Jailer’s Inn Bed and Breakfast

Bardstown, KY   /   2 Reviews

111 W Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004, USA

There’s no escaping ghostly apparitions when you stay at the Jailer’s Inn Bed & Breakfast. The inn is on the Travel Channel’s “Ten Most Haunted Places in the United States” list. Some of the country’s most violent criminals were locked up there, so there’s hardly a spot where a ghostly sighting hasn’t been reported.

One of the spirits is Mrs. McKay, who was married to the jailer. When her husband passed away, she ran the jail. She’s not a powerful entity but frightens guests when they awaken at night, and she’s staring at them.

The courtyard where hangings took place is one of the most haunted areas. One guest had a conversation with a man he encountered in the yard. The guest turned his head and when he looked back the man had disappeared. The spirits, staff, and guests all seem to get along harmoniously, and the paranormal activity continues.

Posted in Bed & Breakfast, Haunted Hotels and Real Haunts

2 Reviews

  1. Marsha Curtsinger

    Absolutely love this place. Had alot of activity the night we stayed in dungeon room. And the breakfast Paul made was absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to go back.

    March 18, 2026 at 1:54 pm Reply
  2. Paulette Lukanich

    Jailers Inn is an awesome place to stay. We enjoyed a three-night stay. Rooms were great. Paul the owner was awesome. Breakfast was wonderful each morning. Would recommend this B&B.

    July 9, 2017 at 6:16 am Reply

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