You won't believe some of these places are hostels of the Hostelling International network!

We have made a selection of some of our quirkiest hostels around the world. 

A converted railway carriage

All aboard! YHA Raglan in New Zealand offers unconventional accommodation in 14 recycled, authentic New Zealand railway carriages and cabooses. Guests can choose from larger, self-contained carriages or double, twin, dorm and triple share cabooses.

A treehouse overlooking the beach

Olympos – Kadir's Yörük is a fantastic hostel in Turkey where guests get to stay in treehouses! Here you can really immerse yourself in nature; after a day exploring the stunning natural beauty of Olympos, relax and take in the tree top views from the comfort of your own cosy treehouse. If heights aren't your thing, Olympos has private bungalows on the ground too.

A converted boat next to the gorgeous Margit Island

Budapest – Fortuna Boat is an unconventional hostel in Hungary's capital offering easy access to the city sights, well-equipped accommodation, stunning views of Margit Island and tours of the Danube River

A lighthouse amongst the Appalachian Mountains

 HI-Campbellton is Canada's only operating lighthouse hostel and definitely an exciting way to combine awe-inspiring landscapes with unique accommodation. The hostel is only minutes away from public transport links, shops, restaurants and vibrant nightlife.

A converted jumbo jet

Let's fly away! Spend the night on board a real jumbo jet at Stockholm – Jumbo Jet Hostel in Sweden, the jet has been transformed into an amazing hostel. The sky's the limit when you set foot in this super cool hostel!

With hostels in thousands of destinations, HI offers quality affordable accommodation to all individuals, families and groups. Visit www.hihostels.com.

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About Hostelling International (HI)

• Hostelling International is a non-governmental, not-for profit organisation representing 69 Member Associations and 4 Associate Organisations all over the world.
• We work closely with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
• HI has been identified as the sixth largest provider of travel accommodation in the world.
• Around 3,500 hostels within 85 countries
• 37 million overnights per year
• 500 million GBP estimated annual revenue within the HI network
• Four million members, HI is one of the world's largest youth membership organisations and is the only global network of Youth Hostel Associations.
• HI will make sure the best experience possible awaits our customers. For us it's not just about having a place to stay, it's about experiencing all that hostelling has to offer, whether that takes the form of learning about different cultures, meeting new people or discovering yourself.