Coffins, mine shafts, underwater worlds – which of these six unique hotels around the world would you like to stay in?

By Rita

With the recent boom in travel, hotel operators are going all out to attract guests, and hotels everywhere are showcasing incredible creativity. According to the U.S. website *The Richest*’s feature on“Unique Hotels,”it’s bound to completely change your previous perception of hotels. They’re no longer just places to rest after a day of activities, but have become key highlights of the journey themselves.

1. Sweden’s “Underground Hotel” (Sala Silvergruva)

▲ Sweden’s “Underground Hotel” was once a mine (Image /svenskaturistforeningen.se)
This hotel was actually a 600-year-old mine, which counts as a historical site, so guided tours are available year-round. The lodge is located 155 meters underground, with temperatures maintained at around 2°C, and of course, there's zero internet access here. Guests don’t need to worry about claustrophobia though, as 24-hour customer service is provided.

2. Berlin Propeller Island

▲ Propeller Island Hotel was designed by artist Lars (Image / Screenshot fromtripadvisor)
The hotel was designed by artist Lars and fully embodies the concept of “living in a museum.” Its 30 rooms each have unique features — some are fun, while others are downright bizarre — ranging from jail cells to coffins.

3. Vietnam’s “Crazy House” (Hang Nga Guesthouse)

▲ Vietnam’s “Crazy House” is inspired by Dalí and Disney (Image / Wikimedia Commons)
Designed by Vietnamese architect Dang Viet Nga, it aims to bring fairy tale elements into real life, featuring design elements such as spider webs, animals, mushrooms, and caves. Inspired by Dalí and Disney, each room has a different animal theme, and the building has been featured in many travel guidebooks.

4. Chile’s “Magic Mountain Hotel”

▲ Chile’s “Magic Mountain Hotel” (Image /Best Finds Tourism Facebook page))
Can you imagine a waterfall cascading off the roof of your hotel? The “Magic Mountain” is located within a protected area in Patagonia. Its cone-shaped exterior is covered in moss, giving off the vibe of stepping into a scene from *The Lord of the Rings*. The old sofas, twisted woodwork, and staircases inside the lodge leave a deep impression on guests.

5. Dubai’s “Atlantis The Palm Hotel”

▲ Dubai’s “Atlantis The Palm Hotel” (Image / Screenshot fromthe richest)
You can stay in a captivating underwater suite, gazing through floor-to-ceiling glass walls at thousands of fish and marine creatures swimming right before your eyes.

6. Pyongyang’s “Ryugyong Hotel”

▲ Though North Korea is generally closed off, the Ryugyong Hotel offers over 1,000 guest rooms (Image / Wikimedia Commons)
The Ryugyong Hotel is the seventh tallest building in the world, standing at 105 floors. Construction began in 1987, originally planned to be completed in just over two years, but it dragged on until 1992. After North Korea faced an economic crisis, the project stalled, leaving the windows and interiors unfinished. Although construction resumed briefly in 2008, it still remains incomplete to this day. Ironically, despite North Korea’s isolation and minimal presence in global tourism, the Ryugyong Hotel offers more than 1,000 guest rooms (uh… for… whom?).