From tree houses to volcanoes: The top ten exotic hostel accommodations from Hostelworld.com

For the adventurous traveler seeking something off the beaten path, Hostelworld.com offers a top ten list of unique hostel accommodations.

1. Kadir’s Tree House, Olympos, Turkey: A real tree house

Kadir’s gives travelers the opportunity to live out a childhood dream in a real tree house. Travelers can choose from 45 different tree houses as well as bungalows and a well-equipped campsite. Accommodations start at $8 USD a night.

2. Hedonisia Hawaii, Pahoa (Big Island), Hawaii, USA: Inside a volcanic crater

Hedonisia Hawaii is located inside a huge volcanic crater with a mini-jungle at its bottom. The hostel’s “Barn” provides dormitory-style tent accommodations. Accommodations start at $20 USD a night.

3. Navalhill Backpackers, Bloemfontein, South Africa: A nature preserve

This hostel is located in an old water pump station built in 1896 and bordered by a nature reserve. View local wildlife in their natural environment during the day and overlook the city lights at night as the nature reserve lies close to the city center. Accommodations start at $13 USD a night.

4. The Beagle Houseboat, Amsterdam, Netherlands: Houseboat

This two story houseboat is just three minutes from Centraal Station, giving travelers the perfect location from which to explore the Heineken brewery, red light district and famous “tea” houses in the “ultimate city of sin.” Accommodations start at $49 USD a night.

5. Slane Farm Hostel, Co Meath, Ireland: A working farm

Located in the Boyne Valley area on Ireland’s east coast, Slane Farm is a working farm with cows, sheep and horses. The farm refurbished and converted an old coach house and stables into a hostel. Accommodations start at $25 USD a night.

6. Gram's Place Bed & Breakfast/Hostel, Tampa FL, USA: Railroad station depot

A simulated railroad station depot, Gram’s Place features an original sleeper car as one of its rooms. Accommodations start at $20 USD a night.

7. Seashell Cove Resort, Nadi, Fiji: Private beach bungalows

Located right on the water, Seashell Cove Resort offers a pleasant alternative to dormitory accommodation in the form of traditional Fijian “bures.” Perfect for those whose dream vacation includes a private bungalow on an exotic beach. Dormitory accommodations are also available at the resort. Accommodations start at $23 USD a night.

8. Hostel Celica, Ljubljana, Slovenia: A former prison

Housed in a former prison, this hostel also doubles as an art gallery. The uniquely designed bedrooms on the first floor, which were previously prison cells, are works of art in their own right. Accommodations start at $21 USD a night.

9. Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa, Canada: A former prison

Located in a former prison that was also the site of Canada’s last public hanging, but now an escape from the “gallows” of the real world. This hostel’s rooms are the cells that housed prisoners through the centuries. Listen out for fellow prisoners going bump in the night or visit death row and the gallows but be sure to abide by the hostel rules – or they might end up throwing away the key. Accommodations start at $18 USD a night.

10. ZicZac Rock-Hotel, Zurich, Switzerland: A tribute to rock & roll

Set right in the heart of Zurich’s nightlife, this place regards itself as the “hottest rock-shack” in the city. Its 50 rooms are each individually decorated honoring rock legends. Travelers can enjoy Bryan Adams Bedroom or the Led Zeppelin Suite. Just try to behave better than the average rock star. Accommodations start at $48 USD a night.