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Raven Fon

April 21, 2025

Not Your Average Hotel: The Most Unique Places to Stay Around the Globe

Crane Hotel Faralda: Sleep in a Crane High Above Amsterdam

Crane in Amsterdam a unique hotel
Source: Instagram (@faraldacranehotel)

If you’ve ever looked at a massive industrial crane and thought, I want to sleep in that, you’re not alone. The Crane Hotel Faralda in Amsterdam makes that exact dream a (very weird) reality. This boutique hotel is built inside a fully restored shipping crane at a former shipyard. It’s perched 150 feet in the air and has only three luxury suites—each one wildly designed with velvet walls, gold bathtubs, and huge windows looking over the city. The crane actually moves slightly with the wind, so you’re literally swaying in the sky while sipping champagne. There’s also a rooftop hot tub, because why not go all in? It’s quirky, bold, and not for people afraid of heights. But if you’re into insane views, one-of-a-kind vibes, and the coolest hotel story ever, this place is next level.