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An 8-foot 'skinny home' in Germany is the world's smallest hotel, with a max occupancy of 2. Take a look inside.

Sophie-Claire HoellerJan 22, 2021, 22:53 IST

The Eh'Haeusl in the Bavarian village of Amberg, Germany, was built in 1728.

It is officially the world's smallest hotel, a Guinness Title it has held since 2008.

Max occupancy at the Eh'Haeusl is two: The hotel covers only 570 square feet.

The space is spread across seven floors, each floor featuring a different amenity.

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 top floor features nothing but a whirlpool tub.

Underneath that, you'll find the cozy bedroom that has a double bed that takes up most of the space.

Below the bedroom, there's a bathroom…

And below that, a fireplace meant for crackling fires.

The "red salon" is underneath the floor with the fireplace, and essentially a breakfast nook.

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.

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.

"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."

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.

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