This year, as most Halloween gatherings are not yet possible due to social distancing, Booking.com has curated a selection of ghostly getaways where you can experience a Halloween to remember.
Leave behind the creaky floorboards, icy drafts and haunted hallways and opt for comfort and luxury for your Halloween stay. You don’t have to stay in a house of horrors to celebrate Halloween 2021, let your imagination run wild in these spooky destinations
Braşov, Romania
Braşov is the home of the legendary Dracula and the historic region of Transylvania. This mysterious land is best known for its medieval towns, mountainous borders and gothic castles. Whether you think the folk legends of bloodthirsty vampires and howling werewolves are fact or fiction, Braşov is a place to consider for your Halloween festivities. You can even book a guided tour of Bran Castle to hear tales of Vlad the Impaler, thought to be the inspiration behind Bram Stoker's spooky 'Count Dracula'.
Paris, France
Whether you are looking for a trick or a treat, Paris can deliver it all; from extravagant Halloween displays at a nearby magical amusement park, to ghostly tours through the city of fright. The capital is full of phantoms from it’s bloody past such as Marie Antoinette to the resistance fighters of the revolution and is the perfect European city break for Halloween.
Oaxaca, Mexico
Although a little later than traditional Halloween celebrations, Mexico is the number one destination with the famous Day of the Dead and the Sugar Skull Tradition on the first and second of November. A famous Mexican tradition, the Day of the Dead is a celebration of the departed souls returning to earth to visit their loved ones. Candles, flowers and favorite foods are presented to graveyards and travelers dress up in imaginative costumes and parade through the streets of Mexico. This colorful ritual celebrates the day of the dead and is a true celebration of life.
Tarrytown, New York
Tarrytown is a few miles away from the infamous village of Sleepy Hollow and the legendary headless horseman. Experience haunted hayrides, gothic mansions and street parades in the ghoulish historic town of Sleepy Hollow. Top attractions include Sleepy Hollow cemetery tours, horseman’s hollow and a Historical Walking Tour of West Village in the City.
Londonderry, UK
Nobody does Halloween like Northern Ireland with the bewitching Banks of the Foyle Halloween festival. The Halloween parade is deemed the biggest in Europe, making Londonderry the ideal destination for Halloween enthusiasts. A devilish week of firework displays, street parades and mythical mayhem makes Londonderry the top UK destination for the frightening festivities.
