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Zedwell Capsule Hotel, Piccadilly Circus

1.0 star property
Hostel near Piccadilly Circus in London

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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The Pavillion, Great Windmill Street, Westminster Borough, London, England, W1J 0DA
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Leicester Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

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8.0 out of 10
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(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Female Capsule Cocoon

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

London

London City Centre stay.A stay at this London City Centre hostel places you steps from Piccadilly Circus and a 5-minute walk from Leicester Square. Also, Trafalgar Square is within half a mile (1 km) and The British Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Piccadilly Circus - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piccadilly - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Regent Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Leicester Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station - 1 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 10 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Picturehouse Central - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Happy Bar and Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albert's Schloss - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Zedwell Capsule Hotel, Piccadilly Circus

Hostel near Piccadilly Circus in London
As a guest of Zedwell Capsule Hotel, Piccadilly Circus, you'll find express check-in and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi.
  • 965 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Elevator
Zedwell Capsule Hotel, Piccadilly Circus offers 965 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Towels fee: GBP 5 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Zedwell Capsule Hotel, Piccadilly Circus Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 368 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Bathrooms and pods were clean, and great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Walmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With works still.going on it is a bit messy though all well with the set-ups & lifts too slow - beautiful location well priced - ideal for London visit - thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

MONICA

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was dirt under the bed, the bathroom was not very clean, and the sink was blocked with standing water. The whole place feels like it is under construction, the stairs are confusing and not clearly signposted, and one of the lifts was out of order, which caused long queues to go up and down.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Billy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ermelinda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Toilet /shower cubicles and floors in general could do with more regular mopping
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value,clean and comfortable.

This was the first time that I have stayed in Zedwell, I couldn't fault it, comfortable and clean. Slightly claustrophobic to start with but I soon got used to it. Good value and central to what I was dong in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

alastair

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great hostel - yes! Great Hotel…..erm.

So, let’s start with the cost….and it’s peanuts, £20 for a night, so what do you expect? Well, what you shouldn’t expect is a hotel, because it really is not. What it is, is a slick operation in human overnight storage - and it works well. The capsules themselves are clean and cozy, people are respectful and keep the noise down in the corridors, however if you are on the lower level pod (it’s literally on the floor) you will hear everything from the one or two above. The bathrooms do leave a fair bit to be desired, but it’s a hostel and if you want a long soak in a bath, or a steaming shower then you aren’t going to get it for £20. One could tell that the vast majority were international travellers who were probably used to this kind of thing as they had their own toilet roll and hung their towels on their trolley cases. Security is weird, I felt totally safe in the pod (it’s lockable from the inside) but you need to take a padlock if you leave - having said that, there are security cameras everywhere and key cards for specific sections, so I just pulled down my garage door and threw caution to the wind - and of course everything was fine. I think it’s a great idea, and for the price I would be tempted again, if only the bathrooms were just a touch cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space for a quick one night turnaround or for backpacking. On the doorstep to picadilly circus. Beds are nice, comfy and clean. Could potentially do with some air conditioning/fan in the pods as it currently just has an extractor and it became quite hot inside - imagine it would be pretty dreadful in peak summer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great first time stay

The capsule was roomier than i thought it would be with hooks for hanging clothes, a ledge for stashing a book, phone etc and enough space for shoes and small bags. I could sit upright inside and there was plenty of room. The dorm was quiet and well maintained, it didn't feel busy or crowded. The shared bathrooms were also well maintained and clean with plenty of soap and loo roll etc. Again never busy, always plenty of free showers which had lovely hot water and a useful dry section to the cubicle for getting dressed. Overall for the price in central london a great option
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Katharine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very basic, but I was pleasantly surprised. Bed was comfy. Easy check-in. I didn’t use the showers but they looked clean. Main downside is that the pods get incredibly hot and sweaty, even with the fan turned on.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hisako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The negatives outway the positives

Left early. Didn't stay the full night due to the heat. Positives: 1. Affordable, at only £20 per night (September). 2. Great location, near Piccadilly Circus. Negatives: 1. Not "fairly soundproofed" other guests & construction noise. 2. No luggage lockers on-site. 3. Capsule doors do not lock unless you bring your own padlock or buy one from them. 4. Capsule latches are faffy. 5. Poor air conditioning. My capsule easily overheated and become stuffy, and the ventilation is totally insufficient to bring down temperatures. There are also no temperature controls. 6. Bathrooms, the shower water goes everywhere except on your body. I ended up using my gym which was nearby. If you have PureGym membership - use it! 7. They do not respond to messages or from their WhatsApp number. 8. The lifts are not adequate for the amount of people using them. 9. Directions to the entrance is poor. 10. Directions from check-in to where the rooms are was poor. I think that capsule hotel is a great concept and seemed fun at the time but here, the negatives are more than the positives.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Overall it actually wasn't as bad as reviews were saying. First off, having a lock is most likely mandatory if you want to store your luggage within the pod as it does not have any storage space outside of it. I backpacked, and the handles on the side were a perfect place to store it at night and during the day. The fan worked fine, and it wasn't too warm otherwise. Best suggestion is if you get too toasty, bring an extra fan as there is lots of plug space. Bring some water too as the water while under construction shouldn't be drunk. The shower space was actually not bad AT ALL. People saying it's hard for bigger people must have luxury showers, because being a plus person, I had lots of space to move and not feel crammed in. Yes, the spray is not adjustable (suggest a plastic tote bag to store items to keep dry), and the water may adjust automatically to cool, warm, hot and back- but its not scalding hot like some other hostels I've been to. The elevators were a gem, and directions were easy. People who were in the other pods were very friendly and while it may not seem people can get to know one another, it actually isn't hard- you just need to speak up and say HI. We spent five nights here and it was out of my entire trip the better hostel I had spent in and would come back again. Bathrooms were constantly cleaned, though I would say visitors- seriously clean up after yourself and stop spitting in the showers or leaving your chin shavings on the sinks. LOL
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ciaran

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Claustrophobic

Not for the faint hearted! The aircon is the opposite of silent it’s like sleeping with a hoover a foot in front of your face! Can’t turn it off though as you feel like you can’t breathe and no windows either. No security or ability to lock yourself in properly. Soundproofing is a joke and feels very stifling and claustrophobic. Plus point cheap like the budgie especially for central London! Will not be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kian

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel with extra steps.....

Pro: it had a bed Cons: was not sound proof, loud, Aircon was awful, got bitten by bed bugs, smelt of weed (each to their own).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the hostel, the capsules are amazing, they have everything you need and are spacious enough. The mattress was really comfortable too. The only thing that let the hostel down was the cleanliness of the bathrooms. I arrived late evening to find manu of the toilets were dirty and without toilet roll. Sinks and shower cubicles could also have been cleaner. Perhaps they should be curdled more often
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patience

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025