Abandoned Hotels Where the Past Still Checks In

7. Château de Noisy (Miranda Castle), Belgium

Tucked away in the Ardennes forest of Belgium, the Château de Noisy—also known as Miranda Castle—once stood as a fairytale-like vision of neo-Gothic splendor. Built in the late 1800s as a summer residence for a noble family, it later became an orphanage and holiday camp. But by the 1990s, the castle was abandoned, left to the elements and slowly swallowed by time. Its spires and turrets still rise above the trees, but the interiors have long since fallen into ruin. Floors have collapsed, ivy overtakes grand staircases, and shattered stained glass scatters sunlight like broken dreams. Rumors of hauntings abound, adding a layer of spectral intrigue to its already melancholic air. Though partial demolition began in recent years, much of the structure still stands—a haunting reminder that even the most majestic dreams can fade into silence. The castle’s ghostly presence continues to draw explorers seeking the romance of ruin.