Top 25+ of the World’s Strangest and Most Unique Hotels

SiloStay in New Zealand

Have you ever wanted to sleep inside of a silo? SiloStay in Christchurch, New Zealand, has you covered! The complex—which is in the middle of farmland—features eight single silos that are made for two people to stay and sleep. The upstairs of each unit houses a queen-sized bed and bathroom with showers, while you'll find the kitchen and dining area downstairs via a spiral staircase. There are even units that are made for families. (And yes, there are windows.)

Designed by Stuart Wright-Stow and his "F3" design team, each silo is eco-friendly and innovative. A wood pellet boiler heats and powers the complex, which can be seen through a transparency in each unit.

The Aurora Express in Alaska

Guests of the Aurora Express Bed & Breakfast stay inside converted Alaska Railroad train cars, which were converted and renovated to when the state of Alaska was first settled during the 19th century. Guests also have the option to stay in a number of different luxurious train cars, which are named Golden Nellie, National Emblem, Gold Mine, and Bordello. But no matter where you stay on the train, every guest at the Aurora Express Bed & Breakfast gets breathtaking views of greater Fairbanks, the Tanana Valley, and Alaska Mountain Range.

Dog Bark Park Inn in Idaho

If you can't get enough of man's best friend, then maybe staying a night in a dog's belly will help: Located in Cottonwood, Idaho, Dog Bark Park Inn is considered the "World's Biggest Beagle." The bed and breakfast guesthouse building is shaped like a beagle—a gigantic beagle. A night's stay features a continental self-serve breakfast, and guests can stay in cozy rooms that comfortably sleep four with a number of amenities, such as full baths, air conditioning, assorted books, games, and puzzles. No phone or television—but there is Wi-Fi. According to the hotel's website, "At Dog Bark Park Inn sleeping in the doghouse is a good thing!"

Hilton Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort in Maldives

The Hilton Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is a luxurious and spectacular resort in the Maldives, an island nation in the middle of the Indian Ocean. It features open-air bungalows with glass floors that look deep into the ocean underneath your feet. The hotel also features rooms and restaurants that reside underwater—if you, literally, want to sleep and eat with the fishes.

Hang Nga Guesthouse in Da Lat, Vietnam

Nicknamed "Crazy House," this unique hotel was designed and constructed by Vietnamese architect Đặng Việt Nga in Đà Lạt, Vietnam. Meant to resemble a tree, each room is animal themed and sculptured design elements fill the space. Along with animals, you'll find natural forms like mushrooms, spider webs, and caves.

Vina Vik Hotel in Millahue, Chile

This 22-suite hotel and spa resides on a hilltop surrounded by vineyards in Chile's famous wine-growing region. Each guest room features floor-to-ceiling windows that boast unobstructed views of the vineyards or snow-capped Andes.

Capsulevalue Kanda in Tokyo

The capsule hotel is a concept that has become popular throughout Japan, having originated in Osaka. You'll find sleeping pods stacked side by side and on top of each other as a means for maximizing space. With not much else to offer, guests can expect to get a good night's rest, wash up and move on!

Jumbo Stay in Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Sweden

This unique lodging experience is the former Jumbo Jet that dates back to the 1970s. The fully converted plane features everything from an en-suite room, budget dormitory or twin rooms to a luxury cockpit suit with a panoramic view.