Guide to Ghostly Galveston Island

The Ultimate Guide to Haunted Hotels, Spooky Spots & Paranormal Pit Stops

Uncover Galveston's haunted history through eerie hotels, historic homes, ghostly restaurants, and top ghost hunting spots.

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Haunted Hotels & Inns

Explore Galveston’s Haunted Hotels and Ghostly Legends

In the chilling allure of Galveston’s haunted hotels, history meets the supernatural and ghostly tales linger in the halls.

Haunted Hotels & Inns

Grand Galvez
Grand GalvezAn island landmark for over a century, Grand Galvez is the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast—and…
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The Tremont House
The Tremont HouseA Storybook Stay in the Heart of Historic Galveston It begins with the soft echo of your footsteps on…
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The Lasker Inn
The Lasker Inn is a restored 1870 Greek Revival mansion, offering luxury suites and elegant event space in Galveston's Historic District.Once…
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Sugar's Inn
Sugar’s Inn offers boutique accommodations in a restored 1840s building, steps from downtown dining, culture, and the Galveston Cruise Terminal.Set above…
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The Mansard House
The Mansard House offers adults-only boutique accommodations in a restored 1912 property, blending historic character with modern comfort and amenities.Once the…
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Carr Mansion
A restored 19th-century Greek Revival estate offering boutique rooms and gathering space in Galveston's East End.Carr Mansion blends historic architecture with…
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The George Manor
The George Manor is a restored 1851 estate in Galveston's Historic District, offering boutiques suites, fine dining and historic elegance.Built in…
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Haunted Grand Galvez

I once doubted the haunted nature of Galveston. Surely, ghosts don’t roam island streets and hotel hallways. All that changed one recent afternoon during lunch at what is now the Grand Galvez. While among some writers and some hotel staff, I noticed the knife on my bread plate vibrating out of control. I checked for shaking legs under the table. Nope. I checked overhead to see if the fan could cause this movement. Nope. And, our conversation at the time centered around the haunted stories that abound at this site. So, now I’m a believer.

Whether you’re a doubter, believer or someone on the fence, it’s the season for thrills and chills in Galveston. The island’s ghostly history makes it one of the top destinations in the country for “haunted” travel. Chief among them is the island’s historic Grand Galvez, which has been featured on the Travel Channel’s Ghost Stories and on the Discovery Channel’s Ghost Lab for its paranormal significance.

The hotel, which offers special ghost tours during October, is said to be haunted by a “Ghost Bride” who reportedly has been seen in room 501 and in the hotel’s west turret. Legend has it that the bride hanged herself in the west turret during the mid-1900s after hearing reports that her fiancé had died at sea. Tragically, her fiancé eventually returned to the hotel looking forward to a marriage that would never be.

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Haunted Events

Galveston's Chilling Calendar

Darkness stirs in Galveston, where chilling events beckon the bold to uncover the island’s mysteries.

Haunted Events

Oct 31
Haunted Tales & Ghost Tour
Are the USS STEWART & the USS CAVALLA Haunted? That is something you will need to decide for yourself as you…
Sep 6, 2025, Sep 13, 2025, Sep 20, 2025, Sep 27, 2025, Oct 4, 2025, Oct 11, 2025, Oct 18, 2025, Oct 25, 2025, Oct 31, 2025, Nov 1, 2025
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Oct 31
Haunted Harbor Tours
Step aboard Galveston Historical Foundation’s SEAGULL II for the original Haunted Harbor Tour through Galveston Bay. Led by #GalvestonHistory guides, guests…
Oct 19, 2025, Oct 25, 2025, Oct 26, 2025, Oct 31, 2025
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Haunted Tours

Galveston's Haunted Pulse: Where Ghost Stories Come Alive

Shadows gather in Galveston, where haunted tours invite the curious to walk alongside the island’s spirits. Every step, every story, brings the past a little closer to the present.

Haunted Tours

Haunted
Ghost City Tours
Ghost City Tours takes tremendous pride in introducing guests to the haunted history of Galveston. They go way beyond the simple…
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Haunted
Spooky Galveston
Spooky Galveston is a walking tour company specializing in 1900 Storm Tours, Ghost Tours, and has the ONLY VAMPIRE Tour in…
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Tours
Ghost City Tours
Ghost City Tours takes tremendous pride in introducing guests to the haunted history of Galveston. They go way beyond the simple…
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Locally Owned
ToursByLocals
How about taking a private tour with a local expert? Christine Hopkins is a local guide for ToursByLocal and offers a…
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Haunted Harbor Tours
Haunted Harbor ToursGalveston Island, a vibrant island paradise, also holds a dark and fascinating past. Battered by hurricanes, ravaged by fire…
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Galveston Haunts

Galveston Cemetery Tours

Historic cemeteries are a big draw for visitors seeking the supernatural. Indeed, Galveston has been described as a cemetery with its own beach. Several companies offer tours of the oldest burial places on the island. And there are several tour operators offering haunted tours throughout the island.

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Mary Beth Bassett

Senior Public Relations Manager

Mary Beth is the Public Relations Director for the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Galveston Park Board. She handles CVB public relations efforts for Galveston and manages the Austin, national and international markets. An Islander by Choice, she and her family moved to Galveston from Colorado in 2005.