8 Spectacular Space-Themed Places to Stay – Mental Floss

With civilian space travel closer than ever, your dreams of exploring the vast reaches of the universe could be realized in your lifetimeproviding you have the money. The cost to hitch a ride on a SpaceX jaunt to the International Space Station in 2022 runs about $55 million. Commercial space travel tickets will probably be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars for some time to come.

Fortunately, you can still make travel plans to see the stars thanks to these space-themed accommodations with prices that are very down to Earth.

If youre curious to know what it felt like to experience space in the cramped Apollo 11 vehicle that got us to the moon, look no further than this Airbnb lodging out of New Zealand. Guests can stay in a replica capsule that will bring you one small step closer to understanding life as a 1960s astronaut. It's located in the Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve at Pukaki Airport, and the single-bed ship has a clear Perspex roof, so you can fall asleep under the stars.

This tiny home offers a big advantage over other accommodationsthe outdoor bedroom lets guests stargaze amid a vast and private oasis. During the day, you can take in the view of nearby mountains and wildlife. Bonus: Its all solar-powered.

Fans of Star Trek can board a hotel room modeled after the USS Enterprise. Relax among some screen-accurate props and command consoles. Eagle-eyed guests may also spot some hidden Trek-themed surprises.

Guests have had nothing but raves for the Mission to Space Villa, which can accommodate up to 16 guests (each lowering the nightly cost) in different space-themed rooms. Youre only 20 minutes from Walt Disney World, but you wont need to travel far for entertainment. The villa has a bowling alley, a movie theater, and an arcade.

This unique theme takes a fantastical spaceship motif and plops it near the beach. Inside, port windows and space-age architecture lend the feel of extraterrestrial design, while very earthbound amenities like bicycles let you explore the ocean.

For a fully immersive Star Wars experience, look no further than this nine-bedroom galactic detour. Guests can enjoy themed rooms that capture the spirit of the Millennium Falcon, Hoth, or Cloud City. Best of all, youre just 15 minutes from Star Wars: Galaxys Edge at Walt Disney World.

This glamping option places guests into a kind of retro space age, with a tiny dome house beckoning visitors via a set of UFO-style steps. Inside, youll experience a fantastic view of the slightly alien terrain of Joshua Tree.

This modest cabin has a stealth featureit functions as a private observatory. Use the roll-top roof and sky deck to operate the telescope to catch a glimpse of the universe above.

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8 Spectacular Space-Themed Places to Stay - Mental Floss