Hourly Hotel at the Airport — How to Book and How Much It Costs

Why You Need an Hourly Hotel at the Airport

A standard hotel sells a room by the night: check-in at 14:00, check-out at 12:00, even if you only need 4 hours of sleep between flights. You pay for 24 hours but use a third. An hourly hotel solves this problem: you pay only for the time you actually spend in the room.

At airports this format is especially in demand. An early morning departure, a late night arrival, a long layover — in all these situations a full night at a hotel is excessive. What you need is a rest room for 4-8 hours: sleep, take a shower, charge your phone.

In Russia hourly hotels at airports are represented by the GettSleep chain — capsule hotels right inside the terminals at Sheremetyevo and Tolmachevo (Novosibirsk). No need to travel to the city, search for the nearest hotel or arrange a transfer — you stay in the airport.

Where in Russia Are There Hourly Hotels at Airports

GettSleep is the largest operator of hourly capsule hotels at Russian airports. Five locations in total:

Sheremetyevo (SVO) — 4 hotels, 177 rooms:

• Terminal C — 101 rooms, international departures zone. From 2,400 ₽ for 4 hours. The widest selection: 7 capsule types including mini-rooms with bathroom
• Terminal B (public zone) — 22 rooms, accessible to anyone without a ticket. From 3,600 ₽ for 4 hours
• Terminal B (departures) — 16 capsules in the domestic departures sterile zone. No need to leave the security area
• Aeroexpress — 38 capsules near the train station. From 3,000 ₽ for 4 hours. Early booking discounts up to 75%

Novosibirsk Tolmachevo (OVB) — 1 hotel:

• Tolmachevo — capsule hotel in the domestic departures zone

All hotels operate 24/7 with online booking. Check-in takes 2 minutes at reception.

How Much Does an Hourly Hotel at the Airport Cost — Real 2026 Prices

Prices depend on location and capsule type. Minimum stay is 4 hours. Here are the actual GettSleep prices:

• Solo capsule (single, 2 m²) — from 2,400 ₽ for 4 hours (Terminal C) to 3,600 ₽ (Terminal B public zone)
• Comfort capsule (3 m²) — from 3,200 ₽ for 4 hours
• Twin capsule (double, 120 cm) — from 3,200 ₽ for 4 hours
• Yin-Yang mini-room (with bathroom) — from 4,000 ₽ for 4 hours
• Coupe (two separate beds) — from 4,500 ₽ for 4 hours, Terminal C only

24-hour rates: Solo — 4,900 ₽, Twin — 5,100 ₽. The daily rate is better value if you need more than 6-7 hours.

Hourly Airport Hotel vs Nearby City Hotel

Around major airports there are regular hotels: Park Inn, Novotel, Holiday Inn. They offer standard rooms from 5,000-12,000 ₽ per night. Let us compare with an hourly capsule:

• Price for 4 hours. Capsule — from 2,400 ₽. City hotel — from 5,000 ₽ (minimum one night, early check-out usually not possible)
• Location. Capsule — right inside the terminal, 2 minutes to the gate. City hotel — 15-20 minute shuttle plus waiting
• Check-in time. Capsule — book online, 2 minutes at reception. City hotel — 10-15 minutes, often check-in only from 14:00
• Comfort. The city hotel wins: large room, bath, minibar. But if you only need sleep — the difference is not worth the extra cost

Conclusion: for a short rest (4-8 hours) a capsule hotel at the airport saves both money and time. For a full stay of 24 hours or more — a city hotel is more comfortable.

How to Book an Hourly Hotel at the Airport

1. Determine your access zone. International flight — Terminal C. Domestic flight — Terminal B (departures). Before or after passport control — public zone (Terminal B or Aeroexpress)
2. Open the hotel page on the GettSleep website and select the location you need
3. Specify date, check-in time and number of hours — minimum 4 hours
4. Choose a capsule type — Solo, Twin, Comfort or mini-room
5. Pay online — by card through a secure payment gateway
6. Check in at reception — show your booking, receive your capsule in 2 minutes

Online booking is available around the clock. You can book a month in advance or 30 minutes before check-in — if capsules are available.

Early Booking Discount — Up to 75%

GettSleep offers an early booking programme. The earlier you book — the cheaper it gets:

• 7 days in advance — 15% discount
• 14 days in advance — 25% discount
• 30 days in advance — 40% discount
• 70+ days in advance (Aeroexpress only) — up to 75% discount

The maximum discount is available at the Aeroexpress hotel: a Solo capsule for 4 hours from 750 roubles when booking 70+ days ahead. That is the price of a cup of coffee at an airport cafe.

At Terminal C and Terminal B the early booking discount reaches 75%. A Solo capsule for 4 hours from 1,680 ₽ instead of 2,400 ₽.

If you know your flight date — book a rest room right after purchasing your plane ticket. This is the simplest way to save on airport rest.

When an Hourly Airport Hotel Is the Best Value

There are several situations in which a capsule with hourly rates is the optimal choice:

Early morning departure (04:00-07:00). Arrive at the airport the evening before, sleep in a capsule, go through check-in in the morning. No need for an early alarm at home or a late-night taxi.

Late night arrival (after 23:00). Public transport is not running, taxis are expensive. A capsule lets you sleep and leave in the morning.

Long layover (6-12 hours). Leaving the airport for a few hours means wasted time and taxi money. A capsule inside the terminal gives you 4 hours of sleep and you are refreshed.

Same-day business trip. Arrived in the morning, meetings all day, return flight in the evening. Between arrival and your first meeting — 3-4 hours in a capsule to get into shape.

Cancelled or delayed flight. The airline does not always provide a hotel. An hourly capsule is a fast and affordable solution without waiting for compensation.

What Is Included in the Price

The hourly rate at GettSleep hotels includes:

• Individual capsule with an orthopaedic mattress 80x200 or 120x200 cm
• Bed linen, pillow, blanket
• USB charging and power outlet inside the capsule
• LED lighting with brightness control
• Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
• Earplugs and disposable slippers (at reception)
• Access to shared showers (depending on location)

No extra charges for Wi-Fi, linen or basic amenities — everything is included in the price.

Capsule Types — How to Choose

All GettSleep hotels offer several formats. Choose by number of guests and budget:

• Solo — single, 2 m², 80 cm mattress. The most affordable option, from 2,400 ₽ for 4 hours
• Comfort — single extended, 3 m², bedside table and mirror. From 3,200 ₽
• Twin — double, 120 cm mattress. Suitable for a couple or parent with child. From 3,200 ₽
• Yin-Yang — mini-room with private bathroom (shower + toilet). A full rest room. From 4,000 ₽
• Coupe — two separate beds and bathroom. Terminal C only. From 4,500 ₽

Upper tier is quieter (further from the corridor). Lower tier is more convenient with heavy luggage (no ladder needed).