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Spooky tours of disused Underground stations and closed-off tube tunnels

London Transport Museum has a new 2022 season of its ever-popular Hidden London tours of unseen parts of the capital’s vast transport network, including some new places they’ve never visited before.

They take place on selected dates between October 12 and December 30 . 

Highlights include tours of Charing Cross and Down Street stations. The Jubilee line platforms at Charing Cross have been inoperative since 1999, and since used for lots of film and TV productions. Down Street station, meanwhile, was shut down way back in 1932 because of low passenger numbers (locals presumably all travelled by Rolls-Royce). In WWII, it was used as an air raid shelter and, intriguingly, was used by Winston Churchill during the Blitz.

Another perennial favourite are the tours of Aldwych tube station on the Strand near Somerset House, and there are also in-person tours of Shepherd’s Bush station’s hidden nooks and crannies, and the same at Euston Square .

Virtual tours allow visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the new  Elizabeth line  stations at Tottenham Court Road and Liverpool Street , as well as a look at the closed Kingsway Tunnel areas of Holborn.

Selected dates between October 12 and December 30. 

Full details of all the tours are here .

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London Underground Tour

Travel across 150 years in just two hours aboard one of our awesome London Underground Tours!

Starting at London’s first ever underground station and finishing at one of London’s futuristic space-age tube stations, you’ll hear first-hand the captivating twists and turns of the Tube’s history on this fun, fact-packed two-hour tour.

The London Underground Tour takes you under the skin of the world’s oldest and most iconic underground system . From learning about the Tube’s origins, construction and design , to catching a glimpse of one of London’s abandoned ‘ghost stations’, our experienced tour guides will illuminate another side of the London Underground network.

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Meeting Point : By the Sherlock Holmes Statue, outside Baker Street

Finishing Point : Westminster Station

On this tour you will:

  • Learn how London’s extensive Underground network was constructed (by hand!) over 150 years ago
  • Discover the hazards of running steam trains underground, including why staff requested leave to grow beards
  • Catch a rare glimpse of a disused ‘ghost station’ abandoned over fifty years ago
  • Learn how the London Underground pioneered the concept of building an epic, money-spinning visual brand, from its iconic tube map to the design of its stations
  • Gain an insight into the superstar architects behind the Underground’s distinctive architecture, including the man who painted London red and why some stations resemble spaceships
  • Find out why Big Ben tilts two centimetres to the North West…

Interested in the significance of transport in regeneration projects? Find out more about our Kings Cross Regeneration & Innovation Tour

To book your Tube Tour or to find out more then get in touch via [email protected] . This tour also runs publicly at 11am on Fridays and Saturdays, book your ticket here .

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London Underground and Tube Tour with Private Guide

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  • Zone 1 Travelcard or an Oyster card topped with at least 7 pounds of pay-as-you-go credit
  • Paddington, Praed St, London W2 1HU, UK Meet the guide underneath the clock on Platform 1 of Paddington Station.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please note that, owing to the nature of the locations visited, this tour is not accessible for wheelchair users or for parents with prams.
  • You will need a zone 1 Travelcard or an Oyster card topped up with at least £7 of pay-as-you-go credit.
  • Due to the nature of the tour group sizes are limited to a maximum of 10 persons per tour.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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London Underground Walking Tour

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Mind the gap, and welcome aboard our London Tube Walking Tour. The walking tour of the world's first Tube railway lasts approximately two hours, and you will travel through 150 years of London’s Tube history. Your private small group tour will start at Paddington Station and take you to some of London’s most famous, deepest, oldest, most beautiful and peculiar Tube stations.

Tour Highlights

  • Enjoy a tour with your private guide so you have lots of attention
  • Travel along London’s oldest stretch of railway line
  • Find out why it was important to know which way to travel on the Circle line
  • What’s in a name? Find out whether you’re saying the right name
  • Learn about London’s ghost stations
  • Discover the Tube map’s “accuracy” and its tragic origin story

Mind the gap, and welcome aboard our London Tube Walking Tour. The walking tour of the world’s first Tube railway lasts approximately two and three quarter hours, and you will travel through 150 years of London’s Tube history.

Your private small group tour will start at Paddington station and take you to some of London’s most famous, deepest, oldest, most beautiful and peculiar Tube stations.

As part of the walking tour, you will learn about the evolution of the London Tube system when it was founded in 1863. You will also understand how the Tube lines used to be owned by rival companies and find out why we now have electric trains instead of steam engines.

With so many fascinating aspects to the story of the London Tube, such as the design of the stations, engineering principles, its places in popular culture, and, of course, its position within the story of modern London, are all discussed as part of the London Tube Walking Tour.

On each tour, the route may change slightly depending on improvement work on the network, the time and day you do the tour and your preferences.

Please note that, due to the nature of the locations visited, this tour is not accessible for wheelchair users or parents with prams.

  • As part of the tour, there will be a short transit journey on public transport, so you will need to tap in with a contactless card.

What’s Included

  • 2 ¾ hour walking tour through London’s tube system
  • Knowledgeable, approachable & fun tourist guide

What’s Excluded

  • Food & drink
  • Zone 1 Travelcard or an Oyster card topped up with at least £7 of pay-as- you-go credit

What To Bring

  • Consider layers of clothing
  • Comfortable shoes for a leisurely walking tour

Good To Know

  • English language tour

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

  • The tour is not suitable for a wheelchair due to escalators and stairs on the network. British Sign Language is not provided on the tour.

Do children need to be accompanied?

  • All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tour

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Subterranean London: The unmissable Underground Tours

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Are you looking for a slightly different view of London? Although many of the city’s most notable sites are above ground, you will find that there is a lot of history, remarkable works of engineering, and stories to be told, underneath the Earth.

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In an underground tour of London, you can walk behind the scenes of the oldest metro in the world, take a quick peek into former air-raid shelters used during the second world war, and walk the dusty passageways that were once used by former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill.

If riding in black cabs and queuing at Madame Tussauds is not your thing any more, then try looking below the surface to escape the crowds.

To help you out, I’ve listed some of my favorite underground London tours that take you through lost tunnels and uncover parts of London you didn’t know were there.

6. The Hidden London Tours by London Transport Museum

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The Best Underground London Tours

You’ll discover a hidden world of secret tunnels, terrifying tombs, elaborate train routes, and ancient cave systems on one of these underground London tours.

1. Cabinet War Rooms

Interior view of the shelter which housed the Cabinet War Rooms during WW II. Today is part of the Churchill War Rooms Museum .

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Blitz with a trip down into the historic Cabinet War Rooms.

This warren of tunnels and bunkers under Whitehall was the headquarters for Britain’s war effort during WW2.

The tour starts by exploring the War Cabinet Room from where Winston Churchill planned Britain’s next move.

You can actually see the chair (complete with scratch marks on its arms) which he used during highly stressful meetings.

In the Map Room, nothing has changed since 16 Aug 1945, when the lights were finally switched off.

Wartime maps, colour-coded telephones, and even rationed sugar cubes remain exactly as they were when the war ended.

Check prices and availability for the Cabinet War Rooms tour here.

2. Chislehurst Caves

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This network of 8000-year-old caves in the greater London area is an unexpected treat. The caves, which extend for 20 miles, were initially created as a result of flint and chalk mining.

You can take a lamp-lit tour deep into this labyrinth and explore the caves’ varied history; from their origins as mines to their subsequent use as an ammunition depot and then as an air raid shelter during WW2.

You can read more and check prices and availability here.

3. The London Bridge Experience and London Tombs

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This spine-chilling historical tour takes you through the early days of London.

Begin by discovering the most haunted bridge in the world – London Bridge – then you’ll be taken through Roman, Viking, and Victorian times and you can watch Queen Boudicca defeat the Romans in battle and see the great fire of London erupt before your very eyes.

For a really frightful time, you’ll need to go deeper underground into the depths of the London Tombs.

This former plague pit has been given a Hollywood-inspired makeover and now boasts state-of-the-art special effects and live actors, to bring London’s bloody history to life.

Although The London Bridge Experience doesn’t have any age restrictions, all children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. The London Tombs is not suitable for children under 11.

We visited the London Bridge Experience with our 14- and 10-year-old. It was one of our teen’s favorite things to do in London . Our tween was a little scared. but she still loves sharing her memories from it.

Check prices and availability for the London Bridge Experience and London Tombs tour here.

4. Tour of the London underground

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You’re sure to have a renewed respect for the tube after this two-hour tour of the world’s oldest underground metro system.

This feat of engineering has been transporting passengers for 150 years and you’ll be able to see its original plans along with the steam engines that were first used.

Along your route, watch out for the ghost station at the British Museum and discover the secrets behind the original hand-dug tunnels.

Check prices and availability for the Underground Tube Tour here.

5. Brunel’s underground tunnel

Brunel’s underground tunnel

Discover how Isambard Kingdom Brunel helped his father Marc build one of the world’s first tunnels under a river.

The Thames tunnel, which is 170 years old, was originally designed to allow people and horses to cross the Thames without obstructing the passing ships.

Once known as the eighth wonder of the world, the tunnel was reopened in 2010 as part of the London Overground.

You can now descend into The Grand Entrance Hall at the tunnel shaft and even discover a secret chamber.

Tours can be organized through the Brunel Museum.

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If you want to get off the beaten path, then the London Transport Museum, operated by Transport for London, have several underground tours you can take part in.

The tours are designed to take people to disused stations and secret sites, it’s an urban explorer’s dream come true.

You can choose to visit any of the following stations on a small group walking tour:

  • Aldwych Station , which opened in 1907 but closed in 1994, and was the former “end of the line.” It was used as a shelter during the Blitz and is now an abandoned tube station. It has been featured in several film and television, such as Sherlock and Atonement. 
  • Charing Cross , which is still in use today but became famous after it was used in the James Bond movie, Skyfall. This tour takes you to closed-off areas and the disused spaces of Charing Cross where you can learn about the station’s history and use in movie sets.
  • Clapham South which opened after world war II and consists of eight deep-level shelters and miles of passageways.
  • Down Street Station , also known as Winston Churchill’s secret station. It’s located between Green Park and Hyde Park Corner stations and was used as an air-raid shelter for the prime minister and was also the Railway Executive Committee’s bomb-proof headquarters.
  • The lost tunnels of Euston . You can walk down the passageways and tunnels from Euston Station that are no longer in use, and still see vintage advertising posters adorning the walls.
  • Go behind the scenes at Shepherd’s Bush station , one of the popular stations in London’s suburbs.
  • Learn about modern day engineering with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Elizabeth Line from Tottenham Court Road.
  • Kingsway trams tunnel tour. Before trains, the city used trams which consequently closed down. You can walk down the only remaining tram tunnel in London on this tour.

Tickets for the London Transport Museum tours are released throughout the year, so you will need to check their website and sign up for their newsletter to find out when tours are happening.

Final Thoughts on Underground Tours of London

I bet you didn’t realize how much of London’s underground world was accessible to tourists? I was pleasantly surprised too.

If you think about it, much of London’s history was served underground. During the 6-months of the Blitz, these underground stations were a place of refuge and safety.

Instead of being disused stations, they have been turned into attractions so tourists can see the city’s engineering triumphs and historical landmarks.

Whether you’re looking for a fun activity for a Saturday night or you’re curious about the history of the world’s oldest metro system, these tours are sure to be a highlight of your London trip.

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Train geeks will love these new tours of hidden London Underground stations

Siddy Holloway in a secret tunnel in Shepherd's Bush station

The London Transport Museum is now offering guided tours through the underground’s secret tunnels and closed stations.

The London Underground is the world’s oldest underground railway, with parts of it dating back over 150 years.

You’ll likely recognise some of its 272 functioning stations, but did you know there are more than 40 disused underground stations and countless secret tunnels hidden beneath London?

Now as part of The London Transport Museum’s Hidden London tours you can explore behind the scenes of three of London’s biggest stations.

Which London underground stations offer secret tours?

Visitors can follow guided tours inside Shepherd’s Bush, Euston and Charing Cross underground stations.

You’ll explore hidden sections of the stations, some of which haven't been seen by the public for nearly a century and are now used as ventilation shafts.

At Charing Cross, the Jubilee Line platform has been closed since 1999. It has become an iconic filming location, featuring in James Bond film ‘Skyfall’, Marvel’s ‘Thor: The Dark World’ and BBC series ‘Killing Eve’.

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Uncover the Central Line’s Victorian history

Shepherd's Bush tube station is located right next to a busy shopping centre in west London.

"This was the original terminus of the Central London Railway, which opened on 30 of July 1900," says Siddy Holloway, the engagement manager for Hidden London tours at the London Transport Museum.

When it was built, it was predicted to become one of the busiest stations of the capital. On the hidden tour, visitors are guided through the original tunnels which passengers would have taken when it first opened.

"You've got these beautiful white Victorian glass tiles and they're still here on the wall 122 years later," Siddy adds.

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Beyond the station, you’ll discover the interesting history of the Central Line. The line was built as a commuting solution for people living in the west suburbs of London and working in the City, crossing the capital horizontally.

"It is the third oldest deep tube railway," says Holloway.

"It was built with quite a large budget at the time. It was considered one of the most lucrative routes that you could build in London. And so it's got a really fascinating history - one that we haven't explored before on any of our other hidden London tours.

“So I'm really excited for people to be able to come and witness something completely different from what we've done before."

Watch the video above to learn more about exploring London’s hidden underground.

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London’s Hidden Treasures: 7 Must-Visit Underground Spots (2024)

Planning to explore the fascinating world below London’s Street?

Have you ever had a chat with someone who’s never been to London ? They’ll likely mention Buckingham Palace , Tower Bridge, and the River Thames, the OG Classic landmarks. But brace yourself; let us tell you, there’s a whole different world below the streets of London awaiting your visit.

London’s Underground is a legitimate thing, and you need to check it out. Imagine a London local, someone who’s walked these streets and ridden those iconic red buses, sharing their take. That’s what we are trying to do here. From the quirky character of each Tube station to the art that paints the hidden corners, it’s like discovering a secret layer. And trust it, the historic pubs, the wartime bunkers, the music venues, it’s all part of this underground tapestry.

London’s Hidden Treasures: 7 Must-Visit Underground Spots

So buckle up as we list down:

1. London’s Tube Stations

When talking about “What’s beneath the streets of London”? What instantly comes to mind are the Tube Stations. These landmarks not only operate as a mode of transportation but also offer fascinating insights into London’s culture and history.

Some of the iconic Tube Stations locals suggest checking out include:

London’s Tube Stations

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  • Baker Street: Known for its association with Sherlock Holmes, Baker Street Station has a bronze statue of the detective on the platform. In fact, recreating the fictional detective’s living quarters, the Sherlock Holmes Museum is also nearby.
  • Covent Garden: This iconic tube station reflects the theatrical history of its neighborhood through its design. It is nestled in the heart of the vibrant Covent Garden area. The area is popular for shopping, dining, and street performances.
  • Canary Wharf: Located in the modern business district, Canary Wharf Station boasts sleek and contemporary architecture. Exploring this tube system offers a journey through London’s diverse past and present.

2. The Underground Hidden Rivers

London has a few rivers hidden underground rivers, and the River Fleet is one of them. This river offers a lesser-known yet very fascinating history of London. One of the lost rivers of London, the River Fleet has a rich history intertwined with the development of the city. The river flows underground but was once a prominent river in London. Over time, being covered and converted into an underground sewer system added pollution to it. The river’s original course stretched from Hampstead Heath down to the Thames River, passing through various neighborhoods in London. It played a crucial role in transportation routes and as a water source in the city.

Presently, the River Fleet is known for guided tours that allow enthusiasts to explore the underground tunnels and archways that once held the River Fleet. Such tours are ideal for individuals interested in the architecture and history of London. The tours unfold remnants of the old riverbed, its’ impact on London’s growth, and more. Participating in an underground tour is like a chance to step into the past and experience evolution over the centuries.

3. The Iconic Churchill’s War Rooms

Another fascinating way of exploring London’s Underground is through the secret tunnels and bunkers. The prime examples of the same are Churchill’s War Rooms, which is a fascinating way to delve into wartime history, and Churchill’s War Rooms in London, which is a prime example. The war rooms are located at Clive Steps, King Charles Street. It was during World War II when Cabinet War Rooms here served as the underground nerve center of Britain’s government and military operations. It’s where Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his cabinet directed the war effort.

The Iconic Churchill’s War Rooms, London

Churchill’s War Rooms includes a series of rooms. These rooms were historically used for planning, strategizing, and making critical decisions. Do check out the Map Room for real-time information on decision-making. The War Rooms have been preserved almost exactly as they were during the war, offering visitors an authentic glimpse into the past. There’s also an interactive museum that provides insights into life during wartime and the individuals who worked in the War Rooms. Since the site is accessible for mobility impairments, guided tours are truly worth being.

4. The Unconventional Theatre Scene

London may have multiple theatre opportunities, but the unconventional underground ones’ are truly captivating. One standout example is the Vault Festival. They even get organized in the atmospheric underground tunnels near Waterloo Station. It hosts multiple unconventional performances, from live comedy to music shows, theatre, and more. The Vault Festival is organized annually from January to March over several weeks. It exhibits emerging artists and experimental works. However, what adds to the overall ambiance is the unique underground setting.

Attending the Vault Festival at Londons’ Underground allows individuals to witness creative and boundary-pushing shows. Such shows may not fit the traditional theatre mold and thus add uniqueness to one’s experience. The festival’s lineup, however, can vary from year to year. Also, every year, there are different thought-provoking dramas, interactive installations, and unexpected collaborations.

5. London’s Historic Churches

London’s historic churches often hold hidden gems beneath their floors in the form of crypts. Crypts are those underground room or vault beneath a church that holds fascination beyond one’s imagination. The crypts in the churches of London have seen the history of centuries and thus offer a peek into the city’s past.

St. Martin-in-the-Fields Crypt is one of those renowned churches located at Trafalgar Square. The crypt here is a unique cultural space now rebuilt into a vibrant area. It is home to a café spot for locals and visitors alike to enjoy food, drinks, and live music in a historic setting. Not only that, but it also hosts musical performances like classical concerts, jazz, and folk music. The crypt here occasionally features art exhibitions and displays that highlight aspects of London’s history and culture.

London’s Historic Churches, London

Or at St. Bride’s Church, Crypt, aka Journalists’ Church, has a crypt worth visiting. The crypt here has been transformed into a fascinating museum. It features a replica of an early printing press. The press pays tribute to St.Bride’s age-old historical association with the newspaper and printing industry. A visit to this landmark not only offers a peek into London’s past but also displays how creatively the spaces have been repurposed.

6. Mail Rail Museum

For an underground tour in London, look no beyond the Mail Rail Museum. This fascinating museum space offers a glimpse of London’s underground railway system. It once played an important role in London’s logistical history. Back in time, the Mail Rail was an underground railway system that operated from 1927 to 2003. The rail was originally designed to transport mail across London. It connected sorting offices and thus offered a fast and efficient way to handle mail.

Mail Rail Museum, London

Today, the Mail Rail Museum is open for tours and exhibition visits. The museum allows visitors to experience a guided tour of the original Mail Rail tunnels. It is an exciting way to learn about the technical aspects of the place, along with innovations and challenges. The museum is home to interactive displays that showcase the history of the Postal Railway and the people who worked on it. Visitors get a chance to get familiar with daily operations, technology and landmark’s role during wartime. The museum displays restored Mail Rail carriages that were used to transport mail.

7. Chislehurst Caves

Last but not least of London’s Underground gems are the Chislehurst Caves. These caves are nestled a bit outside central London, offering a glimpse into the history of man-made tunnels. The series of interconnected tunnels and chambers were originally built for mining purposes. During the Roman and medieval periods, they were used for mining flint and chalk. Later during World War II, the caves were repurposed as air raid shelters for offering a safe space to local residents while the outdoors had air raids and bombings.

Chislehurst Caves, London

What adds to the charm of visiting here is the historical significance of these caves. Today, Chislehurst Caves offers guided tours that take visitors through the labyrinthine tunnels. The tour includes a visit all around with multiple stories and tales explaining the sight. In addition, the caves also take advantage of their unique acoustics and atmospheric surroundings and thus host music events and performances.

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Change is constant below London's streets, just as it is above. The construction of Crossrail has revealed centuries of history © Peter Macdiarmid / Getty Images

Change is constant below London's streets, just as it is above. The construction of Crossrail has revealed centuries of history © Peter Macdiarmid / Getty Images

Sick of scratching the surface of the city? Forget the tube: from catacombs and abandoned stations to lost rivers and buried art-hubs, it’s possible to explore London’s real underground. Here's our guide to the best sights and how to reach them.

Change is constant below London's streets. The Crossrail project has revealed ancient amber, chamber pots and a mammoth's tooth © Peter MacDiarmid / Getty Images

From glimpses of another world, like the woolly mammoth that once wandered around Canary Wharf, to sobering reminders – imagine the sheer fear of following the masses down to the tube shelters as bomb sirens went off above you during WWII – London’s underground spaces represent a layered tapestry of its history. War, death, plagues, hide-outs and adventure: you’ll find them all beneath modern-day London.

Ride the postal railway

Back in Victorian London , the Post Office had a problem. Millions of letters to deliver, but increasingly crowded streets slowing things down. The solution? An underground rail system that air-blasted mail across the capital on tiny cars.

The Mail Rail is opening to the public for the first time in 2017 © Miles Willis / Mail Rail at the Postal Museum

It was a hit, and not only for post: operators often had to turn down requests for a ride from men on their way home from the pubs near Euston, where the ride began.

In 1927, the system was upgraded to become the world’s first driverless electric railway, trundling 6.5 miles underneath London and linking sorting offices and postal depots from Paddington to Whitechapel.

The line stopped running in 2003, but in 2017, for the first time ever, Mail Rail is opening up to the public. From mid-2017, visitors will be able to take a 15-minute ride through a 1km stretch of the tunnels on a specially-built passenger train, as part of the new Postal Museum. Keep an eye on the website ( postalmuseum.org ) to find out when it's full steam ahead.

Catacombs and the Magnificent Seven

The Victorians didn’t just have problems with the post. There were too many people – and thus too many dead bodies – in London. Parish churchyards could no longer cope, and so seven large, purpose-built cemeteries were established between 1832 and 1841. Each burial ground now houses around 250,000 souls.

With a little planning you can visit the catacombs of Brompton Cemetery, which houses sufragette Emmeline Pankhurst © Jim Dyson / Getty Images

Highgate Cemetery , eternal home of Karl Marx and George Eliot, is the most famous of the ‘Magnificent Seven’, and all of them are atmospheric places. But if you’re after something really spooky, Kensal Green , West Norwood, Brompton  and Highgate itself – although its offering is above ground – boast catacombs.

West Norwood and Brompton are the easiest to visit: at West Norwood, you can book a tour ( fownc.org ; you’ll also have to become a ‘Friend’ of the cemetery for a small fee), and Brompton runs around four catacomb open days a year, when you can tour the atmospheric burial chambers for around £5 ( brompton-cemetery.org.uk ). You’ll see forbidding cast-iron doors (used in Guy Ritchie’s 2009 Sherlock Holmes), crumbling wooden coffins, and touching floral tributes from the 1800s, now rotted down to yellowing twigs.

Ghost stations

Although London Underground itself may be pretty workaday, there’s something thrilling about an abandoned station, and London has a surprisingly large number of ‘ghost’ stations that used to operate as part of the network but are now unused.

Exploring Clapham South's deep-level shelter with Hidden London © London Transport Museum

Getting access to them can be difficult, but the  London Transport Museum runs ‘Hidden London’ tours ( ltmuseum.co.uk ) taking in stations including Down Street (the Mayfair bunker where Winston Churchill sheltered during the Blitz), Euston (whose disused tunnels hold vintage posters), Clapham South (still operational, but with secret areas that were used during WWII) and Highgate (which is slowly being reclaimed by nature). Tickets go fast, but you can sign up to the museum's newsletter to help ensure you’re quick off the mark and can enjoy the eerily empty corridors and platforms.

Art in the tunnels

From a weekly life-drawing class to a full-blown immersive adventure in Alice's Wonderland, the Vaults, underneath Waterloo station ( thevaults.london ), has stepped things up a notch for London’s arts venues, subterranean or otherwise.

The innovative Vaults welcomes all comers © Alice Pepperell (design by Darling & Edge)

The curators always have surprises in store for visitors to this network of bricked archways and tunnels, such as an underground lake you can punt across and an underworld where confessing your sins could save your soul.

There are also bars to wet your whistle (your mouth might be dry from hanging open while gaping at the glowing lights, mind-bending costumes, and out-there performances). Even the entrance is pretty cool – through the Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel .

Lost rivers

Sure, there’s the Thames, but have you heard of the Fleet or the Tyburn? These lost rivers still flow beneath London and can be glimpsed, heard, and even smelled, rushing past under your feet, at various locations in the capital.

The headwaters of the now-subterranean River Fleet rise on Hampstead Heath © Tedz Duran / 500px

Head to Gray’s Antiques ( graysantiques.com ) on Davies St in Mayfair to see the Tyburn (and fish!) gushing through the basement. Staff will be happy to point you in the right direction. The Fleet, meanwhile, makes an appearance in a grate in the middle of the (quiet) road outside the Coach & Horses on Ray St in Clerkenwell – sadly, the pub has now shut.

If you want more tips for hunting the rivers, and other fascinating facts, join a relaxed walking tour led by Paul Talling ( derelictlondon.com ), an author and guide who leads walks (above ground!) down the valleys of the rivers.

Walking under water

While London has had a lot of tram and foot tunnels, most are now closed or in use by trains. Thankfully, the well preserved Greenwich Foot Tunnel is still going strong.

The entrance to the Greenwich Foot Tunnel, with Docklands in the distance © Rainprel / Shutterstock

It runs underneath the Thames, from right next to the restored Cutty Sark ship, and represents a pretty amazing feat of engineering for its time. It was built in 1902 to help people reach their workplaces in London’s Docklands, and you can still walk and even take your bike (you’ll have to push it at busy times) the length of the tunnel, which is made of cast-iron and concrete and runs for 370m.

Its yellow-lit length has a strangely sci-fi feel, and thinking about the tonnes of water flowing above you adds to the sense of everyday adventure of a trip deep beneath the river. Since refurbishment, the lifts generally work for the tunnel’s entire 24-hour opening period, which is good because otherwise there are 100 stairs to climb at each end.

War bunkers

One of London’s more famous underground spaces, the Churchill War Rooms in Westminster was once a top-secret wartime hideaway, quarried from a government basement and protected by ‘the Slab’, a massive layer of concrete 1.5m thick in places.

A reenactment at the Churchill War Rooms, which sit beneath Westminster © Carl Cort / AFP / Getty Images

Nowadays, tourists roam around the underground bunker that sheltered Winston Churchill and his team as they plotted victory while bombs fell on London. But the bunker’s past lingers in the air: the Map Room has remained exactly as it was left on the day the lights were switched off in 1945.

The relics of Crossrail

Like the city above, the land beneath London never stands still: areas are filled in, closed off, opened up and explored. Massive engineering projects in recent years have exposed whole layers of the city’s past.

An exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands , Tunnel: the archaeology of Crossrail, shows off everything from skulls unearthed in plague pits to a mammoth tooth, from chamber pots to a 55-million year old piece of amber. These artefacts were unearthed by the excavations for the Elizabeth Line (Crossrail), which involved the digging of 26 miles of tunnels and will cut through the heart of London on its way between Heathrow and Essex from 2019. The exhibition ( museumoflondon.org.uk ) runs until September 2017.

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Early 2024 tickets for the London Transport Museum's award-winning Hidden London tours will be released tomorrow (November 8).

Katie Forge

Here at Secret London , we sure do love a bit of transport talk . Tubes , trains, buses , bikes; you name it, we’ve written (and had an extensive conversation) about it. So, you can imagine how enthusiastic we are about the London Transport Museum – and more specifically, their Hidden London tours. I mean, who doesn’t love discovering hidden gems of London’s historic Transport Network?

Luckily for us (and our fellow transport-lovers), the ever-so popular Hidden London tours will be returning to the capital at the start of 2024 , and you can secure your space as early as tomorrow (November 8). Yippee!

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What is a Hidden London tour?

The historical experts over at the London Transport Museum have curated these fascinating tours based on the museums extensive archive and collection. The exclusive tours will uncover the whats, whys and whens of some forgotten London locations . You’ll be taken along by expert guides, learning interesting facts by the bucket-load as you go. A variety of tours are running from January 10 until the end of March , each giving a unique glimpse into London’s history .

Granting visitors behind-the-scenes access to locations on the transport network that are usually closed to the public, Hidden London tours were voted ‘ Best Hidden Gem in the World ‘ at the Tiqets Remarkable Venue Awards last year. So they’re certainly doing something right, hey?

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What tours are on offer?

There will be seven in-person tours on offer, ensuring that there’s something for everybody to enjoy. Discover deserted passageways and original design details of Piccadilly Circus station or explore the exclusive (and usually, no-entry) areas of Charing Cross . Be transported back in time at Baker Street and adventure into the disused parts of London’s first underground station . Uncover a labyrinth of dark and dusty passageways in Euston , unveil the secrets of Shepherd’s Bush , or head underground to the subterranean WWII shelters, built deep beneath the streets of Clapham South .

A virtual tour, retracing the 160-year history of the London Underground will also be taking place and a new experience will be available; combining a tour of Piccadilly Circus with a delicious meal at the Hard Rock Café.

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If all that still leaves you wanting more, super-fans can also subscribe to Hidden London Hangouts , a regular series hosted on London Transport Museum’s YouTube channel. Watch as the series takes viewers behind the scenes of some of the Hidden London tours , as they explore various nooks and crannies of the transport system and share their thoughts and findings. Count me in.

Find out more and book your Hidden London tour here .

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Posted: January 8, 2024 | Last updated: January 8, 2024

<p>There's plenty of unique accommodation in the world, whether it's up among the trees, set precariously on a cliffside, or built to imitate a film set. But some of the most surprising places where you can stay the night aren't above ground at all.</p>  <p><strong>Whether they're deep in disused mines, carved out of rocky cliffside, or squeezed into claustrophobic caverns, click through this gallery to discover Earth's most astonishing underground stays...</strong></p>

Subterranean sleeps

There's plenty of unique accommodation in the world, whether it's up among the trees, set precariously on a cliffside, or built to imitate a film set. But some of the most surprising places where you can stay the night aren't above ground at all.

Whether they're deep in disused mines, carved out of rocky cliffside, or squeezed into claustrophobic caverns, click or scroll through this gallery to discover Earth's most astonishing underground stays...

<p>In the curious Australian outback town of Coober Pedy, much of life takes place underground in order to escape the relentless heat above. Built by opal miners, who settled here after discovering that the area was rich in valuable stones, the town has a hotel that gives you a taste of the underground life. The subterranean rooms have high ceilings and are decorated to resemble the rocky landscape above. There's also a cafe, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar.</p>

Desert Cave Hotel, Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia

In the curious Australian outback town of Coober Pedy, much of life takes place underground in order to escape the relentless heat above. Built by opal miners, who settled here after discovering that the area was rich in valuable stones, the town has a hotel that gives you a taste of the underground life. The subterranean rooms have high ceilings and are decorated to resemble the rocky landscape above. There's also a cafe, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar.

<p>Dubbed London's "first and only underground hotel experience," Zedwell Underground is designed with deep sleep in mind. Although the hotel is located amid the hustle and bustle of central London's Tottenham Court Road, the rooms, called 'cocoons,' are nestled several floors below ground level. There's ambient lighting, rainfall showers, extensive soundproofing, and minimalist decor, designed by wellbeing experts to create a supremely tranquil environment.</p>

Zedwell Underground, London, England, UK

Dubbed London's "first and only underground hotel experience," Zedwell Underground is designed with deep sleep in mind. Although the hotel is located amid the hustle and bustle of central London's Tottenham Court Road, the rooms, called 'cocoons,' are nestled several floors below ground level. There's ambient lighting, rainfall showers, extensive soundproofing, and minimalist decor, designed by wellbeing experts to create a supremely tranquil environment.

<p>It might not look like much from the outside, but this unusual hideaway is actually a luxurious four-bedroom underground villa, carved into a natural cavern in the Ozark Mountains in northwestern Arkansas. The upper levels offer incredible views out over the valley, while the interiors serve up stylish but comfy furniture, cozy bedrooms, and a fully fitted kitchen, backdropped by dramatic stalactites and rippling natural rock formations.</p>

Beckham Creek Cave Lodge, Arkansas, USA

It might not look like much from the outside, but this unusual hideaway is actually a luxurious four-bedroom underground villa, carved into a natural cavern in the Ozark Mountains in northwestern Arkansas. The upper levels offer incredible views out over the valley, while the interiors serve up stylish but comfy furniture, cozy bedrooms, and a fully fitted kitchen, backdropped by dramatic stalactites and rippling natural rock formations.

<p>An eye-openingly impressive feat of engineering, InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland is one of the most ambitious hotels ever created. Built into an abandoned quarry in Songjiang, only two of the five-star hotel's 18 floors are above ground. The rest are cut into the quarry's side and two lie completely submerged in an aquarium filled with exotic marine life, including all kinds of colorful fish, small sharks, and stingrays.</p>

InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland, Shanghai, China

An eye-openingly impressive feat of engineering, InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland is one of the most ambitious hotels ever created. Built into an abandoned quarry in Songjiang, only two of the five-star hotel's 18 floors are above ground. The rest are cut into the quarry's side and two lie completely submerged in an aquarium filled with exotic marine life, including all kinds of colorful fish, small sharks, and stingrays.

<p>A small cave hotel in Italy's famous rock-hewn town of Matera, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, La Dimora di Metello features just four large suites and a spa that have been excavated from the stone. Cave dwellings have been part of Matera's history since the Palaeolithic period, so spending the night in cavernous rock-cut hideouts is a must for visitors. The spa is particularly spectacular – it's located deeper within the rock with fully exposed natural walls and feels completely shut off from the rest of the world.</p>

La Dimora di Metello, Matera, Italy

A small cave hotel in Italy's famous rock-hewn town of Matera, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, La Dimora di Metello features just four large suites and a spa that have been excavated from the stone. Cave dwellings have been part of Matera's history since the Palaeolithic period, so spending the night in cavernous rock-cut hideouts is a must for visitors. The spa is particularly spectacular – it's located deeper within the rock with fully exposed natural walls and feels completely shut off from the rest of the world.

<p>Although most of this wonderfully retro inn is situated above ground, there is one special room hiding deep underground. The Cavern Suite sits 200 feet beneath the earth, and is billed as "the world's darkest, quietest, and deepest hotel room." There are two queen beds, a functional bathroom, a wide array of books, a TV, and even a kitchenette. While you're there, take the opportunity to visit the sprawling caverns themselves (although tours are temporarily unavailable).</p>

Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn, Peach Springs, Arizona, USA

Although most of this wonderfully retro inn is situated above ground, there is one special room hiding deep underground. The Cavern Suite sits 200 feet beneath the earth, and is billed as "the world's darkest, quietest, and deepest hotel room." There are two queen beds, a functional bathroom, a wide array of books, a TV, and even a kitchenette. While you're there, take the opportunity to visit the sprawling caverns themselves (although tours are temporarily unavailable).

<p>Once part of the 17th-century Marmoutier Abbey, Les Hautes Roches on the banks of the Loire River is now an exclusive 12-room hotel. Built into a tufa cliff, the unique cave rooms have been transformed from monastic cells into a maze of luxurious dwellings. The Relais & Chateaux hotel has an adjacent 18th-century manor house with two more rooms and a Michelin Guide restaurant.</p>

Les Hautes Roches, Rochecorbon, France

Once part of the 17th-century Marmoutier Abbey, Les Hautes Roches on the banks of the Loire River is now an exclusive 12-room hotel. Built into a tufa cliff, the unique cave rooms have been transformed from monastic cells into a maze of luxurious dwellings. The Relais & Chateaux hotel has an adjacent 18th-century manor house with two more rooms and a Michelin Guide restaurant.

<p>For at least 500 years silver has been extracted from the Sala Silver Mine, which once held one of the five most significant silver deposits in the world. Fast forward to today and the mine offers accommodation 500 feet below ground level. The suite is so deep that conditions are extremely dry, there are no rats or bats and it's eerily quiet. The mine and the suite closed in 2020 for renovations and, while the mine has reopened for tours, this unique underground accommodation hasn't just yet.</p>

Sala Silver Mine, Sala, Sweden

For at least 500 years silver has been extracted from the Sala Silver Mine, which once held one of the five most significant silver deposits in the world. Fast forward to today and the mine offers accommodation 500 feet below ground level. The suite is so deep that conditions are extremely dry, there are no rats or bats and it's eerily quiet. The mine and the suite closed in 2020 for renovations and, while the mine has reopened for tours, this unique underground accommodation hasn't just yet.

<p>Discovered in 1810, Cumberland Caverns is one of the longest cave systems in the US and extends nearly 28 miles underground. Visitors today can journey 333 feet below ground to see the magnificent limestone formations – and can sign up for a very special sleepover. Guests will be squeezing through tight passageways and tackling twisting climbs to reach their overnight accommodation. Remember to bring sleeping bags and dress appropriately, as it does get wet and muddy.</p>

Cumberland Caverns, McMinnville, Tennessee, USA

Discovered in 1810, Cumberland Caverns is one of the longest cave systems in the US and extends nearly 28 miles underground. Visitors today can journey 333 feet below ground to see the magnificent limestone formations – and can sign up for a very special sleepover. Guests will be squeezing through tight passageways and tackling twisting climbs to reach their overnight accommodation. Remember to bring sleeping bags and dress appropriately, as it does get wet and muddy.

<p>Fans of the <em>Star Wars</em> franchise will appreciate this outpost in central Tunisia. Featured in <em>A New Hope</em> (the first <em>Star Wars</em> film ever released) and again in <em>Attack of the Clones</em>, the hotel doubles as the childhood home of Luke Skywalker on the planet Tatooine. The hotel itself is an excellent example of traditional Berber architecture and features plenty of nods to the famous franchise, including original frescoes and decorations harking back to its time as a film set.</p>

Hotel Sidi Idriss, Matmatat-Al-Qadimal, Tunisia

Fans of the Star Wars franchise will appreciate this outpost in central Tunisia. Featured in A New Hope (the first Star Wars film ever released) and again in Attack of the Clones , the hotel doubles as the childhood home of Luke Skywalker on the planet Tatooine. The hotel itself is an excellent example of traditional Berber architecture and features plenty of nods to the famous franchise, including original frescoes and decorations harking back to its time as a film set.

<p>Opened more than 20 years ago, White Cliffs Underground Motel is a popular landmark in the Australian outback in the northwest of New South Wales. Set in a man-made cave on the side of a mesa hill, the motel is roughly the size of a football field and hosts 44 fully furnished subterranean rooms. Located in White Cliffs, a remote desert hamlet home to Australia's oldest commercial opal field, it's certainly a quirky place to visit. During the day guests can go on opal mine tours, explore Aboriginal art stores, or visit the rolling sand dunes nearby.</p>

White Cliffs Underground Motel, New South Wales, Australia

Opened more than 20 years ago, White Cliffs Underground Motel is a popular landmark in the Australian outback in the northwest of New South Wales. Set in a man-made cave on the side of a mesa hill, the motel is roughly the size of a football field and hosts 44 fully furnished subterranean rooms. Located in White Cliffs, a remote desert hamlet home to Australia's oldest commercial opal field, it's certainly a quirky place to visit. During the day guests can go on opal mine tours, explore Aboriginal art stores, or visit the rolling sand dunes nearby.

<p>The Turkish region of Cappadocia is famous for its unusual rock formations and sprawling cave dwellings, with entire underground cities carved into the landscape. Kelebek Hotel was built in 1993, making use of subterranean rooms carved in the 8th century by Christians fleeing Roman persecution, and adding a few more of their own. The rooms range from traditional fairy chimney rooms to luxury suites, and guests can make use of the outdoor swimming pool or sit on the terraces to watch the region's famous hot air balloons.</p>

Kelebek Special Cave Hotel, Goreme, Turkey

The Turkish region of Cappadocia is famous for its unusual rock formations and sprawling cave dwellings, with entire underground cities carved into the landscape. Kelebek Hotel was built in 1993, making use of subterranean rooms carved in the 8th century by Christians fleeing Roman persecution, and adding a few more of their own. The rooms range from traditional fairy chimney rooms to luxury suites, and guests can make use of the outdoor swimming pool or sit on the terraces to watch the region's famous hot air balloons.

<p>A sprawling salt mine in operation since the 13th century, Poland's Wieliczka Mine is a bizarre but breathtaking destination. Cavernous chambers filled with statues, chapels with rows of benches, and even chandeliers carved out of the rock salt, and those looking for a good night's sleep with a twist can book a subterranean stay. The salt air is said to have healing properties, and there's plenty to go around in the mine's 152 miles of hollowed-out corridors. There's even an underground restaurant.</p>

Wieliczka Salt Mine, Wieliczka, Poland

A sprawling salt mine in operation since the 13th century, Poland's Wieliczka Mine is a bizarre but breathtaking destination. Cavernous chambers filled with statues, chapels with rows of benches, and even chandeliers carved out of the rock salt, and those looking for a good night's sleep with a twist can book a subterranean stay. The salt air is said to have healing properties, and there's plenty to go around in the mine's 152 miles of hollowed-out corridors. There's even an underground restaurant.

<p>Located in the rustic village of Vals in the scenic Swiss Alps, this extraordinary villa is simultaneously very high altitude and underground. It's 4,100 feet above sea level but was built as a den, extending into the mountainside. Completed in 2009, it's a remarkable space with three spacious bedrooms and a large living area as well as a wind-protected terrace. It's a stay for all seasons, with lush meadows surrounding the house in spring and thick powdery snow blanketing the landscape in winter.</p>

Villa Vals, Vals, Switzerland

Located in the rustic village of Vals in the scenic Swiss Alps, this extraordinary villa is simultaneously very high altitude and underground. It's 4,100 feet above sea level but was built as a den, extending into the mountainside. Completed in 2009, it's a remarkable space with three spacious bedrooms and a large living area as well as a wind-protected terrace. It's a stay for all seasons, with lush meadows surrounding the house in spring and thick powdery snow blanketing the landscape in winter.

<p>Another Matera hotel, the stunning, candle-lit caves of Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita have been restored from abandoned ancient dwellings. A luxury retreat with a twist, the architecture retains its original shape and materials, but now comes with trappings of modern luxury like cozy king beds, bathtubs, and hand-woven sheets. The rooms are set in the oldest parts of the complex, while a former church is now a restaurant perfect for romantic dinners. You can even join a cooking course to learn the art of pasta making – including how to make regional shapes like cavatelli and orecchiette.</p>

Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita, Matera, Italy

Another Matera hotel, the stunning, candle-lit caves of Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita have been restored from abandoned ancient dwellings. A luxury retreat with a twist, the architecture retains its original shape and materials, but now comes with trappings of modern luxury like cozy king beds, bathtubs, and hand-woven sheets. The rooms are set in the oldest parts of the complex, while a former church is now a restaurant perfect for romantic dinners. You can even join a cooking course to learn the art of pasta making – including how to make regional shapes like cavatelli and orecchiette.

<p>Not far from the center of Negril, arguably Jamaica's top beachfront town, The Caves appears like something straight out of a Caribbean fairy tale. Set into the honey-colored limestone cliffside with nothing but the azure water below, the adults-only hotel features just a handful of rooms, a spa, and a saltwater swimming pool set within its characterful private caves.</p>

The Caves, Negril, Jamaica

Not far from the center of Negril, arguably Jamaica's top beachfront town, The Caves appears like something straight out of a Caribbean fairy tale. Set into the honey-colored limestone cliffside with nothing but the azure water below, the adults-only hotel features just a handful of rooms, a spa, and a saltwater swimming pool set within its characterful private caves.

<p>This luxurious hideaway is located on the small island of Thirasia, a short hop away from the ever-popular Santorini. Cut into the foot of a cliff right above the sparkling blue waters of the Aegean Sea, it's a secluded escape. Inside there are four bedrooms, and the impenetrable stonework and white-washed walls give visitors the impression of being holed up in their own private world. This high-end residence has a private dock, a private helipad, and a sea-water infinity pool, plus a spectacular terrace for when you've had enough of cave living.</p>

Perivolas Hideaway, Thirasia, Greece

This luxurious hideaway is located on the small island of Thirasia, a short hop away from the ever-popular Santorini. Cut into the foot of a cliff right above the sparkling blue waters of the Aegean Sea, it's a secluded escape. Inside there are four bedrooms, and the impenetrable stonework and white-washed walls give visitors the impression of being holed up in their own private world. This high-end residence has a private dock, a private helipad, and a sea-water infinity pool, plus a spectacular terrace for when you've had enough of cave living.

<p>A 1,700-square-foot underground getaway hiding in the sandstone cliffs overlooking the La Plata River Valley in New Mexico, this quaint holiday hideout welcomes intrepid travelers 70 feet below the cliff's peak. Once guests have navigated the sloping path carved into the rock that leads down to the cave, a spacious living and dining area awaits. Visitors will have the whole place to themselves, with its rock-wall waterfall, mini Jacuzzi, and stunning views out over the valley.</p>

Kokopelli's Cave, Farmington, New Mexico, USA

A 1,700-square-foot underground getaway hiding in the sandstone cliffs overlooking the La Plata River Valley in New Mexico, this quaint holiday hideout welcomes intrepid travelers 70 feet below the cliff's peak. Once guests have navigated the sloping path carved into the rock that leads down to the cave, a spacious living and dining area awaits. Visitors will have the whole place to themselves, with its rock-wall waterfall, mini Jacuzzi, and stunning views out over the valley.

<p>Nestled deep in the Swiss Alps, La Claustra has a military past – it used to be a bunker underneath the Gotthard Pass, extending for over 43,000 square feet. The hotel has now been transformed into comfortable dwellings connected by sheer but well-lit tunnels, with 17 individually designed rooms, hot tubs filled with mineral water, and a unique underground dining experience. There's no phone reception or TVs in the hotel – instead, the focus is on disconnecting and coming together.</p>

Felsenhotel La Claustra, Airolo, Switzerland

Nestled deep in the Swiss Alps, La Claustra has a military past – it used to be a bunker underneath the Gotthard Pass, extending for over 43,000 square feet. The hotel has now been transformed into comfortable dwellings connected by sheer but well-lit tunnels, with 17 individually designed rooms, hot tubs filled with mineral water, and a unique underground dining experience. There's no phone reception or TVs in the hotel – instead, the focus is on disconnecting and coming together.

<p>A cave house set into the picturesque landscape of Andalucia, Cuevas Helena is a very special holiday home. Created by British expats Mark and Shirley, the luxurious lodging features high-ceilinged rooms with cupboards and doorways carved out of the rock. There's a full kitchen, three ensuite bedrooms, and a lounge as well as a swimming pool outside in the open air. When not enjoying cozy cave living, guests can explore the surrounding mountains and nearby Lake Negratin, which offers fresh water swimming and thermal baths.</p>

Cuevas Helena, Granada, Spain

A cave house set into the picturesque landscape of Andalucia, Cuevas Helena is a very special holiday home. Created by British expats Mark and Shirley, the luxurious lodging features high-ceilinged rooms with cupboards and doorways carved out of the rock. There's a full kitchen, three ensuite bedrooms, and a lounge as well as a swimming pool outside in the open air. When not enjoying cozy cave living, guests can explore the surrounding mountains and nearby Lake Negratin, which offers fresh water swimming and thermal baths.

<p>Located in the privately-owned Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve in the Cederberg Mountains, this luxury lodge offers man-made cave suites in standard, premium, and honeymoon categories, surrounded by red sand, rugged rock formations, and technicolor wildflowers. Constructed to blend seamlessly into the sandstone scenery, each suite is unique and features a small terrace looking out over the sprawling landscape beyond.</p>

Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve, Lochlynne, South Africa

Located in the privately-owned Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve in the Cederberg Mountains, this luxury lodge offers man-made cave suites in standard, premium, and honeymoon categories, surrounded by red sand, rugged rock formations, and technicolor wildflowers. Constructed to blend seamlessly into the sandstone scenery, each suite is unique and features a small terrace looking out over the sprawling landscape beyond.

<p>A Second World War bunker turned cozy bolthole, the Decoy Bunker in Wales has a fascinating history. The watchmen here kept their eyes on the night sky for signs of Nazi air raids and lit decoy fires in an attempt to trick the Luftwaffe into thinking they'd hit a nearby munitions factory. Today the bunker is much more comfortable, and blends in seamlessly with its lush Monmouthshire surroundings. Inside, there's a fully equipped kitchen, a double bed, and limited phone signal to help guests disconnect from the outside world.</p>

The Decoy Bunker, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

A Second World War bunker turned cozy bolthole, the Decoy Bunker in Wales has a fascinating history. The watchmen here kept their eyes on the night sky for signs of Nazi air raids and lit decoy fires in an attempt to trick the Luftwaffe into thinking they'd hit a nearby munitions factory. Today the bunker is much more comfortable, and blends in seamlessly with its lush Monmouthshire surroundings. Inside, there's a fully equipped kitchen, a double bed, and limited phone signal to help guests disconnect from the outside world.

<p>Another impressive refurbishment can be found in southern Mallorca, where a reconstructed 19th-century fortress has been transformed into an award-winning resort famous for a very particular type of room. The Sentinel rooms are carved out of ancient rocky ramparts once occupied by cannons and come with marble floors, rough stone walls, and a one-of-a-kind natural aesthetic. The rooms look out to sea and open onto private terraces with small swimming pools.</p>

Cap Rocat, Mallorca, Spain

Another impressive refurbishment can be found in southern Mallorca, where a reconstructed 19th-century fortress has been transformed into an award-winning resort famous for a very particular type of room. The Sentinel rooms are carved out of ancient rocky ramparts once occupied by cannons and come with marble floors, rough stone walls, and a one-of-a-kind natural aesthetic. The rooms look out to sea and open onto private terraces with small swimming pools.

<p>Billed as the deepest underground stay in the world, Deep Sleep in North Wales is nestled an astonishing 1,375 feet below the surface. The former Victorian-era slate mine has been transformed into a cluster of cabins and one double bedroom, and getting there is an experience in itself. Before you bed down, you'll have to tackle a 45-minute hike into the mountains before making a steep one-hour descent into the mine. Once you arrive there's electric lighting, a toilet, running tap water, and even wifi. Pack warm though – the cabins are insulated but the temperature down below is just 50ºF.</p>  <p><a href="https://www.loveexploring.com/galleries/76982/the-worlds-best-underground-attractions?page=1"><strong>Read on for our list of the best underground attractions on Earth</strong></a></p>

Deep Sleep, Wales, UK

Billed as the deepest underground stay in the world, Deep Sleep in North Wales is nestled an astonishing 1,375 feet below the surface. The former Victorian-era slate mine has been transformed into a cluster of cabins and one double bedroom, and getting there is an experience in itself. Before you bed down, you'll have to tackle a 45-minute hike into the mountains before making a steep one-hour descent into the mine. Once you arrive there's electric lighting, a toilet, running tap water, and even wifi. Pack warm though – the cabins are insulated but the temperature down below is just 50ºF.

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