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Too scared to stay? Top 5 horror movie-inspired accommodations around the world

Published: 2026-09-25 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-25 — With Ghost Month in full swing, many horror films are released to bring a unique chill to the summer heat. A renowned global booking website has specially compiled a list of "5 Haunted Hotels from Horror Movies," recommending unique stays that have appeared on the silver screen for adventurous travelers looking for thrills and unforgettable holiday inspiration.

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

As Ghost Month arrives and numerous horror films are released to add an unusual chill to the peak of summer, a globally recognized booking website has rounded up the "Top 5 Horror Movie Stays." It recommends unique accommodations featured in terrifying films for bold and curious travelers, offering travel inspiration for a memorable vacation.

"Oakley Court Country House" is a countryside inn with a Gothic Revival-style architectural exterior. Located not far from a famous horror film studio, it was a top choice for filming locations during the 1960s. (Image courtesy of Booking.com, the same below)

Windsor, UK: Spend the night in a spooky Gothic mansion
"Oakley Court Country House" is a countryside inn with a Gothic Revival-style exterior and over 150 years of history. In the 1960s, due to its proximity to a well-known horror film studio, it became a preferred filming location for many horror movies at the time. Travelers can spot it in cult horror musicals by director Jimmy Sharman.

Nestled within a large garden, "Oakley Court Country House" offers stunning views of the River Thames and is now open for guest bookings.

Today, the beautiful Oakley Country House is available for reservations. Set within a vast garden and overlooking the picturesque River Thames, the property also features a 9-hole golf course, tennis courts, an indoor swimming pool, and a restaurant that has even won culinary awards.

Tillamook, USA: A haunted stay certified by horror masters
Located within the Mt. Hood National Forest in Oregon, the "Timberline Lodge" features rustic-style rooms decorated with handcrafted furniture, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

The rustic-style rooms at "Timberline Lodge" are adorned with handcrafted furniture and have also served as filming locations for movies adapted from bestselling novels by horror master Stephen King.

However, this accommodation was also used as a filming location for the movie adaptation of Stephen King’s bestselling novel "The Shining."

Situated in Oregon’s Mt. Hood National Forest, besides its intriguing backstory, "Timberline Lodge" also offers amenities such as an outdoor heated swimming pool and three on-site restaurants, providing guests with comprehensive services.

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