3 Weird, Artistic and Downright Scary Bathrooms

The bathroom probably isn't the most popular place for unusual design. For most people, sitting down to do their business is best done in comfort, not some bizarre eclectically designed room. Still, there are hundreds of patently bizarre bathrooms and toilets worldwide, some of which are even scary.

From lightening-style showers to the world's worst toilets, we've managed to track down for of the weirdest, most artistic, and occasionally scary bathrooms imaginable. The next time you're annoyed by an empty toilet paper roll, take comfort in the fact that at least you're not stuck in one of these bathrooms.


1. The Suicide Shower, Latin America



Found primarily throughout Latin America, the so called 'suicide shower' is a simple low-cost solution to a common household problem: a lack of hot water. Most Central American houses are built without a hot water tank, as temperatures are warm and toasty for most of the year. However, in hotels built for foreigners that are used to warm showers, these ultra-cheap electric units are standard fare.

Yes, that's an exposed electrical wire right next to the shower nozzle. Oh, and just to add to the fear, that electrical wire happens to be hooked directly into the mains power source. Since heating high pressure water requires a lot of electricity, those wires are packing enough power to do some serious damage when wet. Bathe at your own risk.

2. State Railway of Thailand Toilets



Train toilets aren't exactly renowned for luxury and comfort, but they're typically on par with most other public transport toilets. Thailand's State Railway system, however, seem to have decided that cheap, uncomfortable, and potentially dangerous is the name of the game.

Not only are the toilets a traditional squat style, but the foot platforms at the side are built from ultra-slippery stainless steel. Since cleanup only takes a quick spray from the sink, those platforms tend to provide the friction level of an ice rink – just what tired travelers need on a bumpy train ride.

3. The CBGB's Bathroom



Have you ever stepped into a bathroom that's so dirty you thought “could I catch something here?”. The CBGB is a legendary music venue in New York City, and has acted as a proving ground for some major acts including The Ramones and Blondie. What separates the CBGB's bathroom from other filthy ones is that there's a pretty good chance you could catch something here.

From heroin overdoses to late-night punk fights, the CBGB's bathroom is the underground record-holder for filthy, dangerous, and somewhat bizarre stories. Clean freaks had best avoid, but Trainspotting fans will no doubt feel a burst of nostalgia once they walk through the door.