Tight: Meet 5 of the Smallest Hotel Rooms in the World

If you're the claustrophobic type, the ones who are afraid of being trapped in the elevator, and almost freaked out just imagining in a coffin, then the five hotel rooms that we here at Mega Curioso have selected will probably make you have nightmares! On the other hand, if space is not a problem when choosing a little place to spend the night, the options below may be very interesting for you. Check out:

1 - Capsules

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Looking at these rooms, one gets the impression that guests are getting into a washing machine. The capsules of the type you saw above are very popular in China and Japan, and besides the bed, most of them come equipped with a TV, internet connection and a curtain to give the occupant privacy - or occupants ...

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2 - Receptacle

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If besides being claustrophobic you are afraid of water, then this option - located in the Netherlands - will surely give you chills. In this case, old survival capsules that served as oil rig safety equipment in the 1970s were transformed into rooms equipped with chemical toilets and a skeleton corner, and several artists signed the interior decoration.

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3 - Boxes

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The futuristic little rooms above - called Sleepbox and located at Moscow International Airport - accommodate two very narrow beds and are stylish yet extremely minimalist and compact. Still, occupants have at their disposal an internet connection, a small TV and dimmable lighting while waiting to board their flights.

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4 - By the pipe

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Located in Austria, this hotel has installed the rooms in concrete structures used as sewage pipes that, besides the beds, only have a small window and a lamp table. So we assume that at least the room has an outlet so that electronic batteries can be charged. And only! On the other hand, here guests only pay what they think is fair for the night.

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5 - Small on the Big Apple

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The tiny rooms at the Jane Hotel New York are less than 5 square meters and the décor is inspired by boat cabins. However, despite the size, the wood paneling gives the accommodation a cozy feel, and all have - in addition to a single bed - WiFi, a TV, a DVD player, a telephone and even a safe.

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And you, reader, what did you think of the rooms? Which one, in your opinion, is the most interesting? Have you ever stayed in similar options? Be sure to share with us in the comments!

* Originally posted on 11/03/14