Stay the Night
An Experience You Won’t Forget
2025 Overnights... Dare if you Care!
While some of the Franklin Castle’s most ominous chambers are about to have their doors unlocked to stay the night, others are brooding quietly over their stories.
It might not be wise to brave the night alone, so bring a companion, stay close, and await whatever the darkness may reveal. You’ll find a notebook and pen in your designated area—feel free to document any encounters or impressions that arise during this overnight event.
To confirm your overnight experience at Franklin Castle (participants must be 21 years of age or older), please click here to select a chamber and check availability. If your chosen chamber is unavailable or you have questions, please email Zac.
We extend our warmest welcome from within the castle and assure you that this overnight experience will be a journey you won’t forget.
Our simple booking rules
Below, you will find helpful notes about reserving a dwelling, essential information for your stay, and our straightforward “kastle rules.” These guidelines are designed to ensure your safety and make your night at the castle an unforgettable experience.
1. You may choose a chamber at Franklin Castle by making a reservation through this website. You can either pay a deposit or the full amount to secure your overnight stay. Please use the following link:
2. We'd like to give everyone who wants to stay the night a chance to do so, despite the fact that the chambers at Franklin Castle are often reserved hundreds of days in advance - and booked up quickly.
Please ensure that the chosen date for your overnight is the one that shall be graced by your presence before making any reservation. Should you choose not to arrive or cancel your booking, your absence shall be felt, and the sole occupants of your chambers will be specters.
In the event of any cancellation, a fee of 30% of the total cost of your overnight reservation shall be charged. If you cancel your overnight stay within 1 week before your reservation date or fail to show up, we cannot refund your full payment or any deposit. To request a refund, please email us at emma@thefranklincastle.com. We do not process refund requests through social media; email communication is required.
3. You have the option to include the 'Midnight Tour' with your reservation. Embark on a mystical journey through time, led by our native German storyteller Jens, who will unveil the entire history of Franklin Castle. As you traverse the shadowy chambers and dungeons, you will be transported to a bygone era. After the tour, you are welcome to explore the castle on your own—if you dare.
If you are exploring the castle on your own, please note that it is explicitly prohibited to enter any of the castles balconies. No exceptions. Please be aware that the primary sections of the castle, namely the Main South Hall and the Basement, will remain locked from 5:30am to 8am. However, this restriction does not apply if you have booked the entire castle.
4. It's wonderful to stay the night as a couple, and it also works very well as a group booking. The larger chambers, in particular, are designed for this. If you're feeling brave, you can spend the night on your own, but keep in mind that the minimum guest rate will apply. Those of you who plan on taking over the entire kastle can make South Main Hall, the entire second floor, etc. your dwelling for the overnight.
5. Franklin Castle does not have any televisions.
6. Franklin Castle overnights are private, discreet, and exclusive. That's the foundation this castle was built on.
7. We welcome you to bring your own food. In your chambers, you will find serving utensils. A list of restaurants that offer delivery service directly to the castle is also provided. If you'd like to cook, 'Emma's Rooms', 'The Kastle', and 'Louise's' Dwelling' come equipped with a full Victorian Kitchen. A kitchenette is available in Johannes' Rooms. You can also grind your coffee; the Tiedemann's way.
8. Franklin Castle is ideal for overnight 'kastle dwellers' because it is designed for that very purpose. 'Overnights' are not intended for paranormal research unless coordinated with us beforehand. Franklin Castle paranormal investigation options are available at the following link:
9. 'Kastle Dwellers' may leave and come back to Franklin Castle whenever they want.
9A. PARKING: Parking on site is offered "as is." Franklin Castle assumes no responsibility for any damage to vehicles under any circumstances. Street parking is also available on 44th and Franklin Blvd.
10. Check-in is 4pm | Check-out is 1pm - the next day:)
11. You will have your very own bathroom with a shower and bathtub. If you want to bring your own 'hide under the quilt' blanket, you may do so.
12. There is no alcohol served at Franklin Castle. However, you may bring your own beverages - in moderation, please.
13. There are many more options for “Kastle Dwellers” at Franklin Castle. You can find them when you click on the “Book Now” button for each room [Midnight Tour, Dinner Etc.]. Just pick your dates and number of participants to see if a chamber is available and how much it costs. Another window will show you all the options available for this overnight event.
I can’t wait to see you soon!
Our simple booking rules
Below, you will find helpful notes about reserving your visit, essential information and our straightforward house rules. These guidelines are designed to ensure your safety and make your stay at the castle an unforgettable experience.
1. You may choose a chamber at Franklin Castle by making a reservation through this website. You can either pay a deposit to secure your stay or the full amount. Please use the following link:
2. We'd like to give everyone who wants to stay the night a chance to do so, despite the fact that events at Franklin Castle are often reserved hundreds of days in advance.
Please ensure that the chosen date for your overnight is the one that shall be graced by your presence before making any reservation.
In the event of any cancellation, a fee of 30% of the total cost of your overnight reservation shall be charged. If you cancel your overnight stay within 1 week before your reservation date or fail to show up, we cannot refund your full payment or any deposit. To request a refund, please email us at events@thefranklincastle.com. We do not process refund requests through social media; email communication is required.
3. You have the option to include the 'Midnight Tour' with your reservation. Embark on a mystical journey through time and unveil the history of Franklin Castle. As you traverse the shadowy chambers and dungeons, you will be transported to a bygone era. After the tour, you are welcome to explore the castle on your own—if you dare.
If you are exploring the castle on your own, please note that it is explicitly prohibited to enter any of the castles balconies. No exceptions. Please be aware that the primary sections of the castle, namely the Main South Hall and the Basement, will remain locked from 5:30am to 8am. However, this restriction does not apply if you have booked the entire castle.
4. If you're feeling brave though, you can even spend the night on your own but... It's wonderful to stay the night in good company, too. The larger chambers or hiring "The Kastle", in particular, are designed for this. If you who plan on taking over the castle for your special event, this will include the South Main Hall and the entire second floor.
5. Franklin Castle does not have any televisions.
6. Franklin Castle overnights are private and exclusive. That's the foundation this castle was built on and the reason by which filming and photography are not permitted in the house. Particularly so, it is forbidden to broadcast any image taken from within the castle on social media or in any public manner.
7. We welcome you to bring your own provisions. In your chambers, you will find serving utensils. A list of restaurants that offer delivery service directly to the castle is also provided. If you'd like to cook, 'Emma's Rooms', 'The Kastle', and 'Louise's' Dwelling' come equipped with a full Victorian Kitchen. A kitchenette is available in Johannes' Rooms. In the morning, you can also grind your coffee... the Tiedemann's way.
8. 'Overnights' are not intended for paranormal research unless coordinated with us beforehand. Franklin Castle paranormal investigation options will be available later on in the season or upon special request.
9. Guests may leave and come back to Franklin Castle whenever they want.
PARKING: Overnight parking on site is offered "as is." Franklin Castle assumes no responsibility for any damage to vehicles under any circumstances. Street parking is also available on 44th and Franklin Blvd.
10. Check-in is at 4pm | Check-out is 1pm - the next day
11. Chambers feature antique furnishings and most comforts of a Victorian mansion as well as fully equipped bespoke bathrooms.
12. No alcohol will be served at Franklin Castle. However, you may bring your own beverages - in moderation, please.
13. There are many more options for “Kastle Dwellers” at Franklin Castle. You can find them when you click on the “Book Now” button for each room [Midnight Tour, House Cocktail, Dinner Etc.]. Just pick your dates and number of guests to see if a suite is available. Another window will show you all the options you may choose from. I can’t wait to see you soon !
Emma’s Rooms
This cozy room, bathed in Eastern morning delight, was Emma's very own bedroom around 1880. Her grand-mother, Wiebke, would live in the nearby rooms. Tiedemanns’ fifteen-year-old daughter died under mysterious circumstance, on January 15, 1881. Despite this tragic history, Emma’s Rooms retains a remarkably uplifting energy, echoing the music, merriment, and ribbons-and-lace celebrations of her childhood. During this overnight experience, participants explore Emma’s private quarters and adjoining spaces - such as the Gothic-inspired Reading Room (originally Emma’s playroom), the Black Marble Bathroom, and a large Victorian-style kitchen adorned with Saxon hand-painted folklore motifs. This immersive event accommodates up to two guests and is priced from $175 per person, with a minimum of two participants. Come discover the castle’s rich past and experience firsthand the atmosphere that lingers after dark.
Johannes’s Chambers
In 1881, Johannes Tiedeman enlisted the renowned architects Cudell & Richardson to build a mansion inspired by the North German castles of Süderau and Schleswig-Holstein, places he knew from his youth before departing for America forever. Within Johannes’s Chambers lies the stately Oak Bedroom, adorned with a red velvet canopy, a white marble bathing area, a Chamber Kitchenette, and a view of the Rose Garden with the Carriage House behind the castle. This immersive overnight event accommodates up to two participants and is infused with a uniquely potent energy, making the late hours especially engaging. Since the experience can continue well into the night, it concludes at 1 p.m. the following day. Pricing begins at $220 per participant, with a minimum of two participants. Come discover the castle’s storied past and immerse yourself in its captivating after-dark atmosphere.
Louise’s Dwelling
These were Louise’s personal quarters at Franklin Castle in the late 1880s. Decades later, around the time the Deutsche Sozialisten (the German Singing and Dancing Club) sold the castle, rumors circulated that it was haunted by the nineteenth-century ghosts of Louise and her daughter, Emma. Covering the entire third floor, Louise’s Dwelling includes two private chambers, a large Reading Room, two bathrooms, and a spacious Victorian kitchen with views of the Rose Garden and Carriage House. This immersive overnight experience can host up to five participants and reveals a space where joy, mystery and spirituality have all left their mark. Because the night’s wakes can run late, the event concludes at 1 pm on the following day. It begins at 4 pm, with price starting at $245 per participant (minimum of two participants). Come explore the castle’s lingering energy and historic intrigue - after dark.
The Kastle
Built between 1881 and 1883, Franklin Castle is widely rumored to be Ohio’s most haunted house. A magnetic epicenter of undeniable fascination, it has witnessed countless adventures, supernatural events, joys, and sorrows. From the elegant sophistication of its earliest residents to the gritty teenage rituals of the 1970s, these walls have absorbed a roller coaster of energies and influences that can only be understood by stepping inside. The Kastle Overnights experience is designed for a circle of like-minded friends or a family. Extending across three floors (basement, first floor, and second floor), including the south main hall. It accommodates up to 7 participants for a night of immersive discovery. The event begins at 4 p.m. (feel free to arrive anytime after) and concludes at 1 p.m. the following day. Come explore the castle’s captivating history and lingering spirits - after dark. From $285 per guest/night and a minimum of four participants.