Nevşehir, Turkey

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Aydinli Cave Hotel

The boutique guesthouse has been restored to offer all the modern comforts of home while still retaining its historical charm — some parts of the hotel are thought to be up to 500 years old. The building itself was carved out of the natural stone of Cappadocia, which is ideal for creating rooms, but also holds up under pressure and withstands extreme weather conditions.

Nairobi, Nairobi County

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Giraffe Manor

If you’ve ever dreamt of the kind of African adventure where you not only gawk at animals but are actually woken up by giraffes poking their long necks into your bedroom window, book a flight to Nairobi and stay here, pronto.

York, England

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The Sidings

The ultimate accommodation option for train enthusiasts — created from 5 vintage Pullman train cars. The property was founded in 1985 and offers visitors the chance to sleep, dine or do both in early 20th-century train carriages. The hotel allows guests to overlook real working trains, too, as it’s built alongside the York to Thirsk line. Sleeping in the old cars is truly a unique experience. Don’t expect loads of space, as the rooms are long and thin, being that they’re actual train cars.

Potosí, Departamento de Potosí

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Hotel Palacio de Sal

The hotel was created in 1998 by architect Juan Quesada Valda, who had the ingenious idea of building a hotel entirely from NaCl. This means the walls, ceilings, tables, chairs and other room features are all created from cubes of table salt. Being around salt has long been considered by many to have healing properties, including improving your breathing, mood and sleep.

Böblingen, BW

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V8 Hotel

Located on what used to be an airport in Stuttgart, the V8 Hotel seems fairly simple on the outside, but once you’re inside, classic-car fanatics can expect a full-on auto paradise. Ten of the rooms are car-themed and have funky, fun titles to reflect their decor: the Drive-In Cinema, the Car Wash, Route 66, the Camping Room, the Garage and the Racing Room.

Cottonwood, ID

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Dog Bark Park

A B&B housed inside the World’s Biggest Beagle — That’s right, you’re spending the night inside a giant dog sculpture. Created by husband-and-wife chainsaw artists Dennis and Frances, the Dog Bark Park Inn can sleep up to four people in its Dog Suite loft.

Elciego, PV

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Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego

If you’re heading to this particular part of Spain — and to this hotel — to drink wine, you’ve definitely come to the right place. Besides offering a wine bar, rooftop lounge and a cozy library complete with a fireplace, the hotel is connected to the Marqués de Riscal Winery, which dates back to 1858.

Quepos, Puntarenas Province

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Hotel Costa Verde

Attention all aircraft-obsessed readers: Your dream hotel awaits you in Costa Rica! Located a few hours south of San Jose, this hotel offers plane junkies the perfect fix: a two-bedroom suite created from a vintage 1964 Boeing 727 plane. The plane suite juts out out over the Costa Rican jungle complete with stunning ocean views.

Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, QC

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Hôtel de Glace

Ice hotels are a hot trend in cold, Nordic spots like Sweden, Finland and Denmark. However, North America has only one ice hotel of its own, which is set in snowy Canada. Whereas the hotel furniture is entirely made of ice and snow (beds included), the hotel prides itself on creating a comfortable sleeping experience.