Tepoztlán, Mexico - Tepoztlán is a town in the Mexican state of Morelos, in the heart of the Tepoztlán Valley. Located approximately 45 minute south of Mexico City, this mystical city is home to one of the most unique hotels in the world, "Tubohotel."

This architectural wonder is built like stacked tube pipes, and gives you an illusion of living in a sphere. Each of the hotel rooms are made from recycled tube pipe materials, so not only is it unique, it's also green and environmentally conscious. Just a visual of the hotel grounds feels like you're in an oversized playground or construction area.

However, not to be fooled, the amenities are on par with most hostels abroad. Each of the hotel's 20 tube pipe rooms contains a queen size bed, desk light, fan, towel rack, an under-bed storage, and curtains for privacy.

While you don't get an en-suite toilet or shower, the hotel does have a common bathroom where you can have a private booth for cleansing purposes. You will have to provide your own shampoo, soap, and flip flops though.

But don't get discouraged by the lack of extravagance just yet. A night at a ground level tube starts at just $300 pesos per double occupancy, or $24 USD! Prices can fluctuate up to $600 pesos a night on holidays and weekends, and upper level tube pipes cost anywhere between $400 to $700 pesos.

That's still approximately $55 USD for the most expensive category of room during the hotel's most exclusive dates. Though the hotel has no on-site restaurant, you will be served meals made with the finest ingredients from the city's local chefs.

The Tubohotel also offers packages that include hiking trips and culinary lessons, if you choose to get more in touch with the Mexican culture once you're there. While the tube pipe rooms are interesting to be in, sleeping overnight might get a bit claustrophobic.

Still, the rooms can't be worse than a Japanese style capsule hotel, which is basically a coffin for the living with no windows, desks, or storage racks. The Tubohotel is a neat choice for travelers who want to camp, but need something a little extra to add just a touch of luxury to their stay. If anyone chooses to stay at this very affordable hotel, please send us an email and let us know how your experience went. Send it to: Destination@banderasnews.com.