Port Townsend Travel Guide

Tourist 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.
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.
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.
Cute girl in sunhat on beach, portrait, Port Townsend, Washington, USA
Port Townsend, WA. Downtown marina with boats and historical buildings.; Shutterstock ID 131560058

Where to stay in Port Townsend

Port Townsend Historic District

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.

Port Townsend Historic District
Tides Inn & Suites

Tides Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
1807 Water St Port Townsend WA
The price is ฿4,376 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
฿4,376
฿4,880 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,145 reviews)
"The room was very clean and amenities were okay. Hot tub drain got stuck and couldn't be drained. I called the staff and it was very late for anyone to come out and help, but I was disappointed that it got stuck in the first place. Two lamps were in the room, both of which were not working. One lamp's ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Tides Inn & Suites
Manresa Castle

Manresa Castle

3.5 out of 5
651 Cleveland St. Port Townsend WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,263 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
฿3,263
฿3,638 total
2 Jun - 3 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this castle in Port Townsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kelly Art Deco Light Museum and Kah Tai Lagoon Nature ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (861 reviews)
"Old hotel, cool exterior!"

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Manresa Castle
Water Front Inn

Water Front Inn

2 out of 5
2333 Washington Street Port Townsend WA
The price is ฿3,263 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
฿3,263
฿3,638 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The view here is amazing. It's fun to watch the activity of boats coming and going from a nearby docking harbor. The rooms have been updated for the most part. Beds were comfortable and room was clean. Parking was adequate. Some staff very helpful but others not so much. There's a small beach in ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Water Front 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.
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 Oct 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 Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room espresso maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (356 reviews)
"I liked that we had a washer and dryer on site without extra charge."

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Ballard's sweet suites
Dungeness Bay Cottages

Dungeness Bay Cottages

3 out of 5
140 Marine Dr Sequim WA
Stay at this beach cottage in Sequim. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a picnic area. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews)
"Absolutely gorgeous views. Super clean. Comfy bed. Great place! We are coming back for sure!"

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Dungeness Bay Cottages
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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