Instead of getting a room at the Super 8 (not that there’s anything wrong with that) try one of these quirky alternatives.

From castles to teepees to monasteries, these accommodations are unusual enough to make a great story in and of themselves.

After all, not many people can say they’ve stayed in the same castle as Queen Elizabeth, or slept with some actual monks.

Talk about and rate this video on YouTube: Forget Hotels-Try Castles or Teepees.

If you haven’t seen it, the official Peter Greenberg YouTube channel has a lot of video tips. Or watch more videos on PeterGreenberg.com.

Get more ideas for accommodations in our Hotels section.