Four houses built around small repeated units rather than conventional rooms, in Japan, Belgium and Denmark. Each belongs to a chain, so every entry names the address it describes and says what the compact plan means in practice.
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nine hours Kyoto Teramachi
Kyoto, Japan
CategoryCapsule Hotels
SettingCity centre
CheckedSeptember 2026
What it is
nine hours Kyoto Teramachi is one address of the nine hours chain, on Teramachi street in central Kyoto, and this entry describes that house rather than the chain as a whole. Lodging is by capsule, on floors separated by gender, with showers and lockers on their own level. Reception and a small lounge sit at the entrance.
The building
The house occupies a narrow city plot, with capsules stacked in two tiers along corridors. Each unit holds a bed and a light and nothing else, since baggage stays in the locker room. Shower rooms and changing space occupy a separate floor, and the same arrangement repeats on each sleeping level.
Points to check
Access to sleeping floors is restricted by gender, and daytime use is sold separately from an overnight stay. Luggage size matters, because storage is by locker rather than in the unit. Arrival and departure hours are firm, so confirm them if your travel falls outside them.
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First Cabin Kyoto Karasuma
Kyoto, Japan
CategoryCapsule Hotels
SettingCity centre
CheckedSeptember 2026
What it is
This entry covers First Cabin's Karasuma address in central Kyoto, one of several houses the chain runs in Japan. Rooms are cabins in the ship sense: partitioned compartments larger than a capsule, closed at the top by a curtain or panel rather than a door. A shared bathing area with a large bath serves each floor.
The building
Cabins run along corridors in two grades, differing mainly in floor area and in bed size. Partitions stop short of the ceiling, so a compartment is enclosed on four sides but open above. Bathing, washing and a lounge are shared, and shoes are left at the entrance in the manner usual to the house.
Points to check
Because compartments are not sealed, sound carries, and it is worth bringing whatever you use for sleeping. Bathing areas are divided by gender and keep set hours. Ask which cabin grade a booking covers, and confirm that the address you hold matches this branch of the chain.
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easyHotel Brussels City Centre
Brussels, Belgium
CategoryCapsule Hotels
SettingCity centre
CheckedSeptember 2026
What it is
easyHotel Brussels City Centre is the chain's Brussels address, and this entry describes that house rather than easyHotel in general. Rooms are small, identical and pared back, following the chain's model of a low base rate with separate charges for extras. Reception is staffed through the day, and there is no restaurant, bar or lounge on the premises, so meals are taken elsewhere in the district.
The building
The hotel is a converted office building near the central axis of the city, with rooms on both sides of straight corridors. Each room holds a bed, a compact shower unit and little storage, and windows are small or absent depending on the floor. Public space is limited to the entrance level.
Points to check
Extras such as a television, luggage storage and early access are charged apart from the room, so read what a rate includes. Some rooms have no window; ask if that matters to you. The district is central and lively at night, and the house has no parking of its own.
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CABINN Aalborg
Aalborg, Denmark
CategoryCapsule Hotels
SettingCity centre
CheckedSeptember 2026
What it is
CABINN Aalborg is the Danish chain's house in Aalborg, and this entry describes that address rather than the chain elsewhere. Rooms follow the group's standard compact plan, fitted much like ship cabins, with folding berths and a moulded bathroom unit. Breakfast is served in a ground-floor room, and reception is open through the day and evening.
The building
The hotel stands near the harbour front, within reach of the centre of the city and of the waterfront promenade. Rooms are laid out identically along corridors, in grades that differ mainly by floor area and by how many berths they hold. Fittings are built in, so furniture is fixed rather than movable.
Points to check
Rooms are compact and the grades differ by only a little, so check which one a booking covers. Breakfast is charged apart from the room. The harbour front is within walking distance of the centre, but confirm parking, since arrangements differ between houses in the chain.
About this page
This site is independent and reference-only. Each entry describes one named address, not a whole chain, and houses within a chain differ. Information comes from public sources and can change without notice. Master Guide has no connection with any operator named here, sells nothing and takes no bookings. Confirm details with the house.
