Due to the lack of space in large cities, the popular “Tiny House Movement” was born in the USA. They can now be found on every corner of Europe – little houses that are barely bigger than your broom cupboard in the basement – but still have everything you need to relax. In Tiny House Hotels you don’t live in abundance, but with full appreciation for what already surrounds you. To completely shed the ballast of hectic everyday life, you need to take this step back to the essentials from time to time. Read that book that’s been sitting on your bedside table for far too long, drink a hot cup of tea, or simply enjoy the silence as you surrender to your senses.
Want to give the minimalist lifestyle a chance? We have put together our selection of the most beautiful Tiny House Hotels in Europe.
Tiny House Hotel Almdorf tree house
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Where: Vorderkoflach 36, 9564 Patergassen, Austria
This romantic little tree house in the Almdorf has a cozy bedroom and a small table and chairs on the small balcony, offering space for just two people. Feel like lovebirds in a love nest high above the clouds.
Tiny House Hotel Bubble France
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Where: Chem. de la Ribassière, 13190 Allauch, France
If privacy is particularly important to you, you should scroll on now, because the Bubble Tiny House Hotel in Allauch offers little privacy. The fully equipped hotel room in the rubber bubble invites you to spend hours observing the starry sky and catching a few shooting stars.
Birdbox
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Where: 6513 Monte Carasso, Corte di Sotto, Switzerland
Geographically speaking, Switzerland is an absolute dream. For southern flair, a few hours’ drive to Ticino is enough. The breathtaking natural surroundings and, of course, the vineyards, which you can experience up close in the Birdbox in Monte Carasso, are particularly enticing. This artistic hotel box is somewhat reminiscent of a tissue box, but provides excellent protection against unwanted night-time visitors. The submarine-like hatch also offers a magnificent view of the sunset.
Glamping nature lodge Gadestatt
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Where: 3988 Obergesteln, Valais, Switzerland
Camping? But that doesn’t sound very relaxing and I can’t really shower there either. Don’t worry, we’re talking about “glamping” here, a mixture of luxury and camping. Just like at the Naturlodge Gadestadt: not far from the Gommer Höhenweg, the first premium hiking trail, and the home of the Galloway cows, there is a single bed. Lanterns, candles and a warming log fire create a romantic atmosphere with a rustic look. No more thin camping mattresses and lukewarm tea from a thermos flask – here we chill out in a sea of fluffy cushions and sip champagne in the open air.
Hostellerie du Pas de l’Ours “Relais et Chateaux”
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Where: Rue du Pas de l’Ours no 41, 3963 Montana, Valais, Switzerland
There are ski enthusiasts who let off steam on the slopes in winter, even in sub-zero temperatures.
But when it’s stormy and raining outside, we prefer to escape into the whirlpool – out of the cold and into wellness fever. The Hostellerie du Pas de l’Ours will spoil you with elegant alpine rooms and culinary delights that will make your mouth water. Forget all your everyday worries and let yourself drift in the pool.
Love and Romance Bijou Hotel
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Where: Bergweg 14, 3283 Kallnach, Switzerland
A hotel room as sexy as an Arabian night in Aladdin’s palace, just a fantasy? Not at all: Aladdin would never have dreamed of the Bijou Hotel in Kallnach from his genie in a bottle. A private luxury lounge in XXL format, decorated with oriental antiques from Morocco to India – you need at least one night here to marvel at the whole room. There is a huge whirlpool in the middle, along with a rain shower and an entire boat that has been converted into a sofa. Gigantic! The oriental atmosphere is absolute and perfect with incense sticks and flickering candles.
Zero star hotel
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At first, the zero-star hotel doesn’t sound like something you would wish for. The fact that this hotel room was once a fallout shelter wasn’t really either. A king-size bed in the middle of the wilderness: this gateway is something for birds of paradise and nature lovers who love the extraordinary and are looking for adventure.
Cabin on the lake
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Where: 70230 Chassey-les-Montbozon, France
Be careful, if you step out onto the veranda in the morning to drink your coffee, you must not take one step too many or you’ll get wet. The spa hut on the lake in Chassey-les-Montbozon, France, fulfills your dream of having your own island. We cruise by boat from the mainland towards the onion-shaped hut with the round windows. The perfect opportunity to kidnap your crush without him or her being able to run away from you. In any case, they would have no reason to anyway – who doesn’t dream of finding a new love while the waves are lapping?
Bergherz Chalets
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Where: Alpine village of St. Johann, Austria
Chilling in the whirlpool, watching snowflakes dance and enjoying fine wine – we like to stay a little longer in these chalets in the Alpine village of St. Johann. Rent your own little oasis with lots of privacy with your sweetheart. You can linger in front of the cozy fireplace or your own sauna until even the smallest muscle is relaxed. If you haven’t already spent your honeymoon here, it’s high time you did.
Whitepod
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Where: Les Giettes, Des Cerniers, 1871 Monthey, Switzerland
Your dream of spending the night in an igloo comes true in Monthey, Switzerland – only you don’t have to worry about a dripping blanket or howling polar bears. On the contrary, in the triangular sphere you can expect the comfort of a fully equipped hotel room. This ecological designer cocoon is the must-see of the winter season.
Nutchel
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Where: 724 Rte de Salm, 67420 Plaine, France
Let’s put away our cell phones and unplug from social media commitments. We retreat into the depths of the French forest and spend the night in one of Nutchel’s remote Cosy Cabins. A cozy BBQ, a dip in the hot tub in front of the hut or a walk in the Alsatian countryside – this is how we switch off, forget all our everyday worries and concentrate fully on the moment.
Cabinski
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Kreuzgasse 107, 6791 St. Gallenkirch, Austria
Packing your belongings and traveling the world in your own motorhome – a thought that I’m sure we’ve all had at some point. But if you’re unsure whether you can cope in such a small space, we recommend a test stay in one of Cabinski’s cabins. Here you will not only learn how to enjoy the peace and quiet, but also how to cook in your own little tiny house.
Out
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Where: Various locations in Germany
Only the bravest horror fans survive in these lodges far away from civilization. Howling or crackling at night is not uncommon here – it’s a good thing we have our own fireplace to provide light. Once you have survived the night, you can look forward to a delicious breakfast on the veranda. The rest of the day is spent cycling, hiking or simply kicking back. FACES was there – for us one of the most beautiful Tiny House Hotels ever.
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