Hiromas Hostel in Yokohama

The price was good, and the place was clean, with nice bathrooms, friendly staff, and a lobby downstairs. Lots of attractions are within walking distance. The capsules, though, are made from cheap plywood that amplifies every creak. You can hear the neighbors, so this really isn't a place for light sleepers. The curtains are noisy too and let in plenty of light. The bathroom is on another floor, and there are no luggage lockers, so your bags sit at the end of your capsule.

Good value, and there’s plenty to see nearby, including Chinatown. The beds are comfortable, and there’s a medium-sized locker in the room. You also get a fridge, an oven, free hot drinking water, showers, toilets, and coin laundry, with the facilities separated by gender. There are no kitchen utensils, though. With several floors and no elevator, large bags are a hassle, and the rooms don't have much space for a big suitcase. Nights can be noisy from the entry pin sound in the women’s room and the desk next door.

The beds felt too stiff for me. Worse, some kids stayed up chatting loudly all night. I finally got up, irritated, and had to tell them other people were trying to sleep. I booked a different hotel for my second night.

The staff are always around and willing to help with whatever comes up. It’s cheap, but still clean and friendly to foreign guests. The rooms let noise through. It didn't keep me awake at night, though mornings could get a bit hectic.