While each of these historic buildings are magnificent in their own right, if ghostly sightings , paranormal encounters, and spooky history are your thing, these are definitely the places to be or not be, depending on your spook level. While not all of these hotels are still active places to stay overnight, many are still local businesses that often still have spirits lurking around.
That being said, here are nine of the most haunted hotels in Idaho - sleep at your own risk. For many, the history of the Owyhee Plaza is as old as that of Boise itself. As a cultural cornerstone in the heart of downtown, this multipurpose building has been the source of spooky legends since its inception in at the hands of architectural geniuses Hummel and Tourtellotte.
A century's worth of rumors tell of a spirit particularly haunting the meeting rooms and Room , but the plaza's most recent renovation into a series of office spaces, rented apartments, and conference rooms make pinpointing the continued haunts a challenge. Please note that, although this one-time hotel is now closed to guests, the building is still being used, mainly as an event space and retail center, and diners can book a table at the eponymous Owyhee Tavern.
We wonder if attendees will report ghost sightings at this notoriously haunted hotel in Idaho? The oldest saloon in Idaho also operates side by side with one of the oldest hotels in Idaho: the White Horse. This nearly year old Spirit Lake staple has been a fixture of downtown since , but rumors of a spirit haunting the halls--affectionately known as "Big Girl" date back to the 20s. Slamming doors, moving items, apparitions…. Formerly the jewel of Idaho's mining camps during the gold rush days of the late s, Silver City is a rare example of a former town that is still intact, and while it has yet to ever truly find itself in the "ghost town" category, it is nevertheless the site of plenty of spooky legends, particularly at the old Idaho Hotel on Jordan Street.
The sagging wooden structure is a truly unique one that fits perfectly with the landscape. A sense of trespassing, as though one is disturbing a sacred site, hangs heavy in the musty indoor air.
