New Capsule Hotel Brings Cheap Micro-Lodging to Italy
When you just need a place to get some sleep and take a shower, paying for a whole hotel room can seem like a waste of both space and money. This is especially true when you?re traveling solo, only have a few hours to sleep, or your design and cleanliness standards render most lower-budget options unworkable. On the other hand, rooms (if you can call them that) at the capsule hotels traditionally found in Japan can be small to the point of absurdity, even coffin-like. However, there?s a balance to be struck between wastefulness and claustrophobia.
That balance is currently on display at Bed and Boarding (nicknamed BenBo) in Naples, Italy. Located in the city?s Capodichino International Airport, this new “fast and cheap” lodging option boasts a set of ultra-compact private rooms that measure just 43 square feet in size. Despite their tiny proportions, these rooms still provide guests with the comfort of being able to stand up and move around. In total, 42 compartments are available at the hotel, which is open for check-in seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
BenBo is the first hotel in Italy that allows travelers to sleep inside of an airport and costs just ?25 Euros, or around $28 dollars, for a nine-hour night. Those who require less time can choose to pay ?8 for the first hour and ?7 for each additional hour. Each capsule includes a bed, luggage stall, television, and fold-down desk surface for eating and working. The TV is conveniently equipped with a specia...
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