Feel like an Eskimo or live the life of a caveman on your holiday at some of the most unique places to stay in the world. If you have the appetite for the unusual and a few bucks to spare, this list of the most wonderful accommodations across the world will have you packing your bags!
Brilliantly offbeat and architecturally creative, these unusual hotels have been designed with incredible imagination and foresight. Along with providing unparalleled luxuries and comfort, all the hotels on this list are meticulously crafted works of art that are both overwhelming and awe-worthy.
So, book a room at one of these most unusual hotels in the world and get ready to have a truly unforgettable experience!
1. Poseidon Undersea Resorts, Fiji
The very mention of Fiji is exotic enough, but the idea of undersea accommodation here is simply beyond the imagination! However, this is possible thanks to the Poseidon Undersea Resort in Fiji, which is nothing short of a marvel.
This unusual hotel is the world’s first seafloor resort, as well as the only place where you can spend your vacations 40 feet underwater in a luxurious setting. The resort is accessible by elevator and is located in the water of a 5,000-acre Fiji lagoon.
There, you can lie in your bed and pretend you’re part of the underwater world, watching sharks and stingrays pass by in their full glory! Everything, from the waiting rooms to the restaurant, is built around the lagoon, rich in underwater fauna and flora.
2. Montana Magica Lodge, Chile
This unusual hotel looks straight out of a storybook! Hidden in a 300,000-acre natural reserve, this volcano-shaped hotel — that spews water instead of lava — is accessible only by foot. Basically, the whole area is a magical world where Mother Nature shows her best.
But there are more impressive things about this place. You’ll have to cross a swinging bridge to reach your room! This wonderland has 13 rooms, each boasting many amenities made of locally sourced wood and other materials.
The unusual hotel is nestled in the biological reserve of Huilo Huilo and has its own waterfall that keeps the green facade healthy, providing a mesmerizing view. You’ll definitely want to take a lot of pictures, so here’s a camera that makes instant prints!
3. Quinta Real Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico
Would you sleep in a bullfighting ring? Probably not. This may sound like a stupid question, but in Zacatecas, Mexico, that’s actually happening. Quinta Real Zacatecas is one of the most unusual hotels in the world, built in a restored bullfight arena dating back to the 19th century.
The place now has everything you need for a nice, comfortable stay. An accurate example of fine living, Quinta Real Zacatecas provides one-of-a-kind design and luxury.
The suites are located surrounding the hotel’s lovely courtyard, which has a beautiful fountain, while the bar and restaurant are located on the edge of the arena. The former bullring is now a charming colonial-style courtyard and is one of the most attractive and romantic spots in the city.
4. Whitepod Hotel, Switzerland
If you want to know what it’s like to live in a fairytale, this is the way to go! This unusual hotel truly stands out as it’s built with an incredible concept. There, you’ll have the chance to live in an eco-friendly pod that overlooks the most mesmerizing views of the Alps at the Whitepod.
These igloo-like suites are made in a geodetic shape, which means that they are supported by numerous triangles. Each room has heating as well as its very own water system, so don’t worry, you won’t freeze inside.
There are many winter and summer activities that you can choose from if you can drag yourself away from this cozy heaven.
5. The Mine Suite at Sala Silvermine, Sweden
The next unusual hotel on our list is The Mine Suite, located in Sala Silvermine, Sweden. Yes, that’s right, you’ll get the chance to live in the womb of the earth. Situated at 508 feet (155 meters) below ground level and surrounded by winding galleries and mystical cavities, this place offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The former silver mine was a precious ore source in the past, but by the twentieth century, the place had run out of the valuable metal. It left behind a honeycomb of excavated chambers and empty tunnels, which eventually turned into one of the most unusual hotels in the world.
Now, you can spend the night in its unique rooms — in far more comfortable conditions than miners had when they hollowed it out.
6. Free Spirit Spheres, Canada
Free Spirit Spheres is making your childhood dream come true: you’ll have the chance to stay in a fancy, cozy tree house. But, obviously, this unusual hotel on Vancouver Island provides an upgraded, immersive nature experience that will stay with you forever.
These mysterious spheres are beautifully built, and they seem like they are being held up solely by gravity. They even sway with the wind! If you want to connect with nature and are willing to try something unusual, you definitely should try this.
There are currently three spheres: two are made from wood, while one is made from fiberglass. They have large windows and adjustable lighting, so you don’t forget you’re sleeping in a sphere suspended in the forest!
7. Jumbo Stay, Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Sweden
You’ve most likely slept on an airplane before. But have you slept well? Probably not. This restored c1976 Jumbo Jet is an unusual hotel that offers a range of rooms, but if you want to try the best thing they have, go for the cockpit room. It’s incredibly comfy and roomy, and it also boasts an awesome view. Just don’t go ringing for the flight hostess!
Choose between a couple of budget dormitories, en-suite rooms, twin and three-bed combo rooms, or the luxury suite in the cockpit with its panoramic view of the airport.
The unusual hotel has an onboard café that serves sandwiches, breakfast, cookies, hot meals, and, of course, coffee. It’s a nice place to start your day or sip a Martini while enjoying this funky environment.
8. Liberty Hotel, Boston
Get ready to go to jail. No, this isn’t the kind of jail you’ve seen in the movies. In fact, this former prison may be even more comfortable than your bed back home. Housed in the old Charles Street prison in Boston, this unusual hotel is almost like a satirical take on jail life.
Some parts of the former building have been kept as they are and provide an authentic twist to the conventional hotel atmosphere.
Offering 5 distinct restaurants and lounges and sweeping city views, the Liberty Hotel welcomes each guest with its historic heritage, unrivaled luxurious guest experience, and modern technology.
9. Thorngrove Manor, Australia
Right out of a fairytale, this unusual hotel is a magical place that you’ll probably recognize from your childhood storybooks. Thorngroce Manor provides its guests with thoroughly royal treatment, so you’ll definitely feel like a king or a queen inside.
The place is exceptional, unrivaled, and individual. The fantasy turrets and baroque towers are clues to the flamboyant interiors. Hand-painted friezes, antiques, appealing artworks, and stencils exploit each room to create an escapist’s dream. There’s a lot of imagination behind the decor, so every corner of this unusual hotel is a masterpiece in its own right.
Inspired by the majesty of European opulence but with an Australian twist, this place is as unexpected as a theatrical plot!
10. Hotel Unique, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Nicknamed the “Watermelon” for its striking crescent state, this unique place tries, and mostly succeeds, to offer a combination of luxury and quirk. The 95-room hotel looks like the hull of a ship, with porthole windows that are a delightfully evocative touch.
Inside, the décor is modern and stylish (dark elevators, high ceilings) with some eccentric elements, such as the big, blue, circular cushion that completes the sitting area in the lobby. You might think at first that’s something exclusively decorative, but surprise! You can also sit on it!
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