Many capsules are used primarily by men. Others (especially on weekdays) are often too inebriated to safely travel to their homes, or too embarrassed to face their spouses when they are unemployed or underemployed.

光顾“胶囊旅馆”的大部分都是男性。有些时候(尤其是工作日期间)，有些喝醉了不能平安回家、或是因为失业或降职而不好意思回家面对另一半的人们也会光顾“胶囊旅馆”。