Haunted Hospitality
Why read ghost stories when you can sleep in one? Texas is home to dozens of historic hotels where strange footsteps echo and lights flicker long after midnight. Here are ten where you can check in — if you dare.
The Menger Hotel – San Antonio
Legendary spirits of soldiers and presidents haunt this grand landmark beside the Alamo.
The Driskill Hotel – Austin
The Driskill’s lavish halls hide stories of love, loss, and lingering guests.
Excelsior House – Jefferson
Antique charm and candlelit hallways make this one of Texas’s most haunted stays.
Hotel Galvez – Galveston
Known as the “Queen of the Gulf,” it’s also home to the “Lovelorn Lady” who still waits by the sea.
The Baker Hotel – Mineral Wells
Currently restored, its ghosts of glamour and tragedy remain legendary.
The Stockyards Hotel – Fort Worth
Cowboys never left this Western-era haunt.
The Gunter Hotel – San Antonio
A 1960s murder turned this upscale hotel into a true-crime ghost legend.
The Hotel Paisano – Marfa
Film stars and friendly phantoms share this cinematic desert inn.
The Faust Hotel – New Braunfels
Vintage 1930s architecture — and a resident ghost nicknamed “Suzy.”
The Rogers Hotel – Waxahachie
Restored lobby, original elevator — and persistent whispers in the halls.
Stay If You Dare
Many of these historic spots partner with local ghost tours, making them ideal bases for a paranormal weekend getaway.
Final Word
A night in a haunted Texas hotel isn’t just a stay — it’s a story you’ll tell forever.