Haunted Inns & Hotels You Can Actually Stay In

October 6, 2025

Some inns greet you with fresh muffins and handwritten notes. Others? With footsteps in the hallway when no one’s there. Along the East Coast, a handful of historic stays come with stories that linger. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to share a night with the past, these are places where you might not be the only guest.

17 Hundred 90 Inn — Savannah, Georgia

By daylight, this centuries-old inn is charming in all the right ways. But after dark, it’s Anne’s inn. The story goes she was a young bride who met a tragic end, and guests say she never really left. Room 204 is her favorite.

While you’re there: Stroll Savannah’s moss-draped squares or book a lantern-lit walking tour — the city leans into its haunted reputation in the best way.

Concord’s Colonial Inn — Concord, Massachusetts

Built in 1716, The Colonial Inn once housed soldiers and served as a hospital during the Revolutionary War. Guests still talk about phantom footsteps and shadows in military garb — especially near Room 24.

While you’re there: Wander downtown Concord for historic sites tied to the Revolution, then head out on an evening ghost tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.

The Captain Grant’s Inn — Preston, Connecticut

Dating back to 1754, Captain Grant’s is full of colonial history and, depending on who you ask, a few spirits. Guests often mention waking to see a woman at the foot of the bed in Room 4.

While you’re there: Mystic is just a short drive away — visit the seaport by day, then take part in “What Lurks Beneath” experience at night.

Colonial Williamsburg Inn — Williamsburg, Virginia

Steps from Duke of Gloucester Street, this historic inn is elegant — and reportedly haunted. Guests claim to see figures in colonial dress drifting through the halls, and some staff won’t walk certain corridors alone after dark.

While you’re there: Spend the evening on Williamsburg’s famous ghost walk, where costumed guides share centuries of eerie tales along candlelit streets.

The Hawthorne Hotel — Salem, Massachusetts

Since opening in 1925, the Hawthorne has been the backdrop for countless Salem stories. Guests say they’ve seen a woman’s figure in mirrors or lingering near beds, and Room 325 is rumored to have a presence that never checks out.

While you’re there: October in Salem means parades, psychic fairs, and Haunted Happenings — the whole town is in on the celebration.

If You Stay in a Haunted Inn:

Book early. October fills up fast when there’s a ghost story attached to the room, exhaling, and letting you in on a secret.

Expect the unexpected. From flickering lights to phantom perfume, guests say it’s often the little things that leave the biggest impression.

Ask the staff. Many of these inns embrace their haunted reputations and will happily share the local lore.