Reviews of Bobopod Kota Lama, Semarang
7 Jalan Letjen Suprapto, 50137 Semarang, Indonesia
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery comfortable. Good location. Excellent value for money.
Smokers in communal vending machine and eating area. They need to restrict smoking to an area away from non smokers eating and drinking or better still just ban smoking on their property both indoors and outdoors. I would have rated them 10 if it were not for secondhand smoke everytime I passed through the communal area.
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFirst time in a pod. Great experience. Love how all access is via an app and pod has tablet pad for light control, Bluetooth, etc... Location is great. Price is right.
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReally good value and nicely set up pods.
Only small issue that the door (to my pod at least) opened inwards which made it a bit difficult to get in and out sometimes.
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery clean and comfortable pod room in a fantastic location in the old town. 5 minutes walk from the railway station . Very friendly and helpful staff, especially Inna, who went out of her way to help me even though she had already finished work.
Having to download and use an app for access to the building and the pod, which meant I had to have my phone on me all the time , even just to go to the toilet. This may be good for the company but is a real turn off for older travellers. The window to the pod has a roller blind which does not keep out the light.
Hello Mr/Ms. Christopher, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Thank you for sharing your experience with Bobopod Kota Lama Semarang. We’re sorry to hear that the app-based access system was inconvenient during your stay. While the digital key system is designed to enhance security and streamline check-in, we understand it can feel restrictive especially when needing to carry a phone at all times. Your point about its impact on older or less tech-oriented travelers is very valid, and we’re currently exploring ways to make the process more flexible and user-friendly. Regarding the pod window blind, we appreciate you pointing out that it did not fully block the light. We’ll share this with our facilities team to evaluate options for better light control to improve sleeping comfort. If there is anything we can do to enhance your experience during future visits, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and provide a better stay next time 🐨 Warm regards 🐨 Syasya Customer Care Unit | Bobobox Indonesia
Hello Mr/Ms. Christopher, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Thank you for sharing your experience with Bobopod Kota Lama Semarang. We’re sorry to hear that the app-based access system was inconvenient during your stay. While the … Show more
Reviewed: 20 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat stay! It was the first time for me but everything went very smoothly. The cabins are comfortable and just big enough for 1. The bathrooms are very clean!
Hello Mr/Ms. Zoë, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Big thanks for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience at Bobopod Kota Lama Semarang. We hope you had such an enjoyable stay at Bobopod Kota Lama Semarang! Looking forward to seeing you again! We can't wait for your next adventure with Bobocabin/Bobopod. 🐨. Warm regards 🐨 Syasya Customer Care Unit | Bobobox Indonesia
Hello Mr/Ms. Zoë, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Big thanks for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience at Bobopod Kota Lama Semarang. We hope you had such an enjoyable stay at Bobopod Kota Lama Semara… Show more
Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe pods are very clean. It is very fun to sleep in them and the privacy is good.
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Hello Ms. Hannah, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Big thanks for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience at Bobopod Kota Lama. We hope you had such an enjoyable stay at Bobopod Kota Lama! Looking forward to seeing you again! We can't wait for your next adventure with Bobocabin/Bobopod. 🐨. Warm regards 🐨 Syasya Customer Care Unit | Bobobox Indonesia
Hello Ms. Hannah, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Big thanks for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience at Bobopod Kota Lama. We hope you had such an enjoyable stay at Bobopod Kota Lama! Looking forward t… Show more
Reviewed: 10 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewIt's a really neat concept and overall a great place. The only downside was that the mattress was extremely hard. I felt like I was sleeping directly on the floor. The pods are also not soundproof, so it can get a bit noisy at times. I could hear someone snoring and could hear every sound coming from the bathroom (dryers, etc). The location is very convenient to the train station, and I was able to walk from there instead of taking a taxi. There's a convenience store and several restaurants in the vicinity also.
Hello Mr/Ms. Kendra, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience at Bobopod Kota Lama. Any feedback and suggestions you've shared to is valuable to us and will be passed on to our team, as we will always strive to serve you better. Looking forward to seeing you again! We can't wait for your next adventure with Bobocabin/Bobopod. 🐨. Warm regards 🐨 Syasya Customer Care Unit | Bobobox Indonesia
Hello Mr/Ms. Kendra, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience at Bobopod Kota Lama. Any feedback and suggestions you've shared to is valuable to us and wi… Show more
Reviewed: 4 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewRight in the center of old town, very pretty surroundings.
Pods were small and not soundproof. I could here other guest checkin in the middle of the night. You had to take of your shoes they provided uncomfortable slippers. Bathroom was outdated and not clean
Hello Mr/Ms. Crista, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Bobopod Kota Lama. We’re truly sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations. We understand your concerns about the size and soundproofing of the pods, as well as the disturbance caused by other guests checking in at night. We are currently exploring ways to improve the soundproofing and overall comfort of our accommodations to ensure a more peaceful and restful experience for all guests. Regarding the slippers and bathroom, we sincerely apologize for any discomfort caused. We will be reviewing both the quality of the amenities and the cleanliness standards to ensure that they meet the high expectations we set for our property. If you have any further questions or would like to discuss anything else, please feel free to contact our Customer Care via WhatsApp (Chat Only). Warm regards 🐨 Syasya Customer Care Unit | Bobobox Indonesia
Hello Mr/Ms. Crista, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Bobopod Kota Lama. We’re truly sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations. … Show more
Reviewed: 13 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery clean place, and well organised.
The air conditioner was too strong, but I was able to turn it off (ask the receptionist).
Hello Mr/Ms giulia elisabetta, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Big thanks for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience at Bobopod Kota Lama Semarang. We hope you had such an enjoyable stay at Bobopod Kota Lama Semarang! Looking forward to seeing you again! We can't wait for your next adventure with Bobocabin/Bobopod. 🐨. Warm regards 🐨 Syasya Customer Care Unit | Bobobox Indonesia
Hello Mr/Ms giulia elisabetta, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Big thanks for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience at Bobopod Kota Lama Semarang. We hope you had such an enjoyable stay at Bobopod Kot… Show more
Reviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewI was presently surprised that it was a private unit. It was super clean, towels, hot shower, common area and lovely staff. I so wanted to stay longer. Sometimes I was so comfy in my pod that I didn't want to leave but that would defeat the purpose of sightseeing. I have booked already my next pod for another city.
Pods are not sound proof it's almost like the person next door is in your room in fact I woke up a few times thinking someone open my door but it was next door. But I'm a light sleeper and earplugs did the trick.
Hello Mr/Ms. Denise, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Bobopod Kota Lama. We’re sorry to hear that you had trouble with noise during your stay. We understand how disruptive that can be, especially for light sleepers. While our pods are designed for comfort and privacy, we recognize that soundproofing can sometimes be a challenge, and we truly appreciate your understanding in using earplugs to help mitigate the noise. We are currently reviewing ways to enhance soundproofing in our accommodations to ensure a more peaceful environment for all of our guests. If you have any further questions or would like to discuss anything else, please feel free to contact our Customer Care via WhatsApp (Chat Only). Warm regards 🐨 Syasya Customer Care Unit | Bobobox Indonesia
Hello Mr/Ms. Denise, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Bobopod Kota Lama. We’re sorry to hear that you had trouble with noise during your stay. We … Show more
Reviewed: 25 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewA great little capsule hostel right in the heart of the old town. and a short walk from the main railway station. Staff were very friendly and helpful, the capsule was comfortable and the bathroom facilities clean and otherwise satisfactory. Aircon and wifi were also good, and my breakfast was tasty. Other food and drink was also available for purchase. Recommended.
This hostel chain expects its guests to download and use an app to check in and operate the doors, etc. I hate downloading apps, and when the receptionist tried to download the app for me, we couldn't get it to work with my Google password manager. Pain in the neck. Eventually, he gave up, used my mobile phone to photograph a QR code, and from then onwards, I just used that photo to get in and out. So if you don't like apps, ask the receptionist to do that for you, too.
Hello Mr/Ms. Jeremy, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Bobopod Kota Lama. We sincerely apologize for the frustration you encountered with our app during your check-in process. We understand that not everyone enjoys downloading apps, and we truly appreciate your patience as our team worked to assist you. We regret that there were issues with the app and your password manager, and we can certainly understand how that would have been a hassle. We're grateful that our receptionist was able to assist you with an alternative solution, and we’ll continue to look for ways to improve the app experience to make it more seamless for all guests. Your feedback is very valuable to us, and we’ll make sure to remind our team to offer this alternative solution to guests who may not wish to use the app in the future. If you have any further questions or would like to discuss anything else, please feel free to contact our Customer Care via WhatsApp (Chat Only). Warm regards 🐨 Syasya Customer Care Unit | Bobobox Indonesia
Hello Mr/Ms. Jeremy, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Bobopod Kota Lama. We sincerely apologize for the frustration you encountered with our app d… Show more
Reviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 January 2025 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewSuper friendly host! The place is really clean & right in the middle of the old city! Wifi works great & it’s really quiet.
Only downside is that you hear the doors of your neighbours, because the doors slammed very hard.
Hello Mr/Ms. Doris, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent stay at Bobopod Alun-alun Malang. I would like to sincerely apologize for the noise disruptions you encountered during your stay. I completely understand how challenging it can be to rest properly when noise levels are high, especially when they continue late into the night and start early in the morning. While we are glad to hear you were satisfied with the location and cleanliness of our property, I regret that the noise affected your overall experience. Please know that we take your feedback seriously, and we are working to address this issue to ensure that future guests can enjoy a more peaceful stay. We truly appreciate your feedback, and it has been forwarded to our internal teams for further review. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience and hope to welcome you back to another Bobopod or Bobocabin in the future. If there’s anything else you’d like to discuss, please feel free to contact our Customer Care via WhatsApp at +6282119007791 (Chat Only). Warm regards🐨 Syafira Customer Care Unit | Bobobox Indonesia
Hello Mr/Ms. Doris, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent stay at Bobopod Alun-alun Malang. I would like to sincerely apologize for the noise disruptions you encountered during… Show more
Reviewed: 11 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewGreat location if you want to see the old town or have an early morning/late night train. About 10 minutes walk to the train station. Pods were comfy and clean.
The bathroom smelled a bit.
Reviewed: 30 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewgreat position, good accomodation for one night if you want to try the capsule experience
Reviewed: 16 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified review24/7 check in/out, very friendly, very clean, great facilities
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Hello Filip, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Big thanks for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience at Bobopod Kota Lama Semarang. We hope you had such an enjoyable stay at Bobopod Juanda! Looking forward to seeing you again, Filip! We can't wait for your next adventure with Bobocabin/Bobopod. 🐨. Warm regards, Syafira Customer Care Unit | Bobobox Indonesia
Hello Filip, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Big thanks for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience at Bobopod Kota Lama Semarang. We hope you had such an enjoyable stay at Bobopod Juanda! Looking forward … Show more
Reviewed: 25 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewBed was comfortable and room and bathroom was clean.
The check-in process took almost 20 Min because you need to download an app and create an account but the wifi at the reception was very slow. So I stood there very tired with my heavy backpack, the employee didn't speak a lot of english (I heard another woman working there speak very good english with another guest, so maybe I was just unlucky) and didn't understand that I wanted to put down my things first before check-in because they are so heavy. And after 3h the app already needed an update so I was standing infront of the closed door again for 5 min... I feel like technology is nice but a room key or card with the qr code on it would be much more convenient, so in this case it just makes it more complicated.
Hello Ellen, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience at Bobopod Kota Lama Semarang. Any feedback and suggestions you've shared to is valuable to us and will be passed on to our team, as we will always strive to serve you better. If there’s anything else you would like to share, please contact our Customer Care team via WhatsApp at +6282119007791 (Chat Only). We look forward to welcoming you back to another Bobocabin! See you again! 🐨 Warm regards, Syafira Customer Care Unit | Bobobox Indonesia
Hello Ellen, Warm greetings from Bobobox Indonesia! Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience at Bobopod Kota Lama Semarang. Any feedback and suggestions you've shared to is valuable to us and will… Show more
Reviewed: 17 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewGreat Location in Kota Lama. Staff is super friendly and pods were among the most comfortable beds I’ve slept in. It was very quiet so easy to get a good nights sleep.
Reviewed: 29 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewInteresting concept of using app to check-in and QR code to access doors and pod. A bottle of body wash given upon checking in is a nice touch.
Soundproofing could be better.