The 5 strangest places to spend a night in Toronto

The strangest places to spend a night in Toronto are quirky more than they are scary, but they do underscore that it's possible to shake up the routine if you're looking to take a vacation without leaving home. From castle-like heritage mansions to floating hotels, there's a host of uncanny accommodations spread across the city.

These are the strangest places to spend a night in Toronto.

Hav-A-Nap Motel
Those looking to get truly retro should head to the Hav-A-Nap motel, one of a handful of mid-century relics on Kingston Rd. in Scarborough. Yes, it's a bit rundown, but few places can provide this type of time warp to the 1960s. It's also been the site of countless film and photography shoots. There's real character here if you want to see it. $75+

The Boatel
Toronto's quirkiest hotel actually floats, and there are few better ways no better way to get up close and personal with the waterfront than by spending a night on it. Located near the foot of Spadina Avenue, the Boatel is touristy to be sure, but the novelty of ship life might be worth the expense. $250

Heritage House at De La Salle College
If you've ever dreamed of life as a noble, one way to enact the fantasy is by renting the castle-like Heritage House on the campus of De La Salle College near St. Clair and Avenue Rd. This property used to be on Airbnb but is now available for rental via the college itself. The 16-room home will cost you - its last listed rental rates were $2,000 a night, though single rooms have been offered in the past.

Art Lovers Rock'nRoll Apartment
Even hardcore David Bowie fans might find it a bit strange to spend the night in a room that's a tribute to the ruler of glam. In fact, this entire apartment borders on the bizarre with its art-adorned walls, bright colours, and general eclecticism. It won't be to everyone's taste, but if you like kitsch, this fits the bill. $148

Toronto Island B&B
Staying at a BnB isn't at all strange, but when your room is located on a mostly undeveloped island in the shadow of a monstrous city, the experience is far from ordinary. Add to that the fact that many of these accommodations are quirky and quaint in their own right, and you have the recipe for a memorable night. $120

What did I miss? Add your suggests for strange Toronto accommodations in the comments.

Photos in order by Derek Flack, the Boatel, Lunaticdesire, Airbnb, Nottawa B & B.

by Derek Flack via blogTO