A mere 8 feet wide, the Eh'Haeusl in Amberg, Germany, is the world's smallest hotel — but it packs a big punch, drawing honeymooners and guests from all over the world.
The Eh'Haeusl, which roughly translated means "marriage house," has a fascinating history as well.
A representative of the hotel shared with Insider that the 280-year-old building was designed to circumvent an ancient marriage law that stipulated that couples wanting to tie the knot must own property.
A savvy businessman basically pulled up two walls in a narrow gap between two regular buildings and threw on a roof, creating a house that could be used as proof of property for couples. Couples would buy the tiny house, get married, and sell it to the next duo, earning it the nickname "marriage house."
The home was renovated in 2008 and is now a luxury hotel with a max capacity of two.
Keep scrolling to see the unique hotel's interior.
The Eh'Haeusl in the Bavarian village of Amberg, Germany, was built in 1728.
The hotel is wedged between two regular buildings.
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While guests from around the world spend the night here, most are German and Austrian couples celebrating anniversaries or on their honeymoon, according to a representative of the hotel.
The front door features a visual representation of the building's history.
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The top floor features nothing but a whirlpool tub.
This floor is called the "spa."
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Underneath that, you'll find the cozy bedroom that has a double bed that takes up most of the space.
You can probably touch both walls while lying in bed.
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While staff prepares breakfast in an on-site kitchen in the basement (off-limits to guests) in the morning, guests are generally on their own in the tiny hotel.
The hotel's max occupancy is two.
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Stefanie Semmelmann spent a night at the hotel for her 25th wedding anniversary and said she loved it, citing romantic touches such as fresh flowers and Champagne, as well as a "housekeeping fairy" that made breakfast while she stayed in bed.
The breakfast spread is hefty.
Stefani Semmelmann
"It's a famous location for honeymoons," she told Insider. "It was a great experience, I felt like a princess. It's so beautiful, stylishly furnished, and unique."
Fresh flowers add a nice touch.
Stefani Semmelmann
One night at the Eh'Haeusl costs $293. Since there's no lobby, guests must call upon arrival to have someone welcome them inside and hand over the keys before leaving.
The top floor.
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Editor's note: Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Germany is closed to visitors from the US. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that "travel increases your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19."
