We have come a long way from five-star resorts and luxurious hotels. Sure, these expensive accommodations hold their charm for the elite, but the modern-day millennial traveler is now looking for something cheaper, convenient, and with some personality.
PRICE from: € 63 per capsule/night
Imagine a space that is customized solely for you. The suite is comfy, compact, and cut off from the chaos of cities. That is every introvert’s dream! Yes, Capsule hotels are a thing people, and apparently pretty popular among solo travelers especially in China. You’d find these individual pods all over the city. They range from hostel like lodging to plastic tubs in sci-fi settings!
PRICE from: € 17 per person/night
Some hotels proudly flaunt their oversized rooms, and some boast about the spacious balconies with mesmerizing views of the city. It’s almost surprising, then, that for an equally popular hotel in Japan, the USP is ‘only so much space as you practically need’!
PRICE from: € 31 per person/night
We have come a long way from the stone ages. Life today, though far more comfortable than yore, has become increasingly complex and cut off from nature. Don’t worry though, you don’t have to run for the hills and renounce your luxuries to experience nature in all her raw glory. What better way to explore the bountiful beauty of nature than to visit the exotic corners of the planet?
PRICE from: $464 per night
Imagine a scenario when you’ve just missed the last train and are stuck all alone on the streets of Tokyo. What to do? Simple book a sleeping pod at the compact capsule rooms! Capsule hotels are fast becoming a convenient option for most urban dwellers who want a cheap yet comfortable hotel to crash in for the night. An accessible, affordable and practical accommodation, these hotels are quite popular among tourists as well. However, for all its minimalism, capsule hotels can be a unique experience for solo travelers.
Staying at a reasonably priced hotel is one of the best ways to save money on accommodation while traveling in Japan.One of the most reasonable places to stay at in Shinjuku is the Luxury Capsule Hotel AnshinOyado. It is located near the train station which makes it convenient for business and sightseeing purposes.
PRICE from: $51 per suite/night
A new hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is catering to a new generation of travellers. CityHub combines the privacy and comfort of a hotel with the community feeling and affordability of a hostel.
PRICE from: $98 per suite/night
Set in the picturesque town of Saint Petersburg, Russia, InBox Hotel is the ideal destination for lone travelers and adventurers who are looking for an escape from the din and chaos of urban life.
PRICE from: $11 per person/night
Think you have seen all that the world has to offer? Well ever tried living a tube? Kind of weird huh? The Tubohotel at Mexico is not your typical lodging, from its structure to the overall facilities, everything has a dash of innovation and unconventionality.
PRICE from: $31 per room/night
Opening in December, 2014, in Gion area of Kyoto city, it is a capsule hotel only for men that offers a sauna bath with no limit on use and buffet style breakfast. Staying for a night in a capsule hotel will be a prefect part of the Japanese experience.
PRICE from: $42 per room/night
Crafted from 9.5-ton concrete drainage and sewage pipes eco-friendly dasparkhotel is offering a pay-as-you-wish system to stay in one of cozy rooms. This one-of-the-kind hotel is located in a public park and open May through October.
PRICE from: pay as you wish