osaka is located in a great neighborhood, very close to Umeda and Osaka Station, which makes getting around the city super convenient. The capsules themselves are clean, quiet, and comfortable, and the booking includes access to a spa and wellness area with a traditional Japanese onsen — a really nice touch! However, there are a couple of downsides. First, there’s no luggage storage available if you arrive before check-in time (3 PM), which makes early arrivals a bit tricky to manage. More importantly, the check-in/check-out system for multi-night stays is frustrating. Even if you're staying multiple nights, you're required to pack up all your belongings each day and check in again later — often to the exact same capsule. It feels unnecessarily inconvenient and could definitely be improved for guests staying longer than one night. Overall, it was a good stay, but the hotel should really rethink its system for long-term guests.

Come prepared - the capsules are just beds separated by thin walls, so you can hear every move of every person around you, and the air conditioning is very loud around your headspace. Personally I couldn't sleep for the most of the two nights I've spent there, however the lounges and public bath/sauna are amazing; if you're an easy sleeper you'll love this place