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Small Spaces for the Adventurous Traveler

On a budget? Want to travel? Looking for adventure? Look no further than these small spaces. From Iceland to Mexico, these destinations are modern, chic, and amazingly affordable.

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The check-in desk doubles as a tourist information booth; the staff can make travel arrangements and book tours.
The check-in desk doubles as a tourist information booth; the staff can make travel arrangements and book tours.
The design is based off of the ryokan, Edo-period Japan's version of a motel. Traditionally, these simple accommodations consisted of small tatami-matted rooms, a communal gathering area, and shared bath. Crasset also says that the design takes its cues from youth hostels. Photo by Simon Bouisson.
The design is based off of the ryokan, Edo-period Japan's version of a motel. Traditionally, these simple accommodations consisted of small tatami-matted rooms, a communal gathering area, and shared bath. Crasset also says that the design takes its cues from youth hostels. Photo by Simon Bouisson.
The Freehand, Miami Dorm-style beds $20-25; Private rooms $100-239 The Freehand calls itself a hostel, but the interiors designed by Roman and Williams, the in-house bar, and lush courtyard/pool bear little resemblance to the hostels you're accustomed to seeing. The price could not be more right for the dorm-style beds with a nautical flair. They start at $20 per night.
The Freehand, Miami Dorm-style beds $20-25; Private rooms $100-239 The Freehand calls itself a hostel, but the interiors designed by Roman and Williams, the in-house bar, and lush courtyard/pool bear little resemblance to the hostels you're accustomed to seeing. The price could not be more right for the dorm-style beds with a nautical flair. They start at $20 per night.
Wythe Hotel, Brooklyn Brooklyn's Wythe Hotel features a bunk bed room that sleeps two people and has a private bathroom for $179 per night.
Wythe Hotel, Brooklyn Brooklyn's Wythe Hotel features a bunk bed room that sleeps two people and has a private bathroom for $179 per night.
Inhabiting an old Howard Johnson hotel, the Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs fills a niche for low-budget, high-design accommodations while also appealing to the creative, urban set.
Inhabiting an old Howard Johnson hotel, the Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs fills a niche for low-budget, high-design accommodations while also appealing to the creative, urban set.
One of the original Propeller Island rooms, the Mirror Room is designed to make you feel as though you are inside a kaleidoscope. The room comes with an unusual tagline, “Warning: very sexy.”
One of the original Propeller Island rooms, the Mirror Room is designed to make you feel as though you are inside a kaleidoscope. The room comes with an unusual tagline, “Warning: very sexy.”