15 terrifying places to rent on Airbnb

As they do every year, on the night of October 31 to November 1ᵉʳ, Halloween devotees will terrorize the streets to collect sweets. Then they'll get together to trade horror stories. Why not choose the creepiest places to rent on Airbnb, because what could be better and creepier for your Halloween party? Haunted by spirits and ghosts, simply bizarre or isolated, unearth these little gems in the four corners of the globe. If you're feeling like a horror adventurer, get ready for a thrill that'll send shivers down your spine or make your blood run cold. sensitive souls, please refrain!

This place was once classified as the largest psychiatric asylum in the world. Evidence of voices, moving beds, and the feeling of being locked up, recalling the suffering of those who were interned there. It's the perfect place for an Airbnb Halloween experience if you're looking for a real sense of unease and dark history.

In the heart of the French Quarter, this old Victorian house exudes mystery and legends. The air is heavy with voodoo secrets and ghost stories. Testimonies of strange noises, apparitions and cold sensations chill your blood. Offered for rent on Airbnb, it will immerse you in the unique and unsettling atmosphere of New Orleans.

This historic home is haunted, as are probably several others in Gettysburg, scene of the pivotal Civil War battle. On Airbnb, you'll rent this recently renovated home located near downtown. A chance to immerse yourself in documented paranormal phenomena and go ghost hunting.

Spending the night in an old prison... the very idea is enough to frighten you. But Kilmainham, with its cold cells and walls steeped in history, is renowned for its paranormal phenomena. Even when converted to an Airbnb, it's rumored that the spirits of hanged prisoners and revolutionaries still haunt the nightly silence.

Pinch yourself to see if you're dreaming, you're about to sleep in the Scream house, based on the film of the same name. Your mission is to survive the night, as Ghostface has returned to terrorize the town of Woodsboro. Face your fears and terrors by picking up the phone line and all will be well.

This Finnish igloo is adorned with an especially terrifying decor and atmosphere at Halloween time. Available on Airbnb, this unique accommodation is combined with local stories of nocturnal creatures, creating a mysterious and spooky winter experience. No doubt you'll shiver with cold, but also with pleasure in this unusual accommodation!

Renting an Airbnb in a former German sanatorium that's been partly converted into apartments... the idea alone sends shivers down your spine. These places of suffering and confinement have a particular energy. This gigantic hospital complex, built to eradicate tuberculosis, comprises some sixty buildings. Go in search of whispers, inexplicable noises and furtive shadows from the past.

This forgotten lighthouse stands on a weather-beaten island off the coast of Brittany. Now offered for rent on Airbnb, a mysterious atmosphere has reigned here since its abandonment. Legend has it that the spirit of a mermaid or lost sailor still attracts lonely souls here, their songs mingling with the sound of the waves.

Descend into the depths of this World War II bunker, converted into Airbnb accommodation. Its size (22 rooms), lack of comfort and subterranean nature quickly provoke claustrophobia and oppression. Add to this the weight of history and the presence of death, and you have an inexorable rise to introspection and anguish. Are you up to the challenge?

This historic residence is steeped in the legends of witchcraft. It owes its fame to the darkest hours of its past, the time of the Salem witch trials. As an Airbnb tenant, you'll enjoy an immersive experience in an oppressive and mysterious atmosphere. Unexplained noises, a feeling of being watched and paranormal tales add to its terrifying aura.

An isolated cabin in the Clocaenog forest, and reputedly haunted by wandering spirits, is available to rent via Airbnb. fancy a stay in deep silence interspersed with unfamiliar noises? Paranormal rumors report disappearances and speak of an invisible force. Truly frightening, but nothing to discourage a lover of supernatural adventures and out-of-the-ordinary experiences.

This austere, imposing medieval fortress is associated with the legend of Count Dracula. With its imposing Gothic architecture, it overlooks an often misty landscape. Rented out on Airbnb, this castle provides a unique experience in the medieval world, where it is said that the tortured souls of its former occupants still reside, awaiting their next victims. Dare to face your destiny?

Rent a trailer on Airbnb in the middle of the vast Nevada desert in the USA. In the desert silence, broken only by the wind or the unfamiliar sounds of nocturnal wildlife, the isolation is total. It triggers a feeling of anxiety and vulnerability, faced with the terrifying atmosphere of the wilderness far from civilization.

Decorated for Halloween, this room recreates the bedroom of an Edwardian child with nightmarish details. Look closely at the books, toys and ephemera. Subdued lighting, heavy curtains and excessive furnishings convey a sense of intimacy and stuffiness. Visit the other rooms of the house and its garden, too - the strangely magical ensemble is well worth the detour!