PORCELAIN PORTALS TO THE PARANORMAL: Haunted Bathrooms Around The World
They’re supposed to be the safest, most private rooms in any building — so why are so many of the world’s creepiest ghost stories happening in the lavatory? Forget haunted chambers – these are haunted chamberpots!
The World’s Most Haunted Bathrooms
Bathrooms are usually where we expect privacy. But in some places around the world, even these private rooms can feel creepy. These bathrooms aren’t just spooky because of games like “Bloody Mary”—some people think ghosts actually live in them. People have reported strange things in these places for years. Some of these stories even have lots of people who say they saw the same things. Let’s take a look at some of the world’s most haunted bathrooms and the spirits that might still be hanging around.
The Walled-In Nun at York Arms Pub
At the York Arms Pub, there’s a ghost in the men’s bathroom that goes way back. People say she looks like a see-through woman wearing a nun’s outfit. History shows she might’ve been a real nun who got pregnant. Because of that, she was trapped behind a wall while still alive. Her ghost still stays in the spot where she died. This ghost doesn’t try to talk to people or hurt anyone, but just seeing her makes visitors feel very uncomfortable. Hey, if you’re a man with your pants down and you see a nun – you’d be uncomfortable too. Back in the 1980s, other strange things happened here too. People saw stuff flying around by itself and said they were pushed by something they couldn’t see. Maybe being stuck for so long made her ghost stronger.
The Territorial Ghost at The Olde Pink House
The Olde Pink House in Savannah, Georgia was built between 1771 and 1789. It was a home for many years before it became a restaurant. A man named James Habersham Jr., who lived there, still shows up sometimes. He’s seen fixing tablecloths or pretending to have a drink at the bar. But another ghost really likes the women’s bathroom. Lots of women say they can’t get the bathroom door open at first, like something is holding it shut. But then someone else walks up and opens it easily. No one knows who this ghost is, but some think it’s a child from a long time ago who doesn’t want to share the space.
The Mischievous Flusher at Bow Bells Pub
The Bow Bells Pub in London opened in 1860. No one knows exactly when its ghost showed up, but it’s become pretty famous. The ghost likes to flush toilets while people are still using them. Some people have also felt someone tap them on the back—only no one’s there. In 1974, some people tried to get rid of the ghost with a special ceremony. But during the ceremony, the bathroom door slammed open by itself. A priest blessed the place afterward, but the ghost still causes trouble. Some believe it’s someone from long ago who just wants attention in a very strange way.
The Peeping Ghost of Lemp Mansion
The Lemp Mansion in St. Louis is full of sad stories. The family who lived there had many problems, and some even died in the house. People have seen glasses move on their own at the bar. A child’s face has been seen in an upstairs window. The basement is so creepy that workers call it the “Gates of Hell.” There used to be a tunnel between the house and a brewery. One of the creepiest ghosts might be William Lemp Jr. He once used the downstairs bathroom and later took his own life in the house. His ghost has been seen peeking over bathroom stalls at women. People say he’s still acting like he did when he was alive—and not in a good way.
Bleeding Tom at Frodsham Street
At the public toilets on Frodsham Street in Chester, England, people have seen a ghost called “Tom.” He’s said to be a man who took his own life nearby in the 1950s or ’60s. People describe him as very pale, bleeding from cuts, and holding a razor. His eyes still look alive, which really creeps people out. In 2011, the bathrooms were fixed up, but instead of making Tom go away, it seemed to make his ghost stronger. Some people think the changes might have disturbed something that kept him calm before.
The Screaming Woman at Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
The Shreveport Municipal Auditorium has had a lot of famous singers perform there, like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. While some visitors hope to see Elvis’s ghost, other ghosts seem more active. A little girl in a blue dress runs through the halls. Doors open and close by themselves, and it’s all been caught on camera. But the scariest thing is what happens in the women’s bathroom. People hear a woman crying out like she’s having a baby—and in pain. They think a woman gave birth in that bathroom and died there. Her screams have been heard for years.
Separated Spirits at Five Fishermen Restaurant
The Five Fishermen restaurant used to be a funeral home. It helped prepare people who died in big events like the Titanic sinking and a huge explosion in Halifax in 1917. People have seen lights that float, machines breaking for no reason, and even heard a voice on recordings say, “It’s Drake.” The third-floor bathroom is where things get really scary. A woman and a little girl’s ghosts are trapped there. It seems like another ghost is keeping them apart. One ghost hunter got really sick in there and heard humming, even though no one else was in the stall. Even fixing up the bathroom didn’t stop the strange events.
Agnes at Comfort Station One
Comfort Station One in Florida looks creepy just from the outside—it’s shaped like an old tower. But inside, it’s even weirder. People feel cold suddenly, mirrors fog up like someone is breathing on them, and stall doors move by themselves. One person even said they saw a floating head in the toilet. There’s also a ghost named Agnes who talks to visitors. One woman said she had a whole talk with Agnes, saw her old shoes under a stall, and then found no one there when she checked. Agnes might’ve been around since the building first opened.
The Bathtub Murder at Read House Hotel
Room 311 in Chattanooga’s Read House Hotel has a dark past. In 1927, a woman named Annalisa Netherly was murdered in the bathtub. Her ghost is still there. Guests say they see shadows, hear water running, and lights flicker. In 2019, the hotel was fixed up and they made room 311 look like it did in the 1920s. It even has iron bars on the windows, left over from when a famous criminal stayed there. The hotel now lets people stay in the room on Halloween for $666.
Blue Water Mystery at Emily Morgan Hotel
The Emily Morgan Hotel in San Antonio used to be a medical building. That might explain why so many ghosts are still there. The basement used to be a morgue and cremation area, and people still sense something there. On the seventh floor, there’s a ghost bride. On the fourteenth, it still smells like a hospital. But the twelfth-floor bathrooms are where really weird stuff happens. People hear running water when the faucets are off. One hotel worker found her bathtub filled with bright blue water—and nobody had gone in or out of her room.
Marilyn Monroe’s Reflection at The Knickerbocker Hotel
The Knickerbocker Hotel in Los Angeles was once a favorite spot for movie stars. Some of them never left. The most famous ghost there is Marilyn Monroe. People say she shows up in the mirrors of the women’s bathroom. You see her reflection, but when you turn around, she’s gone. She’s also seen at the bar with another ghost, Rudolph Valentino. This hotel also has a weird history of people trying to talk to ghosts. Harry Houdini’s wife held a séance there every Halloween, hoping to talk to her husband’s spirit. Maybe that’s why so many ghosts stick around.
The Hooded Figure at White Lion Pub
The White Lion Pub in England caught something crazy on a security camera in 2015. A white figure in a hood was climbing the stairs to the women’s bathroom. Workers weren’t shocked—they’d seen strange stuff for years. The old owner, James Rogers, is said to still hang around. He makes glasses fall and even sets off alarms. This is one of the few ghost stories with video proof, not just stories passed down.
The Deadly School Bathroom in Bangladesh
One of the scariest stories comes from a school in Bangladesh. In May 2015, an 11-year-old girl got really sick after using the school bathroom and died the next day. After that, about ten more kids also got sick near the same bathroom. Parents, teachers, and students believed a bad spirit was causing it. The school shut down for a while. People in town said the ghost used to live in a tree near the school. To stop it, some locals performed a ritual that involved blood, though no one talks much about what really happened.
A Final Warning
In the places we expect the most privacy, something unseen may still be watching — and waiting. Be polite to your spirited bathroom companion… if necessary, use the Febreze.
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