After hours of research and visiting Salem myself and exploring the charming area myself I have the Ultimate Guide to the Best Salem Massachusetts Halloween Hotels and accommodations.
When booking hotels and accommodations in Salem MA for Halloween be sure to book far in advance. Most accommodations will fill up quickly in October since this time is the busiest time of year to visit Salem.
There are lots of hotels and accommodations to chose from in Salem. You can stay in, vrbo, hotels, bed and breakfast, and even campsites. There are options for every budget and need.
I would highly recommend accommodations and hotels in Salem MA for the Halloween season to be walking or a short drive to Salem. This will help you to enjoy all the events, shops, and Salem MA Halloween fun.
Prices tend to be higher in October and fill up quickly. Be prepared to book early. Start looking 5-6 months out to get better rates and get a hotel or accommodation in Salem. Waiting a month out will most likely give you little to no options or excessively high prices.
Here are my picks for rentals, hotels, and even camp sites.
Camping is the cheapest accommodations in Salem. The Salem Campsite is located at Winter Island Park which is on the Salem Wharf. It is a short distance from downtown and even has a trolley stop you can hop on. The campsite offers RV and tent camping.
Costs: 35.00 a night for tent camping, and 42-50.00 a night for RVs.
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The Hawthorne Hotel is a beautiful historic hotel that is located walkable to all the Salem fun. Annnndd it hosts the famous Halloween Ball. It also has 2 restaurants that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Cost: This will run around 200-300 a night
Location: Salem Downtown
The Salem Waterfront Hotel is a beautiful classy hotel located walkable distance from Salem’s wharf. It has a fitness center, indoor pool, and a restaurant on site. It is located across the street from the Salem’s Visitor Center in prime location. It is such a pretty historic hotel and is a great pick. And the cherry on top? It has a beer garden!
Cost: Depending on when you book and dates it will range from 200-400 a night
Location: Wharf/ Downtown Salem
Hampton Inn is another option that is in a great location with all the main attractions being a 5-10 minute walk. The rooms are clean and they even have free breakfast in the mornings. Although this is not a local option, if possible I would recommend booking local to support the local community. Sometimes that is not always possible and if not this is a great option.
Location: 10 min walk to Downtown Salem
The Coach House is a beautiful Victorian house turned boutique hotel and it is soo lovely! It is artfully decorated and just so nice. It is a little removed from downtown but still a very short drive of 2 minutes to downtown Salem.
Cost: 900 a night for one bedroom
Location: Just off the main downtown area- by the Glendale Cove
The Warlock House is a very spooky Halloween themed rental that has tons of fun Halloween decor and themed rooms. They have a jack-o-lantern and raven themed room. It is everything you would want for a Salem rental with all the spookyness you will adore.
It has 3 bedrooms with two twins in one bedroom and the other two bedrooms both have queens in it. It will sleep 6 people and is only about an 8 minute walk to the Salem Witch Museum which is in the main area of Salem.
Cost: The price tag is a bit pricy, running around 1400 a night, about 233.00 per person per night (for 6 people). But oh boy is it fun.
Location: Close to Downtown Salem
Another more affordable vrbo for groups is an apartment located in the Salem center. It is only a 6 minute walk to the Salem Witch Museum and so close to all the action.
The apartment had 3 bedrooms with 1 king and 1 twin in bedroom one, 1 queen bed in bedroom two, and 1 queen bed in bedroom three. This will sleep a total of 8-9 with the additional double sofa bed.
Cost: Around 900 a night with 100 a night (for 9 people)
Location: Downtown Salem
Located in a historic building you will be staying at a 2 bedroom apartment with 1 bathroom. There are two bedrooms- bedroom one has 1 king bed and 1 twin bed, and bedroom two has 1 queen bed, and the living room has a double bed. You can sleep 6 people here. It is located within walking distance of all the Salem attractions, being only a 6 min. Walk to the Salem Witch Museum.
Cost: 900 a night with 150 per person per night if you have 6 people.
Location: Downtown Salem
Now that you have found a place to stay while in the Witch City of Salem, MA you get to start planning your epic Salem trip! Check out our Ultimate October Salem Guide, and of course a Salem Witch Shops Guide to help you explore all the spooky and cute witch shops while in Salem.
If you are extending your adventure to Boston, which is one of my favorite cities check out the Boston Long Weekend Guide.
If you are still looking for the perfect accommodations, check out booking and vrbo for more choices.
Have a wonderful trip exploring Salem at the best time of year and enjoying all the Halloween festivities and excitement. You are going to have a blast, there are so many things to do!