Built during the Otago gold rush of the 1880s, the Vulcan Hotel is a historic pub with a dark reputation. Its most famous ghost is “The Rose,” a prostitute allegedly murdered in Room 1, who is said to still wander the halls. Guests have reported cold spots, unseen hands tugging at blankets, and the apparition of a woman standing at the end of their beds. The hotel embraces its haunted legacy, making it one of New Zealand’s top paranormal destinations.