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Would you stay in a POD? Inside the amazing Copenhagen hotel that offers guests Tetris-style L-shaped capsules to sleep in

  • CityHub is a capsule hostel-hotel hybrid – the Mail checks in…
  • Guests sleep in a pod that’s equipped with a king-sized bed and storage space
  • READ MORE: Inside the restaurant where BREAD is served as a main course

If you fancy staying somewhere that has a spaceship-like feel, minus the inconvenience of travelling through space, this quirky hotel is for you.

At CityHub in Copenhagen – a cross between a hostel and a hotel – guests sleep in Tetris-style L-shaped pods.

At first sight, they look claustrophobic, but are, in fact, surprisingly spacious, with enough space inside to fit two adults and luggage.

Carina Stathis (above) checked into CityHub in Copenhagen, which offers guests pods to sleep in

Carina writes: ‘At first sight, [the pods] look claustrophobic, but are, in fact, surprisingly spacious’

The pods are L-shaped, reveals Carina – Tetris-style hotel rooms

What’s more, they’re warm and, despite their compact size, almost eerily quiet.

Inside awaits a comfy king-sized bed, two shelves, charging ports, a Bluetooth speaker, enough room to stand up in – and a distorted mirror.

On arrival, guests use a self-serve check-in system and receive a wristband as a key.

‘Inside awaits a comfy king-sized bed, two shelves, charging ports, a Bluetooth speaker, enough room to stand up in – and a distorted mirror,’ says Carina (stock image above)


On arrival guests use a self-serve check-in system and receive a wristband as a key. ‘Dancing LED lights welcome you into the pod, as if you’re stepping into a disco,’ explains Carina (right)

The hotel is located 1.3km from Tivoli Gardens and is within walking distance of lively bars and restaurants

Dancing LED lights welcome you into the pod, as if you’re stepping into a disco.

Travellers can help themselves to beer and wine at the self-serve bar, then relax in a chill zone.

But solo travellers hoping to meet like-minded individuals should know that social activities are non-existent and others keep to themselves in the communal areas.

With more than 8,800 reviews on Booking.com and an average score of nine out of ten, it’s easy to see why CityHub is a popular choice for travellers.

But is it worth paying £219 per night – and is there really enough space for two people?

There is, but the room may feel cramped for two tall people.

Travellers can help themselves to beer and wine at the self-serve bar, then relax in a chill zone 

Carina notes that social activities are ‘non-existent’ and that others keep to themselves in the communal areas 


LEFT: The hotel’s shared bathroom. RIGHT: The hotel’s sauna

‘With more than 8,800 reviews on Booking.com and an average score of nine out of ten, it’s easy to see why CityHub is a popular choice for travellers,’ Carina says

However, CityHub is a memorably quirky experience, with fantastic service from friendly staff and a convenient location just 1.3km (0.8 miles) from Tivoli Gardens and within walking distance of lively bars and restaurants. So all in all, I’d say the price represents good value.

For more information visit cityhub.com/copenhagen/hub.

Copenhagen is the third location CityHub has launched in, following Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

THE PERFECT TWO-DAY COPENHAGEN ITINERARY

Day 1

  • Catch the train and walk for five minutes to Nyhavn Canal
  • Visit Buka Bakery for a coffee and delicious pastries
  • Check out the vintage shops and ceramics studios
  • Walk to Rosenborg Castle and book a self-guided tour inside – which includes seeing the Crown Jewels
  • Enjoy dinner and rides at Tivoli Gardens

Day 2

  • Have breakfast at a nearby café, then visit Amalienborg Palace
  • Stroll down Strøget shopping district
  • Visit Christianborg Palace
  • Finish the trip by riding a bike to the Little Mermaid Statue

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