Futuristic view of exterior and interior of a capsule hotel. The new Uumen Hotel in Tampere, Finland uses a similar concept, and it’s set to provide cheap, minimalist accommodation in Tampere city centre.
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Move over spacious suites – here comes the tiniest hotel room in Finland, where size doesn’t matter, but budget does! Inspired by Japan’s iconic capsule hotels, Finland’s first micro-room lodging is set to open in the heart of Tampere this May 2025. At just five square metres, these ‘compact cocoons’ promise to change the game for budget travellers.
Tampere’s new hotel fits in a snug space
Construction is well underway on this amazing new hotel, nestled within the protected and historic Finlayson factory area in Tampere’s city centre. But don’t expect any quick fixes- building a hotel in such a delicate spot requires precision. Forklift operators are carefully manoeuvring steel modules into place, sliding them through window frames and keeping a watchful eye on the building’s integrity.
What’s going up might not look like much from the outside, but inside? That’s where the magic happens.
Uumen Hotel: The future of compact stays in Finland
The brainchild of Finnish entrepreneur Eetu Rahkola, the Uumen Hotel will be anything but cramped. The clever design is an upgrade on Japan’s famous capsule hotels, adding just a little extra room for comfort. Each ‘micro-room’ offers a cosy bed, small standing area, integrated storage, and a door to shut off the outside world. Want a private bathroom? Well, you’ll have to share. But for just a few euros a night, the trade-off seems worth it, even if just for the experience.
Each room measures five square metres – the perfect size to meet fire safety and soundproofing regulations. And the eco-conscious design isn’t just about fitting everything into a tiny space; it’s also designed with speed, cost-effectiveness, and environmental benefits in mind.
Tiny luxury in the city centre
The Uumen Hotel isn’t designed for the flashy traveller looking for gold-plated taps and big fountains. This hotel’s target market is the minimalist traveller or those who simply don’t want to pay a fortune for a place to lay their head. Rahkola’s motto? ‘The most affordable hotel in Tampere!’ With rooms starting at just 39 euros per night, visitors will have more cash to splash on Tampere’s food, culture, and all the attractions the city has to offer.
For those booking this quirky getaway during peak weekends, prices can jump up to 100 euros.
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