I spent 2 nights at a 2-story, 100-square-foot tiny home in Germany that was smaller than any I've seen in the US. Take a look inside.

Joey HaddenMay 29, 2024, 02:20 IST

Business Insider's reporter stayed at a tiny home hotel in Germany and was impressed by it's smart use of the 100-square-foot space.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

I stayed in a European tiny home I found on Airbnb during a trip to Germany in 2022.
The 106-square-foot home made smarter use of space than any tiny home I've seen in the US.

As an NYC resident, I've lived in some cramped apartments. So, I'm intrigued by tiny homes because they tend to make good use of a small space.

That's why, when I travel, I often look for tiny home accommodations to check out their space-saving hacks.

I've stayed in several tiny Airbnbs around the world, from Florida and Maryland to Canada and Switzerland.

But to me, none of those homes used the indoor space as smartly as this tiny home hotel in Germany I found on Airbnb.

When looking for tiny accommodations in Germany, I thought this one had a unique, cylindrical shape that packed a lot inside, so I booked it for two nights for $140.

A wide view of the tiny home hotel in Germany.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

It was less than half the size of any tiny home I'd stayed in before.

The author's accommodation at the hotel.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

I checked in with a code sent to my phone, so I didn't have to keep track of a key during my stay.

The author in front of her Slube with a seamless check-in process.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Inside, the 53-square-foot bottom level packed in a sitting area, a bathroom, and a ladder to the second floor.

The first floor of the tiny home.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Across from a foldout table was a bench with two seat cushions, which felt like a tiny space alternative for a couch.

Seat cushions on the bench.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

With hooks and storage cubbies above the bench, I thought this tiny home utilized more vertical space than those I've seen in the US.

The author's coats hanging in the Airbnb.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

In the back right corner of the room, built-in shelves created a nook storing a small coffee machine, a hair dryer, and a few dishes.

The coffee corner on the first floor.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

To the right of the living area, I thought the bathroom felt efficiently designed.

The bathroom inside the tiny home.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Even with two windows, I felt I had enough privacy.

Windows in the tiny home.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

After checking out the first level, I headed up the ladder to the bedroom.

A view from the top of the ladder.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

There was a latched gate at the top of the ladder, which I imagine was built to keep people safe from falling.

The lock on the gate at the top of the ladder.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

The bedroom was the same size as the living space and bathroom combined — 53 square feet.

A peak inside the bedroom.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Above the bed, a TV equipped with Netflix and other streaming services was mounted on the wall.

The TV in the tiny home's bedroom.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

On the far side of the bed was a lower platform I used as a nightstand.

Outlets by the bed in the tiny home.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Above the bed, a large window opened so I could let the breeze into my room.

A view out the bedroom window.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

The Slube also had smart electricity that made my stay feel a little luxurious.

Smart controls on the author's phone.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

I found it fascinating that this tiny home truly left no space unused, from the loft bed to the wall cubbies.

The author snaps a selfie before leaving the tiny home.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

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