The 20 Craziest Hotels Around The World

If you’re someone who thinks a hotel is just a place to catch some sleep, you might want to reconsider after checking out our list of the top 20 craziest hotels in the world! We’ve compiled a diverse range of unique accommodations that offer an entertaining destination for your next great vacation. So, get ready to pack your bags and enjoy an unforgettable stay at one of these crazy hotels! And, of course, don’t forget to share your feedback with us.

1. California’s Madonna Inn, USA

First up, we have California’s Madonna Inn, a hotel that boasts tons of wacky-themed rooms that are anything but dull. Take, for example, the “Yahoo” room, which features a bed that looks like a carriage and horns hanging above it, or the “Rock Bottom” room, where your bed appears submerged in a cave.

2. The Galactic Suite Space Resort, Barcelona

Next, we have The Galactic Suite Space Resort in Barcelona, which plans to open in 2012 and will charge well-heeled guests $4.4 million for a three-night stay in the first planned hotel in space. And, just in case you’re wondering, an eight-week training course on a tropical island is included in the package.

3. Goldfish Hotel at Amsterdam airport

If you’re a goldfish owner traveling through Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, you might want to check out the world’s first goldfish hotel. It features a five-sea-star hotel with a tennis court, a beach with a beach guard, and a pool with a slide for your scaly pets while you’re away.

4. The Everland Hotel, Paris

For those looking for a more minimalist experience, check out The Everland Hotel in Paris. It consists of only one bedroom, one lounge, and a bathroom, with the mini-bar fully stocked and breakfast delivered to your door. A record collection also stands at your disposal.

5. The Gamirasu Cave Hotel, Turkey

If sleeping in a cave sounds like your cup of tea, you might want to book a stay at the Gamirasu Cave Hotel in Turkey. The cave used to be a Byzantine monastic retreat dating back to about 1,000 years old, and now visitors can sleep where the monks slept, in a cool Turkish cave.

6. The Capsule Inn, Japan

The Capsule Inn in Japan is one small sleeping space that some people might consider too cramped, but others love it for its unique pod-like design.

7. Utter Inn Stockholm, Sweden

The Utter Inn in Stockholm, Sweden, is an underwater floating hotel with a typical Swedish red house as the top floating part and an aquarium as the bedroom. After being transported to the hotel by boat, guests receive instructions and are then left to their own devices. Opting for the deluxe package will also entitle them to a dinner delivered via boat.

8. The Giraffe Manor, East Africa

The Giraffe Manor in East Africa is an exclusive hotel famous for its resident herd of giraffes, who not only wander the grounds but also dine with guests by sticking their heads through the windows.

9. Mardan Palace Hotel, Turkey

Last but not least, we have the Mardan Palace Hotel in Turkey, billed as Europe’s most expensive hotel, with a staggering cost of roughly $1.4 billion to build. Mariah Carey, Sharon Stone, Richard Gere, and Paris Hilton all attended its opening, according to Luxury Travel Advisor. A stay at this hotel on the Turkish Riviera could run you up to $18,000 per night, and the facilities include a pool that takes half an hour to cross by gondola, a spa with a room full of real snow, and gold-plated mirrors on the bathroom floor.

10. Das Park Hotel, Linz, Austria

Constructed from repurposed and incredibly sturdy drain pipes, the Das Parkhotel might seem simple from the outside, but it offers an unexpectedly comfortable interior. The accommodation includes ample headspace, a comfortable double bed, storage space, lighting, access to power outlets, a warm woolen blanket, and a lightweight cotton sleeping bag. All other hotel amenities like toilets, showers, minibars, and cafes are available in the surrounding public space.

11. The Hotel IM Wasserturm, Germany

Classified as a heritage site, this international luxury hotel in Germany was built inside what used to be Europe’s largest water tower. The Hotel im Wasserturm provides a unique and unparalleled experience with its extraordinary interior design that blends timeless modernity within its 130-year-old walls.

12. Jumbo Hostel in Switzerland

Looking to sleep on a real jumbo jet? Look no further than the Jumbo Hostel in Switzerland, where you can spend the night onboard an actual plane.

13. Burj al Arab Dubai

If you’re seeking opulence, the Burj al Arab in Dubai is a must-see. This extravagant hotel is designed to look like a blowing sail and offers a Royal Suite that costs a whopping $14,976 per night. The suite boasts 8,400 square feet, a rotating bed, private cinema, and a view of the turquoise Arabian sea.

14. The Shady Dell, Bisbee, Arizona

For a unique experience, check out the Shady Dell in Arizona, where you can sleep in one of nine vintage aluminum trailers. Each trailer has its own individual design and style, from leopard carpet to a 1947 Tiki Bus Polynesian Palace, complete with a hand-carved outrigger bar and your own Tiki God.

15. The Hobbit Motel, Woodlyn Park, Waitomo, New Zealand

Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, the Hobbit Motel in New Zealand is a cozy and creative motel located at Woodlyn Park in Waitomo. The motel started as the only motel with a U-Drive Jet course and now features a bar, restaurant, and a warm and homely atmosphere.

16. Magic Mountain Hotel, Panguipulli, Region X, Chile

Located within the Natural Reserve Huilo Huilo, the Magic Mountain Hotel in Chile is a cozy lodge built using exclusively local wood. Its unique architectural style resembles a volcano and features nine superior rooms decorated in a warm natural and pleasant mountain style, as well as 10 rustic log cabins.

17. Quinta Real Zacatecas, Mexico

Built into the grandstand of the restored San Pedro bullfighting ring, the Quinta Real Zacatecas in Mexico is one of the world’s most unusual hotels. The bullfighting ring was built in the 19th century and witnessed its last corrida in 1975.

18. The Marmara Antalya, Turkey

This revolving hotel in Turkey is a true engineering feat. The 2,750-ton building floats in a tank of water, allowing for a smooth rotation and providing guests with constantly changing views of the

19. Kumbuk River Resort, Buttala, Sri Lanka

Kumbuk River Resort is a serene 16-acre haven situated in the southeastern part of Sri Lanka. The resort is well-known for its enormous two-story main villa that is designed in the shape of an elephant. It is located on the banks of a lively river on the outskirts of Yala, which is Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife sanctuary. Visitors have the option to stay in the elephant’s belly or choose one of the two other chalets available for larger groups. If you prefer a more intimate setting, you can reserve the entire resort for your exclusive use.

20. Null Stern Hotel, Switzerland

The Null Stern Hotel in Switzerland is touted as the world’s first zero-star hotel. It occupies the subterranean space of an unremarkable apartment block and is built with a hardened concrete structure and nearly two-foot-thick blast doors, designed to withstand a nuclear or chemical attack.