Wondering what the weirdest, most unique hotels in the world are? Then you’re certainly in the right place because this guide features only the best one-of-a-kind hotels it’s possible to book!

From underwater hotel rooms to UFO-shaped treehouses, this guide covers the six most unique hotels in existence. So, forget all about affordable motels and boring hotels, and check out these rooms that promise a once-in-a-lifetime experience you will never forget!

The Muraka, Maldives

The Maldives is one of the most stunning island countries in the world, and it’s no surprise that it’s home to one of the most unique hotels on the planet. The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is a luxury resort boasting some of the best accommodation in the island country, but The Muraka is by far the most unique part of the resort.

The Muraka is an underwater residence that features a domed design. It was designed by world-class architects, and it’s famous for the all-glass wall that allows the residents to observe the captivating ocean life while lounging in bed.

This is truly a one-of-a-kind “hotel room”, which was constructed in Singapore and then transported to the Maldives and anchored in the middle of the ocean. The once-in-a-lifetime experience of spending the night undersea costs a measly $40,000 a night.

Most unique hotels in the world: The Muraka, Maldives
Most unique hotels in the world: The Muraka is an underwater residence that features a domed design.

Zero Real Estate, Switzerland

Most unique hotels are luxurious five-star hotels with exorbitant prices, and they offer everything a traveler could wish for while they’re on vacation. The Zero Real Estate hotel in Switzerland is the exact opposite of that – it’s a hotel without walls, stars, or anything really. It’s just a bed on a platform, under the starry Swiss sky.

Compared to some of the other unique hotels on this list, Zero Real Estate is dirt cheap at just $300 per night. Guests will have access to a bathroom and a restaurant, which are just a short walk away from your bed under the stars.

This hotel is open only for a few nights in select locations in Switzerland, and the limited availability makes it even more exclusive and unique than you’d expect.

Most unique hotels in the world: Zero Real Estate, Switzerland
Most unique hotels in the world: Zero Real Estate is a hotel without walls, stars, or anything really. It’s just a bed on a platform, under the starry Swiss sky.

Giraffe Manor, Kenya

Giraffe Manor is a fascinating boutique hotel in Kenya. It’s situated on private land in the indigenous forests of Nairobi, and it’s best-known for the giraffes that walk around the hotel grounds. It’s common for them to peek inside the windows of various hotel areas, hoping to score a treat or two, before they head back to the forest.

The five-star hotel offers premium accommodation and services to its guests, in addition to the once-in-a-lifetime experience of having dinner with a giraffe looking over your shoulder. Room rates start at $875 for the night, but the exact prices vary depending on the season, availability, and type of room.

Most unique hotels in the world: Giraffe Manor, Nairobi
Most unique hotels in the world: Giraffe Manor offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience of having dinner with a giraffe looking over your shoulder.

Icehotel, Sweden

Icehotel is a popular seasonal hotel in Sweden, and easily one of the most unique hotels in the world. It’s made entirely from ice, and it’s re-built every year. The hotel is built out of snow and ice in the winter, and it stays open for guests until spring when it melts and disappears for the warmer season.

This unique hotel is certainly not for everyone – if you’re not a fan of the cold, you might want to look into some other one-of-a-kind accommodation options. But those who aren’t afraid of spending the night in an ice room can enjoy a stay in this unique hotel from December to April, for about $660 per night.

It’s worth noting that this is a high-end hotel that offers room service, wedding venues, and pretty much everything a guest might need to enjoy their stay in Sweden. The hotel also offers regular “warm” rooms, and they recommend that guests spend just one night in the ice room, and the rest of their trip in a regular hotel room.

Most unique hotels in the world: Icehotel, Sweden
Most unique hotels in the world: Icehotel is made entirely from ice, and it’s re-built every year.

Treehotel, Sweden

Another one of the world’s most unique hotels is situated in Sweden! It’s the Treehouse hotel, and it’s exactly what it sounds like – unique hotel rooms built in the trees of a spectacular Swedish forest. The Treehotel is situated just below the Arctic Circle, and it offers the possibility of seeing the Aurora Borealis from the comfort of your hotel room.

As if the fact that you’re spending the night in a treehouse hotel isn’t special enough, each of the hotel rooms is unique in some way. There are seven hotel rooms to choose from, and they’re all fascinating on the outside and modern on the inside. The UFO room is probably the most unique out of the bunch since it is shaped like an actual UFO. The nightly rate varies depending on the exact room, but it’s generally around 6000 SEK, which is about $660 per night.

Most unique hotels in the world: Treehotel, Sweden - The UFO Room
Most unique hotels in the world: The Treehotel is situated just below the Arctic Circle, and it offers the possibility of seeing the Aurora Borealis from the comfort of your hotel room. The UFO room is shaped like an actual UFO.

No Man’s Fort, United Kingdom

No Man’s Fort is a former human-made fort that was turned into a hotel. There are three such properties around the UK, and all were initially built for defense purposes. The largest hotel fort is in Portsmouth, and it’s one of the most unique hotels in the United Kingdom!

These peculiar hotels offer everything one might need for an enjoyable vacation, from luxurious rooms to fine-dining restaurants and onboard entertainment. Rooms start at $555, which is good value for this luxurious hotel that offers a one-of-a-kind experience to all its guests!

No Man's Fort, UK
No Man’s Fort is a former human-made fort that was turned into a hotel
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