Potterheads…Assemble! We are nearing Back to Hogwarts Day on September 1, and I understand the dismay if you haven’t received your Hogwarts acceptance letter this year either. But that shouldn’t stop you from experiencing the magic of the fictional world of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and everything that comes with it.
If you love Harry Potter and the wizarding world, you need to visit many real-life Harry Potter locations and soak up the magic. Better yet, you can stay at places steeped in the world of the Boy Who Lived.
From the famous Knight Bus to the magical tent at the Quidditch World Cup, I have brought you the 10 best Harry Potter-themed Airbnbs from around the world, where even the muggles are welcome. So binge-watch the movies, read the books, and live like a witch or wizard in the world of Harry Potter.
Hogwarts Hideaway in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Most of us still wish to be sorted out in Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff, but rarely in Slytherin. But if you have ever wanted to experience all the houses and other spaces at Hogwarts, this vacation rental in Hertfordshire offers Dumbledore’s office with a fireplace and the Sorting Hat, sleeping in four-poster beds in Slytherin and Gryffindor dorm rooms. You can walk down the stairs with pictures moving about, and check out the Chamber of Secrets bathroom and a Knight Bus bunk beds. It is one of the best Harry Potter-themed Airbnbs around the globe and my favorite on the list.
Bed and Bath: 3 bedrooms and 1 bath
Amenities: Indoor fireplace, full kitchen, outdoor furniture and dining area, patio, balcony, and private garden
Rent: $500 for a night
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Wizard’s Trolley of the Forgotten Forest in Tennessee, United States
I will admit, when I first saw the Knight Bus, the purple, triple-decker magical bus that rescued Harry in The Prisoner of Azkaban, I yearned to travel in such a fast-moving, lodging-style vehicle. Well, if you have a similar desire, you can stay at a version of the Knight Bus in Kodak, Tennessee, USA. Named the Wizard’s Trolley of the Forgotten Forest, this Harry Potter-themed Airbnb bus may not get you places, but it dons a beautiful purple on the exterior and a luxury interior. A replica of a 1916 Victorian-style trolley is converted into a cozy lodging, with two bedrooms comprising queen-size beds, a full kitchen, a living room, and a bathroom. Outside, a large fire pit and covered hot tub await to ease your bones after a day of flying on the brooms.
Bed and Bath: 2 bedrooms and 1 bath
Amenities: Full kitchen, large fire pit, outdoor hot tub, private BBQ grill, and outdoor furniture
Rent: $620 for two nights
The Gamekeeper’s Hut in Tennessee, United States
Located near the Wizard’s Trolley of the Forgotten Forest, the Gamekeeper’s Hut will fondly remind you of Hagrid’s hut on the school grounds. The vacation rental offers two bedrooms with queen-size beds that can accommodate both small pixies and giants, such as Hagrid. The stone fireplace keeps the space snug, there are two full baths, and a well-appointed kitchen. Outside, there is a fire pit, hot tub, outdoor grill, and dining area for enjoying al fresco meals. Staying at this Harry Potter-inspired Airbnb will make you feel like you have snuck into Hagrid’s hut after dark. Just don’t let Malfoy catch you there, or all of you will wind up in detention in the Forbidden Forest.
Bed and Bath: 3 bedrooms and 2 baths
Amenities: Electric fireplace, complete kitchen, large fire pit, gas BBQ grill, and outdoor furniture and dining area
Rent: $850 for two nights
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Wizards Hollow in North Carolina, United States
Think Hogwarts Castle, but make it a treehouse, and you get Wizards Hollow, a beautiful piece of medieval gothic architecture perched on stilts. It gives an authentic treehouse charm with a stunning façade that blends into its surroundings. Offering about 600 square feet of space, the rental has two queen beds, a bathroom with traditional plumbing, and a living room with a sofa, TV, and games. There is a full kitchen with coffee essentials, an electric grill, bottled water, and an electric cooktop. I must admit it is one of the most sophisticated Harry Potter Airbnbs I have ever seen.
Bed and Bath: 2 bedrooms and 1 bath
Amenities: Pet-friendly, electric fireplace, complete kitchen, large fire pit, gas BBQ grill, and outdoor furniture and dining area
Rent: $550 for a night
Le grand gîte du Sorcier in Colmar, France
This magical Airbnb in France is a fully themed apartment and can accommodate six guests. Every Harry Potter fan will be over the moon as this place offers cauldrons, pumpkins, and mandrakes to appease the wizards and witches. You will feel like you are walking through Diagon Alley with shops selling different essentials you’ll need for your year at Hogwarts. There are so many details to take in from a student’s trunk, a Gryffindor scarf, Hedwig, her cage, and a Nimbus 2000 hanging on the wall. I have got my wand, an owl, and robes. What else do I need? Oh, yes, books!
Bed and Bath: 2 bedrooms and 1 bath
Amenities: Electric fireplace, complete kitchen, Wi-Fi, dedicated workspace, and pet-friendly
Rent: $220 for a night
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Wizards Way in Florida, United States
If you want a big family or friends Harry Potter vacation, Wizards Way in Champions Gate, Florida is the perfect place for you. This themed Airbnb has special effects, custom-carved beds, ambient sounds, and custom mood lights, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the wizarding world. The rental has interactive elements and hand-painted murals to secret nooks to keep guests engaged, no matter their age. It can sleep over 16 guests in its eight bedrooms.
Bed and Bath: 8 bedrooms and 5 baths
Amenities: Private heated pool, private theater room, gourmet kitchen, and astro-turfed garage with a pool table
Rent: $1,200 for two nights
The Dorm Room, Georgia, United States
The Dorm is full of Easter eggs for Harry Potter fans. It includes an upstairs apartment with magical surprises to explore during your stay, along with games, books, and movies. There are three bedrooms with a king-size bed, one twin bed, and two twin beds in Hogwarts dormitory style. You can enjoy the Prefect’s bathroom with a luxurious walk-in shower, but don’t let Percy catch you or relax in the Common Room. There is even an enchanted car standing outside.
Bed and Bath: 3 bedrooms and 1 bath
Amenities: Firepit, BBQ grill, outdoor furniture, full kitchen, and Wi-Fi
Rent: $210 for a night
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The Wizards Cauldron, Cornwall, United Kingdom
A magical gem in the Cornish countryside, the Wizards Cauldron is a cozy cabin that takes inspiration from Hagrid’s lodging at Hogwarts. There is a well-equipped kitchenette with an air fryer, microwave, and oven. There is only one bedroom, but the sofa turns into a bed for additional guests or children. There is Wi-Fi, a smart TV, books, games, and the complete set of Harry Potter DVDs for entertainment. There are so many details from the movies here, even the lady who grants entry to the Gryffindor house commons, so don’t forget the password. Shoot! I had the password written on a piece of paper, and I lost it.
Bed and Bath: 1 bedroom and 1 bath
Amenities: Pet-friendly, indoor fireplace, outdoor furniture, outdoor dining area, and charcoal grill
Rent: $235 for a night
De Vere House Room 2, Lavenham, United Kingdom
Want to spend a night at Godric’s Hollow, where Harry Potter spent some time as a baby? Well, head to Lavenham and rent Room 2 at De Vere House. Also known as Harry Potter home, the rental has a four-poster, en-suite bedroom where you will be provided with fluffy dressing gowns and toiletries. You get access to a TV, Wi-Fi, and a private guest sitting room with a log fire and a courtyard garden.
Bed and Bath: 1 bedroom and 1 bath
Amenities: Wood-burning fireplace, Wi-Fi, dedicated workspace, breakfast, outdoor furniture, outdoor dining area, and private garden
Rent: $260 for a night
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Alchemy Earthen Home, North Carolina, United States
Alchemy earthen home will immediately transport you to the Quidditch World Cup, where you get to stay in an enchanted tent, which appears smaller on the outside, but fits quite a lot inside. Located 10 minutes north of downtown Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Harry Potter vacation rental offers expansive windows to take in the long-range mountain views. When you get inside the tent flaps, a living area greets you, along with a 12-foot spiral slide that leads you to the heart of the earthen home below. There is a bathroom with a shower, a queen-size bed, a fold-out futon for additional sleeping space, and a complete kitchen.
Bed and Bath: 1 bedroom and 1 bath
Amenities: Wi-Fi, dedicated workspace, firepit, outdoor dining space, outdoor furniture, and complete kitchen
Rent: $550 for a night
These are the 10 best Harry Potter-themed Airbnbs from around the world. Let me know which of these you have visited or would like to visit.
