scorecardI paid $300 for 2 nights in an Airstream trailer. It was my first time sleeping in one, and I'll never do it again in a city.
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I paid $300 for 2 nights in an Airstream trailer. It was my first time sleeping in one, and I'll never do it again in a city.

Joey Hadden   

I paid $300 for 2 nights in an Airstream trailer. It was my first time sleeping in one, and I'll never do it again in a city.
Insider's reporter stayed in a luxury Airstream trailer in Vienna while traveling by train through Europe.Joey Hadden/Insider
  • On a recent trip to Vienna, Austria, I stayed in an Airstream trailer for the first time.
  • I found it on Airbnb and paid $300 for two nights.

From sleeping in tiny homes to glamping in domes, I'm pretty much a pro when it comes to staying in tight spaces.

From sleeping in tiny homes to glamping in domes, I
The author stays in tiny homes in Ontario, Canada, (L) and Florida (R).      Joey Hadden/Insider

I've booked small, unique accommodations in the US, Canada, and Europe from tiny home hotels to a repurposed wine barrel, and I usually have a pretty good time, despite the lack of space.

I
The author stays at a tiny home hotel in Germany.      Joey Hadden/Insiderr

So when I recently traveled to Vienna, Austria, and wanted a unique, affordable accommodation, I booked two nights in a luxury Airstream trailer.

So when I recently traveled to Vienna, Austria, and wanted a unique, affordable accommodation, I booked two nights in a luxury Airstream trailer.
The author stays in an Airstream trailer in Austria.      Joey Hadden/Insider

I paid $150 a night, though the nightly price has increased since my trip in October. I expected it to be a small space, but found it to be too cramped and loud for a good night's sleep.

I paid $150 a night, though the nightly price has increased since my trip in October. I expected it to be a small space, but found it to be too cramped and loud for a good night
The Airstream trailer outside of the hotel.      Joey Hadden/Insider

Source: Airbnb

The Airbnb is located in the heart of Vienna, about 10 minutes from the city's main train station on foot.

The Airbnb is located in the heart of Vienna, about 10 minutes from the city
A map of Vienna shows where the Airstream trailer is located.      Google Maps

I never stayed in an Airstream before, but I always envisioned it as an ideal style of accommodation for a remote glamping experience in a natural setting such as a desert or forest. I thought it was interesting to see one in a city.

I never stayed in an Airstream before, but I always envisioned it as an ideal style of accommodation for a remote glamping experience in a natural setting such as a desert or forest. I thought it was interesting to see one in a city.
Airstream trailers at Joshua Tree in California.      Brittany Chang/Insider

I thought the urban location was a unique way to try an Airstream and still explore a city with ease. The trailer is located in the parking lot of Hotel Daniel, a boutique luxury hotel in central Vienna with 116 rooms.

I thought the urban location was a unique way to try an Airstream and still explore a city with ease. The trailer is located in the parking lot of Hotel Daniel, a boutique luxury hotel in central Vienna with 116 rooms.
Hotel Daniel in Vienna.      Florian Weitzer Hotels & Restaurants.

Source: Hotel Daniel

When I got to the hotel from the nearby train station, I expected the trailer to be parked in a secluded area, perhaps behind the hotel. Instead, it was right in front of it, next to a busy street.

When I got to the hotel from the nearby train station, I expected the trailer to be parked in a secluded area, perhaps behind the hotel. Instead, it was right in front of it, next to a busy street.
The Airstream trailer outside of the hotel.      Joey Hadden/Insider

Like other Hotel Daniel guests, my check-in process began in the lobby. It had a midcentury modern feel with quirky decorative accents, like a bike on the wall.

Like other Hotel Daniel guests, my check-in process began in the lobby. It had a midcentury modern feel with quirky decorative accents, like a bike on the wall.
Inside the hotel lobby.      Florian Weitzer Hotels & Restaurants.

After checking in, I got a key to the trailer and went to take a look around.

After checking in, I got a key to the trailer and went to take a look around.
The author's room key.      Joey Hadden/Insider

As soon as I stepped inside the Airstream, the first thing I noticed was a large bathtub to my right. I knew the trailer had a tub when I booked, but thought it would be in a private bathroom.

As soon as I stepped inside the Airstream, the first thing I noticed was a large bathtub to my right. I knew the trailer had a tub when I booked, but thought it would be in a private bathroom.
The bathroom inside the Airstream trailer.      Joey Hadden/Insider

The trailer is 22 feet long, according to Hotel Daniel. Next to the tub was a mirror and vanity area with soaps, lotions, and towels. The bed was in the back. The interior matched the midcentury style of the lobby.

The trailer is 22 feet long, according to Hotel Daniel. Next to the tub was a mirror and vanity area with soaps, lotions, and towels. The bed was in the back. The interior matched the midcentury style of the lobby.
The entire room viewed from the bathtub.      Florian Weitzer Hotels & Restaurants.

In-between the bed and the vanity area was a tiny room with a toilet inside.

In-between the bed and the vanity area was a tiny room with a toilet inside.
The toilet inside the trailer.      Joey Hadden/Insider

Across from the toilet, I found a hanging rack for clothing.

Across from the toilet, I found a hanging rack for clothing.
A rack of hangers inside the trailer.      Joey Hadden/Insider

A hairdryer hung from a bag on the rack, which I used to dry my clothes after hand-washing them in the tub.

A hairdryer hung from a bag on the rack, which I used to dry my clothes after hand-washing them in the tub.
A hairdryer in the trailer.      Joey Hadden/Insider

At the back of the trailer, I thought the queen-sized bed was really soft and comfortable.

At the back of the trailer, I thought the queen-sized bed was really soft and comfortable.
The bed inside the Airstream trailer.      Joey Hadden/Insider

On either side of the bed was a light dimmer dial and an outlet for charging devices. I liked how they were smartly placed for my comfort.

On either side of the bed was a light dimmer dial and an outlet for charging devices. I liked how they were smartly placed for my comfort.
The dimmer and an outlet by the bed.      Joey Hadden/Insider

There was also a TV facing the bed, but I didn't use it.

There was also a TV facing the bed, but I didn
The TV above the bed in the Airstream trailer.      Joey Hadden/Insider

Above the bed was a skylight, which I thought was a nice touch for adding light to the room without sacrificing privacy.

Above the bed was a skylight, which I thought was a nice touch for adding light to the room without sacrificing privacy.
Rain patters on the skylight in the trailer.      Joey Hadden/Insider

Although the bed was comfy, I thought the rest of the Airstream was not. Unlike tiny homes I've stayed in, the trailer lacked storage hacks to make the space feel larger. I thought there'd be cabinets or hidden drawers, like others I've seen, but there were none.

The author in front of the full-length mirror in the trailer.      Joey Hadden/Insider

Source: Insider

Hotel Daniel told Insider that the trailer is meant to surprise and inspire travelers, but is only designed to be comfortable for a short stay, adding that it's next to a busy street, so it can be noisy through the night.

Hotel Daniel told Insider that the trailer is meant to surprise and inspire travelers, but is only designed to be comfortable for a short stay, adding that it
Inside and outside the trailer.      Joey Hadden/Insider, Florian Weitzer Hotels & Restaurants.

The noisy street outside the trailer made it hard to sleep. And my evenings were filled with discomfort as people banged on the door of my trailer and tried to open it. I called the front desk and they said they'd tell people to stop if they caught them but that was all they could do.

The noisy street outside the trailer made it hard to sleep. And my evenings were filled with discomfort as people banged on the door of my trailer and tried to open it. I called the front desk and they said they
The author reacts to banging on the door.      Joey Hadden/Insider

A manager of Hotel Daniel told Insider that they never had complaints of people banging on the trailer door before, and apologized for the disturbance.

A manager of Hotel Daniel told Insider that they never had complaints of people banging on the trailer door before, and apologized for the disturbance.
The outside of the hotel.      Joey Hadden/Insider

At the end of my stay, I was happy that I picked a location with so many bustling streets just outside my door. I thought it made it easier to explore during the day. But next time, I'll book a room inside a hotel when staying in urban areas so I can sleep better.

At the end of my stay, I was happy that I picked a location with so many bustling streets just outside my door. I thought it made it easier to explore during the day. But next time, I
Streets nearby the trailer.      Joey Hadden/Insider
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