Highly Recommended for Solo Travelers in Akihabara, Tokyo: A Capsule Hotel with Excellent Facilities and Hospitality

Akihabara is a district filled with Japanese pop culture, including manga, anime, and games. It’s impossible to fully enjoy everything Akihabara has to offer in just one day, as the whole district feels like an amusement park. That’s why choosing accommodations with flexibility and convenience is essential.

Among the many hotels in Akihabara, one of the most popular choices is GLANSIT AKIHABARA.

A capsule room at GLANSIT AKIHABARA in Akihabara

Standard Capsule room

Affordable yet equipped with excellent facilities and outstanding hospitality

The appeal of GLANSIT AKIHABARA lies in its combination of capsule hotel affordability and high-quality hospitality. Depending on the season, you can stay for less than 10,000 JPY per night, offering exceptional value for your stay.

The front desk at GLANSIT AKIHABARA in Akihabara

Front desk

Low prices can sometimes raise concerns about safety and hygiene. At GLANSIT AKIHABARA, these worries are unwarranted. With a concept centered on sleek design and comfort, the guest rooms and common areas are the epitome of cleanliness.

Free lounge space at GLANSIT AKIHABARA in Akihabara

Free lounge in the common area

Another standout feature is the separation of male and female areas on all floors except the first, where the front desk is located. Entry to these areas requires an IC tag issued at check-in, ensuring secure access. Each guest also gets a personal locker, adding another layer of security.

Personal lockers with IC tag locks at GLANSIT AKIHABARA in Akihabara

Personal lockers with IC tag locks

For luggage that doesn’t fit into personal lockers, the front desk on the first floor, staffed 24/7, provides a solution. Large lockers in the front desk area allow you to store suitcases free of charge.

Large lockers at GLANSIT AKIHABARA in Akihabara

Private rooms at a capsule hotel? Welcome to GLANSIT AKIHABARA

For those seeking more privacy and comfort, the Private Capsule option is available.

Private Capsule room at GLANSIT AKIHABARA in Akihabara

Private Capsule room

The private rooms come equipped with a lockable locker, desk, and large mirror, while the bed is the same as the Standard Capsule. Balancing the convenience of a business hotel with the casualness of a capsule hotel, it’s a well-rounded option.

Another view of the Private Capsule room at GLANSIT AKIHABARA in Akihabara

Though the door lacks a lock, the spacious interior offers comfort and privacy, allowing guests to organize their belongings or change clothes without concern.

While pricier than the Standard Capsule, the private rooms are very reasonably priced, especially considering the hotel’s prime location just a 5-minute walk from the station.

Refresh yourself in the large public bath

Be sure to check out the amenities designed to help you unwind after a long day of travel. While most capsule hotels only have basic shower rooms, GLANSIT AKIHABARA offers a large public bath where you can soak and stretch out.

Large public bath at GLANSIT AKIHABARA in Akihabara

Large public bath

Open from noon to 10:00 AM the following day, the bath area also includes shower booths for added convenience. Additionally, a coin laundry service is available for 700 JPY per use, with detergent included and drying completed in one cycle.

Coin laundry at GLANSIT AKIHABARA in Akihabara

Enjoy free drinks and a relaxing lounge

The gender-segregated free lounges include microwaves which can be used for free, making them perfect for light meals. The free drink bar offers a variety of options, including coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Smoking rooms are also conveniently located in the same area.

Free drink bar at GLANSIT AKIHABARA in Akihabara

Free drink bar

Open 24/7, the well-maintained free lounge is a versatile space. Relax with a drink after a soak in the bath, enjoy a meal, or even use the provided outlets to catch up on work.

Free lounge at GLANSIT AKIHABARA in Akihabara

Free lounge

Although it’s a capsule hotel focused on accommodation, GLANSIT AKIHABARA offers plenty of thoughtful features. From the large public bath to personal lockers and a focus on safety, the facilities are top-notch. Despite the compact space typical of a capsule hotel, you can still enjoy a comfortable and satisfying stay.

Exterior of GLANSIT AKIHABARA in Akihabara

Exterior of GLANSIT AKIHABARA

Information

Name GLANSIT AKIHABARA
Address 4-4-6 Soto-Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Access Suehiro Station 3-minute walk from Exit 1
  • Tokyo Metro Ginza Line(G14)

Akihabara Station(AKB) 5-minute walk from Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit
  • JR Yamanote Line(JY03)
  • JR Keihin-Tōhoku Line(JK28)
  • JR Chūō-Sōbu Line(JB19)
  • Tsukuba Express(TX01)
  • Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line(H16)
Phone number 03-3526-3818
Payment

  • Cash

  • Credit cards(American Express・Diners・Discover・JCB・Master・UnionPay・VISA)

  • Transportation-related electronic money(Suica, etc.)

  • Electronic money(iD・nanaco・QUICPay・Rakuten Edy・WAON)

  • QR code payment(Alipay・auPAY・Bank Pay・d Payment・Merpay・PayPay・Rakuten Pay・WeChat Pay)

Check-in times 17:00
Check-out times 10:00
Front desk reception hours Open 24 hours
Languages spoken (at the front desk) Japanese, English
Smoking No smoking on the premises
there is a smoking room available in the hotel
Official website https://glansit.jp/akihabara/
Facility
yes Shower no Bathtub yes Public Bath
yes Shampoo (including 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner) yes Conditioner no Soap
yes Body Wash yes Bath Towel yes Hair Dryer
yes Toothbrush yes Pajamasfor a fee no Yukata (Japanese-style robe) to wear within the hotel
yes Coin-Operated Laundry Machines no Gym yes Meal Plan Included
yes Wi-Fi no Airport Shuttle Service
Accessibility
no Wheelchair-accessible ramp at the entrance no Wheelchair rentals available
no Handrails in corridors and stairways within the facility no Accessible guest rooms
no Handrails in the large public bath area yes Elevator access between floors
no Wheelchair-accessible public restrooms no Guest rooms equipped with alarm lamps for hearing-impaired guests

※The information in this article is current as of November 2024.