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Italy, renowned for its rich history, stunning landmarks like the Colosseum and Venice's canals, and vibrant culture, draws millions of visitors. Yet, beneath its charming facade, the hotels whisper secrets of restless spirits, their echoes haunting the shadows of ancient walls.

Hotel Gritti Palace

Average price per night

$797

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Guests have reported seeing the ghost of a nobleman who is said to wander the halls. Some have experienced cold spots and the sensation of being watched.
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In the dimly lit corridors of the Gritti Palace, whispers of 16th-century elegance mingle with something far more sinister, a chill that seeps into the bones as if the walls themselves exhale the breath of the long-dead nobility. Guests have reported the unsettling feeling of a piercing gaze, the sort that sends shivers skittering down the spine, as shadows dance just beyond the corner of ones eye, and in the frigid embrace of sudden cold spots, they swear theyve glimpsed the spectral figure of a nobleman, his face twisted in eternal regret. Beneath the chandeliers that seem to flicker with a life of their own, the air thickens with a sense of dread, reminding all who

Hotel Il Saraceno

Average price per night

$247

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
There are tales of a ghostly sailor who is said to wander the hotel grounds; and guests have reported hearing the sound of waves and distant voices.
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Perched precariously on the cliffs of Riomaggiore, Hotel Il Saraceno loomed like a relic from a forgotten age, its weathered stones whispering secrets of sailors lost to the depths beneath. As night fell, the ghostly figure of a sailor, eyes hollow and mouth agape in a silent scream, was said to wander the grounds, accompanied by the mournful echoes of crashing waves and distant voices that wove a chilling dirge through the air. Guests, drawn to its charm, often awoke to find the salty scent of the sea mingling with an inexplicable dread, as if the very walls were listening, waiting for the next soul to claim.

Hotel Porta Palio

Average price per night

$271

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Guests have experienced strange noises and have reported seeing shadows moving in their peripheral vision.
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Hotel Porta Palio loomed in the twilight, its crumbling facade whispering tales of centuries gone by, as the distant echoes of ancient battle cries seemed to seep from the very stone of the city's walls. Guests often found themselves entranced by submerged shadows flitting just beyond their line of sight, only to be jolted awake by the spectral murmurs of lost souls trapped in time, languishing in the rooms that held their secrets. Each night, as the damp chill settled in, a sense of impending dread wrapped around them, leaving them to wonder: who, or what, was watching from the darkened corners of their dreams?

Hotel Touring

Average price per night

$224

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Visitors have described encounters with ghostly figures; particularly in the stairwell and lobby areas.
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At Hotel Touring in Ferrara, the air hangs heavy with the whispers of a bygone era, where the marble lobby, bathed in the fading glow of tarnished chandeliers, seems to sigh with the weight of unseen eyes. Guests often report the sensation of icy fingers trailing along their spines as they ascend the creaking stairwell, where shadowy figures flit just out of sight, caught between the realm of the living and the dead. Yet it is the suffocating silence that envelops each new arrival, a silence that feels almost expectant, as if the hotel itself is waiting, bated breath, for them to cross the threshold into its haunted embrace.

Hotel Antica Dimora

Average price per night

$362

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Some guests have experienced items moving on their own and have reported seeing flickering lights in their rooms.
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In the dim glow of the 16th-century chandeliers, shadows lingered in corners where no light dared to tread, whispering secrets of long-dead guests who never checked out. The air grew heavy with a palpable dread as flickering lights seemed to mock the living, teasing them with a dance of faint illumination before plunging them back into consuming darkness. And as night fell, isolated screams echoed through the crumbling halls, leaving newcomers to wonder if the poltergeists mischief would soon turn sinister, if perhaps their belongings were not the only things at risk of moving on their own.

Hotel San Francesco

Average price per night

$127

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Some guests have claimed to see ghostly figures in the hallways and have experienced items moving on their own.
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The Hotel San Francesco looms beneath the ancient shadows of Assisi, its cracked walls whispering secrets of a past steeped in devotion and despair, where the chill of a spectral presence dances through the dimly lit hallways. Guests have reported the heart-stopping sight of indistinct figures gliding silently past doorways, while objects inexplicably shift from one corner of the room to another, as if the very soul of St. Francis himself lingers, disturbed and restless. It is said that those who stay too long can feel the weight of unseen eyes upon them, a reminder that in this sanctuary of the sacred, not all spirits have found peace.

Hotel Villa Casanova

Average price per night

$375

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Guests have reported seeing ghostly figures in the garden and hearing strange noises coming from the attic.
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Nestled between the ancient walls of Lucca, Hotel Villa Casanova stands as a testament to time, its elegant facade whispering secrets that linger like the fog at twilight. In the garden, where once-blossoming roses now wither beneath a shroud of neglect, ghostly figures drift through the shadows, their voices a haunting echo of lost conversations, while from the attic, the soft creak of footsteps sends shivers down the spine of every guest who dares to remain after dark. Those who venture too close to the whispers of the past often find their nights haunted by the chill of unseen eyes, leaving them to question whether they are merely visitors-or unwitting participants in a tale that has already been written.

Hotel Posta

Average price per night

$174

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Some guests have claimed to hear voices and see shadows moving in their rooms; particularly at night.
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Beneath the weathered arches of Hotel Posta, whispers weave through the stone corridors like forgotten secrets, curling in on themselves and trailing into the late-night shadows. In the flickering candlelight, guests have felt unseen eyes prickling their necks, while disembodied voices murmur warnings from the corners of their rooms, barely audible yet unmistakably urgent. As the clock strikes midnight, the air thickens with an oppressive unease-many have come seeking solace but found instead that the hotel remembers their names, and the shadows never forget.

Hotel Igea

Average price per night

$134

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Reports of flickering lights and the sensation of being touched by unseen forces have been noted by guests.
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Beneath the weary arches of Hotel Igea, where the whispers of history cling to the air like cobwebs, flickering lights cast chaotic shadows that dance across the peeling wallpaper, as though the walls themselves are alive with forgotten memories. Guests have reported sensations of unseen hands brushing against their skin, a light caress that clutches at the heart with icy fingers, an unsettling reminder that they are never truly alone in this decrepit labyrinth of longing and loss. But as night falls and the corridors dim, the electric hum of the building grows louder, hinting at a presence that watches-waiting for the moment when fear becomes their only companion.

Hotel Ristorante Il Canto del Sole

Average price per night

$259

USD
Spook rating:
5.0
(1 votes)
Some patrons have claimed to hear voices and laughter in the dining area when no one else is present; as well as sightings of a figure in period clothing.
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In the shadow of Vesuvius, Hotel Ristorante Il Canto del Sole exudes a faded elegance, but as twilight descends, the laughter of long-gone revelers echoes eerily from the dining area, where no living soul should linger. Patrons have whispered of a ghostly figure clad in period garb gliding through the halls, watching with an insidious gaze, as if measuring their very worthiness to stay the night. Each bite of rustic fare comes tinged with the unsettling sensation that they are not alone-indeed, some say it feels as if the walls themselves lean in, eager to hear their secrets.