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Dare to check in? 9 Haunted hotels around the world for a spooky Halloween 2026 stay
Do you have the guts to spend Halloween night in a haunted hotel? Discover 9 eerie stays around the world with chilling histories and ghost stories.
You love Halloween, but you’ve done the costume parties, and trick-or-treating just doesn’t cut it anymore.
This year, you want a Halloween experience that you’ll still be telling people about years later. One that sends shivers down your spine and makes you feel like you’ve stepped into an actual horror movie.
Well, here’s something that might be right up your alley…
Here are 9 haunted hotels around the world. All of them have real, well-known ghost stories, and all of them take guests.
But the question is: do you have what it takes to last the whole night there?
| Hotel | Location | The ghost story |
|---|---|---|
| The Stanley Hotel | Estes Park, Colorado | Inspired The Shining |
| The Queen Mary | Long Beach, California | Haunted ocean liner |
| Hotel del Coronado | San Diego, California | Kate Morgan, 1892 |
| 1886 Crescent Hotel | Eureka Springs, Arkansas | A fake cancer “cure” hospital |
| The Marshall House | Savannah, Georgia | Civil War hospital |
| The Langham | London, England | Room 333 |
| The Mermaid Inn | Rye, England | Smugglers’ hideout |
| Fairmont Banff Springs | Alberta, Canada | The ghost bride |
| Q Station | Manly, Sydney | Former quarantine station |
1. The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado
Stephen King’s 1974 stay at the Stanley Hotel in Colorado, in Room 217, inspired his novel The Shining, which was later adapted into the 1980 film.
The estate, dating back to 1909, has seen quite a number of reports of paranormal activity. The most famous room is room 217, said to be haunted by a chambermaid.
The hotel fully embraces its haunted reputation, offering ghost tours and highly popular Halloween balls.
This year’s Shining Ball on October 24 is already sold out. But at the time of writing, rooms are still available for Halloween night, and the hotel is running Halloween ghost tours throughout the day on October 31.
2. The Queen Mary, Long Beach, California
If you want something more unique than a haunted hotel, how about a haunted ship?
The Queen Mary in California is one of the most haunted places in the world and an easy day trip from Los Angeles.
Launched in 1934, the ship sailed as a transatlantic ocean liner and later served as a WWII troopship, with a staggering 49 recorded deaths throughout its history. Some believe as many as 150 spirits still call it home!
Today, the Queen Mary serves as a hotel and paranormal attraction, with daily haunted tours. The ship is also hosting Dark Harbor, one of Southern California’s best-known Halloween events, running on select nights. At the time of writing, tickets are still available for October 31.
3. Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, California
San Diego’s Hotel del Coronado gained its haunted reputation in 1892, when a young woman named Kate Morgan checked in alone and never checked out. Her former room, Room 3327, has since become the hotel’s most requested room, with many reported sightings of a female ghost.
If you’re looking for a luxury hotel escape with a twist, this is it. From the outside, it’s a majestic Victorian resort on a sunny beachfront, but inside, guests often report an eerie sensation.
You can learn more about Hotel del Coronado’s spooky history on the nightly ghost tours, though October 31 was nearly sold out at the time of writing. The hotel also offers other Halloween-themed events throughout the month, including tours of room 3327 and even a guided séance, where you can try to connect with the spirits!
4. 1886 Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Arkansas
The 1886 Crescent Hotel is a historic hotel perched atop a mountain in a secluded setting. It looks like something straight out of a horror movie, and its history is just as spooky.
In 1937, a conman named Norman Baker turned the building into a hospital where he promised a fake cancer cure. Patients came here and underwent unproven and dangerous treatments, resulting in a tragic end for many.
Today, Crescent Hotel has several rooms with reported paranormal activity, and you can visit them during nightly ghost tours. There’s also a child-friendly ghost tour for families.
5. The Marshall House, Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is widely considered the most haunted city in the USA, and the Marshall House is one of its key paranormal sites. The hotel’s vast history includes operating as a hospital during the Civil War and as a medical facility during the 19th-century yellow fever outbreak.
During the 1990s renovations, some chilling discoveries were made beneath the floorboards. Since then, guests have reported a wide range of paranormal activity, including footsteps, taps on the shoulder, voices, and phantom smells.
At the time of writing, there’s still availability for Halloween weekend, so consider pairing your stay at The Marshall House with one of Savannah’s guided ghost walks.
6. The Langham, London, England
There are plenty of spooky things to do in London this Halloween, including a stay at what’s often called the city’s most haunted hotel: The Langham. At least 5 resident ghosts are believed to haunt the hotel, and room 333 has had countless reported sightings. Among the most talked-about reports from guests and staff are glowing orbs that seem to take on human shapes.
Beyond its haunted history, The Langham is a luxurious 5-star hotel, letting you enjoy high tea by day and ghost hunting by night.
7. The Mermaid Inn, Rye, England
If you want to spend Halloween weekend in a cozy, small English town with a hidden spooky past, head to Rye. The Mermaid is a characterful medieval inn with a long, uncanny history.
The Mermaid Inn was originally built in 1156, then rebuilt in 1420 (though the original cellars remained). In the 1700s, the notorious Hawkhurst Gang of smugglers used the building as their base.
Over the years, it has accumulated many ghost stories and paranormal sightings and even appeared on the paranormal TV series ‘Most Haunted.’ Many guests continue to report hearing creaking sounds and experiencing sudden temperature changes throughout the night.
8. Fairmont Banff Springs, Alberta, Canada
Fairmont Banff Springs in Alberta is widely known as Canada’s most haunted hotel.
It’s home to several ghost legends whose presence has remained consistent over the years. These include Sam the Bellman, who worked at the hotel from the 1950s to the 1970s. It is said that he still helps guests by moving their luggage and unlocking doors.
It is also believed that a 1920s young bride tripped and fell down the hotel’s grand marble staircase to her death. Since then, people have often reported seeing a female figure on the staircase and in the ballroom.
On a dark October night, the mountain scenery, early snow, and remote location surrounding Fairmont Banff Springs create both a breathtaking and unsettling ambiance.
9. Q Station, Manly, Sydney
If you’re after some unique things to do in Sydney this Halloween, spend the night at Q Station in Manly.
While it’s famous as Sydney’s only hotel with a private beach, tucked inside Sydney Harbor National Park, it also has a lesser-known haunted history.
The site was used as a quarantine station, isolating travelers carrying deadly illnesses for over 150 years, during which over 500 deaths were reported. Today, the dark past still lingers, as guests often report cold drafts, the feeling of hands touching them, footsteps, and phantom smells.
As Halloween in Australia falls in spring, staying here gives you a unique Southern Hemisphere twist. Spend the day soaking up the sun, then join Q Station’s special Halloween ghost tours after dark.
How to pick your haunt and book in time
Some of these hotels offer lighthearted, spooky fun, while others are genuinely terrifying.
- Unsure how much creepiness you can handle? Choose the Stanley Hotel in Colorado or the Langham Hotel in London, which balance eeriness with entertainment.
- Know it takes a lot to freak you out? Test your nerves at The Crescent in Arkansas or Q Station in Manly, where guests report some of the most unsettling experiences.
In 2026, Halloween falls on a Saturday, so Friday and Saturday nights will sell out first. If you want to stay in a specific haunted room, it’s usually best to call the hotel directly and check the cancellation policy and any Halloween packages while you’re at it. These famous rooms tend to fill up weeks in advance.
If Halloween weekend is already sold out at your preferred hotel, consider a midweek stay instead. These dates are likely cheaper, and many haunted hotels run their ghost tours 7 days a week.
Finally, if you want more frightening activities this Halloween, check out these haunted castles in Europe that you can actually visit.
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Hi, I'm Mika, a South Korean writer living in the US. I cover travel and live events, focusing on the practical stuff that makes your trip smoother, whether you're navigating a new city or heading to a major international event.I'm also the founder of Search SEOul, South Korea's leading SEO conference, bringing together search marketing experts and speakers from around the world.
