Firstpost
  • Video Shows
    Vantage Firstpost America Firstpost Africa First Sports
  • World
    US News
  • Explainers
  • News
    India Opinion Cricket Entertainment Business Sports Tech Photostories Health
  • Lifestyle

Sections

  • Home
  • Live TV
  • Videos
  • Shows
  • World
  • Entertainment
  • India
  • Explainers
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Cricket
  • Lifestyle
  • Health
  • Tech/Auto
  • Web Stories
  • Business
  • Impact Shorts

Shows

  • Vantage
  • Firstpost America
  • Firstpost Africa
  • First Sports
  • Fast and Factual
  • Between The Lines
  • Flashback
  • Live TV

Events

  • Raisina Dialogue 2026
  • Putin in India
  • Bihar Election
  • Independence Day
  • Champions Trophy
  • Delhi Elections 2025
  • Budget 2025
  • Firstpost Defence Summit
Trending:
  • West Asia war
  • Trump China visit
  • Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict
  • Attacks in the UAE
  • Netanyahu death rumours
  • Fide Candidates 2026
advertisement
fp-logo
The world’s most unusual hotels travellers love
Whatsapp Facebook Twitter
Whatsapp Facebook Twitter

Sections

  • Home
  • Live TV
  • Videos
  • Shows
  • World
  • Entertainment
  • India
  • Explainers
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Cricket
  • Lifestyle
  • Health
  • Tech/Auto
  • Web Stories
  • Business
  • Impact Shorts

Shows

  • Vantage
  • Firstpost America
  • Firstpost Africa
  • First Sports
  • Fast and Factual
  • Between The Lines
  • Flashback
  • Live TV

Events

  • Raisina Dialogue 2026
  • Putin in India
  • Bihar Election
  • Independence Day
  • Champions Trophy
  • Delhi Elections 2025
  • Budget 2025
  • Firstpost Defence Summit

The world’s most unusual hotels travellers love

Arpita Chowdhury • March 17, 2026, 13:03:03 IST
Whatsapp Facebook Twitter
advertisement

From underwater suites to cliffside capsules, these extraordinary stays prove that adventure begins where the ordinary ends.

Advertisement
Subscribe Join Us
+ Follow us On Google
The world’s most unusual hotels travellers love
Magical dusk views from the world’s first and only Glass Igloos, Finland Credits/Tripadvisor

When someone opts for hotels before their trip commences, the top priorities are comfort and best facilities and yes, a nice view. But what if, the hotel itself is an adventure. Dreams of living underwater or in a real Igloo, these hotels around the world make those wishes come true.

Checkout these traveller-favourite hotels and resorts around the world that make your stay worth every penny.

Treehouse Lodge Resort, Peru

Eight circular treehouses perched high above the Amazon rainforest canopy.
Accessed by suspended walkways and reached only by river boat.
Rooms are open‑air with nets and curtains, offering immersive nature stays.
Daily guided excursions include wildlife watching and village visits.

STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD

Santos Express, South Africa

More from Lifestyle
Japan is finally taking on overtourism: What Indian travelers should know Japan is finally taking on overtourism: What Indian travelers should know Iran war: How much do petrol, diesel and gas cost worldwide now? Iran war: How much do petrol, diesel and gas cost worldwide now?

A 1920s passenger train permanently parked beside Santos Beach.
Cabins with ocean views range from simple bunks to private suites.
Guests enjoy easy access to museums, harbor areas, and water activities.
A unique stay for beach lovers and train enthusiasts alike.

Dromen Aan Zee, Netherlands

Choose from a harbor crane, lighthouse, or lifeboat converted into unique stays.
Each offers full amenities with sweeping sea and city views.
Bright interiors and nautical details reflect Harlingen’s maritime spirit.
Guests can even take the lifeboat out for a short cruise.

Book and Bed Tokyo, Japan

Quick Reads

View All
Oxford Museum is returning a 500-year-old statue to India. Here's why

Oxford Museum is returning a 500-year-old statue to India. Here's why

‘When dragons ate the Sun’: The superstitions around a solar eclipse

‘When dragons ate the Sun’: The superstitions around a solar eclipse

A hostel disguised as a cozy bookstore with bookshelves hiding sleeping cubbies.
Thirty compact bunks offer minimalist stays for book lovers.
Shared bathrooms and a communal reading lounge complete the setting.
Affordable lodging leaves room to explore Tokyo’s literary culture.

Kokopelli’s Cave, New Mexico

A cliffside cave turned B&B carved 300 feet above a desert valley.
Features include a jacuzzi, waterfall shower, kitchen, and fireplace.
Guests enter via stairs leading 70 feet below the mesa top.
Perfect for exploring nearby national parks and Navajo Nation.

STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD

Golden Crown Levin Iglut, Finland

Stay inside glass igloos built for perfect northern‑lights viewing.
Windows are heated to prevent frost and ensure clear panoramic skies.
Each igloo includes a kitchenette, bath, and adjustable beds for comfort.
A rustic lodge and outdoor hot tub add to the Arctic atmosphere.

Manta Resort, Zanzibar

Sleep in a unique underwater room surrounded by drifting reef fish at night.
The floating structure offers sea-level living space and a rooftop for stargazing.
Spotlights below the windows attract marine life for magical nighttime views.
Guests can enjoy diving, spa treatments, and exploring the remote island.

Palacio de Sal, Bolivia

A luxury hotel built almost entirely from salt blocks in the Uyuni desert.
Rooms are simple yet stylish with climate control and tiled baths.

STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD

Salt furnishings are softened with plush blankets and décor.
Panoramic dining showcases views of the world’s largest salt flats.

Follow Firstpost on Google for the latest lifestyle updates including stories on travel and tourism, culture, health, and more. Stay informed with in-depth coverage of global developments, right from geopolitics and diplomacy to major world news with the latest perspectives, only on Firstpost.
  • Home
  • Lifestyle
  • The world’s most unusual hotels travellers love
End of Article
Written by Arpita Chowdhury

An aspiring globetrotter, Arpita Chowdhury is a writer, poet, and researcher with a strong grounding in human-interest storytelling. She holds an MA in Journalism and International Affairs from University College Dublin, completed in collaboration with the CNN Academy. Her reporting and commentary have appeared in several national and international dailies, spanning travel, culture, politics, and people-centric narratives. Powered by adrak chai, she is always chasing stories that connect place with people. Reach her at arpita.chowdhury2@nw18.com see more

Latest News
Find us on YouTube
Subscribe
  • Home
  • Lifestyle
  • The world’s most unusual hotels travellers love
End of Article

Quick Reads

Oxford Museum is returning a 500-year-old statue to India. Here's why

Oxford Museum is returning a 500-year-old statue to India. Here's why

A 16th-century bronze statue of Saint Tirumankai Alvar, taken from a Tamil Nadu temple, was returned to India by Oxford's Ashmolean Museum after provenance was confirmed. The statue was identified using 1957 temple photos and repatriation efforts took nearly eight years. The Ashmolean Museum acquired the statue in 1967, unaware of its origins, and has committed to ethical collection practices.

More Quick Reads

Top Stories

US Iran War Live Updates: Pakistani national killed by falling debris from intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi

US Iran War Live Updates: Pakistani national killed by falling debris from intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi

Iran war refuels Ukraine conflict? Russian oil flow jumps, Ukrainian war tech crosses over to West Asia

Iran war refuels Ukraine conflict? Russian oil flow jumps, Ukrainian war tech crosses over to West Asia

How Shivalik’s arrival may ease India’s LPG woes amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

How Shivalik’s arrival may ease India’s LPG woes amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

‘Barbaric, cowardly’: India condemns Pakistan’s airstrike on Afghanistan hospital killing 400

‘Barbaric, cowardly’: India condemns Pakistan’s airstrike on Afghanistan hospital killing 400

US Iran War Live Updates: Pakistani national killed by falling debris from intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi

US Iran War Live Updates: Pakistani national killed by falling debris from intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi

Iran war refuels Ukraine conflict? Russian oil flow jumps, Ukrainian war tech crosses over to West Asia

Iran war refuels Ukraine conflict? Russian oil flow jumps, Ukrainian war tech crosses over to West Asia

How Shivalik’s arrival may ease India’s LPG woes amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

How Shivalik’s arrival may ease India’s LPG woes amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

‘Barbaric, cowardly’: India condemns Pakistan’s airstrike on Afghanistan hospital killing 400

‘Barbaric, cowardly’: India condemns Pakistan’s airstrike on Afghanistan hospital killing 400

advertisement

Top Shows

Vantage Firstpost America Firstpost Africa First Sports
Enjoying the news?

Get the latest stories delivered straight to your inbox.

Subscribe
advertisement
Latest News About Firstpost
Most Searched Categories
  • Web Stories
  • World
  • India
  • Explainers
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Cricket
  • Tech/Auto
  • Entertainment
  • Photostories
  • Lifestyle
NETWORK18 SITES
  • News18
  • Money Control
  • CNBC TV18
  • Forbes India
  • Advertise with us
  • Sitemap
Firstpost Logo

is on YouTube

Subscribe Now

Copyright @ 2024. Firstpost - All Rights Reserved

About Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms Of Use
Home Video Quick Reads Shorts Live TV