I spent 3 hours in a capsule hostel in an airport for $55, and getting to nap and shower before traveling was worth every penny

CapsuleTransit has some eye-catching advertisements, including a large, bright yellow box that's been plunked down in the middle of a hallway in the Kuala Lumpur airport. My editor spotted the ad during a trip a couple months ago and recommended I test out the experience myself.

I flew from Singapore to KL for a reporting trip at the end of November, so I booked myself a short, three-hour stay in the capsule hotel right after I landed.

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I booked a bed in the landside hostel.

The hostel has a 4-star average rating on Google Reviews from over 1,600 votes. One couple who stayed at the hostel three months ago said it was a "great spot" if your flight is delayed, and another user said her stay was comfortable and clean.

Only two people were at the check-in counter when I arrived.

Checking in was a breeze. I got my passport details taken, and then paid a deposit of 50 Malaysia ringgit, or around $11.

Insider paid for my stay in full.

There were three types of accommodations: single bed in male, female, and mixed areas; a double bed in the mixed area; and a suite, which was a small private room.

The hostel had a industrial aesthetic, which made for some cool Instagram photos.

According to travel site Budget Your Trip, accommodation in Malaysia costs 164 ringgit on average per night. That means the hostel's rates are on the expensive side, considering I could only use the amenities for a few hours.

Every additional hour stayed beyond the booked duration incurred a 20 ringgit charge.

While it's an affordable option if you're only staying for a few hours, the price comes out to about $150 for a 24-hour stay. For some price reference, if you're looking for an entire night's stay, five-star hotels in Kuala Lumpur cost around that much.

Hostels aren't especially known for their cleanliness, but this one was cleaner than some three-star hotels I've been at.

While hostels can be cramped and noisy, this one was the exact opposite. As the upper bunk wasn't in use, I couldn't feel or hear any movement from above.

It was late afternoon when I settled into the hostel, and I didn't see the space getting any busier as the night fell.

The shower's water heater and pressure were strong, and the toilet had a bidet. Soaps and a hair dryer were provided.

The lounge was spacious and allowed natural light to stream in. The only thing that could have made it better would have been a coffee vending machine or counter, but food and drinks aren't allowed to be consumed inside the hostel.

The best part about the hostel was how few guests there were — I could relax without being disturbed by noises or having to wait for my turn to use the bathroom.