Top 10 Most Unusual Hotels in the World

Panda Hotel, located at the base of Mount Emei in Sichuan Province, southwest China, is the world’s first hotel of its kind. The rooms are decorated with panda images, and guests can cuddle with plush panda toys placed on the beds and furniture. The staff even wear panda costumes to enhance the fun and appeal. Room rates range from 300 to 500 Chinese yuan per night (approximately $48 to $80).

The Attrap Reves hotel chain in France offers unique, transparent bubble-like structures that provide a cozy, nature-immersed experience. Located in Allauch, La Boulladisse, Montagnac, Puget Ville, and Saint Maime, each bubble is fully equipped with amenities to ensure comfort and protection from the elements. The bubbles have diameters of about 400 cm, with some entirely transparent and others semi-transparent, depending on the level of privacy desired. Room rates vary by season, with prices ranging from $150 to $190 per night during peak season.

Perhaps the most bizarre hotel on this list, the Faralda Crane Hotel is essentially a recycled crane. Situated in an old shipyard by a river, guests can stay in one of three luxury suites built inside the crane’s old engine room. If you have a fear of heights, this 50-meter-high hotel may not be the ideal choice for you.

Located near the small village of Harads in northern Sweden, this tree hotel features aluminum box-like structures suspended in trees, their reflective surfaces blending seamlessly with the surrounding nature. To prevent birds from crashing into the mirrored glass, a special ultraviolet coating is applied that only birds can see. Each hotel room accommodates two guests and includes a double bed, a small bathroom, a living room, and a terrace. Access to the rooms is via a bridge attached to nearby trees. Room rates range from 12 million to 13 million VND per night.

Jumbo Stay is the world’s first hotel modeled after an airplane. Located in Stockholm, it features 29 well-equipped rooms, offering single or double beds based on guest preferences, resembling a special kind of dormitory. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and modern bathroom facilities located on the main deck. The hotel is also designed to be accessible to people with disabilities. Room prices range from 3 million to 4 million VND per night.

This hotel features glass igloos surrounded by nature. Some rooms come with private bathrooms and saunas, while others share shower facilities. The hotel offers traditional regional specialties such as reindeer and grilled salmon, and guests can experience the thrill of dog sledding with huskies. There are various room options available, ranging from single to six-person rooms, with prices varying from 12 million to 23 million VND depending on the room type and season.

Known also as the Crazy House, Hang Nga Villa is located at 3 Huynh Thuc Khang Street in Da Lat, covering a vast area of 1600 m2. The villa is designed to resemble two giant trees made of concrete, with curved rooftops that create a soothing and nature-inspired atmosphere. This is exactly the feeling that the architect wanted to convey to visitors. Each room costs about 1 million VND per night.

Travelers who love building sandcastles can now experience staying in a full-scale, luxury version of their creation. At first glance, the hotel appears to be made of sand, and indeed it is! This giant sandcastle hotel is built to five-star standards, complete with furniture, bathrooms with electricity and water, windows, toilets, and sinks – all crafted from sand. The structure is supported with reinforced walls, and the ceiling is entirely covered in sand. The hotel is decorated with over 30 large sand sculptures, inspired by the magical ice hotels in Sweden and Finland. Rates for a double room are around $170 per night.

For the adventurous traveler, there is now a thrilling option to wake up almost 400 meters above the ground on a cliffside. Natura Vive’s Skylodge Adventure Suites are unique capsules suspended on the cliffside in Cusco. There is no trail to the suites, so guests must climb up using a 200-meter hanging bridge and steel rungs drilled into the rock face. The rooms are cozy and made of transparent materials, so not for the faint of heart if you’re afraid of heights. A night here costs around $290.

These forts were originally built in 1867 to defend against French naval forces and are located off the southern coast of England. Spitbank Fort, the smallest of the Solent forts, features nine luxurious rooms, three bars, restaurants, and a spa offering maximum privacy. No Man's Fort has 22 rooms, a helipad, and additional amenities like a restaurant, bars, and spa services. Room rates here can reach nearly $700 per night.