THE UK'S FIRST CAPSULE HOSTEL: Cheapest overnight stay in central London. St Christopher's Village

I spent the night in UK's first capsule hostel, and I found it to be the cheapest overnight stay in central London. It is strategically and conveniently located along Borough High St close to the London Bridge Station, a short walking distance from the Borough Market, The Shard and Guys Hospital. This hostel is known as St Christopher's Village.
Hostels are communal places people stay while travelling, fitting several guests in each room with shared bathrooms. They're known for being affordable, but they aren't ideal for people who need their personal space.
That's why St Christopher's at the Village created capsules for guests who want their privacy to escape for some peace and quiet. It is the first hostel in the UK to offer capsules for their guests to sleep in. They introduced the capsule concept in 2018. The pods are available for £27.90 per night with bed and breakfast included, when booked directly with St Christopher's Village. Each capsule has mood lighting, curtains, plugs and USB sockets and a special ventilation system that keeps the pod cool.
The very first capsule hotel in the world, opened in Osaka, Japan in 1979 and was designed by Kisho Kurokawa. They were developed as a way for budget travelers to house somewhere safe and affordable to sleep. Over the years capsule hotels have remained popular but the experience of staying in one has dramatically changed, with pod hoteliers competing to provide guests with the most stylish and luxurious experience.
Many capsule hotels in Tokyo and elsewhere are only for men. Capsule hotels developed as cheap places for salarymen to stay in if they couldn't make it home overnight, so historically they've been pretty much just for men. Until recently, it was rare to find a capsule hostel that allowed women.
If you want to try out this innovative type of accommodation, book directly with St Christopher's Village on the provided link below. Don't forget to like, comment, share and subscribe.
Filming: Faith Dodger
Video editing: Faith Dodger
Music: Artlist
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[@davidblythe8426]

Looks good. How big was the luggage locker? Was it quiet overnight?

[@faithdodger]

Thank you David. I am sure you will like it. The luggage locker was big enough to accomodate hand luggage you would carry with you in the cabin on a flight. It was very peaceful. Other guests were very considerate. However there was a lot of noise from the bar downstairs. It closes late at night.

[@WanderingMarissa]

@@faithdodger My suitcase would be too large to fit in a locker. Do you think it would be safe to keep in my pod while I'm not there? It has a combination lock built in.

[@faithdodger]

@@WanderingMarissa Yes the lockers are a tad bit small. I can't guarantee safety as anyone could just reach for your pod in your absence. The place is quiet, so if you leave your belongings unattended it is possible that anyone can just pick your suitcase and leave with it.

[@WanderingMarissa]

@@faithdodger Maybe I could get a bike lock and lock the luggage handle to the rail on the side of the capsule 🤔 Thanks!

[@faithdodger]

@@WanderingMarissa that's an idea 🤣🤣🤣💡! You've given me a good laugh😂😂😁. Thank you so much for watching😃

[@MaybellesDayOff]

thanks for sharing, very informative content.

[@faithdodger]

Thank you so much for watching Maybelle 😃

[@NJ-dg7nd]

Oh my hun, you know all the cool spots 😃

[@faithdodger]

Thanks hon 😊

[@ruramainicolareppoh7630]

Capsule hostels are quite a unique innovation. I enjoyed the mood light, watching you sleep and wake up

[@faithdodger]

Glad you like them! Would you book a night in one?

[@TSM241]

This was an informative vlog.The only hostels I had ever seen were on movies and I must say they weren't as inviting or aesthetically pleasing as this one.A great option for backpacking indeed and in the heart of london too.The pod concept really adds a different feel to it all not to mention the mood lighting,I thought that was really cool.👏🏾

[@faithdodger]

Thank you Tervonna 😀! I'm glad you found this edition interesting. You are so right when you say, the pod concept adds a different feel. It's was a unique experience. Thank you for watching 😊

[@naisonmandigo4135]

I was wondering where to stay on my voyage of exploring London, thank you. I will consider having some nights at this place.

[@faithdodger]

That is an awesome idea. I hope you will enjoy your stay :)

[@thingwitht8497]

Thank you

[@faithdodger]

You are welcome and thank you for watching🙂

[@thatleeburton]

I stayed in this about 4 years ago and while I liked the concept and setup, the lack of fans or air conditioning in the capsules made for a hot, sweaty and uncomfortable night. A great idea with a fundamental flaw.

[@faithdodger]

Oh Dear. I can imagine how uncomfortable that was😰. Thankfully they finally worked on that, as each pod has air con vents. Thank you so much for watching😃!

[@thatleeburton]

@@faithdodger That's a great addition, I'm glad they've sorted that out.

[@faithdodger]

@@thatleeburton it really is a great addition. I can't sleep when I'm feeling hot and sweaty 😥

[@thatleeburton]

@@faithdodger I agree, which is why I had such an uncomfortable night.

[@marlaer]

Whey , what is it like with the quarantine in this England hostel after coming to the country?

[@faithdodger]

I don't think this hostel is suitable for quarantine as it offers shared or communal facilities.

[@laurex65]

How far is it from the airport? How do I get to the hostel from the airport? Is it close to any major attractions?

[@faithdodger]

It will take you a little over an hour to get there from the airport, using the London underground tube. You would have to catch the Piccadilly line at Heathrow airport, hop off at Green Park tube station then catch the Jubilee line and hop off at London Bridge tube station. St Christopher's Village is approximately a 3 min walk from London Bridge tube station. St Christopher's village is close to "The Shard" and the Borough Market which are both popular attractions. It's centrally located and has easy transport links to get around to other popular touristy spots in London.

[@laurex65]

@@faithdodger Thank you very much!

[@faithdodger]

@@laurex65 you are welcome 😊

[@StaerkYT]

This capsule room is 37 GBP and for 2 nights for 2 persons its 155 GBP. Airbnb is cheapier

[@faithdodger]

WOW!!! The prices must have gone up. I paid £27 for one night. I was on my own. Sounds pricey for two people 😳

[@StaerkYT]

@@faithdodger Yea and I followed your links. But the capsule thing sounded awesome to try ! But too expensive if you compare it to airbnb

[@faithdodger]

@@StaerkYT you are right. If two people are being charged like that, then that's pricey. Air bnb would be cheaper for two people. Thank you for watching and even taking the time to check out the links I provided in the description😃. The capsule is an experience like no other. I hope you do get to try it.

[@watermelonqueen1755]

Omg how do we get in the top bunk🤣

[@faithdodger]

There are ladder like steps, on the right hand side of the pods 😀🤣🤣

[@aerohk]

not very social though, hard to make friends, no?

[@faithdodger]

Not at all. The people I met were chatty and friendly. More especially in the dining area. It's just that I was concerntrating on my filming, so that didn't create room for interaction🤣

[@BarryKellysinger]

Great video your music is irritating get some one else to choose it it detracts from the video .

[@faithdodger]

Thank you for watching.

[@kelvingarapo9701]

Looks nice. But you shouldnt try it you claustrophobic I guess.

[@faithdodger]

Hie Kelvin😃! Thank you so much for watching 😃. Yes you are so right! Claustrophobic people will find these pods horrifying 😰