Most Unusual Hotels Around the World

  1. The View Hotel Monument Valley

    United States

    The View Hotel, located in Monument Valley, Arizona, is a camping and hostel accommodation. It opened in 2008 and features 95 rooms with views of the valley's iconic sandstone formations. The hotel is situated at an elevation of 1,646 meters above sea level.

  2. Forest Lagoon

    Iceland

    Forest Lagoon is a wellness and pool resort located in Akureyri, Iceland. It features geothermal pools utilizing natural hot spring waters, surrounded by a forested area. The facility spans approximately 1,300 square meters, offering various spa services.

  3. Popradské Pleso Mountain Hotel

    Slovakia

    Mountain hotel on the shore of Popradské Pleso in the High Tatras, Slovakia.

  4. Kandima Maldives

    Maldives

    Kandima Maldives is a 3-kilometer-long resort located on a private island in Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives. Opened in 2017, the resort features 264 studios and villas, extensive dining options, a large swimming pool, and a marine biology center. It is accessible via a 30-minute flight from Malé International Airport.

  5. The Muraka

    Maldives

    The Muraka is an underwater villa located in the Maldives, part of the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island resort. It spans two levels, with an underwater suite situated approximately 5 meters below sea level. Opened in 2018, the villa offers 600 square meters of space.

  6. Icehotel

    Sweden

    The Icehotel, located in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, is a unique accommodation made entirely of ice and snow. Founded in 1989, the structure covers approximately 5,500 square meters and is rebuilt annually. It features rooms, an ice bar, and ice sculptures, maintained at temperatures below freezing.

  7. Skylodge Adventure Suites

    Peru

    Skylodge Adventure Suites, located in the Sacred Valley near Cusco, Peru, consists of transparent capsule rooms that hang on a cliff face, 400 meters above the valley floor. Established in 2013, each suite provides a panoramic view, accessible by climbing or via a zip-line route.

  8. Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

    Finland

    Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is located in Lapland, Finland, 250 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. The resort features glass igloos, traditional log cabins, and a range of accommodations. It was established in 1973 and is known for its proximity to Urho Kekkonen National Park.

  9. Giraffe Manor

    Kenya

    Giraffe Manor is a small hotel located in the Langata suburb of Nairobi, Kenya. Established in 1932, it occupies 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest. It is notable for its resident herd of Rothschild giraffes, which can be observed interacting with guests.

  10. Montaña Mágica Lodge

    Chile

    Montaña Mágica Lodge is a hotel located in the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve in Chile. This unique structure resembles a volcano and features a waterfall cascading down its sides. It is constructed with local wood and stone materials. The lodge includes 9 rooms and operates sustainably.

  11. Hotel Costa Verde 727 Fuselage

    Costa Rica

    Hotel Costa Verde 727 Fuselage is a unique accommodation in Quepos, Costa Rica, featuring a repurposed 1965 Boeing 727 aircraft. Positioned within the Costa Rican jungle, this fuselage structure serves as a distinctive lodging option within the hostels & camping category, offering two bedrooms.

  12. Attrap’Rêves

    France

    Attrap’Rêves is a unique hotel located in Allauch, France, offering transparent bubble rooms for an unusual accommodation experience. Each bubble measures approximately 4 meters in diameter and is equipped with a bed and basic amenities, designed for stargazing and immersion in nature.

  13. The Caves Hotel

    Jamaica

    The Caves Hotel is located in Negril, Jamaica, offering unique accommodations in cliffside caves overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Established in 1994, this hotel features 12 private cliffside cottages and suites, set within natural limestone formations, providing a unique lodging experience.

  14. Tree hotel

    Sweden

    Treehotel is located in Harads, Sweden, near the Arctic Circle. It offers unique treetop accommodations, with seven rooms designed by various architects, each elevated 4-10 meters above ground. Established in 2010, these structures provide modern comforts amidst dense forests.

Some hotels are more than just a place to sleep — they are the main reason to travel. From underwater suites and ice castles to treehouses and cave dwellings, these unique accommodations offer experiences you won’t find anywhere else. This collection features some of the most необычные and memorable hotels around the world, where the stay itself becomes the destination.