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I spent 2 nights in a 2-story, 100-square-foot tiny home in Germany that was smaller than any I’ve seen in the US

May 2, 2025
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I spent 2 nights in a 2-story, 100-square-foot tiny home in Germany that was smaller than any I’ve seen in the US
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Business Insider’s reporter stayed at a cylindrical tiny home hotel in Germany and was impressed by its smart use of the 100-square-foot space.

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I find tiny homes fascinating because making the most of a small space requires some creativity. Living in NYC for six years, I’ve rented some cramped apartments.

So, I often book tiny home accommodations when I travel to get some ideas for space-saving hacks I could use in my own dwelling.

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

But none of those homes used indoor space as smartly as this tiny home hotel in Germany, which I found on Airbnb back in 2022.

I was looking for tiny stays in Germany when I found one with a unique, cylindrical shape that packed a lot inside, so I booked it for two nights for $140.

Several cylindrical homes on a flat property with grass on the left and gravel on the right
The tiny home hotel in Germany.

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The Airbnb was part of a tiny home hotel in Neustrelitz, Germany, called Slube. The company designs minimal concrete “Slubes” for up to two people.

There are three types of Slubes: a one-story Basic, a two-story Home, and a Tower, which is two stories with a rooftop terrace. I booked a Home Slube.

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

The author's accommodation at the hotel.
The reporter’s accommodation at the hotel.

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The 16-foot-tall tiny home with two floors was 106 square feet.

I checked in with a code sent to my phone rather than a physical key.

The author in front of her slube with a seemless check-in process.
The reporter in front of her Slube with a seamless check-in process.

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When I arrived by train from the airport in Berlin, I didn’t see any employees at the tiny home hotel.

At first, I was confused, but then I checked my email. A message from Slube informed me I’d be staying in room five and could check in by myself.

Inside, the 53-square-foot bottom level had a bathroom on the right, a sitting area on the left, and a ladder to the second floor.

The first floor of the tiny home.
The first floor of the tiny home.

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The sitting area had a foldout table that I could push against the wall to save space.

Across from a foldout table was a bench with two seat cushions instead of a couch.

There was enough space for me to store luggage beneath the benches.

This tiny home utilized more vertical space than those I’ve seen in the US.

The author's coats hang in the Airbnb.
The reporter’s coats hanging in the Airbnb.

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There were hooks and storage cubbies above the bench, so I stored all my clothing and toiletries on the first floor.

I was impressed by the amenities packed into such a small room.

A composite image of the author sitting at a table and The coffee corner on the first floor.
The coffee corner on the first floor.

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In the back right corner of the sitting area, there was a nook of built-in shelves storing a small coffee machine, a hair dryer, and a few dishes.

The bathroom had an efficient layout.

The bathroom inside the tiny home.
The bathroom inside the tiny home.

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There was a curtain separating the shower head and sink from the toilet and storage space.

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

Windows in the tiny home.
Windows in the tiny home.

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The first-floor windows had a film over most of the glass, which allowed me to let natural light in without sacrificing my privacy.

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

A view from the top of the ladder.
A view from the top of the ladder.

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I thought it was easy to climb, but it could be challenging for some.

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

Knowing I was securely fastened into the bed area made sleeping easier.

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

A white fenced-in bed with a window on the right
A peek inside the bedroom.

Joey Hadden/Business Insider

The floor space was covered by a comfy, full-size bed. The pillows had the ideal ratio of fluff to firmness for my neck and head.

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

The tv in the tiny home's bedroom.
The TV in the tiny home’s bedroom.

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Before bed, I watched some of my favorite shows.

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

A composite image of outlets by the bed in the tiny home.
Outlets by the bed in the tiny home.

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It had easily accessible outlets, a pocket for the TV remote, and more space for my electronics and water bottle.

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

A view out the bedroom window.
A view out the bedroom window.

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It had a blackout curtain for privacy and early morning light.

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

Smart controls on the author's phone.
Smart controls on the reporter’s phone.

Joey Hadden/Business Insider

I controlled the lights and temperature of each story from my phone.

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

A composite image of the author standing in front of a cylindrical home and sitting inside the home looking up a ladder
The reporter enjoys her stay in the tiny home.

Joey Hadden/Business Insider

I can’t stick a second story into my own rental, but the European tiny home still gave me inspiration for how I could make better use of my space, starting with vertical storage hacks.

The post I spent 2 nights in a 2-story, 100-square-foot tiny home in Germany that was smaller than any I’ve seen in the US appeared first on Business Insider.

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