As its name suggests, this hotel only has one room – but what a room it is. Almost 230 feet (70m) up in the air, the tiny hotel is located in the Žižkov Television Tower in central Prague. The view is unparalleled, with guests looking out to the colourful roofs of historic buildings and the maze of streets below. The room itself is a lot more spacious than you might imagine too, and there are also restaurants and an observatory within the tower.
A collection of four beachfront suites on a private island, the Calala Island hotel in Nicaragua is a real-life paradise. Guests can truly experience being cast away, albeit in total luxury, in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. The suites all have a private veranda and a secluded beach palapa (a kind of thatched-roof pavilion) for shading from the sun and taking in those gorgeous azure-water views.
Set within the ramparts of the atmospheric, 17th-century Galle Fort, in southern Sri Lanka, 48 Lighthouse Street features just four stunning bedrooms. The hotel also has a magnificent living room area and a covered roof terrace, as well as a garden and a library. It's beautifully decorated throughout too, in a way that accentuates the features of the historic building – think tiled flooring and plenty of dark wood.
Located above a tiny café in the Danish capital, this hotel only has one double room. And that room is perfectly styled with colourful accents, vintage details and funky artworks. It's also located in the lively Vesterbro neighbourhood, so it's great for making the most of city life in the evenings. In the morning, guests can enjoy a filling breakfast downstairs in the equally petite café of the same name.
Small things can come in very mighty packages, especially in the case of this adorable five-suite escape in Paris. The opulent Hôtel Particulier, the former residence of the Hermès family, is located just minutes away from Sacré-Coeur and features a restaurant, bar and a romantic garden. The generously-sized suites are all thoughtfully decorated and are rather exclusive too – former guests include Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson.
Amsterdam's Crane Hotel Faralda proves that there's no disused vessel or space that can't be turned into super-luxe designer digs. Despite its restrictive architecture, the crane has three spacious suites with incredible interiors. And, as you'd expect, from up there the views are something else. Those not keen on heading back to the ground can ask for a Champagne breakfast to be delivered to the room. There’s a hot tub on the top floor and daredevils can even bungee jump off the crane in summer.
Tucked within the Cederberg Mountains, these 10 man-made, cave-like suites were made to blend seamlessly with the natural sandstone rock formations. Each suite is unique, with little terraces looking out to the sprawling landscape beyond. It might be slightly bigger than others on our list, but this spot feels tiny against the impressive and vast natural backdrop that is the Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve.
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Whether you fancy the old station house or one of the two beautiful Pullman carriages with Edwardian fittings, you'll be transported back to the golden age of travel at this unusual B&B in Sussex, England. Pretty Petworth railway station was built in 1892 so that the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VII, could take the train to the Goodwood races. Guests check in at the former parcels office, while breakfast is served in the old waiting room or under parasols on the platform.
Nearly 60,000 acres surround this 1851 farmhouse, making for a unique and remote experience. With five guest rooms, the hotel pays homage to its pastoral heritage with lots of rustic-chic décor elements, while the original layout of the building has been retained, so each room has its own character. The rooms also open out onto a shaded veranda, offering grand views of the surrounding Flinders ranges.
Set in a former Boeing 747 jumbo jet, STF Jumbo Stay Stockholm is certainly tiny. For the ultimate plane experience, guests can book the cockpit suite and enjoy a restful night's sleep among the dials, levers and control wheels. There are also single cabins inside the former jet turbines for those travelling alone or looking to shut out the world.
Designed by Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi for the Estuaire 2009 Nantes-Saint-Nazaire art event, this tiny one-room hotel sits atop a factory smokestack in the outskirts of Nantes. Inside the cute house there's a bedroom, bathroom, small kitchen with a chimney and even a little garden to enjoy the surrounding views.
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With a UNESCO World Heritage Site on its doorstep, the quaint Hotel Amparo fits in perfectly with the cute town it's located in. A historic home remodelled in the 1900s, it offers five stunning rooms, each with chic furnishings and traditional detailing. There's also a peaceful inner courtyard, a well-regarded restaurant and plenty of things to do nearby, from browsing art galleries to taking in the Baroque Spanish architecture the town is famous for.
Dating from 1912, this gorgeous building has retained plenty of original Art Deco-inspired details, from the luxurious pine floors to the imposing grand staircase. Today, it's home to a stunning hotel at the heart of Montevideo with just five individually designed rooms. The property feels a lot more like someone's home than a hotel. It was designed by the owner, Italian interiors journalist Roberto Begnini. His heritage is reflected in the on-site delicatessen, offering aperitivo on the patio and classic Italian dishes at dinner.
Dramatically perched on lava rocks cascading into the ocean, this five-room bolthole couldn't be any more dreamy. With just four bedrooms and a deluxe suite, the dainty hotel is lovingly known on the island as El Hotelito. It also has a long and interesting history – the building itself dates from 1830 and has been hosting travellers since the early 1900s. There's a restaurant serving lots of seafood and traditional Mediterranean dishes too.
Featuring stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the River Sado, these two converted windmills are now a part of a stunning hotel. There are two more double rooms in the main building, but it's the old windmills that have the most charm. Traditionally decorated with wooden furniture and located on a private farm, the windmills have comfortable bedrooms, private bathrooms and even a small kitchenette and sitting area. There's also a swimming pool, picnic zones and swirling paths through expansive gardens.
Officially recognised as the smallest hotel in the world by the Guinness World Records, Eh'häusl is an eight-foot-wide (2m) hotel in Amberg. There's just enough room for two people and the hotel prides itself on providing exquisite service, making guests feel like they've arrived home rather than checked in at a hotel. Translating as 'marriage house', the term dates back to the 17th century when a local law meant only men who owned land could marry. A businessman bought the alley between the two buildings in 1728, converted it into a house and then sold it to men who wished to get married.
Describing itself as a 'bed and beverage', the Royal Street Inn in New Orleans combines cosy bedrooms and a chilled-out bar with top-quality service. The five bedrooms, all located above the bar, range from a small penthouse studio to a spacious deluxe suite, and are all individually decorated with eye-catching artwork, leather and wood furniture and plush soft furnishings. The definition of a modern inn, it's cute, comfortable and has plenty of character.
You might be shocked to find there are actually nine good-sized rooms hiding in this tiny building (the green building in the image). The narrowest preserved house in Prague, the dinky building dates back to 1360 and is just over 10-feet (3.28m) wide. The hotel is elegantly furnished inside with plenty of amenities and – half-way between the Old Town square and the Charles Bridge – it's in a stellar location too.
Who wouldn't want to escape to a tiny private island with a single mansion surrounded by jungle? This tropical escape off the coast of Sri Lanka offers five luxury bedrooms with spacious living areas, balconies, verandas and a stunning infinity pool. There's also a small, dedicated team on the island to take care of guests' every request, including a private chef. And if you ever tire of gazing into the endless Indian Ocean, there are things to do on the mainland too.
There's nothing particularly grand about the Grand Hotel de Kromme Raake, but there is plenty of charm. Featuring a traditional Dutch bedstede (basically, a bed in a cupboard), the one-room hotel was a grocery store before it got converted into a hotel in 1989. With bright and colourful interiors and a bathroom, it certainly offers an unusual but fun way to spend a night.
Isolated from the rest of the world on an island just off the Arctic coast of Norway, the Littleisland Lighthouse, or Litløy Fyr, offers three double bedrooms, housed in the former lightkeeper's residence. The hotel is also self-sustaining, producing its own energy and collecting rainwater, while the dinner menu mostly features fish straight from the ocean. Part of the appeal is also getting here. Guests need to make their way to the small mainland harbour Bø, where an open RIB boat and a 15-minute ride to the island awaits.
There's a lot more to Utter Inn – a tiny, traditionally-painted Swedish house on Lake Mälaren – than meets the eye. A project by Swedish artist Mikael Genberg, it's actually an underwater hotel, with guests sleeping in a glass-walled bunker beneath the surface. The teeny house just serves as an entryway. Above water, there's also a small deck with seating, and the surrounding views are simply delightful.