When you think of Las Vegas, the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” your mind likely conjures images of dazzling lights, extravagant casinos, and glamorous shows. But beyond the glitz and glamour, there’s a darker, more mysterious side to Sin City that’s just begging to be explored.

As it turns out, the city is home to a plethora of haunted hotels, each with their unique stories and ghostly residents that can make even the bravest of souls quake in their designer boots.

Join us as we reveal the top 10 spine-chilling, hair-raising, and downright creepy hotels in Las Vegas that are sure to give you a spirited stay you won’t soon forget. Just remember, what’s lurking in the shadows might be more than just a figment of your imagination.

1. Planet Hollywood

Planet Hollywood
3667 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 [BOOK A STAY]

Because the Aladdin Hotel sits on the same ground as the old hotel of the same name, it seems to have its own connections to haunted happenings. Now known as Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, the most haunted spot in the hotel has to be the Paranormal Suite.

Numerous guests have reported being awakened in the middle of the night because they have heard someone at the door. There seems to be whispered voices speaking in the hall, too; and no matter how quickly you rush to open the door, there’s never anyone there. [BOOK A STAY

2. Tropicana Las Vegas

Tropicana Las Vegas
3801 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 [BOOK A ROOM]

This hotel has been home to some odd events as well. A large wooden tiki mask used to guard the entrance to the hotel a few years ago, and it was said to hold a trapped spirit within it.

Many people reported after touching the mask they would develop a horrible purple rash, and this happened to many guests. If you took a picture in  front of the mask, you might even see a strange purple haze rising from the mask. The management eventually moved the mask out of the main entrance and into safekeeping somewhere. [BOOK A ROOM

3. Oasis Motel

Oasis Motel
1731 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104 [BOOK A ROOM]

For something a little off the Strip and closer to Downtown, there is the Oasis Motel. There’s nothing unique about it, except that people have the tendency to check in, then kill themselves.

Actor David Strickland (NBCs Suddenly Susan) and a world-famous poker player named Stu Ungar, both hanged themselves here. Both were in Room 20 (not at the same time) and it’s said they still haunt the place. Unless you like creepy, you might want to book another room. [BOOK A ROOM

4. Horseshoe Las Vegas

Horseshoe Las Vegas
3645 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 [BOOK A ROOM]

In 1980 a terrible fire ripped through the old MGM Grand Hotel, killing 87 people. The property was renamed Bally’s after being sold, and in December 2022 it was renamed Horseshoe Las Vegas.

The tower where the fire happened is still a part of the new hotel, and guests will say they sense unusual shadows in the hallways, hear strange noises and wonder at furniture which mysteriously moves unseen around hotel rooms.

The higher you go in the tower, the more the paranormal activity seems to be. Some spirits never rest. [BOOK A ROOM

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5. Luxor Hotel and Casino

The Luxor Hotel and Casino
3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119 [BOOK NOW]

This most unique hotel modeled after the famous pyramids of Egypt, is said to be haunted. When the hotel was being constructed, some say between two and seven construction workers died when a wall fell on them.

There are reports that only one worker died and continues to haunt the hotel. Because the shape of the hotel is that of a pyramid, many believe the hotel is cursed as well as haunted, due to secret powers. The powers of the pyramid are said to far surpass modern comprehension.

There are also other people who have jumped to their deaths from the balconies which line the inside of the pyramid. Most of these people left no note and there was no reason for them doing such a thing.

The Luxor is also said to have been built on a popular burial site that mobsters regularly used. Because few buildings were at the southern end of the Strip, mobsters would bury bodies there, and term “holes on the Strip” referenced the people who were buried in those holes. [BOOK NOW

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6. Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

Flamingo Hotel and Casino
3555 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 [BOOK A STAY]

The idea to build the Flamingo Hotel way back in 1946 was given a boost when a gangster by the name of Bugsy Siegel lent his hand to designing the casino and hotel. Bugsy was murdered in 1947 in Beverly Hills when investors couldn’t find their money.

There are people who are convinced Bugsy’s spirit still haunts the hotel. There are guests who have experienced a dark figure standing at the foot of their bed at night, doors opening and closing on their own, and eerie whispered voices that come from nowhere.

Outdoors near the memorial which is dedicated to Bugsy, people have encountered his ghost. [BOOK A STAY

Read more on the haunted Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas NV

7. The Excalibur

The Excalibur
3850 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 [BOOK NOW]

This hotel is a great place for gambling, but if you’re looking for ghosts, you will find them as well. If you happen to be staying on the 10th floor and feel like someone is following close behind, you’re not alone.

A voice that whispers into guests’ ears and feeling great coldness are other strange occurrences.

Static from televisions that are turned off, furniture which mysteriously move in rooms, and phones ringing with no one on the other end are some of the additional weird circumstances surrounding this hotel. [BOOK NOW

8. Circus Circus Hotel & Casino

Circus Circus Hotel Las Vegas
2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, NV 89109 [BOOK A ROOM]

Of all Vegas’ hotels and casinos, Circus Circus is one of the most famous. People from all around the world have found their way there, and many guests have reported strange occurrences in their rooms.

For instance, someone said the words “Help Me” were seen on a mirror and others have heard those words being screamed.

Room 123 is where a mother killed her young son, then herself and these two have been reported as wandering around the hotel. Three people who were killed in the kitchen have also been seen by guests and staff. [BOOK A ROOM

9. The Mirage

The Mirage
3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, NV 89109 [BOOK A STAY]

One of the most famous hotels in Vegas, the Mirage is one of the most haunted in the state.

When the casino was being built, there was a rumor that a wall actually fell on workers, not exactly the best way to start things off. Even though the worker is no longer physically there, his spirit seems to have never left.

The bathrooms in the Terry Fator theater are said to have a spirit; if you happen to be in there alone and late at night, the automatic sensor faucets may just turn on by themselves.

Employees have reported this poor soul still knocks on the walls. One of the cleaning staff will no longer go in there to clean, she’s too afraid. And she’ll only walk on by with rosary beads in her pocket. [BOOK A STAY

10. Westgate Hotel & Casino

Westgate hotel and Casino
3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 [BOOK A ROOM]

The Westgate Hotel, once the largest hotel and casino in the world, opened in 1969 and swiftly became the stomping ground for none other than Elvis Presley.

Boasting a record-breaking 837 consecutive shows, the International Theatre regularly hosted legends like Cary Grant and Carole Channing during Elvis’ reign. However, it wasn’t until after the King’s untimely death in 1977 that the Westgate truly earned its haunted reputation.

Wayne Newton, a close friend of Elvis, took to the stage to pay tribute in a spine-tingling medley. During this performance, Newton saw Elvis himself smiling down from the supposedly empty balcony, perhaps signaling his approval from the great beyond.

Since then, sightings of the King’s apparition have been reported by visitors and employees alike, from the casino floor to the dark hallways of the upper floors and even the Tuscany Villa, aka the Elvis suite.

It’s no surprise that some believe the spirit of Elvis lingers in the hotel, given his massive comeback and extensive history at the property. Guests have reported feeling his presence, catching glimpses of his image, and hearing his music play mysteriously in the background.

So, if you’re planning a stay at the Westgate, keep your eyes peeled and your ears open. You might just spot the King, still rocking and rolling in the afterlife. [BOOK A ROOM