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

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.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI stayed in a cylindrical tiny home hotel in Germany during a European train trip in 2022.The 106-square-foot home made smarter use of space than any tiny home I've seen in the US.The European tiny home was two stories and less than half the size of the US tiny homes I've booked.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.The tiny home hotel in Germany.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderThe 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 reporter's accommodation at the hotel.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderThe 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 reporter in front of her Slube with a seamless check-in process.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderWhen 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.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderThe 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 reporter's coats hanging in the Airbnb.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderThere 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.The coffee corner on the first floor.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderIn 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.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderThere 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.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderThe 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.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI 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 peek inside the bedroom.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderThe 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.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderBefore bed, I watched some of my favorite shows.I used the lower platform on the far side of the bed as a nightstand.Outlets by the bed in the tiny home.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderIt 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.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderIt 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 reporter's phone.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI 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.The reporter enjoys her stay in the tiny home.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI 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.Read the original article on Business Insider

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