Unusual European Hotels
Looking for something different? Want to stay in a prison without the chains? An ice hotel? Here's where to look for unusual lodging in Europe.
Unusual Lodgings
Looking for more than just a box with a bed to stay in? Here's an intro to other forms of lodging you might what to consider on your next European vacation.
Looking for more than just a box with a bed to stay in? Here's an intro to other forms of lodging you might what to consider on your next European vacation.
Amsterdam Houseboat
Rent the incredible Astarte Temple houseboat while the owner is in China for an extended stay. Features a rooftop garden and unusual furniture--and is pretty centrally located. The site features the owner's favorite cafes, restaurants and shops in the Jordaan Quarter of Amsterdam.
Rent the incredible Astarte Temple houseboat while the owner is in China for an extended stay. Features a rooftop garden and unusual furniture--and is pretty centrally located. The site features the owner's favorite cafes, restaurants and shops in the Jordaan Quarter of Amsterdam.
Castle Bed and Breakfasts - Europe
Stay in a European Castle and have breakfast too.
Stay in a European Castle and have breakfast too.
Castello Ripa Di Orcia
Rent an apartment or room in a castle in Tuscany, Italy.
Rent an apartment or room in a castle in Tuscany, Italy.
Center Parcs Holiday Villages
Especially for travel with the whole family, Travel with Kids guide Teresa Plowright reviews a chain of 13 "holiday villages" in northern Europe. Each has tons of space in a recreational setting.
Especially for travel with the whole family, Travel with Kids guide Teresa Plowright reviews a chain of 13 "holiday villages" in northern Europe. Each has tons of space in a recreational setting.
Den Gamle Arrest - Stay in a prison cell in Ribe Denmark
Click on the British flag to get the site in English. "The Old Prison" is located in Ribe-just opposite Cathedral. Romantic? "These are simple, healthy rooms, supplied with a wash-basin, - bathroom and toilet are at both ends of the passage. No unnecessary details disturb the eye or soul in these cells, - here one can become absorbed in oneself, - or each other."
Click on the British flag to get the site in English. "The Old Prison" is located in Ribe-just opposite Cathedral. Romantic? "These are simple, healthy rooms, supplied with a wash-basin, - bathroom and toilet are at both ends of the passage. No unnecessary details disturb the eye or soul in these cells, - here one can become absorbed in oneself, - or each other."
The Hemp Hotel - Amsterdam
Called "A unique specialty hotel for the hemp-aware traveler" the hotel features the Hemple Temple Nightbar with THC-free hemp lollies, ice cream, hemp seeds, 11 kinds of hemp beers (bottled or on tap), wines, ciders, and nonalcoholic drinks. Reasonable room rates.
Called "A unique specialty hotel for the hemp-aware traveler" the hotel features the Hemple Temple Nightbar with THC-free hemp lollies, ice cream, hemp seeds, 11 kinds of hemp beers (bottled or on tap), wines, ciders, and nonalcoholic drinks. Reasonable room rates.
Holiday Homes with a Difference - Unusual Lodging in Britain
Unusual Lodging in Britain - Stay in a Pineapple, lighthouse, oast house, or a windmill.
Unusual Lodging in Britain - Stay in a Pineapple, lighthouse, oast house, or a windmill.
Hotel Victorian London
High tea, victorian banquet, a murder mystery--have a dickens of a time next time you're in London.
High tea, victorian banquet, a murder mystery--have a dickens of a time next time you're in London.
Långholmen Hotel
Stay in an old Swedish prison. Excercise in the excercise yard. A double cell will run you $135. Includes a youth hostel at lower rates in summer.
Stay in an old Swedish prison. Excercise in the excercise yard. A double cell will run you $135. Includes a youth hostel at lower rates in summer.
Hotel Im Wasserturm, KÖLN Germany
Stay in a German water tower for around 200 Euros per night. Cool.
Stay in a German water tower for around 200 Euros per night. Cool.
Icehotel
Stay in a hotel complex in Sweden made completely out of ice each winter.
Stay in a hotel complex in Sweden made completely out of ice each winter.
Kissamos Windmills - Greece (Crete)
Stay in a windmill apartment in Greece.
Stay in a windmill apartment in Greece.
Old Ferry House - Island of Mull, Scotland
Once a house of ill repute, now a refuge for up to ten. And...Antony Hopkins slept here!
Once a house of ill repute, now a refuge for up to ten. And...Antony Hopkins slept here!
Rogner-Bad Blumau - Austria Art y Spa Village
Live in a rather odd (but artistic) spa village. Might be just the spot for a new year's celebration!
Live in a rather odd (but artistic) spa village. Might be just the spot for a new year's celebration!