Ever stay at a Motel 6, Holiday Inn, Marriott, or Hilton? At the very least, you’ve heard of these chains. They’re hotels, they have beds you sleep in when you go on vacation or travel for work, and well, they’re kind of all the same.
If you’re going to go on a vacation, then why not take on a vacation from regular, everyday hotels? There are tons of unique hotels out there that are just begging for a chance to wow and excite you!
These 50 cool hotels have everything from birds nest rooms, flying beds, Harry Potter and 007 stays, and even icy cold “Frozen” rooms.
1) Fairy Chimney Inn, Turkey
This very unique hotel is located in the heart of is located right in the heart of Cappadocia in Goreme, Turkey. The town is famous for two reasons: hot air balloons, and these historic cave-rooms.
This Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden is, you guessed it, made entirely of ice! If the only frozen things you enjoy are margaritas, there’s an option to book a “warm” room.
3) Free Spirit Spheres, Canada
The Free Spirit Spheres on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada are tree houses that look like giant eyeballs.
Even though they look kind of freakish, the setting is actually quite peaceful – the hotel is tucked away in a secluded part of a coastal rainforest. Yes, there’s a rainforest in Canada!
4) Montana Magica Lodge, Chile
Were it not for the modern windows and curtains, this lodge looks like it came straight out of a fantasy novel. Forget Disneyland, this is the original “Magic Mountain.”
From their TripAdvisor page:
“Emerging from between the southern Andes is the Magic Mountain, a volcano from whose peak a stunning waterfall makes its way down. It serves as a reminder of the majesty of Mother Nature. Come and share in the magic of being part of a real life fairy tale in this charming location buried in the middle of the native forest.”
5) Conrad Maldives, Rangali Island
This has got to be one of the most stunning views ever in a hotel room. It’s like going SCUBA diving without getting wet. Let’s just hope a shark doesn’t swim by in the middle of the night!
Don’t be surprised if a very long-necked guest pops in for a visit at the Giraffe Manor! At this hotel, you get the safari experience without having to leave your room.
7) Äscher Cliff, Switzerland
Hope you’re not afraid of heights, because this hotel is perched on the side of a mountain. You have to hike there to get to it, but the good news is that it’s all downhill after you checkout in the morning.
8) Floating Hotel In Zanzibar
This underwater wonderland is as private as you can get. The “Underwater Room” is basically a tiny wooden platform island, and the best thing about it is the view!
9) Hotel Kakslauttanen, Finland
This glass igloo hotel in Finland has individual igloos that come with see-through skylights. If you’ve ever wanted to see the Northern Lights, doing it from the comfort of a cozy bed is the best way to do it.
10) Hang Nga Guesthouse, Vietnam
Vietnam has come a long way since the wartime years, and it’s now boasts a thriving tourist industry. The “Crazy House” is one of the most unique buildings in the country, and it’s easy to see why.
11) Sala Silvermine, Sweden
Hotels that are in caves aren’t all that uncommon, but a silver mine? This is about as unique of an underground adventure as you can get. If dark and creepy are your thing, you’ll love this hotel.
12) The Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Australia
THIS! The view of the wide open spaces is beyond stunning. I know that couch isn’t a bed, but I would totally sleep there.
13) Plane Hotel, Costa Rica
Trying to get some shuteye on an overnight redeye flight isn’t something that most of us would actually consider a luxury. But, when you have the whole 737 to yourself, and it’s been turned into a treehouse, now that’s something else entirely!
14) Attrap Reves Hotel, France
Ever wondered what it would be like to live inside a snow globe? Well, here you go! Just don’t expect any privacy unless it snows.
15) Kolarbyn Ecolodge, Sweden
If green travel is your thing, then this unique ecolodge in Sweden is your jam. It’s been called Sweden’s most primitive hotel, but these adorable forest huts are still a massive upgrade from tent camping.
16) Harry Potter Hotel, London
Theme hotels are always fun, but this Hogwarts-themed Harry Potter Hotel is probably even more magical than it sounds. If you’re a fan of the series, then a stay in “The Wizard Chamber” should definitely be on your bucket list.
17) Martin’s Patershof Church Hotel, Mechelen, Belgium
This boutique hotel used to be an old church. It’s a charming, cozy, and who knows, maybe some divine guidance will come to you in your sleep.
18) Amsterdam Zaandam Inntel Hotel, Netherlands
This unique hotel is actually made of 70 different stacked houses, which is probably why it looks like it was pieced together from a puzzle. If IKEA made DIY hotel kits, this is probably what it would look like.
19) Mirrorcube Tree House Hotel, Sweden
If you have a love of both nature and geometry, then this cube + treehouse hotel in Sweden is right up your alley. You can be at one with nature, and make sure your hair looks good all at the same time.
20) Tinyeleti Treehouse, Lion Sands, South Africa
This is what I always imagined a luxurious safari hotel stay would look like. This gorgeous open-air room brings the safari right to the foot of your bed!
21) Taj Lake Palace India
This stunning palace hotel is exactly as described – it sits right on top of a lake! It’s only accessible by boat and helicopter, which gives it a sense of exclusivity. If you want to pamper yourself and feel like the top 1%, this would be the place to do it.
22) Chalkley Treehouse, Lion Sands, South Africa
This romantic safari getaway really is a getaway – right into the tree tops! With unobstructed views of the bush and the big skies above, this is as sweet as a vacation “hotel” can get.
The Tubohotel bills itself as an “extremely social environment where you can find new friends.” That shouldn’t be hard to do, since you can practically peek into your neighbor’s room! This hotel is perfect for youth-oriented hostel travelers who love to meet new people.
24) Caravan Hotel, Huttenpalast, Berlin
The next time you’re in Berlin, Germany, check out this cute Caravan Hotel. These tiny little homes have just enough room for one, but since there are several of little caravans, it’s easy to make friends with fellow road-trippers.
This is definitely for the car lovers out there. It may even bring back memories of the car-themed bed you may have had as a kid. Only, these are souped-up V8 car! If you have the chance, take this unique hotel stay for a spin.
26) Half Graffiti Room, Marseille, France
I’m not sure what to make of this room. It’s almost too stressful to deal with!
On the one hand, it’s kind of cool, but the OCD side of me wants to either graffiti the rest of the room, or paint the graffiti side white!
27) Kingston Treehouse, Lion Sands, South Africa
I love the open floorplan of this treehouse! Even though it’s protected by wood and glass, it seems to make you feel like you’re just as wild and carefree as the beautiful wilderness surrounding you.
28) The UFO, Tree House Hotel, Sweden
Welcome to the UFO treehouse, where out of this world experiences are part of the package! The inside of the UFO has starry constellations projected on the ceiling, but if you want to see the real thing, all you have to do is beam back down to the ground and look up into the sky.
29) Propeller Island – A Hotel That Fullfills Your Darkest Dreams, Berlin
If kinky is your thing, then this is a good place to get your freak on! Take for instance, this flying bed room. Yeah, that could get pretty interesting!
30) Fogo Island Inn, Newfoundland & Labrador
If you really want to get away from it all, then book a stay at Fogo Island Inn in Newfoundland. Well, it’s actually a tiny island that’s “an island off an island.” But, whatever you want to call it, it looks starkly beautiful!
As far as cool hotels go, this one’s pretty swanky. Maybe that’s because it’s home to Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró. He designed it to look like the Mediterranean coast houses of Santorini, which is why it has that Greek vibe.
32) James Bond 007 Suite Hotel, Paris
This fun boutique hotel in Paris is home to the “Secret Agent Suite.” It’s a popular pick for movie fans from around the world who are looking for a fully immersive 007 experience.
33) Tongabezi Tree House, Zambezi National Park, Livingstone Way, Zimbabwe
This treehouse is a little bit different from the others on this list because it actually comes with incredible views of the Zambezi river. Another interesting feature is the tree itself – the trunks are right there in the room!
Eden Hotel in Taiwan designed this Batcave room with the obsessed comic book superhero fan in mind, and it doesn’t disappoint. There’s rough rock-like walls that make you feel like you’re in a cave, but you still have all the comforts of not being in a cave, like a plushy bed.
Do you ever wish you could just immerse yourself in a room of your favorite Pantone colors? Wish granted!
“The PANTONE HOTEL invites you to experience the city of Brussels through a lens of color and a spectrum of comforts. From the moment you arrive, our “hotel of colors” will awaken your senses to an array of delights and playful surprises.”
36) Arkabarka, Floating Hostel, Belgrade
Like the name suggests, this really does float! This hip hotel is set along the Danube River and is popular with tourists not only because of its uniqueness, but because of its prime downtown location.
37) Native Village Inn, Rice Terraces Hapao, Banaue Ifugao Philippines
Treehouses seems to be everyone’s darling when it comes to unique hotel stays, but this traditional Ifugua cottage is just as fabulous as anything that’s stuck way up in the branches.
38) Katajanokka Prison Hotel, Helsinki, Finland
This hotel is a former prison and the oldest hotel in Finland. It might give you a creepy vibe knowing that criminals were housed here, but if you stay, you can tell your friends that you went to prison for the night.
39) Heritance Tea Factory, Sri Lanka
It’s tea time all the time at this former tea factory turned hotel. The fact that it’s located high up in the clouds near active tea plantations makes this even better. You can get your tea fresh!
40) Botel Matylda, Praha, Czech Republic
This is the first boat hotel on this list. Staying on a boat is probably more common in Europe with its, but for those of us who have never stayed the night in one, it’s certainly a unique thrill.
41) 98acres Resort Sri Lanka
98 Acres Resort bills itself as a land lost in time, and it’s easy to agree with them given the pristine beauty of the hotel’s natural surroundings. It really is located on 98 acres, and the scenic hill country is simply gorgeous!
42) Chhatra Sagar Dam Hotel, India
This unique hotel experience is like none you’ve ever seen. Like its name implies, this hotel’s rooms, which are actually tents, sit on top of a dam. The lake below is rich is both wildlife and gorgeous views.
43) Aqua Amazon Luxury Boat
These days we tend to associate Amazon with online shopping, but this adventure on the Amazon River is totally off the grid. If you’ve always wanted to explore the Amazon, this is one of the comfiest ways to do it.
44) The Dragonfly, Harads, Sweden
At 52 square meters and 22 metric tonnes, The Dragonfly is Tree Hotels’ biggest room. You can sleep in it like a hotel room or even use it as a conference space.
45) The Ufogel, Lienz, Austria
This oddly-shaped holiday home may not look like much, but it actually has all the comforts of home once you step inside. But, if you’re looking to disconnect from the world, all you have to do is gaze out the window and be thankful for the beautiful views.
46) Dog Bark Park Inn, Idaho, USA
This cute hotel, which is located in the heartland of America, is definitely worth barking over! Locals call this 2-bedroom doggy hotel, which is built in the shape of a beagle, “Sweet Willy.” If you want to spend a night in the dog house, this is where you need to go.
47) The Blue Cone, Tree Hotel, Sweden
This elegantly simple room is set atop three stilts and is sort of shaped like a pine cone. You can literally look out the big bay windows without moving from your bed. Now that’s a great way to enjoy nature!
48) The Seventh Room, Harads, Sweden
The Seventh Room is another room in the Tree Hotel suite of rooms. Like the other treehouses on the property, this one sits high up in the tree tops. The underside is covered by life-sized photos of the trees, which give the whole structure an interesting camouflage effect.
49) The Cabin, Tree Hotel, Sweden
The name sounds like something out of a horror movie (Cabin in the Woods, anyone), but at least this cabin is high up off the floor and out of reach of Zombies. There aren’t any ladders that reach up into this room; instead, there’s a hidden horizontal bridge that you can access it from.
50) Bird Nest, Tree Hotel, Sweden
From the outside, the Bird Nest room looks like something a prehistoric Pterodactyl built back in its heyday. It blends into the surroundings because it looks like a giant birds nest. But, on the inside looks like any other modern hotel room with a ladder in the floor.
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