The contestants on The Traitors do not usually sleep in the castle; they are put up in nearby airport hotels, while the host gets a separate house in Inverness.

Where do the contestants stay?

Most versions of the show film the dramatic scenes at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, but production houses the players off‑site.

  • Contestants from the UK and US editions have said they stay in a mid‑range airport hotel near Inverness Airport, such as a Courtyard by Marriott or similar.
  • The hotel is around a 40–60 minute drive from the castle, and they are transported in separate vehicles to avoid off‑camera plotting.

Why not sleep in the castle?

Keeping players out of the castle overnight is mainly about control and logistics.

  • Staying in a regular hotel makes it easier for production to enforce isolation rules, monitor contacts, and manage long filming days with makeup, wardrobe, and interviews.
  • Separate transport and tight chaperoning help prevent secret alliances forming off‑camera, preserving the integrity of the game.

Do traitors ever stay in the castle?

There are some exceptions and mixed accounts, especially for the actual “traitors”.

  • Some interviews and fan forum posts mention that traitors sometimes remain at the castle late into the night to film turret scenes and may nap or sleep there before being driven back, while faithfuls go straight to the hotel.
  • However, the general rule is that contestants are officially accommodated in hotels, and any castle “bedroom” scenes are staged for the show rather than where they genuinely spend the night.

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