Astrotourism is the new travel trend: the best hotels for stargazing 2024

Astrotourism is a travel trend that allows you to experience more than just the five hotel stars, but sleep while looking at thousands of stars in the starry sky. With the world's increasing light pollution, more and more travelers want to escape to where they can still see the stars clearly. Here are four suggestions for astrotourism!

StarDome Lodge

Located in the mountainous region of Ollantaytamba, Peru, this unique domed hotel not only offers great views of the night sky, but also provides access to the region's rich culture. Traditional beliefs in Peru's Sacred Valley are intertwined with the observation of the heavens, and the experience here allows you to get to know the beliefs of the local population more closely. On the other hand, you will spend the day visiting ruins or trekking.

 

Six Senses Southern Dunes

The coast of the Red Sea is also increasingly popular among stargazers. And Six Senses Southern Dunes is just for you, as it plans to build accommodation in a remote enclave of Saudi Arabia precisely on astrotourism. The luxury complex's innovative lighting system changes with the seasons and the position of the sun, all with the aim of ensuring minimal impact on wildlife and the surrounding sandy landscapes.

 

Namib Outpost

Namib Outpost is where luxury meets adventure in the heart of the Namib Desert. Nestled in the middle of Namibia's stunning landscape, the lodge offers a unique blend of comfort, tranquility and access to the wonders of the desert wilderness. Namib Outpost is located in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, surrounded by high sand dunes, vast plains and ancient geological formations. At night, thousands of stars line up around it.

 

ICEHOTEL

The world-famous ICEHOTEL offers you a unique astrotourism experience. After a day of snowmobiling or sledding, it's time to indulge in the art of the sky - the Northern Lights. This is best seen from Lapland, a fairytale winter land covered in snow.