19 Bizarre But Beautiful Hotels You Have To Visit Before You Die

There are so many factors which make a hotel memorable; excellent service, panoramic views, top-class cuisine… The list goes on and on. What happens though, when hoteliers decide to push the boundaries and create something truly unique? Ever wanted to share your dining table with a giraffe or sleep in a tree house suspended by rope?

Thanks to our work with over 70,000 hotels around the world, we have come across some seriously unique hotels. From Jumbo jets to old trains, we’ve got you covered with this list of 19 absolutely insane hotels that you MUST visit before you die:

The World’s Top 19 Hotels To Visit Before You Die

19. Giraffe Manor, Kenya.

Yes, those are actual giraffes chilling out by the breakfast table.

18. Jumbo Stay, Sweden.

Ever wanted a comfortable night’s sleep on a plane? Well Sweden has the solution in the form of a totally converted jumbo jet.

17. Faralda NDSM Crane Hotel, Amsterdam

Fancy sleeping at 50 ft above the ground? This one might not be for everyone but the views over the city are pretty spectacular.

16. Aescher Cliff Guesthouse, Switzerland

Built into the side of a cliff, this 170 year old guesthouse isn’t particularly fancy, instead offering guests a more rustic experience with dreamy surroundings.

15. Free Spirit Spheres, Canada

Located in the west coast rainforest of Vancouver Island, these spheres are suspended by three ropes attached (securely!) to three separate trees. Tree houses for adults!

14. The Aurora Express, Alaska

700 ft of railway track is host to four majestic trains which have each been renovated to resemble different historical periods.

13. Ještěd Tower, Czech Republic

You’d be forgiven for thinking that this hotel was actually a spaceship. Standing at over 300 ft tall, the building is also used to transmit television signal and can be reached by cable car.

12. dasparkhotel, Germany

This novel project in Germany is repurposing drain pipes into hotel rooms and operates using a ‘pay-what-you-wish’ system!

11. Attrap’Rêves, France

Tucked away in the forest, these transparent bubbles are perfect for stargazers who enjoy totally uninterrupted views of the night sky.

10. Mirrorcube Treehouse Hotel, Sweden

There are five Treehouses to choose from, but the Mirrorcube has to be the coolest one of all. Designed to blend into its surroundings, mirrored walls mean that this hotel ‘room’ is actually invisible.

9. Martin’s Patershof, Belgium

19^th Century Franciscan church turned four-star hotel; step back in time and stay in one of the lavish Church Rooms.

8. Hanging Gardens Ubud, Indonesia

Have you ever seen something so breathtaking? These luxurious villas are hidden away in the picturesque rainforest.

7. Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam, Netherlands

Amsterdam’s answer to those who want to never grew out of dollhouses.

6. 9 Hour Capsule Hotel, Japan

Possibly the most futuristic hotel in the world, complete with a modulated-light sleep system.

5. Loisaba Star Beds, Kenya

Fancy sleeping under the stars on a four-poster bed; surely it doesn’t get much better than that?

4. Hằng Nga Guesthouse, Vietnam

With its fairytale architecture and ten wacky-themed bedrooms, it’s not hard to see why this place has been nicknamed ‘The Crazy House.’

3. Wanderlust Hotel, Singapore

Four distinctly-themed floors are home to 29 rooms of the most eccentric order.

2. Hotel Silken Puerta América, Madrid

Arguably Spain’s coolest hotel with each floor designed by a different architectural firm.

1. Dog Bark Park, Idaho, USA

Yes, that is a hotel in the shape of a Beagle. I’m not sure what else there is to say about that.