There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about staying in a treehouse.
Maybe it’s the childhood fantasy of having your very own hideaway among the branches. Maybe it’s the feeling of waking up somewhere that doesn’t quite feel like a hotel at all. Or perhaps it’s simply the chance to trade city noise, traffic and endless notifications for birdsong, forest air and the occasional creak of a tree.
Whatever the reason, treehouse stays have grown up.
Today, you can find spectacular treetop escapes everywhere from the Scandinavian wilderness and the mountains of Romania to tropical forests, African game reserves and the wild coastlines of New Zealand.
So, if 2027 is the year you fancy sleeping somewhere a little more memorable, here are 10 treehouse stays around the world worth putting on your travel list.
1. Porumbacu Treehouse, Romania 
A little forest hideaway in the heart of Transylvania
Let’s start somewhere rather special.
Hidden inside a small wooded corner of Porumbacu de Sus, in the foothills of Romania’s Făgăraș Mountains, Porumbacu Treehouse is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you don’t live in a treehouse permanently.
There are four suspended wooden chalets tucked among the branches, with a stream running through the garden and the Porumbacu River just beyond it. The result is less „hotel in the forest” and more your own little hideaway in Transylvania.
The accommodation combines the charm you’d expect from a treehouse with the comforts you’d actually want on holiday, including private bathrooms, kitchenettes, Wi-Fi and cosy sleeping spaces. Some of the chalets also have private hot tubs on their terraces.
And then there’s the setting.
You’re close to the Făgăraș Mountains and the trails around Negoiu, while Sibiu is within easy reach for a day of cobbled streets, cafés and culture.
Best for: Mountain escapes, couples, families and anyone who wants a slower side of Romania.
Don’t miss: A morning coffee on the terrace while the forest wakes up around you.
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2. Treehotel, Sweden 
Where architecture meets the Arctic forest
If your idea of a treehouse is a little more futuristic, head north.
In the forests around Harads, Treehotel has turned the humble treehouse into an architectural playground. Its collection includes wonderfully unconventional rooms such as the reflective Mirrorcube, the enormous Bird’s Nest and the UFO-inspired room that looks as though it has landed among the pines.
This isn’t simply somewhere to sleep in a tree.
It’s somewhere to experience what happens when bold design is dropped into the middle of an enormous Scandinavian forest.
Come in winter and you have snow-covered woodland and the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights. Come in summer and the long Nordic days make the surrounding landscape feel almost endless.
Best for: Design lovers, photographers and bucket-list travellers.
Don’t miss: The Mirrorcube if you’ve ever wanted to sleep inside an optical illusion.
3. Free Spirit Spheres, Canada 
Your own little sphere in the forest
Forget everything you think a treehouse should look like.
On Vancouver Island, Free Spirit Spheres are suspended wooden spheres that look somewhere between a futuristic spacecraft, a giant bauble and the world’s most unusual bedroom.
They’re designed to let you stay among the trees while keeping the experience intimate and wonderfully cocoon-like.
It’s the sort of accommodation where the journey to your bedroom is half the fun.
And because Vancouver Island is already famous for its enormous forests, rugged coastline and wildlife, you have an extraordinary natural playground waiting outside.
Best for: Adventurous couples and anyone who thinks ordinary hotel rooms are a little boring.
Don’t miss: Looking up at your room before you climb inside. It really is that unusual.
4. Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses, New Zealand 
Wake up above the trees with mountains in the distance
New Zealand has never really needed much help looking spectacular.
But Hapuku Lodge takes things one level higher — literally.
Near Kaikōura on New Zealand’s South Island, its treehouses sit within a grove of native kānuka trees, with views stretching towards the mountains and Pacific coastline. The property has five treehouses, including options designed for couples and families.
It’s an especially brilliant choice if you want a treehouse experience without sacrificing the comforts of a luxury lodge.
Spend the day exploring Kaikōura’s famous coastline and wildlife, then retreat upwards into the canopy.
Best for: Luxury, wildlife and spectacular landscapes.
Don’t miss: Watching the mountains change colour as the sun sets.
5. Pezulu Treehouse Game Lodge, South Africa 
A treehouse safari adventure
What if your treehouse came with elephants, giraffes and lions somewhere beyond the horizon?
That’s the idea behind Pezulu Treehouse Game Lodge, where elevated accommodation puts you right in the middle of South Africa’s bush country.
The treehouses offer an unusual way to experience the landscape around the Greater Kruger area, combining the romance of sleeping above the ground with the excitement of a safari destination.
And there’s something wonderfully appropriate about watching wildlife from a treetop hideaway.
Best for: Safari lovers and anyone who wants their treehouse stay to come with a serious dose of adventure.
Don’t miss: An early-morning game drive followed by a slow breakfast back at the lodge.
6. Keemala, Thailand 
A tropical treehouse fantasy
If snow-covered Scandinavian forests aren’t quite your thing, how about a tropical jungle instead?
On Phuket, Keemala takes the idea of a treehouse and turns it into an elaborate jungle retreat, with villas inspired by imaginative forms including bird nests and treehouses.
The setting is lush, green and wonderfully secluded, giving you the feeling of disappearing into the rainforest while still having all the indulgences you’d expect from a luxury resort.
It’s the sort of place where the line between accommodation and fantasy becomes slightly blurred.
Best for: Romantic escapes, honeymoons and tropical luxury.
Don’t miss: Booking a villa where you can make the most of the jungle setting from your own private outdoor space.
7. Kudhva, Cornwall, England 
A wild, design-led escape by the Cornish coast
Treehouse holidays don’t always have to mean deep forests.
At Kudhva, on the rugged north coast of Cornwall, elevated cabins and treehouse-like structures are scattered across a dramatic landscape of granite, grass and sea.
The aesthetic is wonderfully different from the traditional idea of a cosy wooden cabin. Think contemporary design, raw landscapes and a sense of being gloriously removed from everyday life. Kudhva has been highlighted among notable modern treehouse stays for exactly this combination of architecture and wild coastal surroundings.
It’s less „fairytale woodland” and more minimalist adventure by the Atlantic.
Best for: Design-conscious travellers, surfers, couples and anyone who likes their nature escapes a little unconventional.
Don’t miss: The coast. Obviously.
8. Lion Sands Treehouse, South Africa
Sleep under the stars in the African wilderness
Some treehouse stays are about the room.
Others are about what happens when the sun goes down.
At Lion Sands, the famous treehouse experience lets guests spend a night surrounded by the sounds and scenery of the South African bush. The experience combines an elevated sleeping platform with the extraordinary possibility of watching the stars emerge over the wilderness.
It’s about as far away from a conventional hotel bedroom as you can get.
No city skyline. No lift. No minibar humming beside the bed.
Just the African night sky.
Best for: Once-in-a-lifetime adventures and romantic escapes.
Don’t miss: Staying awake long enough to see the stars come out.
9. The Bird’s Nest at Treehotel, Sweden
Because sometimes you really should sleep inside a giant nest
Yes, we’re returning to Sweden.
But honestly, could we make a list of extraordinary treehouses without including this?
The Bird’s Nest at Treehotel is exactly what it sounds like: an enormous nest-like structure wrapped around a modern interior.
From the outside, it appears almost camouflaged within the forest. Inside, however, it’s a comfortable contemporary room.
It’s one of those rare pieces of accommodation that manages to be both genuinely practical and completely ridiculous in the best possible way.
Best for: Couples, design enthusiasts and anyone who wants the most memorable room photo of their trip.
Don’t miss: The moment you show someone the exterior and then reveal what’s actually inside.
10. Bambu Indah, Bali 
A jungle escape made for slowing down
Bali has no shortage of beautiful places to stay, but Bambu Indah does something rather different.
Set among lush tropical surroundings, the property embraces natural materials, open-air living and unusual architecture, creating an experience that feels much closer to living in the landscape than simply visiting it.
Its treehouse-style accommodation is particularly appealing for travellers who want their stay to feel intimate, sustainable and connected to nature.
Think jungle greenery, outdoor spaces, handmade details and the kind of surroundings that encourage you to put your phone down for a while.
Best for: Slow travel, couples and travellers looking for an alternative to the conventional Bali resort.
Don’t miss: Giving yourself permission to do absolutely nothing for an afternoon.
So, which treehouse would you choose?
From the Arctic forests of Sweden to the tropical jungles of Bali, the best treehouse stays have one thing in common:
They make the accommodation part of the adventure.
You aren’t simply booking somewhere to sleep.
You’re choosing to wake up above the forest floor. You’re listening to rivers, birds and wind through the branches. You’re watching mountains from a private terrace. You’re falling asleep somewhere that feels just a little bit impossible.
And if you’re looking for somewhere in Europe where that childhood dream can become a reality, Porumbacu Treehouse in Transylvania deserves a place near the top of your 2027 list.
Four little wooden houses. A forest garden. The Porumbacu River. The Făgăraș Mountains.
And, quite possibly, the best excuse you’ll ever have to say:
„I’m going to sleep in a tree.”
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