Magical Harry Potter themed stays – from Hogwarts to a real-life Diagon Alley

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Harry Potter know there are plenty of places you can go around the world to get a taste of the Wizarding World.With the release of the brand new Hogwarts Legacy video game last week it’s likely more people that ever are remembering the nostalgia of J.K Rowling’s books.In London, muggles can flock to the Warner Bros Studios to see how the magical films were created, while over in the US, you can visit Diagon Alley and Hogwarts at Universal Studios Orlando.READ MORE: Inside the Harry Potter villa that's £32pp a night with a Diagon Alley and flying carBut, it seems all the witches and wizards of the world weren’t satisfied with just a few places to immerse themselves in magic.There are a number of incredible Harry Potter themed Airbnbs and villas you can stay in with awesome additional features.We're talking ones decked out to look like Hogwarts dormitories, a cottage inspired by Hagrid's Hut, and even a property that has its very own Diagon Alley.

We've done the leg work and searched out some of the most magical Harry Potter inspired stays - check out our top picks below.

This aptly-named cottage boasts secret rooms, a Hogwarts-inspired dormitory with each bed paying tribute to one of the iconic houses, and even a courtyard with a trolley going into the wall for a Hogwarts Express photo ops!There's also a bedroom in the cupboard under the stairs for the full Privet Drive experience.The cottage features a Secret Room complete with 'mirror seating' as well as fancy dress options from wizards' robes to wands and glasses so you can sink into the Wizarding World.Turn off the lights, and you'll also be treated to some magical effects thanks to the glow-in-the-dark wallpaper.