Schiphol Sleep Pods & Rest Zones - Prices, Locations, Free Spots

Schiphol has had capsule-style rest products since the early 2000s, and today the offer comes down to a paid one, the XpresSpa sleep pods, and a free one, the terminal’s quiet seating. Both are airside, and both depend on which side of passport control your flight leaves from.

The XpresSpa sleep pods

XpresSpa runs sleeping pods at its two airside branches: in Lounge 2 on the upper level, towards the D to H gates, and on the D pier. Pods are booked on the spot for one, two, three or four hours at roughly €36, €48, €60 and €72, and the branches open daily from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. Each pod is a reclining, enclosed unit with lighting control and a power socket; there is no shower in the pod, though the spa’s treatments and a wash-up are on hand. The catch is geography: both branches are in the non-Schengen zone, so a passenger on a flight to Paris or Madrid cannot reach them, and the evening closure rules out the overnight.

Free rest zones

Schiphol does not run dedicated sleeping rooms, but it never closes and tolerates sleeping passengers. Airside, Lounge 1 (Schengen) and Lounges 2 and 3 (non-Schengen) all have padded seating away from the gates, with the quieter corners on the upper levels; the M gates and the far ends of the piers are emptier late at night but colder. Landside, Schiphol Plaza has seating around the shops but is noisier, with the station below and the early-morning arrivals from about 5:00 am. Power sockets are common, Wi-Fi is free, and a fleece is the single most useful item to pack. Our sleeping at Schiphol guide covers the full overnight picture.

Pods versus cabins versus rooms

At one or two hours in the daytime, a pod wins on simplicity. From three hours, YOTELAIR Amsterdam Schiphol in Lounge 2 charges a similar amount for a cabin with a rain shower, a fold-out bed and a 24-hour desk, and it stays open all night. For a full room, the Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal in Lounge 3 sells day rooms with room-service breakfast. All three are for passengers with a same-day or next-day boarding pass; our day rooms guide sets them side by side, and the lounges and showers guide covers the pay-per-use lounges as the other daytime option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do the sleep pods at Schiphol cost?

XpresSpa has listed roughly €36 for one hour, €48 for two, €60 for three and €72 for four, bookable on the spot without a reservation, between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm.

Can Schengen passengers use the sleep pods?

No. Both XpresSpa locations are in the non-Schengen part of the terminal. Schengen passengers use the quiet seating in Lounge 1, the pay-per-use Aspire Lounge 26, or a landside hotel.

Is a sleep pod better than a YOTELAIR cabin?

For one or two daytime hours a pod is simpler and a little cheaper. From about three hours, or at any time after 9:00 pm, a YOTELAIR cabin costs a similar amount and adds a private shower, a real bed and 24-hour opening.

Information last verified: September 4, 2026