Capsule hotel? you might over heard of it, but have you ever stay at this kind of accommodation. Same here lol Today I’m going to share my experience of staying in The Grids hostel and lounge Akihabara.

“A capsule hotel (カプセルホテル kapuseru hoteru^?) is a type of hotel developed in Japan that features a large number of extremely small “rooms” (capsules) intended to provide cheap, basic overnight accommodation for guests who do not require the services offered by more conventional hotels.” – Wikipedia

To this hostel only take 6-minute walk from Akihabara Station on Tokyo Metro subway Hibiya Line.

Take exit 4 (near the Kanda bridge)

The Kanda river

Walk along the family bazzar which called 岩本町・東神田ファミリーバザール

Hours : Fri-Sun / 9:00-17:00

Here we are!

Their posters and neon sign make travelers more easy to find.

Reception.

The grids bar and lounge.

They offer lunch(11:30〜14:30), dinner(18:00〜22:30), cafe (7:00〜24:00).

Click here for more information of the Grids bar and lounge.

Some travel information and brochure. Souvenir designed by the grids.

Some sweets and snakes.

 

Tooth brush, shower cap, comb…etc. (surcharged)

POD

2F,3F,4F,5F(Women-only)

• Reading light
• Bath towel
• Personal storage
• Slippers
• Clothes hanger
• Shared shower rooms and toilets
• Total of 100 rooms/1-person per room/1.72㎡ per room

private single

This is my room, the room type is private single. The room is separated by walls and a curtain.(no door)

• Reading light
• Bath towel
• Personal storage
• Slippers
• Clothes hanger
• NOTE: Shower rooms and toilets are shared
• 1-person per room/3.6㎡ per room

Pros : cheap, more space than POD, in room locker, window and street view, no need to climb up and down.

Cons : No door, shared bathroom(compared with regular hotel), food and beverage are not allowed.

Street view from my private room. Family bazaar is on the left side and the Kanda river is on the right side.

Common space of 5F where you can place your luggage.

Public bathroom (powder room) for women only.

shower room/shampoo, conditioner and body soap

Room card and the key of locker.

Common room (7F)

A mini kitchen with a kettle, a toaster, a microwave and a fridge.

Bread & coffee for hostel guest $300 yen from 7:00-11:00

 

GRIDS HOSTEL+LOUNGE AKIHABARA

• E-mail: info@grids-hostel.com
• Tel: +81 3 5822 6236
• Fax: +81 3 5822 6239
• Address: 2-8-16 Higashi Kanda,Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
• Web: GRIDS HOSTEL
• Room type: POD/POD woman only/ Dormitory/ Japanese room/ Premium room/ Private single / Private double / Family room

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• Food/Dining  N/A

 

access

9-minute walk from Akihabara Station on JR and Tsukuba Express
6-minute walk from Akihabara Station on Tokyo Metro subway Hibiya Line
8-minute walk from Asakusabashi Station on Toei Subway Asakusa Line
34 min from Haneda Airport International Terminal Station
to Asakusabashi Station （ToeiAsakusa Line）

WHAT’S AROUND

岩本町・東神田ファミリーバザール
Akihabara Electric Town(Yodobashi camera, sofmap, Laox, Yamada Denki,ONODEN.. etc.)
Akihabara Crossfield and Anime Center
Chuo Dori (boulevard)