Nap bars are a way for tired people on the move to unwind and take a break from the hustle and bustle of life by offering a safe place to relax for a few hours.
In big cities, where everyone is constantly trying to keep up with the pace of life, this new wellness concept is a popular trend. Who can deny the pleasures of daytime sleep, lying on clean sheets in a serene, tranquil environment?
These relaxation cafes and pay-by-the-snooze establishments have soothing lighting, music and aromatherapy scents that will make you feel refreshed and ready for the Rest of the day.
Madrid, Siesta & Go
Siesta & Go is located in Madrid’s business district, Azca. It offers a relaxing mid-day nap for tired travellers and hardworking locals.
This is Spain’s first navbar, open daily from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. It also offers armchairs, footrests and workspaces with Wi-Fi and tablets.
For an hour of sleep in a private room, visitors pay EUR14. However, they can also choose a bunk bed in a shared dorm for less.
Yelo Spa, New York City
Yelo Spa is a wellness oasis located in Manhattan’s heart. It offers 20- to 40-minute naps, personalized treatments, and innovative therapies in backlit rooms that are scented with aromatherapy essences.
YeloCab’s signature zero gravity sleep therapy is performed in a futuristic cocoon-like environment that can be customized with sound and ambient lighting. Each session costs $1 per minute and ends with a simulated sunrise by the LED light.
Pop & Rest London
Pop & Rest was created for tired tourists and city dwellers who are sleep-deprived. It is London’s first designated space for a short nap in the middle of the night. It is located in fashionable Shoreditch and offers four meditation and sleep pods that are Japanese-inspired.
Private units have a single bed, fresh sheets and soft music. For those who want to recharge and disconnect, you can book a space from 30 minutes to four hours. This is PS8 per 30 minutes. It also includes access to tea, coffee, and fruit.
ZZZen – Bar a Sieste in Paris
You can take a break from Paris’ hustle and bustle by visiting ZZZen-Bar a Sieste. This is a relaxation and nap bar in the Quartier de la l’Opera. The establishment is equipped with zero-gravity chairs and shiatsu massage beds. It also features subdued lighting and ambient music. This makes it a great place to relax and rejuvenate after a long day in Paris.
The experience ranges from short power naps to deep restorative siestas. There are also tension-releasing massages, manicure/pedicures and a fish spa.
Mahika Mano, Tokyo
Mahika Mano can be described as a showroom and a hammock cafe. It is located in Tokyo’s charming suburb of Kichijoji. You are welcome to remove your shoes once you enter the building and take a seat in one of the white hanging nets.
Although not quite a nap bar, this unique hammock cafe welcomes guests with warm, inviting decor and soft background music. These are combined with the undisputed therapeutic benefits that hammock swinging can bring to your body, leaving you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready for your next visit.
