Bellingham, WA

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Photo provided by Philip Cantrick/Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Whatcom Falls Park which includes a waterfall and forest scenes
Bellingham which includes a bay or harbor and rocky coastline
Photo provided by Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism

Where to stay in Bellingham

30 mins south of the Canadian border you stumble upon historic Fairhaven with cobblestone walks, murals, restaurants and antique shops. 

Don't miss this quirky fish n' chip joint.

Fairhaven

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

Restaurants, shopping, and spas are some highlights of Fairhaven. Make a stop by Bellingham Cruise Terminal or Bellingham Bay while you're exploring.

Fairhaven
Bellingham featuring a cascade

Bellingham City Center

While visiting Bellingham City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Marine Life Center and Cornwall Beach.

Bellingham City Center
Aslan was started by some WWU alum who stayed in bham after school. Awesome beer and good food! Make sure to stop by!

York

While York isn't home to many top sights, Mount Baker Theatre and Depot Market Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

York
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Puget

Though Puget might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Baker Theatre and Cornwall Beach.

Puget
Impromptu visit to the lake made for a beautiful photo opp.

Samish Hill

While visiting Samish Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Padden Park and Lake Padden Golf Course.

Samish Hill
Views uplake from the Ranger Station in Lake Chelan, WA

Sehome

While Sehome isn't home to many top sights, Cornwall Beach and Mount Baker Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sehome
Best Western Plus Bellingham

Best Western Plus Bellingham

3 out of 5
3985 Bennett Dr., Bellingham, WA
The price is AED 496 per night from Oct 3 to Oct 4
AED 496
AED 562 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Nice place to stay
"Quiet. Good standard breakfast. Nice staff."

Reviewed on 16 September 2025

Best Western Plus Bellingham
Oxford Suites Bellingham

Oxford Suites Bellingham

3 out of 5
4051 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,370 reviews)
"Another Excellent stay at Oxford Suites! Great, friendly staff ! Sparkling clean comfortable suite! Ample safe parking. Delicious breakfast included. Great amenities! I am revisiting again next month for my third time. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 18 September 2025

Oxford Suites Bellingham
Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn

Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn

3 out of 5
151 E McLeod Road, Bellingham, WA
The price is AED 370 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
AED 370
AED 422 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
Lots of steps
"No elevator...lots od steps. If you are handicapped, pick another place. Otherwise it was fine."

Reviewed on 10 September 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Forest Lane Escapes: Chic & Private Tiny Home Charm – Pet-Friendly & Central

Forest Lane Escapes: Chic & Private Tiny Home Charm – Pet-Friendly & Central

Bellingham
Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions iDiOM Theater and Depot Market Square are located nearby.
"Stay was great, our hosts were amazing even with an accidental double booking. One request I have is to change listing from 4 beds to 2 beds, sleeps 3. Thanks"

Reviewed on 4 September 2025

Forest Lane Escapes: Chic & Private Tiny Home Charm – Pet-Friendly & Central
Holiday Escape! Amazing Theater Room, Hot Tub and Fitness Room.

Holiday Escape! Amazing Theater Room, Hot Tub and Fitness Room.

Bellingham
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Bellingham. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Whatcom and North Lake ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
"Checking in was easy. The view to the golf course was beautiful & we had a couple of deer around the back of the house. We all enjoyed the theater room. One believes that booking this Vrbo you will have the whole house to yourself because booking doesn’t say it’s a shared space. We never had this ..."

Reviewed on 26 August 2025

Holiday Escape! Amazing Theater Room, Hot Tub and Fitness Room.
NEW! Cozy RV with WiFi and AC in beautiful Bellingham Camp Style, No Hot Water

NEW! Cozy RV with WiFi and AC in beautiful Bellingham Camp Style, No Hot Water

Bellingham
Stay at this vacation home in Bellingham. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions iDiOM Theater and Depot Market Square are located nearby.
NEW! Cozy RV with WiFi and AC in beautiful Bellingham Camp Style, No Hot Water
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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