The Millennials Kyoto

If you’re considering a stay at a capsule hotel, this one is an absolute standout! The entire place is spotlessly clean, and the amazing staff go above and beyond to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience. One of the highlights is the free-flow beer in the evenings—a wonderful touch that adds so much value and makes for a relaxing way to unwind after a day of exploring. Surprisingly, the atmosphere is much calmer and quieter than you might expect for a capsule hotel, making it an excellent choice for a peaceful night’s sleep. The capsules themselves are incredibly spacious, with queen-sized beds that offer plenty of room to stretch out—an upgrade from the standard compact design you usually find in capsule hotels. Overall, this hotel combines practicality, comfort, and thoughtful extras in a way that sets it apart. Whether you’re traveling solo or with a partner, this is a perfect spot for a unique and comfortable stay!

Very clean, quiet, and a cool room design. It was a cheap stay for a private room pretty much with a shared bathroom. I stayed for 3 days had a great sleep every night. It is easy to access nearby transit and nearby activities. Some great bars and restaurants nearby. Nishiki market is within walking distance. Would 100% recommend. I didnt utilize the free beer time as I was out and about but it's a cool concept and the shared space on the reception floor is very clean and set up beautifully. The coffee machine was amazing could get a latte or mocha or hot chocolate whatever at anytime!

This was the cleanest capsule hotel/hostel I have ever stayed in. Perfect amount of space and privacy with social hour and great location. Super clean bathroom/showers with attached rooms for changing. The beds are large and recline up and down. The whole building was heated well and cozy. I recommend staying here!

This was a very clean, very comfortable capsule hotel. I stayed on the women’s only floor, and the beds and bathrooms were very clean, and there was even one of the shower rooms with a bathtub! It was very quiet. Overall, it was a good, safe hostel! A few things that I didn’t love: - it was located in a very busy, touristy area (centrally located, but not very charming) - the beds were controlled by an iPod touch, which had most settings disabled, but… they have cameras, so it felt weird to sleep beside. - i did laundry and they told me at the front desk that the drier took about 300-400 yen (it’s coin operated, 100 yen per 10 minutes). After 500 yen, my very small load of socks still wasn’t dry. When I told them the next morning thinking the dryer might be broken, they said most people pay 1000 yen?

We don’t normally stay at capsule hotels / hostels, but The Millennials completely exceeded our expectations! From the moment we checked in, we felt incredibly comfortable and welcomed. The staff was friendly and attentive, always ready to answer questions or assist with anything we needed. The capsules themselves were surprisingly spacious and thoughtfully designed. The bed was comfortable, and we appreciated the privacy screen and storage space for our belongings. Everything was spotlessly clean, from the capsules to the shared bathrooms, which were well-equipped and maintained. The common areas were another highlight—modern, cozy, and perfect for relaxing or working. We loved the free coffee and the little touches like the tech-savvy features in the capsules. Overall, The Millennials is an excellent choice for travelers who might not usually consider this type of accommodation. It’s stylish, comfortable, and an experience in itself. We’re so glad we gave it a try and would definitely stay again!

Well worth the price. The capsule was very comfortable. The bed can be flat or slanted for sitting with easy controls. There is space for luggage under the bed and even comes with a safe. The toilets and bathrooms were very clean and has individual cubicles. Breakfast lacked variety, though, but great places to eat nearby. Good location with the train station and subways stations short walk away.

The satisfaction level of my first stay was beyond my expectation. I thought it would be noisy like a regular youth hostel, but I stayed for 3 nights. Not only the staff’s service attitude was enthusiastic and sunny! The beds are spacious, and the sleep and lighting are controlled by IT. It's clean and comfortable, and the ladies who clean the room are very responsible. I will definitely come back next time!

Okay, first off this is only my second hostel ever. But the staff and facilities are amazing!! Everything works so well, I slept super well in there pod rooms and it was all very new and clean. The communal areas were well sorted and lots of friendly people to chat with! Overalls the experience staying here for 3 days was great! I would definitely come stay here again if need be in the future!

The Millennials Kyoto is a "high end" capsule hotel in Kyoto's Kawaramachi district. While it does feel nice, it also gives hostel vibes. For a totally reasonable rate around $50 per night, we enjoyed our stay here. Check in was easy at the lobby on the 8th floor. They give you an ipod that has your key card to access the building/elevators and also controls your room's bed and lights. We didn't love this system. We'd rather have a regular keycard and control the bed/lights from a panel in the room. The ipod was bulky to carry around while we were walking, and a risk to lose and then have to pay for. The rooms are nice for their size. They have full height ceilings with a double size bed that folds into a couch position, creating a small amount of standing room. I found the bed to be comfy. There is a sliding shelf under the bed to store your luggage, and a shelf over the head of the bed with a charger for electronics and such. The screen that comes down to close off the room is surprisingly light and sound proof. The common bathrooms were divided into one room for showers and one room for toilets. They were fairly clean. One laundry is available per floor for something like $5. Some floors are single-gender only which is a nice option. The lobby also serves many purposes. It is a coworking office. They offer free coffee all day (from a machine, not very good). They have free beer from 5:30-6:30pm. Breakfast is ~$8 but just okay, we chose to skip it after trying it once. There is a kitchen area where you can make your own meals. Staff was always present if you needed help. However, they did not seem to know the area well - I asked for a restaurant recommendation for dinner and they weren't sure. I would recommend the hotel make a one-sheet with nearby spots they can hand out to guests. Wow, this review got a lot longer than I thought! I'll sum it up by saying, you should definitely stay at at least one capsule hotel while you are in Japan. This is a great option but be ready for a different hotel experience than you're used to.