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.
With an ever-growing fondness to stand out from the crowd, funky capital of New South Wales is home to a collection of amazingly creative places to stay. From boutiques to modern high rises, and having traveled here often, these are the places I loved best in the funky city…
I’ve always been a huge fan of Osaka — it’s a stylish, creative city with an incredible range of places to stay! From quirky boutique hideaways to sleek modern high-rises, these are the hotels that made my many trips here extra special…
One of the most unique and magical places on the planet, Kyoto also has hotels as special as the city itself. From futuristic high rises to quirky boutiques, these are the awesome places I loved staying in this incredible city…
Melbourne has always been one of my favourite cities to visit – effortlessly hip, endlessly creative, and full of personality around every corner! Over my many trips here, I’ve discovered many hotels that are just as imaginative as the city itself, here are the places I’ve personally loved the most…
Edgy, creative, and hedonistic, Berlin’s hotels reflect its hip vibe – from intimate boutiques to modern design hotels, it’s home to some of the world’s most unique stays. These are the places that made my jaw-drop…
From Insta-worthy design hotels to fine colonial boutiques, here are my favorite cool and unique hotels in Goa with my own personal highlights…
Wherever you stay, you will live the fairy tale in the utopia-like capital of Copenhagen. From my many trips to this elegant city (one of my favorite cities in the world!) and staying and trying out many hotels, here is the final collection of my favorites…
Chicago is famed for its impressive architecture, hip neighborhoods, skyscraper-dotted skyline, vibrant live music scene, and incredible collection of creative places to stay! From intimate boutiques to sleek high rises, these are the places that made the ‘Windy City’ unforgettable for me…
Tokyo has legions of fans (including me) and it also has an incredible collection of places to stay. From cute boutiques to sleek and modern, from my many trips exploring this extraordinary this city, these are the places that left me in awe…
New York has a renowned passion for creativity, and I found that many of its places to stay were nothing short of spectacular. During my time living in this high-octane city, I discovered everything from quirky boutique hideaways to fun party hotels – here are my favorite unique spots…
Toronto’s creative spirit and cosmopolitan energy shine through in its ever-evolving hotel scene. I spent a year living in the city, staying in everything from stylish boutique hideaways in historic buildings to sleek, design-forward stays with skyline views — and I’ve narrowed it down to my personal favorite 15…
Reykjavik is a city always on the rise, combining a unique, laid-back vibe with a love of partying and a very sharp sense of style – which shines through in its trendy, design-forward hotels. From my time spent exploring, and from quirky boutiques to Insta-worthy stays, these are the spots in town that completely wowed me…