Travel and Map Wallpaper

Travel and map wallpaper is wallpaper inspired by exploration, geography, cities, landscapes and places around the world. It can include world maps, vintage cartography, illustrated maps, cityscapes, landmarks, globes, routes, oceans, mountains and scenic travel murals.

This wallpaper style is popular because it adds storytelling, curiosity and a sense of adventure to a room. It works especially well in children’s rooms, home offices, study spaces, living rooms and feature walls where you want the design to feel meaningful as well as decorative.

Travel and map wallpaper is available in styles that range from educational and playful to vintage, refined and scenic. The best style depends on whether you want the room to feel adventurous, classic, imaginative, urban or calming.

Popular travel and map wallpaper styles include:

• World map wallpaper: A visually engaging and educational option for children’s rooms, playrooms, study areas and home offices.
• Vintage map wallpaper: Classic cartography designs that work well in studies, libraries, dining rooms and traditional interiors.
• Illustrated map wallpaper: Whimsical maps with animals, landmarks, oceans or playful details for nurseries and children’s rooms.
• Cityscape wallpaper: Urban skyline, street, landmark or architectural designs for contemporary interiors.
• Scenic travel mural wallpaper: Landscapes, mountains, coastlines, forests and destination-inspired murals for immersive feature walls.
• Globe and route wallpaper: Designs inspired by navigation, travel routes and global discovery.
• Neutral map wallpaper: Soft beige, grey, white or muted map designs for a calmer, more refined look.
• Colourful travel wallpaper: Brighter map or destination-inspired designs for playful bedrooms, learning spaces and creative rooms.

For more inspiration, explore our guides to aesthetic world map wallpapers and travel-inspired wallpapers for wanderlust interiors.

Travel and map wallpaper works best in rooms where you want to inspire curiosity, learning, storytelling or a sense of adventure. It is especially suited to children’s spaces, study areas, home offices and feature walls.

Travel and map wallpaper works especially well in:

• Children’s rooms: World map wallpaper and illustrated map designs can encourage curiosity about geography and different places.
• Nurseries: Soft illustrated maps, animals, clouds or gentle travel motifs create a calm and imaginative backdrop.
• Playrooms: Colourful maps, cityscapes and travel murals can create a playful learning environment.
• Study rooms and home offices: Map wallpaper can create an inspiring backdrop for focus, planning and creative thinking.
• Living rooms: Vintage maps, city murals or scenic travel wallpaper can create a conversation-starting feature wall.
• Dining rooms: Classic cartography or destination-inspired murals can add character and a cultured feel.
• Bedrooms: Soft neutral map wallpaper or scenic travel murals can create a calm, dream-like atmosphere.
• Hallways and entryways: Travel wallpaper can create a memorable first impression and add personality to transitional spaces.
• Reading corners: Map or destination-inspired wallpaper can create a cosy space for books, stories and imagination.

Yes, travel and map wallpaper can suit small spaces when the design has the right scale, colour and wall placement. Light-toned maps, soft cityscapes and minimalist travel murals can add interest without making a compact room feel crowded.

For small spaces, consider:

• Light or neutral map wallpaper to keep the room feeling open
• One feature wall if the map design is detailed or colourful
• Simple illustrated maps for children’s rooms and play corners
• Soft skyline or landscape murals to add depth
• Muted colours such as beige, cream, soft grey, pale blue or sage green
• Simple furniture and uncluttered décor so the wallpaper remains balanced

Travel and map wallpaper works especially well in small home offices, study nooks, entryways, reading corners, powder rooms and children’s bedrooms.

Yes, world map wallpaper is a good choice for children’s rooms because it can be both decorative and educational. It helps introduce children to countries, continents, oceans, animals, landmarks and the idea of global discovery.

For younger children, illustrated world map wallpaper with animals, icons or soft colours can feel playful and approachable. For older children, a more detailed world map design can support learning, curiosity and school projects.

For a design that lasts longer, choose a map wallpaper with a balanced colour palette and enough detail to remain interesting as the child grows.

Travel and map wallpaper works well in both neutral and colourful palettes. The best colour depends on whether you want the room to feel calm, playful, vintage, modern or adventurous.

Popular travel and map wallpaper colourways include:

• Neutral map wallpaper: Beige, cream, taupe and soft grey create a refined, timeless look.
• Blue map wallpaper: Pale blue, navy and ocean-inspired shades work well for world maps, coastal themes and children’s rooms.
• Green travel wallpaper: Sage, olive and forest green create a nature-inspired mood.
• Brown and sepia map wallpaper: Warm vintage tones suit studies, libraries, dining rooms and classic interiors.
• Black and white map wallpaper: A clean, graphic option for modern spaces and home offices.
• Multicolour map wallpaper: A playful choice for nurseries, children’s bedrooms, classrooms and playrooms.
• Terracotta and ochre accents: Warm tones that pair well with travel-inspired décor and natural materials.

Travel and map wallpaper pairs especially well with natural wood, leather, linen, rattan, brass, framed prints, bookshelves, globes and simple travel keepsakes.

To style travel and map wallpaper well, choose furniture and décor that support the sense of exploration without making the room feel themed or cluttered. The wallpaper should be the main storytelling element.

Helpful styling tips include:

• Pair vintage map wallpaper with leather, dark wood, brass, books and framed artwork.
• Pair children’s world map wallpaper with soft rugs, simple shelving and neutral furniture.
• Use cityscape wallpaper with clean-lined furniture, black accents and contemporary lighting.
• Pair scenic travel murals with natural textures such as linen, rattan, wood and stone.
• Repeat one or two colours from the wallpaper in cushions, bedding, rugs or curtains.
• Keep travel souvenirs edited and intentional so the room feels curated rather than busy.
• Use warm lighting to make detailed maps and scenic murals feel softer in the evening.

Yes, you can order travel and map wallpaper samples before choosing your final design. Samples are useful for checking colour, map detail, text clarity, pattern scale and material finish in your own lighting.

Samples are available to add to cart in Non-Woven Matte Wallpaper or Peel and Stick Wallpaper. For Heavy Duty Textured Vinyl Wallpaper samples, please contact us at [email protected] to enquire.

Use your sample to:

• View map colours, landmarks, route details or illustrated elements in natural and artificial light
• Check whether the design feels too detailed or too minimal for your room
• Compare the wallpaper with furniture, flooring, bookshelves and décor
• See whether the map, cityscape or mural scale suits your wall size
• Feel the wallpaper material before placing your full order

Once you have chosen your design, enter your wall dimensions on the product page so your travel and map wallpaper can be made to order.

Yes, most Hello Circus wallpaper designs are available as Peel and Stick Wallpaper, including selected travel and map wallpaper designs. Peel and stick wallpaper is removable, self-adhesive and designed for quick installation without traditional wallpaper paste.

Travel and Map Peel and Stick Wallpaper is a practical choice for rental homes, temporary spaces, children’s rooms, playrooms, home offices, study nooks, entryways, hallways and feature walls. It should be applied to smooth, clean and properly prepared walls for the best result.

Explore our Peel and Stick Wallpaper collection for removable wallpaper options.

Travel and map wallpaper pricing depends on your wall dimensions, chosen wallpaper design and selected wallpaper material. Because each Hello Circus wallpaper is made to order, the final price is calculated according to the size of your wall.

The main factors that affect the cost are:

• Wall width and height
• Wallpaper design
• Wallpaper material
• Any customisation required

To see an accurate price, select your preferred travel and map wallpaper design and enter your wall measurements on the product page.

Hello Circus travel and map wallpaper is designed for adventurous interiors, safer homes and a precise made-to-order fit. Each wallpaper is crafted in Europe and customised to your wall dimensions.

Key benefits include:

• Premium European quality
• Three wallpaper material options
• Greenguard Certified
• PVC-free and VOC-free
• Safe and non-toxic for family homes
• Washable surface
• Fade resistant print quality
• Fire rated in accordance with EN ISO 11925-2
• Custom sizing based on wall dimensions

Choose from Non-Woven Matte Wallpaper for a smooth, sophisticated finish, Heavy Duty Textured Vinyl Wallpaper for high-moisture and high-traffic areas, or Peel and Stick Wallpaper for quick installation in rental homes or temporary spaces.

Learn more about our wallpaper materials or browse our wallpaper how-to guides for more buying, measuring and installation advice.