Halloween is around the corner, and Airbnb is leaning into the season with a lineup of listings that practically guarantee goosebumps. Forget candy—this year’s treat is sleeping somewhere you’re not entirely sure you’ll wake up alone.
According to Airbnb, Salem, MA tops the charts as the Halloween destination of 2025, with search traffic spiking just in time for the city’s legendary witchy celebrations. New Orleans, LA—America’s most haunted city—follows close behind, and San Bernardino, CA rounds out the top three with its mix of historic haunts and Halloween raves.
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But if you want an even more frightful Halloween getaway, Airbnb has also rounded up a list of places to stay that really up the spook factor.
The top Halloween listings for spooky season, according to Airbnb
Parks-Bowman Mansion: The Haunted Bedroom (New Orleans, LA)
This Garden District stunner comes with a side of chills. Many guests have reported sightings of a little girl in a yellow 1890s dress, making this spot officially Airbnb’s most haunted listing.
The Manor Master Chamber (Saint Paul, MN)
Built in 1883, this mansion has been dubbed Saint Paul’s most mysterious house. Paranormal investigators love it, which tells you everything you need to know.
Historic Morgue (Ozark, MO)
Once an actual morgue, this spot is now a rental with antique décor, modern amenities and even ghost-hunting gear included.
Henry Derby House (Salem, MA)
Expect rattling windows and creaky staircases in this 1838 downtown home. Bonus: you’re in the middle of Salem’s Halloween madness.
Linville Manor (Upper Marlboro, MD)
Legend says spirits gather at exactly 1:11am in this 1600s property. Sleep tight.
Poltergeist Movie House (Simi Valley, CA)
Yes, that house from that movie. Horror fans can step straight into the 1982 classic.
Twilight Swan House (Saint Helens, OR)
Live out your vampire-era nostalgia in this charming 1930s home for a softer kind of spook.
Mystic Falls Inn (Covington, GA)
Fans of supernatural TV dramas will recognize this one instantly.
Stranger Things – Byers Home (Fayetteville, GA)
This stay recreates the infamous home to transport you right back to Hawkins, 1983.
Haunted Mansion-Inspired Ghostly Retreat (Fullerton, CA)
An immersive stay for Disney lovers, this one comes complete with illusions and spooky replicas.
Ready to trade sweet dreams for strange noises? These Airbnbs make checking in a whole new kind of thrill.