Nothing beats staying in a hotel whose suites hold some stories — especially if they’re of the spooky variety. The same friends who roll their eyes at mentions of luxury amenities and amazing views will be wide-eyed when you tell them about the ghost you accidentally ate breakfast with, the wailings you heard on your way to the icebox, or your run-in with an uncanny Victorian woman wearing all black. Booking a room at a regular old hotel will give you a few nice photos and a comfy robe; booking a room at a _haunted_ one will give you tales of terror to tell for the rest of your life.
At these hotels, lodges, inns, and resorts around the world, the supernatural is embraced and the unsettling is celebrated. Unexplained occurrences are simply part of the experience, and those with a healthy level of morbid curiosity will find no shortage of places to explore. Here, dark lore is hidden in every nook and cranny: a quack doctor’s treatment room, geothermal soaking pools, an old-school saloon, and a clown statue collection.
Look over your shoulder and you might spot a glowing orb, a sopping-wet child, or a murderous outlaw. No matter where on this list you choose to book your stay, get ready to expect the unexpected. Prices shown are approximate starting rates for a standard double room per night, based on rates current as of September 2026.
Rates vary significantly by season — expect higher prices in October. USD figures for non-US properties are approximate conversions. The Marshall House Savannah, Georgia, USA~$221 Yes Nightly social hour, sometimes with live entertainment. themarshallhouse.com The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA~$170 + $21.72/night resort fee Yes Daily ghost tours + midnight ESP investigations.
Autopsy table in basement. crescent-hotel.com The Drovers Inn Argyll & Bute, Scotland~£90 (~$115) Includes breakfast On request Standard rooms have shared bathrooms. En-suite and Lodge rooms available. Dog friendly. droversinn.co.uk Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, South Dakota, USA~$87 + $5.99/night destination fee Yes Ghost adventure package (haunted room + detector + $25 dining credit).
Valet $28.95/day. alexjohnson.com The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs La Grande, Oregon, USA~$100 No Books via Airbnb. 24-hour access to hot springs soaking tubs. Gran Hotel Bolivar Lima, Peru~$85 Breakfast included No No pets. Cash payments over $500 USD not accepted by Peruvian law. granhotelbolivar.com.pe St.
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