The Roman baths that gave the English city its name, the mysterious megaliths of Stonehenge and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre are among the UK’s most celebrated attractions but it is a little-known public toilet that travel experts are now imploring holidaymakers to visit.

Lonely Planet this week released its “Ultimate UK Travel List” which boasts 500 top destinations including the Giant’s Causeway and Tate Modern. Listed alongside the litany of famous spots is Victoria Pier’s public toilets in Hull which is the book’s 483rd entry.

Described as “gorgeous temples of lavatorial luxury” the Grade II Edwardian style bathrooms which cost a penny to enter were the “personal favourite” of Tom Hall, Lonely Planet editorial director, although he acknowledged that their presence on the list was controversial.

“The toilet in Hull is marked 483, it’s not number one on the list, we’re not saying it’s the best place to visit in the UK but it’s important to have a little bit of fun with guides like this and we wanted to include some more quirky locations,” he said.

The toilet earned a spot on the list over other Hull destinations like Humber Bridge and Wilberforce House Museum. The Deep described as “Britain’s most spectacular aquarium” is featured on the list.