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Haunted Hotels & Spooky Stays: Best Global Paranormal Locations & Where to Sleep Nearby
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items Craving a real thrill? Check into the world's most active haunted hotels where real ghosts roam the halls, or discover legendary closed-to-the-public paranormal sites paired with the best nearby places to stay. Whether you are planning a ghost-huntin...
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American Haunts
British Isles Haunts
French Mysteries
Belgian Shadows
Transylvanian Nightmares
Australian Outbacks & Haunts
American Haunts
Description: Check into America's most active ghost hotels - where luxury meets real paranormal history and uninvited supernatural roommates.
If you want a luxury beach getaway with an uninvited supernatural roommate, this legendary Victorian resort is where you need to check in. Beyond the stunning ocean views and iconic red turrets, it hides a famous resident spirit - Kate Morgan, who ch...
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
This is the absolute Mecca for horror fans and Stephen King lovers alike. The Stanley inspired The Shining, and once you walk its historic corridors, you will instantly feel why. Apparitions, piano music playing in empty rooms, and playful spirits ar...
The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park
To visit the famously closed and heavily haunted The Roosevelt Hotel - stay here. Located just blocks away, this boutique spot offers a sleek, safe retreat after a chilling day of ghost hunting. You get luxury comfort, an incredible view over Midtown...
The Gotham Hotel, New York
This legendary bohemian landmark is home to a rich history of artists, musicians, and permanent ghostly residents who never checked out. Walking its iconic hallways means sharing space with famous spirits from decades past. You get an authentic artis...
The Hotel Chelsea, New York
To visit the famously restricted and dark legacy of Cecil Hotel - stay here. Since staying inside the Cecil is not allowed, this nearby high-end loft hotel gives you the ideal tactical base just steps away. Enjoy sleek modern comfort, stunning city v...
The Winfield Lofts, a Wyndham Hotel
Known as one of America's most haunted homes, this historic plantation lets you sleep right in the middle of active paranormal history. Ghostly legends, antique Southern charm, and verified supernatural encounters make every night here deeply unforge...
The Myrtles, Saint Francisville
To visit the famously bizarre and sprawling Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California - stay here. Since you cannot sleep inside the maze of rooms built by the rifle heiress, this gorgeous upscale hotel is located just minutes away. Enjoy styl...
Hotel Valencia Santana Row, San Jose
To visit the deeply eerie and heavily restricted Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky - stay here. Because staying overnight inside the notorious former tuberculosis hospital is strictly regulated or closed for regular lodging, this moder...
Tru By Hilton Louisville Airport
British Isles Haunts
Cross the pond to centuries-old British manors and eerie inns where royal ghosts and restless spirits still walk the halls.
To visit the famously haunted and historic Arley Hall in Cheshire - stay here. Since you cannot spend the night inside the eerie historic country house, this charming traditional pub and hotel is located just moments away. Enjoy authentic British hos...
Cat & Lion Country Pub and Hotel
To visit the ghostly halls of Queen's House in Greenwich, London - stay here. Famous for its iconic "eerie-free" shifting staircase apparition, the Queen's House is closed for overnight stays, but this vibrant historic pub-hotel puts you right next d...
Admiral Hardy, London
To visit the deeply haunted and ruins of Berry Pomeroy Castle in Devon - stay here. Because staying overnight inside the notorious castle ruins is strictly prohibited, this award-winning boutique guest house in historic Totnes provides the perfect ne...
The Old Forge, Totnes
To visit the famously haunted Newby Church in North Yorkshire - stay here. Since staying overnight at the church grounds is not allowed, this historic coaching inn provides the ultimate cozy base just a short drive away. Enjoy traditional British hos...
The Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire
The Witchery, Edinburgh. If you want to sleep right inside an active Gothic masterpiece steeped in dark Scottish history, this legendary hotel near Edinburgh Castle is unmatched. Opulent suites dripping with theatrical luxury, antique decor, and heavy velvet curtains set the...
The Witchery, Edinburgh
To visit the ancient and spiritually charged St. David's Cathedral in Wales - stay here. Because staying overnight inside the historic cathedral complex is restricted, this stunning contemporary art hotel located just minutes away offers a luxurious ...
Twr y Felin Hotel, St. Davids
To visit the famously haunted and restricted Raynham Hall in Norfolk - stay here. Since staying inside the ancestral home of the "Brown Lady" ghost is prohibited for the public, this award-winning riverside inn puts you right on the doorstep of Norfo...
Sculthorpe Mill, Fakenham
French Mysteries
Experience the dark side of romance in legendary French castles and historic hotels hiding centuries of secret tragedies.
To visit the famously haunted Valognes Castle ruins in Normandy - stay here. Since spending the night inside the historical fortress area is closed to travelers, this charming local hotel and restaurant provides the ultimate cozy base just minutes aw...
Hôtel restaurant l'Epicurien - Valognes
To visit the famously mysterious Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle - stay here. Famous for its eerie history and striking architecture, the castle is closed for overnight stays, but this stunning modern design hotel is located right next door. Experience con...
Le Bois des Chambres, Chaumont-sur-Loire ...
To visit the historic and legendary Château de Gisors - stay here. Because staying overnight inside the heavily guarded and mysterious Gisors fortress is strictly prohibited, this magnificent nearby French estate offers a magical alternative. Enjoy c...
Château de Maudetour, Maudétour-en-Vexin
To visit the mysterious Tray Castle in the Pays de la Loire region - stay here. Since the historical castle grounds do not offer public overnight lodging, this nearby charming heritage spot lets you experience French history in full comfort. Enjoy hi...
Château de la Verie, Challans
If you want to sleep right inside the legendary, ghost-inhabited medieval island of Mont Saint Michel Abbey in Normandy, this is your place. Housed in a 15th-century building, this historic inn lets you experience centuries of chilling monastic legen...
Auberge Saint Pierre, Le Mont Saint Michel
To visit the dramatic and heavily haunted Foix Castle in the Pyrenees - stay here. Because spending the night inside the medieval fortress is prohibited, this cozy and welcoming downtown hotel puts you right at the foot of the castle hill. Enjoy clea...
Hôtel Le Lons, Foix
To visit the famously haunted Fougères Castle in Nouvelle-Aquitaine - stay here. Since spending the night inside the ancient fortress is restricted, this eco-friendly boutique hotel offers a wonderful nearby retreat. Enjoy a pristine pool, sustainabl...
Hôtel Les Orangeries
To visit the spine-chilling The Catacombs of Paris - stay here. Because staying overnight underground among millions of historical bones is strictly forbidden, this classic 5-star Paris hotel gives you a luxurious and safe haven just a short distance...
Victoria Palace Hotel Paris
To visit the deeply haunted ruins of Mortemer Abbey in the spooky Lyons Forest - stay here. Since public overnight stays at the ghostly abbey grounds are prohibited, this charming spa hotel located right in the picturesque village offers the ultimate...
Hotel Du Grand Cerf & Spa, Lyons-la-Forêt
To visit the romantic yet heavily haunted Combourg Castle in Brittany - stay here. Famous as the childhood home of writer Chateaubriand and its lingering ghost stories, the castle is closed for overnight stays, but this scenic lakeside hotel puts you...
Hôtel Restaurant du Lac, Combourg
To visit the historic Marçay Castle Hotel area and its regional legends - stay here. Because staying directly inside the restricted historic castle grounds isn't always open for standard travelers, this gorgeous nearby guest estate offers a warm and ...
Le Clos de Ligré, Ligré
To visit the legendary and mysterious Château de Puymartin in Sarlat - stay here. Famous for its tragic "White Lady" ghost, Puymartin Castle does not offer overnight lodging, but this charming hotel in nearby Sarlat provides the perfect upscale base....
Hotel Le Renoir, Sarlat-la-Canéda
To visit the famously historic and picturesque La Rochepot Castle in Burgundy - stay here. Since staying overnight inside the medieval fortress is closed to the public, this magnificent nearby wine estate and historic chateau provides the ultimate au...
Château de Melin, Auxey-Duresses
o visit the famously haunted Château de Brissac - known for its tragic "Green Lady" ghost - stay here. Because staying overnight inside the highest castle in France is heavily restricted or unavailable for regular visitors, this charming hotel locate...
Hôtel Le Castel, Brissac-Quincé
Belgian Shadows
Step into medieval Flemish towns and gothic properties where restless souls whisper from the shadows of the past.
If you dare to sleep inside a centuries-old Danish castle that famously houses multiple restless ghosts - including the White Lady and the Earl of Bothwell - this historic luxury hotel is your ultimate destination. Beyond stunning baroque architectur...
Dragsholm Slot, Hørve
To visit the dramatically perched and restricted Freyr Castle in the Wallonia region - stay here. Since spending the night inside the historical cliffside castle is closed to the public, this vibrant and charming hotel located right in nearby Dinant ...
Les Voisins De Mr Sax, Dinant
Transylvanian Nightmares
Venture into the heart of Dracula’s homeland - historic hotels and eerie fortresses steeped in blood-chilling folklore.
To visit the legendary Bran Castle (Castelul Bran) - famously known as Dracula's Castle in Brașov County, Romania - stay here. Since staying overnight inside the historical fortress is strictly prohibited, this charming medieval-style guesthouse loca...
Casa Medievala Bran, Bran
Australian Outbacks & Haunts
Uncover the eerie heritage of colonial pubs and penal colony ruins where phantom inmates refuse to leave.
To visit the historic and deeply haunted Port Arthur Prison in Tasmania, Australia - stay here. Since spending the night inside the notorious former penal colony is restricted, this comfortable motor inn located right at the doorstep offers the ultim...
Port Arthur Motor Inn
Italian Phantoms
Uncover the dark side of la dolce vita inside ancient Venetian palaces and cursed Tuscan villas where noble spirits still linger.
To visit the famously forbidden and ghostly Poveglia Island in Italy - stay here. Since stepping foot on the island of no return is strictly barred by authorities, this gorgeous historic boutique hotel on nearby Venice-Lido offers the perfect atmosph...
Relais Alberti, Venice-Lido
To visit The Cursed Villa of Grottaferrata in Italy - stay here. Because exploring or staying inside the infamous abandoned villa steeped in dark historical rumors is restricted, this stunning 16th-century frescoed patrician villa hotel provides an a...
Park Hotel Villa Grazioli, Grottaferrata