Most Haunted Places

Some people visit a city to experience their culture, some for its location and features, and others just simply for a taste of something different.  If the latter applies to you and you want to visit a city but take a different approach to how you discover all that is on offer there then read on! Here at Hostels.com we have come up with a list of some popular tourist spots that will offer something quite haunting! Myths and legends, both scary and spooky surround many of the world's top cities through their architecture, culture and attractions. So if you want your next trip to be a little bit spooky and in one of the worlds most haunted places, then why not visit one of these haunting locations. We've put together some great cities with lots of scary stuff to see and do in them. And we've also made that spooky trip for some haunting weekends or even longer all the easier by giving you plenty of great hostels to choose from, and trust me, there's nothing scary about their prices! So read on... If you dare!

Edinburgh

The Scottish city of Edinburgh is already a popular choice for those looking for a beautiful and interesting stay in Scotland. However, Edinburgh is also regarded as a very scary city with lots of haunted places. There are so many myths and spooky legends surrounding many of the city's attractions, so much so that there are many 'Ghost Tours' on offer in this scary city.  These 'Ghost Tours' are walking tours of some of Edinburgh's haunted locations offering spooky insights into the cities past through underground vaults and ancient landmarks. The underground vaults of the city along with Edinburgh Castle are regarded as two of the cities, and Scotland's, most haunted places. Visitors to Edinburgh Castle have made reported eerie sightings of a phantom piper, a headless drummer, spirits of French prisoners from the Seven Years War and even the ghost of a dog wandering in the grounds' dog cemetery. Parts of this haunted castle and its dungeons are over nine hundred years old and the latter are said to have played host to countless tortures and deaths. So if you want to visit one of Europe's most  haunted castles in a historically spooky city for a haunted weekend or even longer, then take a look at some of the great hostels we have available close to some scary locations.

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Prague

Prague is another scary city that offers some walking 'Ghost Tours' of its haunted attractions. This popular city in the Czech Republic is the perfect place for some haunting weekends. Some scary stuff on offer include evening tours under the cover of darkness to tourists looking for that ghostly sighting or just wanting to experience the somewhat spooky history of Prague.  These tours focus on Prague's most haunted area of the Old Town. You will wander through the streets and narrow alleyways learning all about the mythical and ghostly beings that are said to haunt the city. The Old Town is thought to date back to the 11th century and has many ancient churches and buildings in the location. Many residents and tour guides will be able to regale you with many spooky stories about the ghosts that are thought to wander through the haunted places of this beautiful Eastern Europe city. If you want to experience the haunted past of Prague then get your trip started by booking some cheap accommodation with our Prague hostels.

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Savannah

Not many people would imagine that the city often regarded as the spookiest one in America would be the charming Southern Georgian town of Savannah. However, behind its historical and charming facade, Savannah hides a dark and spooky past that draws many people to the area and its most haunted places. From haunted homes and cemeteries, to spooky sightings under the cover of darkness, this Georgia town has a whole host of myths, legends and haunted places in its history. Savannah has a long history of bloodshed and violence that dates from the Revolutionary and Civil War days.  And it is also thought that many of the historic sections of Savannah were built over old cemeteries. There are plenty of tours available in the area that offer a comprehensive guide to the sights and history of haunted Savannah. To book your accommodation in Savannah take a look at some of the amazing hostels we have on offer.

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London

The popular capital of London may come as no surprise as a spooky location due to its vivid history and the many legends that surround its top attractions. The Tower of London is probably the most notable haunted attraction in London and has a notoriety across the globe. The Tower dates from the 11th century and is regarded as one of the most haunted attractions in London. Many of the tales associated with the Tower ghouls involve figures from Britain's monarch and the many prisoners who were executed here including some of Henry the Eight's wives. The streets of London are often suspect to many ghostly sightings and strange sensations, many of which people associate with Jack the Ripper. There are also plenty of ghost tours on offer in the area that are led by guides who have studied the topic of haunted London and have testimonies from locals through the ages. To book your stay close to one of London's top haunted attractions then take a look at some of the great hostels we have available.

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Bucharest

The Romanian city of Bucharest is an ideal city base for your scary trip to the many renowned haunted locations in the country of Romania. Perhaps most famous for the legend of Dracula and its historical basis Vlad the Impaler, Romania, and more specifically Transylvania have been a popular choice for those after a more authentic experience from a spooky location. Not surprisingly there are plenty of Dracula-themed tours around the area that run throughout the year. However, for the ultimate scare, they suggest you take these tours around Halloween week as it only heightens the spookiness. More ghosts and ghouls can be heard about, and maybe even seen, in the medieval cities of Brasov, Sibiu, and Bistrita that are also worth visiting. Places not to be missed on your Dracula hunt around Romania include the grave of Vlad, Poienari Castle  - the real Dracula's castle, and Bran Castle - the location of Bram Stoker novel's castle. So for a taste of some haunted castles and spooky stories in Bucharest, get booking your stay in haunting Romania with one of these great hostels.

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Venice

Probably the last place you would associate with spooky tales and haunted locations is the romantic city of Venice. However, there is a darker side to this popular European city. The Venice that only the locals know about is one associated with dark alleyways and mysterious streets that many will shy away from once the sun has set. Rumours of getting caught in time loops and ghostly figures that frequent certain buildings are just a taste of the spooky happenings in Venice. There is also talk of places with scary myths attached to them such as The Island of No Return and Poyeglia that Venetian people will barely even speak of, never mind visit. But for all you daredevil ghost-hunters, there's plenty to try and spook you out in this Italian city. And for when it all gets a little too scary for you and you want to hide under your covers, then be sure to stay at one of these great hostels.

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Brisbane

Queensland's creepy capital Brisbane is a city steeped in spooky stories and haunted locations. Again, the area makes the most of its spooky happenings with many tours of the city's most haunted spots. There are many ghosts and ghouls rumoured to occupy the city of Brisbane, particularly in prominent buildings such as the Old Government House, the Parliament House, the Brisbane Arcade and the City Hall. The cemeteries of the area are also highly noted for their paranormal activity. So if you're making a trip to Brisbane and fancy a taste of the paranormal then get booking your hostel here.

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By:  Tracy Lynch