Horror! Here are 5 Abandoned Hotels that Now Leave Mystical Stories

Kapanlagi.com - Historical hotels in Indonesia carry a rich heritage of stories and unique atmosphere from the past. Some of them have become historical witnesses with a very old age.

Buildings that have long been abandoned often have a spooky aura and hold mystical stories that surround their existence. Various horror stories are often shared by guests who have stayed there.

Although not all stories can be proven true, these haunted hotels are actually attractive to travelers who seek challenges and new experiences.

Curious about which hotels are abandoned and famous for being haunted? Let's find out more.

According to various sources, Monday (20/11/2023), here are some abandoned hotels that are not operational and leave mystical stories among the community.

1. Sky Garden Hotel in Semarang

Illustration of Sky Garden Hotel in Semarang (Source: Instagram/@semarangker.official)

The Sky Garden Hotel is located in the Bukit Gombel area of Semarang. In the past, this hotel was always crowded with visitors.

However, at present, the Sky Garden Hotel is more known as one of the haunted locations in Semarang.

Since 1982, this hotel has been abandoned without any clear reason, which has subsequently created various mystical stories.

Considered as a place inhabited by supernatural beings in Bukit Gombel, many claim to have seen various types of supernatural beings in this hotel, such as wewe gombel, kuntilanak, and even pocong.

2. Lembah Dieng Hotel in Malang

Illustration of Hotel Lembah Dieng (Source: Merdeka.com)

In Lembah Dieng, in the western part of Malang City, there is an abandoned hotel since the 1980s. Its construction was halted without any clear reason. Now, it is abandoned and surrounded by trees and wild plants.

Not only that, it is rumored that mysterious sounds, such as cries for help and laughter of kuntilanak, can often be heard around this empty building.

3. Siranda Hotel in Semarang

Illustration of Siranda Hotel Semarang (Source: Halo Semarang)

Siranda Hotel is located in the middle of Semarang City, precisely on Diponegoro Street, Lempongsari. Although it is located near the Central Java Police Headquarters and is only next to the main road, this hotel has a reputation as a spooky place.

Based on several sources, this hotel holds a number of mysterious stories. In fact, the legend that has developed refers to the former building of Siranda Hotel as the residence of supernatural beings.

It is still a mystery why Siranda Hotel in Semarang is no longer in operation.

However, according to circulating stories, this hotel began to be abandoned after the murder of a beautiful woman in one of the hotel rooms.

It is said that the spirit of the murder victim still roams and often scares other guests, which eventually makes the hotel deserted and no longer functional.

4. Ghost Palace Hotel in Bali

Illustration of Ghost Palace Hotel (Source: Correcto.id)

In Bedugul, Bali, there is an abandoned hotel believed by the locals to be a haunted place.

This hotel has a structure that creates a creepy impression with a snake statue in the middle.

Not only that, the area around this hotel is filled with overgrown climbing plants and wild grass. This is due to the building standing for more than a decade.

5. Niagara Hotel in Malang

Illustration of Hotel Niagara (Source: Kapanlagi.com)

Niagara Hotel has become a symbol of a haunted hotel in Malang City. Since its establishment in 1918, this hotel has maintained a strong classical interior design.

There are many mysterious stories spread by guests who have stayed there, including reports of sightings of a Dutch lady ghost, the sound of a woman laughing in the bathroom, and an incident when the old non-functional elevator door suddenly opens.

6. Why Do Hotels Use White Bed Sheets?

According to Royal Hotel Dung Worth, Monday (20/11/2023), hotels always use white bed sheets because this color provides peace and a positive atmosphere.

Although not realized, the color white gives the impression that the bed is more comfortable because it looks clean.

7. Why Is There No 4th Floor in Hotels?

The number 4 in Chinese language, pronounced the same as the word 'si' which means death. As a result, many buildings, especially hotels, avoid using the 4th, 14th, 24th floors, and so on.

8. Why Are There No Clocks in Hotels?

The reason is that wall clocks would disturb the comfort of guests staying with the sound of ticking and to make guests feel relaxed and not rushed due to the presence of clocks as time reminders in the room.

9. Can Hotel Towels Be Taken Home?

Every hotel usually has a hotel logo on the bath towel. Some travelers consider it as a collector's item and therefore want to take it home.

Towels should not be taken home, even some hotels around the world prevent this fraud by adding chips to the towels in hotel rooms.

10. What Does FO Stand For?

Front Office (FO) is one of the departments in a hotel. Its duties and responsibilities are related to guest services.

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