Admit it: no matter how old you are, a part of you will always wish you had received an acceptance letter inviting you to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Fortunately, some Airbnb owners have been transform their holiday homes into fully immersive Harry Potter-themed experiences.
From magical decor to wizarding activities, renters around the world provide the best places to stay for the ultimate Potter fan (known as Potterheads). Take a look at some of the options below and plan a trip for you or the whole family, without brooms or floo!
Updated by Gabriel Kirellos, January 29, 2022: Although JK Rowling has completed the beloved children’s saga, Harry Potter has captured the hearts of many around the world. The fandom has even made its way into travel, with Airbnb hosts and hotels decorating rooms suitable for die-hard Potterheads! We’ve updated this list to include updated information on these stays while adding new accommodations to the list. Whether you are a fan of Harry Potter or Fantastic Beasts, travelers can relive the series by staying in these magnificent accommodations!
11/11 Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts Fan Dorm (Salem, MA, USA)
What better way to have a magical vacation than to travel to the location of the Salem Witch Trials? Choose from the school dormitory. The owner will not only provide you with plenty of suggestions for Salem haunts to check out, but will also provide you with a good English breakfast in Mrs. Weasley’s breakfast nook!
You’ll spot many familiar creatures in the Fantastic Beasts room and have the option of sleeping in Harry’s or Ron’s bed in the school dormitory. (You can only enter the school dormitory if you give the password to Pink Lady’s portrait, of course.)
10/11 West Bow Flat (Edinburgh, Scotland, UK)
All true Potterhead knows Edinburgh, Scotland is a must visitsince it is there JK Rowling was inspired to write the Harry Potter series! Not only is this apartment near Edinburgh Castle, it actually resides on West Bow, Rowling’s inspiration for Diagon Alley!
For $126 a night, you and up to three other guests can stay where the magic began. The living room is covered in portrait wallpaper, reminiscent of the endlessly moving paint walls at Hogwarts. Complete with a library of antique books and an otherworldly chandelier, this Airbnb will transport you to the magical world Rowling created just around the corner.
September 11th Wizarding Home (Kissimmee, Florida, USA)
If you are planning a trip to visit the Harry Potter Theme Park at Universal Studios Orlando, this assistant at home is only ten kilometers away. This impressive Magical Manor is available with a swimming pool and a games room, it is certainly worth the price!
The dining room is complete with floating candles and you are welcome to choose the themed room that matches your favorite Hogwarts house. With five bedrooms all equally majestic, luxurious and utterly magical, it will be hard to decide which of the nine beds you want to sleep in!
8/11 The Common Room (Victoria, British Columbia, Canada)
Travelers sorted into Gryffindor (and also heading to Victoria BC) should book a few nights in the common room. Modeled after the Gryffindor common room, this Airbnb is every Harry Potter fan’s dream!
This condo is adorned with an accent rug and faux fireplace and adorned with a medley of Harry Potter memorabilia, giving visitors the feeling of hanging out at Hogwarts. You might even spot a popular house-elf in the kitchen (be sure to give him a sock to free him from his master)!
7/11 Harry Potter Fan’s Dream (Chickamauga, Georgia, USA)
Every nook and cranny of this house in Chickamauga is Harry Potter-themed, and if you look closely enough, you’ll find some hidden magical surprises! With the den designed to resemble the comfortable standard Gryffindor bedroom and the beds designed to look like the beds you would see in your typical Hogwarts dormitory, you will feel completely transported into the magical world of a Hogwarts student.
Lots of games are planned for you and your guests and lots of magical trinkets and trinkets to observe! Up to four guests can enjoy this magical experience for $86 per night.
6/11 A magical world of wizards and witches (Tagaytay, Philippines)
The owner of this apartment in the Philippines has indeed pulled out all the stops, importing warner bros. and Universal Studios to ensure guests have plenty of fantastic photo ops. You can sit in a Three Broomsticks cabin to eat or wash your hands in a sink built into a model of the Hogwarts Express.
With plenty of Harry Potter trinkets, a swimming pool, and all the movies already loaded onto the 43-inch Smart TV, this condo aims to be fan-friendly while being upscale.
5/11 Magical Potter Apartment (Prague, Czech Republic)
Want to go to Prague?
This comfortable apartment can house up to 13 dedicated Potterheads! The owners have ensured that each option is fully furnished in the most magical way. With super cool Harry Potter-themed murals and fresh modern furnishings, these are the perfect places to stay to enjoy all that Prague has to offer in wizarding style.
4/11 Blackburn Academy of Magical Arts (Springville, Utah, USA)
This big house is not just a place to stay—it’s a school of witchcraft! The owners offer feasts and magic lessons, as if you were a real student at Hogwarts. The property is 129 years old, so it has a historic feel.
Discover the many classrooms, the Grand Parlor and the plant conservatory. A place where 10 roleplaying is taken is a journey in itself. Their official website has tons of information about the activities and experiences they offer.
3/11 Magical Wizarding Residence (Edinburgh, Scotland, UK)
Another Edinburgh location, except this time, located right in Edinburgh city centre. With a wallpaper of books and a dementor hovering over the front room, this apartment is 100% inspired by Harry Potter.
Indulge in all the books and movies while sipping on a Harry Potter-themed cuppa, and when you get nervous you have some of Edinburgh’s most historic areas right outside your door. You and a guest can sleep in a modern bedroom with a double bed.
2/11 Wizards Way by Loma Homes (Florida, USA)
Wizards Way in Florida, USA is an eight bedroom Harry Potter themed house. The house is a magical wonderland located at Champion’s Gate. People who love Wizarding Home in Kissimmee, Florida will love Wizards Way even more. The latter is the epitome of fantasy and luxury and can accommodate up to 16 people. They can enjoy special effects, wizard-themed rooms, beautiful carved beds, ambient sounds, and custom mood lighting. Additionally, Wizards Way features a large dining room, open living room, and fully equipped gourmet kitchen.
1/11 Harry Potter themed bedroom (Colmar, France)
Potterheads will enjoy a trip to the East of France to stay at this iconic Harry Potter-themed Airbnb in Colmar. The bedroom has two four poster beds and a medieval Hogwarts style bathroom. Visitors to France’s iconic city must include wine tasting in this Alsatian countryside, provided they are adult witches or wizards. The Harry Potter themed room can accommodate up to 4 people and the price starts at $113 per night.
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