We’re not fans of sterile, boring and mainstream places to stay here at GlobalGrasshopper so from our many collective trips across the world we’ve put together guides of where to find the most unusual, unique and hip hotels to suit a wide range of budgets. So, if you’ve been looking for something intimate and exclusive, we have collated the best and most beautiful boutique hotels across the world as well as contemporary design accommodation, quirky guest houses, funky hostels, cool retro motels, and even a few tree huts!
We have collections of our cool and unusual hotels in most of the popular cities around the world from Berlin to New York, and we’re always adding more.
Corsica, the French ‘Island of Beauty’, captivates visitors with its rugged mountains, turquoise waters, and unspoiled beaches. A rich history is also evident in its ancient citadels, fortresses, and traditional villages, which are steeped in … Read more
Bestowed with a magnificent ancient history spanning around 3400 years, Athens symbolizes the Golden Age like no other city, and is known as the birthplace of Western civilization. Under the shadow of the Parthenon, a … Read more
The largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, Tenerife is dominated by the mighty-high volcano Mount Teide. Famed for its coastal beauty, Tenerife’s shoreline offers almost 70 KM of glistening sand beaches. Its cultural panache is enhanced … Read more
In the heart of Somerset’s rolling hills lies the enchanting town of Glastonbury, a place steeped in myth, legend, and spiritual significance. Best known for its world-famous music festival, the town also offers visitors a … Read more
FsA picturesque town nestled in the French Alps, Annecy is famed for its magnificent scenery and charming architecture. The town’s centrepiece, the shimmering Lake Annecy, sparkles amid the surrounding peaks, while the narrow cobbled streets … Read more
Zanzibar, a beautiful archipelago located off the coast of Tanzania, is an exotic paradise famed for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and abundance of marine life. The island is bound by a fascinating mix … Read more
Top 10 cool and unusual hotels in Barcelona: The thriving Spanish city Barcelona is one of the Mediterranean’s busiest ports. A great travel destination especially for arty types, the Catalan capital has been leading the way in many creative design movements including Modernism and avant garde…
Ah, Portland! One of my favourite places in the USA! When I visited early last year I had the sensation I may just have found my spiritual home. Small and compact, not too far from the beautiful Oregon coastline, Portland epitomises everything which is good about the hipster scene….
10 of the best hotels in Madrid. Spain’s capital city is world renowned for its art, culture and food. While it may not have the tourist appeal and recognisable landmarks of Barcelona, Madrid more than makes up for this by offering fantastic…
One of the world’s most visited cities, Paris is famed for its romance, iconic architecture and centuries of artistic achievement. Paris is often everything a visitor wants it’s to be and amid the bustle of everyday life you still might find typical Parisian cliches of poets, intellectuals and elegant fashionistas…
One of the best-preserved Edo-period cities in Japan, Kanazawa is known for its glorious samurai and geisha districts, world-class art museums, regional handicrafts, and distinctive local cuisine. Perched on Japan’s central Honshu Island along the … Read more
Kenya is a country of incredible diversity, where vast savannas, lush forests, towering peaks, and sun-kissed beaches converge to create a land of unparalleled natural beauty. It is also home to over 40 different ethnic … Read more