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The Airbnb Bathroom With a Bed

Paweł Paczul rents an Airbnb in Warsaw that is, quite literally, a bathroom with a bed in it. He sets out to review it with an open mind, though the listing’s description already makes him laugh: the bed is for “one person or two cuddled up.” He jokes that a couple who argue will have nowhere to escape each other—unless one of them takes the bathtub.

Inside the Apartment

The unusual setup is just as advertised: a toilet, bathtub and sink in one tiled room, with a bed only a few steps away and a curtain instead of a proper door. Paweł and his cameraman, Bartek, inspect the place and uncover a string of inconveniences:

• The entrance is so low that Paweł has to duck under it.
• The light keeps switching off and beeping.
• The pipes make persistent noises.
• The room is unbearably hot.
• The sink is awkwardly positioned, prompting jokes about hitting your head while trying to dream up a brilliant idea—or make spaghetti.

At least the bed seems usable, the room is clean, and there are a kettle and tea.

Pros, Cons, and Price

The bathroom-bedroom has a few practical perks: it’s near the train station, and having the toilet just one step from bed might suit someone reluctant to get up at night. But the lack of privacy, heat and constant beeping quickly outweigh those benefits.

Paweł also reads guest reviews. Some praise the cleanliness, location and low price, while others complain about the noise, smell and uncomfortable layout. His weekday stay cost a little over 100 złoty, but a weekend night was more than 200 złoty—close enough to the price of ordinary accommodation to make the novelty less worthwhile.

Verdict

Paweł considers it an unusual place to try for a night if the price is right, but not somewhere he’d choose to properly rest unless the heating and noise problems were fixed. He jokes that a public shower might be cheaper if all you need is a shower, and wonders whether “toilets are the future of Airbnb.”

Personalities

• Paweł Paczul
• Bartek, the cameraman and operator