Sometimes all you need is a great destination and a fun place to stay.

Face it, staying at backpackers/hostels has changed a lot in the past few decades and where you stay colors your impression of the city you are visiting. Luckily you absolutely do not need to lay down a lot of money to stay in a spot to make your well heeled friends a little envious. Often the best fun and best attitudes are in the world of hostels.

Unusual holidays are infinitely more memorable than luxurious holidays.

Quirky places are often much more fun to stay in than another generic hotel. So the biggest problem is the research involved in figuring out where to stay. So here is a list of some of the most unique hostel experiences available to the punters out there looking to save some serious cash.

Entirely located in a decommissioned 747, this is the first aviation hostel but not the last. So, the verdict is that this airplane is every bit as amazing as you might imagine. Unlike a real airplane experience you can forget about uncomfortable sleeping space, this plane has been gutted and fitted out with a cafe, bar, and spacious sleeping areas. Finally, Sweden is notoriously expensive in terms of accommodation so this unique hostel experience is a deal in comparison.

Described as looking like “a wooden UFO that landed on the rural hillside”. This unique and quirky hostel is placed in one of the more beautiful and peaceful areas of the Irish countryside. It is surrounded by lush hills and near the sea. Unlike many of the other accommodations on this list, this eco-lodge is able to be booked out for large groups.

It gets pretty hot in the outback of Australia. It’s hot enough that the locals of the mining community of Coober Pedy have resorted to digging out their own homes out underground. So you will be able to sleep in an underground cavernous setting without sacrificing comfort. Staying between 20-29 Celsius throughout the hottest summer days and the coldest winter nights, this is the spot to stay down under…down under.

Who hasn’t wanted to live out their childhood dream of sleeping high up in a tree-house, but this time in the exotic country of Turkey. So, with three bars and two restaurants, this this tree top hostel community is worth checking out. For sure a unique hostel experience you will not forget.

Railway carriages turned into hostel rooms in this quirky hostel in a historic area of Sydney. This hostel is close to Darling Harbour and holds a cafe and BBQ on premises. The famous Sydney nightlife is not far away. Double rooms are available as well. Very cool.

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