Port Townsend, WA

Travel Guide

Historic Port Townsend, Washington Waterfront at Sunrise. By the late 19th century, Port Townsend was a well-known seaport. Beautiful Victorian houses and buildings can be seen most everywhere.
A lighthouse, a white house, and a mountain range.
Point Wilson Light is an active aid to navigation located in Fort Worden State Park near Port Townsend, Washington. Overlooking the entrance to Admiralty Inlet and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
A beach with a child in a white top and red skirt, and an adult in the background.
Port Townsend, WA. Downtown marina with boats and historical buildings.; Shutterstock ID 131560058

Where to stay in Port Townsend

Find the best Port Townsend areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Port Townsend Historic District

Unique features of Port Townsend Historic District include the waterfront views and shopping. Make a stop by Ann Starrett Mansion or Key City Public Theatre while you're exploring the area.

Tides Inn & Suites

Tides Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
1807 Water St Port Townsend WA
The price is AED 459 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
AED 459
AED 511 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,159 reviews)
"We had room 103, it was perfect! Amazing views, balcony, uber comfy bed and a soaking tub!"

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Tides Inn & Suites
Manresa Castle

Manresa Castle

3.5 out of 5
651 Cleveland St. Port Townsend WA
The price is AED 477 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
AED 477
AED 532 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this castle in Port Townsend. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kelly Art Deco Light Museum and Kah Tai Lagoon Nature ...
Manresa Castle
Water Front Inn

Water Front Inn

2 out of 5
2333 Washington Street Port Townsend WA
The price is AED 477 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
AED 477
AED 532 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"This motel is extremely basic. Don’t expect any amenities. I did appreciate the iron and ironing board in the room, however, the ironing board was extremely flimsy and unstable. Do not expect to sleep in at all. Some people are getting moving early in the morning so it starts to get pretty loud about ..."

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Water Front Inn
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The Belmont Hotel

The Belmont Hotel

2.5 out of 5
925 Water Street Port Townsend WA
Stay at this cabin in Port Townsend. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rose Theatre and Rothschild House Museum are located nearby.
3.4/10 (3 reviews)
"It’s called the Belmont Hotel on all the travel sites but when you get there, they say through the phone that it’s called Vacasa. This hotel is not open when you peek inside the windows of the hotel and front desk and no one around to assist. We had numerous calls trying to get someone to help us ..."

Reviewed on 29 October 2025

The Belmont Hotel
Ballard's sweet suites

Ballard's sweet suites

3.5 out of 5
1458 NW 67th St Seattle WA
Stay at this apartment in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (367 reviews)
"good location, great amenities, excellent host."

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Ballard's sweet suites
STAYOO SUITES-Seattle Secret Garden

STAYOO SUITES-Seattle Secret Garden

4 out of 5
7 Dravus St Seattle WA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal ...
STAYOO SUITES-Seattle Secret Garden
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Popular places to visit

Fort Worden State Park

Fort Worden State Park

4.5/5(133 reviews)

You can take time to visit Fort Worden State Park during your travels to Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Fort Worden State Park
Port Townsend Marine Science Center

Port Townsend Marine Science Center

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Port Townsend Marine Science Center in Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Port Townsend Marine Science Center
Ann Starrett Mansion

Ann Starrett Mansion

You can find out about the history of Port Townsend with a visit to Ann Starrett Mansion. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Ann Starrett Mansion
Point Wilson Lighthouse

Point Wilson Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Port Townsend with a visit to Point Wilson Lighthouse. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Point Wilson Lighthouse
Rose Theatre

Rose Theatre

4.5/5(14 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Rose Theatre during your trip to Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Rose Theatre
Jefferson County Historical Society

Jefferson County Historical Society

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Jefferson County Historical Society during your trip to Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Jefferson County Historical Society

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