Today we tell you about ten different hotels in the world that we have stayed in, or visited. Luxury hotels are great, but they can be quite similar. But when you visit a unique place - you won't forget it!
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Different hotels in the world
Staying in a hotel with a difference adds something special to your trip. The accommodation becomes not only a place to relax and recuperate, but also an experience in itself. Today, there are many unique hotels around the world that stand out through their design, location, theme or something else entirely. Here are some distinctive hotels we've visited that have made an impact.
1. cave hotels in Turkey
A few years ago we visited Cappadocia in Turkey, which was an absolutely fantastic experience. Everything from the landscape to the hot air balloon ride was fabulous. In addition, we stayed in one of the most beautiful hotels we have ever experienced: Kayakapi Premium Caves. Here you live in caves carved out of the rock, but with all the modern services you could wish for.
2. lighthouses in Norway
A few years ago, we travelled in northern Norway, starting in Bodø. One night we stayed at Tranøy lighthouse, which is magically beautiful on the northern Norwegian coast. A dream come true! The place also offers very good food, and there's great art in the area.
3. Boat on land in South Africa
Can you really live on a boat in the South African semi-desert, far from the sea? We had to find out! And yes, Mount Noah Lodge offers accommodation in a bunch of boats that are now stable on land. Nearby are interesting experiences such as ostriches and huge stalactite caves.
4. Yurt in Mongolia
Many, many years ago we travelled on the Trans-Mongolian Railway from Moscow to Beijing in China, stopping in Mongolia on the way where we spent a night in a traditional yurt on the steppe. An amazing experience that also included horse riding, visits to temples and local food.
5. Prison hotels in Finland
Hotel Kakola is a modern and nicely renovated hotel in Turku, with nice rooms, good food and close to the spa and brewery. Things were different in the past, when this was one of Finland's most feared prisons. Many details from the prison era have been preserved and those who want to go "all in" can choose to stay in a room that looks like a cell.
6. Desert tents in Tunisia
Just outside Douz in Tunisia, at the gateway to the Sahara, you can stay in desert tents at the Abdelati. It is an absolutely magical experience to see the sunset here, and then the starry night sky. The experience is complete with bread baking by the fire, dinner in the desert and evening by the fire with music and singing.
7. library hotels in South Africa
Royal Hotel Bethulie is a unique little gem in the South African town of Bethulie. The owner, historian Anthony Hocking, is very knowledgeable about the Boer War and a great local guide. Moreover, his charming hotel is decorated with no less than 120,000 books.
8. Waterhole lodge in Zimbabwe
Have you ever dreamed of sitting in a hotel and looking straight out at a waterhole, where the wild elephants and buffalo come to drink? At the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge the dream can come true. Here you can also see vultures being fed, and rub shoulders with everything from mongooses to warthogs.
9. Caravan hotels in Germany
Pierdrei hotel Hafencity is a modern and trendy hotel with a good location in the centre of Hamburg. There are many different rooms as well as a rooftop bar, a cosy restaurant and rooms for children and teenagers. The best part is the possibility to check in at the "Campercity". On a roof, two floors up from the lobby, there are three caravans where you can book your accommodation.
10. Ecological jungle retreat in the Philippines
Located on the dramatically beautiful island of Palawan in the Philippines, the Atremaru Jungle Retreat. It is located in the centre of the rainforest, overlooking the South China Sea. During your ecological stay, you can enjoy the spa, rainwater pool and jungle walks, or take an excursion to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River UNESCO heritage site.
More unusual hotels?
Do you have any tips on other different hotels, in Sweden or around the world? Please share them with us and tell us about your experiences!
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Camilla says:
We have a prison hotel in Stockholm at Långholmen! Great indoor environment and fantastic outdoor environment all around.
20 April 2024 - 12:38
Helena says:
Yes, we have probably heard about it at some point ...! We haven't been there ... Thanks for the tip!
20 April 2024 - 18:47
Ditte says:
Fun reading! And of course it is fun to test hotels that are out of the ordinary in different ways... There are some in Sweden as well - A little extra and out of the ordinary I think it was to spend the night at the ice hotel in Jukkasjärvi. Have done it both in June and in winter. Two completely different experiences even though the temperature inside the ice hotel was the same. By and large.
20 April 2024 - 20:50
Lena - good for the soul says:
My most memorable hotel experience was Kati Kati tented camp in Serengeti national park in Tanzania. Liiiite exciting to sleep in a tent when you heard the lions roar in the evening / night. But so powerful to see zebras in hundreds grazing a stone's throw away. And fascinated by the 70-year-old hotel owner who learnt all the guests' names and how they wanted their breakfast.
Hug Lena
06 May 2024 - 14:04