10 Reasons Why Backpack Tourist Should Stay at Capsule by Container Hotel, KLIA2, Malaysia

Capsule by Container Hotel. Fresh look with industrial-inspired concept.

 If you are a backpack tourist who travels on a shoestring budget to Malaysia, here's some good news for you. There's a new hotel at KLIA2 where you can stay to recharge (take a hot shower & have a power nap) from as low as MYR45! Being a traveler myself, I really appreciate the capsule hotel concept and the fact that it's built right in the new airport is a big plus. You can now catch your early flight at KLIA2 with a fresh look and in no time-just a 7min walk from the hotel to the departure gate. It is similar to Yotel at Heathrow Airport in London, except Capsule at KLIA2 is the stripped down version; no en suite bathroom and instead of a nice 7sqm room at Yotel, you stay in a 10ft container at Capsule. It's technically a hostel with some privacy. But do not let this fools you. They do invest in a high quality mattress, duvets and pillows to help you sleep effortlessly in the decent size 'room'. Besides, you get a free Wifi throughout your stay. So next time you are in Kuala Lumpur, make sure you check out Capsule by Container Hotel at KLIA2.

10 Reasons Why Backpack Tourist Should Stay at Capsule by Container Hotel, KLIA2:

1. Value for money. You pay less than GBP20 (MYR90) for a 12-hour stay at Capsule. Need a shorter stay? Choose either 3- or 6-hour stay for less. Don't worry about peak or holiday season rates as there aren't any. Fixed-rate throughout the year. You can book online at Agoda or walk-in.

The hallway

2-floor hotel

2. Location. Located at the ground floor of the airport, there's no way you could miss your flight. All you need to do is to walk upstairs to your departure gate. A mere 7minute walk to be precise. But don't wait till the last minute, AirAsia or other low-cost airlines are serious about their early boarding policy.

The check-in counter itself is made of a container frame.

3. Connectivity. With the recent extension of the Electric Rail Link (ERL) Service to KLIA2, you are just 33minutes away from KL Sentral and 5minutes away from KLIA by KLIA Ekspres. Check the latest schedule of KLIA Ekspres here. They run for 24hours. Bus and taxi service are also available if you need to go somewhere else.

The container rooms. Notice the roller blind at the top of each container? That's the door.

4. Hot showers. There's no better way to freshen yourself after a tiring day than having a hot shower! Towels and shampoo/soap are provided. Separate bathrooms for men and women.

Full-size mirror in the bathroom

Clean, industrial-inspired bathroom

5. Free Wifi. Connect with your family and friends. Password required. Get it from the lobby.

6. Security. Rest assured, CCTV are located around the hotel for your safety. Lockers are also provided for your baggage at the check in counter. Small safety compartment available in your room for your wallets and gadgets. Bring your own padlock.

Built-in compartment to keep your valuables. Bring a padlock.

Upon check in, you will be given a key for your locker. Fits most luggages/backpacks. It's a shoe-free hotel. Flip-flops are provided.

Entrance to the room

The hallway downstairs

7. Clean & Comfy Rooms. All 79 of them! Their mattress and pillows are of high quality. You get a small folding table, a mirror, power outlet, and safety compartment for your valuables.

Nice, little room

8. Communal area. Open space, high-ceiling concept, great for meeting fellow travelers or catching up with friends.

Common area. Again, industrial-inspired

9. Plenty of restaurants in the airport. Choose from your typical fast-food chain (McDonald's) to Italian restaurant to Organic cafe. Your call.

Top view of the common area

10. Flexibility. You can check in at any time you prefer and stay for as long as you want. When I was in Heathrow in 2012, I used to check in at Yotel at 12midnight for a quick recharge and check out by 5am to catch my 7am flight. I was so fresh, I had a great day ahead at my new holiday destination.

Summary of the facilities

One of table at common area

Extra tips: If you are not a guest at the hotel and still want to use their shower, you can
do so for MYR15, towel provided. You can also use the lockers at MYR20 per day. Alternatively, if you are going to KLIA, you can keep your luggage at a baggage storage in Level 3, KLIA for MYR18 per day.

The room. Those pillows and mattress are super comfy

Bathroom and common area are located downstairs

Hope this helps. Have a nice trip!