A stay at Capsule Hotel Anshin Oyado Premium Kyoto Shijo Karasuma is like signing up for a spa retreat. Amazing baths, comfortable beds, great breakfast, peaceful surroundings – capsule hotel experiences don’t get better than this!
Anshin-Oyado Premiere Kyoto Shijo Karasuma – image © Booking.com
Capsule Hotel Anshin Oyado Premium Kyoto Shijo Karasuma has a real mouthful of a name. That odd detail aside, this is one capsule hotel to put at the top of your bucket list if it’s a capsule hotel experience you’re after.
They’ve basically taken a hotel room and pared it down to the essentials without sacrificing comfort or functionality. Each capsule even has a TV! Some of the capsules have bunk beds – almost like actual beds – along with a small workspace, rather like a writing studio.
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This hotel is pretty great if you work remotely, don’t want to sacrifice privacy while traveling on a budget, and want decent WiFi for working too. But, if you want to meet other digital nomads, you probably can, too. The ‘time lounge’ cafe space is also a co-working space during the daytime.
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We also love the public bathing facilities here. Short of going to an onsen in the mountains, it’s so relaxing that this is as close as you’re going to get. It even has an outdoor bath (rotenburo) that’s great for tired muscles after a long day of walking; we highly recommend soaking here at night! They’re not short on beauty products here either – a few different shampoos, shower gels, lotions, shaving kits, hairdryers, even some toner and moisturizer. Your entire facial routine is taken care of here.
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At this capsule hotel, though, it’s all about Japanese-style bathing, so the only shower spaces are as in an onsen right next to the communal baths. If you prefer your baths more private, skip this capsule hotel.
The breakfast buffet is admirable, especially considering it’s a capsule hotel. There’s a rather decent vegetable curry as part of the selection. We also like that you can drink draft beer, sake, highballs, and a few other cocktails at JPY750 an hour between 5pm and 3am every day. That’s amazing value for money!
Some people might find the constant ‘relaxation’ music supremely irritating – it’s the kind you hear in spas and wellness centers, and you’ll even hear it in the toilets. Yes, short of retreating to your capsule, you’re going to hear it in all the communal areas. Still, we don’t think it’s a deal-breaker. Every other aspect of this capsule hotel more than makes up for this minor downside.
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Lastly, capsule hotels like this are also not ideal if you’re traveling as a heterosexual couple. This place is gender-segregated, so the only time you’ll really see your significant other inside this hotel is over breakfast. But if you’re looking for a peaceful few days by yourself or with a friend, this is a fun, relaxing, and unique experience in Kyoto.
Name in English:
Anshin-Oyado Premiere Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
Name in Japanese:
安心お宿プレミア 京都四条烏丸店
English address:
239-1 Shinmei-cho, Ayanokoji-dori-Higashinotoin-higashiiru, Shimogyo-ku
Japanese address:
下京区綾小路通東洞院東入ル神明町239-1
Price:
Internet: wifi access
Non-smoking rooms: Yes
Nearest Transport:
3min walk from Shijo Station Exit 3, Karasuma subway line or Karasuma Station Exit 19, Hankyu line
Telephone: 354-7716
Website:
:: Check availability on Booking.com or Agoda.com
Official site: (English)
Anshin-Oyado.jp
Near To Here:
Anshin-Oyado Premiere Kyoto Shijo Karasuma is located in Kyoto’s Downtown district. See our complete list of things to do in Downtown Kyoto, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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