{"id":109177,"date":"2025-01-20T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=109177"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:45:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:45:31","slug":"photogenic-hotels-to-add-to-your-bucket-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/photogenic-hotels-to-add-to-your-bucket-list\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Photogenic Hotels to Add to Your Bucket List According to a Travel Photographer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If there\u2019s one travel photography hack I\u2019ve learned during my adventure journalism career, it\u2019s this: whenever possible, book photogenic accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By staying at a hotel, lodge, or campsite that either itself is picturesque, or is located in a beautiful setting, I can take full advantage of golden hour, blue hour, and nighttime photography opportunities without stepping foot off the property\u2014or, in many cases, even changing out of my pajamas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: 8 Photogenic Hotels to Add to Your Bucket List According to a Travel Photographer\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/1FHKhUszPAAjkdHZxycU4d?si=2517a45c12d24117&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach is great for travel photographers who equally value sleep and content creation. It can also help you stay safe when photographing solo at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I\u2019m sharing eight of the most picturesque hotels I\u2019ve checked into throughout my travel writing and photography career. Bring on the wanderlust, and don\u2019t forget to pack an extra memory card, because your camera will be working overtime at these dreamy escapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sleepout-at-Leroo-La-Tau-Lodge-in-Botswana_Stephanie-Vermillion-1024x654.jpeg\" alt=\"photogenic-hotel-the-Sleepout-at-Leroo-La-Tau-Lodge-in-Botswana_Stephanie-Vermillion\" class=\"wp-image-109180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sleepout-at-Leroo-La-Tau-Lodge-in-Botswana_Stephanie-Vermillion-1024x654.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sleepout-at-Leroo-La-Tau-Lodge-in-Botswana_Stephanie-Vermillion-300x192.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sleepout-at-Leroo-La-Tau-Lodge-in-Botswana_Stephanie-Vermillion.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sleepout at Leroo La Tau Lodge in Botswana by Stephanie Vermillion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Leroo La Tau Lodge: Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/desertdelta.com\/camps\/leroo-la-tau\/\">Leroo La Tau Lodge<\/a> is a dream safari escape for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/why-wildlife-photography-is-important\/\">wildlife photographers<\/a>, with 12 luxurious thatched-roof bungalows overlooking a busy watering hole. The photography options are pretty much endless here. In fact, one day we had so many zebras, elephants, and wildebeests gather at the watering hole we decided to skip the afternoon safari and watch the wildlife from our porch and the lodge\u2019s hill-perched viewing hide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My stay came with even more aesthetic treats, from photographing a lone hippo from my porch during sunrise to a surreal sleep-out beneath the stars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EcoCamp-Patagonia_Stephanie-Vermillion-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"photogenic-hotel-EcoCamp-Patagonia-by Stephanie-Vermillion\" class=\"wp-image-109188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EcoCamp-Patagonia_Stephanie-Vermillion-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EcoCamp-Patagonia_Stephanie-Vermillion-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EcoCamp-Patagonia_Stephanie-Vermillion.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">EcoCamp Patagonia by Stephanie Vermillion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. EcoCamp Patagonia: Torres del Paine, Chile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On my first trip to the Chilean Patagonia, I knew I wanted to visit the iconic Torres del Paine National Park. But I didn\u2019t solely want the high-contrast daytime photos. I dreamed of sunrise, sunset, and, of course, the park\u2019s signature granite towers by night. That\u2019s why my husband and I opted for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecocamp.travel\/\">EcoCamp Patagonia<\/a>, a collection of domes and hostel-like dorms set within hiking distance of the towers. I photographed the towers, as well as the camp itself, throughout the days and nights of our stay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, by staying within the park, I could hike out to the towers at any time, and well before the crowds that hit the trailhead when the park opens at 8:30 a.m. My husband and I had time with the towers entirely to ourselves\u2014something that definitely wouldn\u2019t have been possible had I not stayed within the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Eglinton-Valley-Camp_Stephanie-Vermillion-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"photogenic-hotel-Eglinton Valley Camp_Stephanie Vermillion\" class=\"wp-image-109190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Eglinton-Valley-Camp_Stephanie-Vermillion-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Eglinton-Valley-Camp_Stephanie-Vermillion-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Eglinton-Valley-Camp_Stephanie-Vermillion.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eglinton Valley Camp by Stephanie Vermillion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Eglinton Valley Camp: Fiordland National Park, New Zealand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Photographing New Zealand\u2019s night sky has always been on my wish list. When I got the chance to visit in 2024, I wanted to make the most of it\u2014and a stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/eglintonvalleycamp.nz\/\">Eglinton Valley Camp<\/a> in remote and dramatic Fiordland National Park made that possible. This sustainable and low-frills collection of cabins lies on the route from the town of Te Anau to the popular Milford Sound. While cars and tour buses zip by throughout the day, the road outside Eglinton Valley Camp quiets by night. That means you can see, and photograph, the inky southern night sky without distracting headlights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A stay here also lets you photograph wild Fiordland National Park around golden hour. My husband and I hiked a local trail as the sun set, then caught the final sprays of sunset from our cabin before the stars appeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photo-from-Fresh-Coast-Cabins-Waterfront_Stephanie-Vermillion-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"photogenic-hotel-from Fresh Coast Cabins Waterfront_Stephanie Vermillion\" class=\"wp-image-109191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photo-from-Fresh-Coast-Cabins-Waterfront_Stephanie-Vermillion-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photo-from-Fresh-Coast-Cabins-Waterfront_Stephanie-Vermillion-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photo-from-Fresh-Coast-Cabins-Waterfront_Stephanie-Vermillion.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo from Fresh Coast Cabins Waterfront by Stephanie Vermillion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Fresh Coast Cabins: Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I always recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/freshcoastcabins.com\/\">Fresh Coast Cabins<\/a> in Michigan\u2019s Keweenaw Peninsula for contiguous U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/northern-lights-photography\/\">aurora photography<\/a>. The cabins are quite far north and in a likely spot for northern lights if the sun (which sparks the process that creates the lights) cooperates. The family-owned digs are also far from light pollution, with a north-facing view over Lake Superior that\u2019s perfect for capturing reflections of the aurora pillars on the water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve visited and photographed the lights here about half a dozen times. If you\u2019re booking a stay, I recommend either cabin nine or the Aurora Major Suite. With unobstructed north-facing windows, you can scout for the lights from your private patio\u2014or, if you\u2019re extra sleepy, without even stepping foot outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sunrise-from-Bear-Camp-located-on-a-private-homestead-beside-Lake-Clark-National-Park_Stephanie-Vermillion-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Sunrise from Bear Camp, located on a private homestead beside Lake Clark National Park, photogenic travel photography by Stephanie Vermillion\" class=\"wp-image-109197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sunrise-from-Bear-Camp-located-on-a-private-homestead-beside-Lake-Clark-National-Park_Stephanie-Vermillion-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sunrise-from-Bear-Camp-located-on-a-private-homestead-beside-Lake-Clark-National-Park_Stephanie-Vermillion-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sunrise-from-Bear-Camp-located-on-a-private-homestead-beside-Lake-Clark-National-Park_Stephanie-Vermillion.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunrise from Bear Camp, located on a private homestead beside Lake Clark National Park by Stephanie Vermillion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Alaska Bear Camp: Lake Clark National Park, Alaska<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When a daily itinerary calls for bears, bears, and more bears, I know I\u2019m in the right place. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nathab.com\/alaska-northern-adventures\/lake-clark-bear-viewing-camp\/\">Alaska Bear Camp<\/a>, a private camp for those traveling with sustainable travel company Natural Habitat Adventures, promises all of that wildlife watching, and then some. I visited in June 2023 and logged some of my favorite animal photographs to date.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The safari escape, hosted by excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/protecting-alaskas-brown-bears\/\">bear photography guides<\/a>, centers on brown-bear watching, with private and public viewing decks to spot the bruins feasting, mating, and playing with jaw-dropping peaks as the backdrop. While the mammals are the stars of the show here, the Chinitna Bay landscape is impressively picturesque\u2014especially beneath the midnight sun, which barely sets during the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heydalur-Guesthouse-Horses_Stephanei-Vermillion-1024x836.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heydalur-Guesthouse-Horses_Stephanei-Vermillion-1024x836.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heydalur-Guesthouse-Horses_Stephanei-Vermillion-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heydalur-Guesthouse-Horses_Stephanei-Vermillion.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Heydalur Guesthouse Horses by Stephanie Vermillion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Heydalur: Westfjords, Iceland<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve photographed the northern lights all over the world, and few accommodations have been as lucky, or picturesque, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heydalur.is\/en\">Heydalur<\/a> guest house in Iceland\u2019s untamed and dramatic Westjords peninsula. The hotel lies on a working horse farm, so while you\u2019re out photographing the northern lights, a fuzzy Icelandic stallion may just stroll into the frame.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond aurora photography, Heydalur is in a perfect spot with hiking trails, seal-dotted beaches, and hot springs within a quick drive. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tea-Horse-Guest-House-China_Stephanie-Vermillon-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tea-Horse-Guest-House-China_Stephanie-Vermillon-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tea-Horse-Guest-House-China_Stephanie-Vermillon-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tea-Horse-Guest-House-China_Stephanie-Vermillon.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tea Horse Guest House China by Stephanie Vermillion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Tea Horse Guest House: Tiger Leaping Gorge, China<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/shangri-la-hotel-detail-2106783\/tiger-leaping-gorge-tea-horse-guesthouse\/\">Tea Horse Guest House<\/a> is located on the 15-mile <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asia-hikes.com\/yunnan-china-tiger-leaping-gorge\/\">Tiger Leaping Gorge trail<\/a> in southwestern China\u2019s mountainous Yunnan region. Most travelers, like me, hike the route over two days with a guesthouse overnight in the middle. This stop is both a respite for your legs, and a treat for your camera.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The views from the entire trail are stunning, but here at the half-way guest house, tucked deep in the foothills of the Himalayas, guests enjoy dramatic sunsets, awe-inspiring nightscapes, and dreamy sunrises to photograph while embarking on the hike\u2019s second day. The nice thing about this spot, too: it\u2019s budget-friendly. Rooms start at about $15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ShangriLa-Paris-Eiffel-Tower-Views-on-film_Stephanie-Vermillion-1024x941.jpg\" alt=\"photogenic-hotel-view-ShangriLa Paris Eiffel Tower Views (on film)_Stephanie Vermillion\" class=\"wp-image-109195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ShangriLa-Paris-Eiffel-Tower-Views-on-film_Stephanie-Vermillion-1024x941.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ShangriLa-Paris-Eiffel-Tower-Views-on-film_Stephanie-Vermillion-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ShangriLa-Paris-Eiffel-Tower-Views-on-film_Stephanie-Vermillion.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ShangriLa Paris Eiffel Tower Views shot on film by Stephanie Vermillion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Shangri-La Paris: Paris, France<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The five-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shangri-la.com\/en\/paris\/shangrila\/?WT.mc_id=SLPR__FR_SEM_GOOGLE_AON_BRANDINTERNATIONAL_RSA_TEXTLINK_EN_Paris%2520shangri-la-AHistoric5-StarPalaceHotel&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA7Y28BhAnEiwAAdOJUDQaQ931uBhQ5LgVcKHbzUuU_9RkrVj0Dh_qNDbW7cdmkDoEHnGE0xoCSh0QAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\">Shangri-La Paris<\/a> is a serious splurge, but if you have the funds, I cannot recommend it enough. I stayed here on an Olympics-timed media trip in July 2024, and lucked into a complimentary upgrade to one of the property\u2019s dreamy Eiffel Tower-view suites. I spent so much time photographing and watching the tower change with the light, I barely slept a wink during my three-night stay. So, while the Shangri-La Paris may not be friendly on your pocketbook, it\u2014much like Paris\u2014is always a good idea. Especially for travel photographers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more travel photography trips, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/travel-photography-how-to-capture-compelling-images-on-the-go\/\">how to capture compelling images while jet-setting<\/a>, on our 42 West blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s one travel photography hack I\u2019ve learned during my adventure journalism career, it\u2019s this: whenever possible, book photogenic accommodations. 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