posted May 15, 2025

Unique Places to Stay in Lancaster, PA

•Lodgings Hidden Gems•

Discover the hidden gems of lodging in Lancaster County with these unique hotels, motels, inns, and more that will make your stay exceptional and memorable.

After a day of exploring Lancaster, it’s time to refresh and relax. When you’re looking for a place to stay, whether for a weekend getaway or a week-long family vacation, do you prefer a typical hotel or something with a unique twist? If you answered, “a unique twist,” then this is the list for you. We pulled together Lancaster’s coolest and most unique places to stay to get your trip planning started!

Pictured: Hotel Rock Lititz

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Lancaster County is the perfect destination for your next trip. Whether you visit during the week or over the weekend, there are plenty of exciting things to do!

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Hotel Rock Lititz

Experience the extraordinary at Hotel Rock Lititz, a modern upscale retreat where red carpet service meets tranquil farmland, just minutes from Downtown Lititz. Immerse yourself in a unique atmosphere within the innovative Rock Lititz campus, surrounded by the energy of live event production. Indulge in luxury conveniences and meticulous attention, making your stay a sophisticated and undeniably cool escape. Discover a destination where rural beauty blends seamlessly with cutting-edge creativity.

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Pictured: Hotel Rock Lititz

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Ronks

The Red Caboose Motel

All aboard The Red Caboose Motel at Paradise Station! Booking.com named The Red Caboose as the Pennsylvania representative on their list of “coolest places to stay in all 50 states.". The Motel features 38 cabooses refurbished to sleep two to six guests. Train enthusiasts, along with those who simply appreciate lodging with character, will love the chance to climb aboard and cozy up in a train car that is outfitted with great amenities. During your stay, stop by their on-site restaurant, Casey Jones’ Restaurant— also in a train car—for a bite to eat, and grab ice cream at Janie Jones’.

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Downtown Lancaster

Lancaster Arts Hotel

For an urban vibe, check out Lancaster Arts Hotel, a boutique hotel in Downtown Lancaster. The lobby, guestrooms, and suites are brimming with exquisite art and striking decor, making this hotel a far cry from your typical lodging option. Venture down to the connecting restaurant, John J. Jefferies, for superb seasonal, farm-fresh offerings and artfully crafted cocktails.

Lancaster Arts Hotel is located within walking distance of a variety of dining options, exciting things to do, and great places to grab a beer or a coffee. To further embrace the arts during your visit, check out our art galleries and art classes.

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Pictured: Lancaster Arts Hotel

On Route 30

The Cartoon Network Hotel

The Cartoon Network Hotel, located adjacent to Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, is the world's first of its kind! Play interactive games in the Toon Room's play area and virtual reality arcade, see characters when they stop by for a visit, and have a meal in the first-floor Cartoon Kitchen or a cup of Joe in the Bearista Café. With both indoor and outdoor pools, this full-service hotel offers family fun all year!

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Pictured: Cartoon Network Hotel

On Route 30

Fulton Steamboat Inn

Sleep on a Steamboat! The Fulton Steamboat Inn features beautifully decorated Victorian and Nautically themed rooms! The Fulton, is dedicated to comfortable travel and fine dining that made the legendary riverboats famous! Amenities on board include Huckleberry's Restaurant and Tavern, the Emporium Gift Shoppe, a heated indoor pool, a walking trail circling a duck and koi pond and more! The Fulton Steamboat Inn is located within minutes of Sight & Sound Theatre, American Music Theatre, Dutch Wonderland, Strasburg Rail Road and along Route 30.

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Pictured: Fulton Steamboat Inn

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Columbia

Freedom Home

Relax in luxury at Freedom Home, a1876 historic Civil War Era mansion with modern amenities. The historic rivertown of Columbia, PA boasts some of the oldest architectural styles in America, gives direct access to trails, waterways, and river life, holds the secrets to the early days of our Nation’s birth – from civil war bridge burnings to the birthplace of the false-bottom railcars used in the underground railroad to free slaves – and you can now experience it all in one of its iconic homesteads from 1876.

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Pictured: Freedom Home

Elizabethtown

The Rockin' Retro

Take a step back in time at The Rockin' Retro that fully embraces the 1950's style! From the original aqua stove top and oven to the matching refrigerator, this space is fully decked out in retro style. This hidden gem will make for some incredible photos and videos to share with friends and family.

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Pictured: The Rockin' Retro

Elizabethtown

The Klein Mansion

Built in 1924, The Klein Mansion has a rich heritage. This home consists of 7 bedroom ensuites, a Conservatory, large Gathering Room, both formal living and dining rooms and several fireplaces. Each bedroom is uniquely different with its own personality. The Klein Mansion Bed & Breakfast sits on the front of a 280 acre property which displays many restored and historic structures including sites where Abraham Lincolns’ Funeral Train and even the Liberty Bell passed through.

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Paradise

Verdant View Bed & Breakfast

Get a glimpse of life on the farm with a stay at Verdant View Bed & Breakfast in Paradise, where you’ll be staying on a real working farm among sweet animals and Amish homesteads. To dive deeper into the Lancaster County experience, you can roll up your sleeves and join in the morning farm duties. This is encouraged and is actually quite a bit of fun!

Before starting your day, enjoy a family-style farm breakfast complete with homemade goodies, fresh eggs, and more.

Narvon

Sun Retreats Lancaster County

This resort has it all! Surrounded by natural beauty and Amish country, Sun Retreats Lancaster County resort features a sparkling six-acre lake, an entertainment hall with pipe organs, indoor and outdoor pools and water play areas, and endless sports and recreation. They have options for RV spots, tent sites, lodging, and seasonal spots. They off caboose, covered wagon, and tipi lodging options. Their pet friendly too!

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Pictured: Lancaster Balloon Rides

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Mount Joy

Rocky Acre Farm Bed & Breakfast

Want to stay in a historic and still-in-operation farmhouse? Located in Mount Joy, Rocky Acre Farm Bed & Breakfast offers a unique experience for its guests. This historic farm has been in operation within the same family for over 100 years, making it a "century farm". The property also has ties to the Underground Railroad. During your stay, you can expect to: feed newborn calves gather eggs pet goats, cuddle the kittens, and ride a pony the stream nearby makes the perfect fishing spot playhouse and train rides for the kids relax on our old-fashioned swing modern amenities: in-room fireplaces, refrigerators, and AC. Check out more fun farm activities in Lancaster!

Pictured: Rocky Acre Farm Bed & Breakfast