Capsule hotels in Malaysia

Small, safe and affordable, capsule hotels were first built in Japan to cater for budget travellers. Also known

in the West as pod hotels, they have become popular globally, including Malaysia.

But first, what does a capsule hotel offer? Rather than the usual hotel room, it offers small capsules of about the length and width of a single bed, with sufficient height for the guest to sit up in bed. If the capsules are stacked up, steps or ladders provide access to the upper level, similar to bunk beds. A curtain or door provides privacy.

Currently, capsule hotels can be found in a number of areas, including transport hubs, city centres and suburbs, mainly in the Klang Valley and the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah. Here are some that might tickle your fancy.