You Can Stay in Van Gogh’s Bedroom, For Real!

For a mere $10 you stand the opportunity of staying in Vincent van Gogh’s private chambers.

Vincent van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles recreated. (Photo Courtesy: Airbnb)

(This article was published in February, during the event of Airbnb announcing that one could ‘rent’ Vincent van Gogh’s bedroom – aka a recreated living space. It is being republished on the occasion of his birth anniversary – March 30.)

Vincent van Gogh is undoubtedly one of the most famous 19th century post-Impressionist artists whose notable works include The Starry Night, The Scream and Bedroom in Arles among others.

Vincent van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles (1889). (Photo courtesy: Musée d’Orsay)

And now you can actually rent his bedroom!

Artists in Chicago have recreated van Gogh’s famous private chamber and listed it on the popular apartment rental platform Airbnb. The installation is part of an exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago that opens this month.

For a mere $10, van Gogh fans can relive what it is like to actually be a part of his painting.

This room will make you feel like you’re living in a painting. It’s decorated in a post-Impressionist style, reminiscent of Southern France and times gone by. Its furniture, bright colours, and artwork will give you the experience of a lifetime.

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In fact the listing has been made by none other than Vincent himself.

The Airbnb listing. (Photo: Airbnb)

The room isn’t completely out of the 1880s – it offers WiFi, cable TV, air conditioning and even a pool!

“I’m charging $10 for no other reason than that I need to buy paint,” says the lister.

You can see more of van Gogh’s bedroom below:

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(Photo: Airbnb)

You can also rent the bedroom here.